Cleaning, explained by people who do it for a living.
Guides to surfaces, septic systems, costs and ingredients, written on the NSW south coast.
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What Cleaning Products Are Safe for Rainwater Tank Homes
For rainwater tank homes, the safest cleaning products are plant based, low residue and free of harsh disinfectants, phosphates and chlorine bleach,...
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What Cleaning Products Are Safe to Use Around Newborns
The cleaning products safe for newborns are simple, plant based, fragrance free or very lightly scented, and free of harsh disinfectants, ammonia,...
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Cleaning Ingredients to Avoid: An Honest Australian Rundown of 11 to Skip and What to Use Instead
The cleaning ingredients many Australians choose to avoid include phosphates, SLS, synthetic fragrance and dyes, chlorine bleach, ammonia, quaternary ammonium compounds, triclosan,...
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Cleaning a Home for Allergy and Asthma Sufferers
If someone in your home has asthma or allergies, the safest cleaning routine usually means fewer fragrances, less leftover residue, and good...
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Cleaning Concentrate Dilution Ratios: The Full Chart for Every Job
A cleaning concentrate dilution ratio is the amount of concentrate you add per litre of water. For everyday cleaning use 10ml (1...
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Cleaning Concentrate Bundle: How to Choose and Mix Scents
A cleaning concentrate bundle is two or three 1L bottles bought together at a lower price per litre, usually with mixed scents....
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How to Clean Kitchen Appliances: Fridges, Microwaves and More
To clean kitchen appliances, wipe any surface that touches food with a gentle plant based cleaner and a damp microfibre cloth, then...
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How Do You Clean a Glass Shower Screen and Soap Scum Without It Coming Back
To clean a glass shower screen and shift soap scum, wet the glass, work an all purpose cleaner or diluted concentrate over...
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Choosing Pet Safe Cleaning Products: What Matters
Pet safe cleaning products are ones with simple, low irritation ingredients that rinse clean and leave little residue on floors and surfaces...
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Can You Use All Purpose Cleaner on Glass and Mirrors
Can you use all purpose cleaner on glass? Yes, but most all purpose cleaners leave streaks on glass because they carry surfactants,...
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What Cloth Should You Use for Streak Free Glass
The best cloth for streak free glass is a tightly woven microfibre made for glass, usually a flat weave around 250 GSM,...
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Ocean Safe Cleaning Products for Beach Houses and Coastal Homes
Ocean safe cleaning products are plant based formulas that break down quickly and skip phosphates, harsh solvents and synthetic dyes, so the...
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Baby Safe Cleaning: A Gentle Approach for Family Homes
Baby safe cleaning products are ones with shorter, recognisable ingredient lists, low or no added fragrance, and little residue left behind. But...
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Are Plant Based Cleaners Strong Enough for a Real Mess
Yes, for the vast majority of household messes plant based cleaners are strong enough, provided they use enzymes and plant surfactants and...
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Are Eco Friendly Cleaning Products Worth It? An Honest Australian Buyer's Guide
For most Australian homes, eco friendly cleaning products are worth it when you choose a concentrate rather than ready to use sprays....
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Are Eco Cleaning Products Septic and Greywater Safe by Default
Not by default. An eco label tells you about marketing, not about your septic tank. A product can be plant based and...
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All in One Cleaner Concentrate: The Complete Australian Guide
An all in one cleaner concentrate is a single bottle of undiluted plant based cleaner you mix with water to make a...
