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<\/a><\/a>\"3.<\/a><\/h2>\n

Some basic household items are \u2018essentials\u2019 for every household\u00a0because they have innumerable uses, are cost effective, easily accessible\u00a0(from the home or supermarket), safe to use, plus very environmentally friendly.\u00a0 They offer a great start to changing our lifestyle for the betterment of the planet.<\/p>\n

Vinegar\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

Uses: White:<\/strong> Cleaning, Disinfecting, Deodorising, Anti-bacterial agent, Culinary, Insect Repellent, Preservative\u00a0\u00a0 Cider:<\/strong> Hair conditioner, Skin astringent, Personal Deodorant, Therapeutic Uses.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Location: <\/strong>Supermarket\u00a0\u00a0 (Tip: Cheaper if purchased in bulk. Use cheaper vinegar for cleaning &\u00a0 more expensive cider vinegar for personal use). <\/em><\/p>\n

e-Booklet Source: <\/strong>No. 33 Versatile Vinegar (includes how to make vinegar), <\/em>No. 23 Green Cleaning, No. 22 Home-made Air\u00a0fresheners, No. 30 Natural Skin Care, No. 2 Homemade Deodorants.\u00a0\u00a0Click here <\/a>for information about e-booklets<\/em><\/p>\n

Bicarbonate Soda<\/span><\/h2>\n

Uses: <\/strong>Abrasive Cleaner, Deodoriser, Whitener, Stain Removal, Teeth cleaner.\u00a0 Location: <\/strong>Supermarket (Tip: It\u2019s much cheaper from bulk supply stores).<\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n

e-Booklet Source: <\/strong>No. 9 Amazing Bicarb!, No. 23 Green Cleaning, No. 1 Homemade Teeth Cleaners, No. 12 How to Make Do.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click here <\/a>for information about e-booklets<\/em><\/p>\n

Pure Soap<\/span> (bar of soap)\"5.<\/a><\/h2>\n

Uses: <\/strong>Cleaning\/Cleaning Products, Personal Cleaning, Garden Spray (insect repellent), Deodorising, General Household Use. Location: <\/strong>Supermarket and other retail outlets.\u00a0 (Tip: Any bar of soap will do. Choose soap that best suites you & your budget)<\/em><\/p>\n

e-Booklet Source: <\/strong>No. 50 Recycling Soap,\u00a0 No. 23 Green Cleaning, No. 14 Natural Hair Care, No. 21 Safe Organic Sprays.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click here <\/a>for information about e-booklets<\/em><\/p>\n

Oatmeal<\/span><\/h2>\n

Uses: <\/strong>Mild abrasive cleaner, Skin Cleanser, Water Softener, Culinary, Hair-care, Soap alternative. <\/strong>Location: <\/strong>Some supermarkets or health-food shop\u00a0\u00a0 (Tip: Grind rolled oats in food-processor for a cheaper alternative)<\/em><\/p>\n

e-Booklet Source: <\/strong>No. 58 Old-time Oatmeal,\u00a0No. 30 Natural Skin Care.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click here <\/a>for information about e-booklets<\/em><\/p>\n

Herbs<\/span> \"7.<\/a><\/h2>\n

(examples of common herbs: rosemary, thyme, sage, parsley, lavender)<\/h3>\n

Uses: <\/strong>Skin care, Hair Care, Personal Deodorant, General Deodorising, Oral Care, Cleaning, Mild Disinfectant, Insect Repellent. <\/strong>Location: <\/strong>Garden, Supermarket, Greengrocer<\/p>\n

e-Booklet Source: <\/strong>Ways With Rosemary, Ways With Thyme, Ways With Sage, Ways With Lavender, Ways With Parsley, Ways With Mint, \u00a0etc., No. 61 Harnessing Herbs, No. 45 Home Distillation.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click here <\/a>for information about e-booklets<\/em><\/p>\n

Rice-flour<\/span><\/h2>\n

Uses: <\/strong>Personal Care Products, Deodorant, Talc alternative.\u00a0\u00a0 Location: <\/strong>Supermarket<\/p>\n

e-Booklet Source: <\/strong>No. 2 Homemade Deodorants\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click here <\/a>for information about e-booklets<\/em><\/p>\n

Eucalyptus Oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Uses<\/strong>: Stain removal, Deodorising, Disinfecting, Cleaning, Therapeutic, Insect Repellent.\u00a0 Location: <\/strong>Supermarket or health-food shop<\/p>\n

e-Booklet Source: <\/strong>No. 51 Uses for Eucalyptus Oil, No. 23 Green Cleaning,\u00a0\u00a0Click here <\/a>for information about e-booklets<\/em><\/p>\n

Beeswax\/Honey<\/span>\"l<\/a><\/h2>\n

Uses: <\/strong>Emulsifying\/healing agent (for skin creams & products), Sealant, Preservative, Polish. Therapeutic. Location: <\/strong>Honey: Supermarket\/Health-food Shop (raw honey is best).\u00a0 Beeswax: Beekeepers. Specialty shops or The Self-Sufficiency Shoppe<\/p>\n

e-Booklet Source: <\/strong>No. 4 Making Beeswax Products, No. 13 Making Simple Salves & Creams.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click here <\/a>for information about e-booklets<\/em><\/p>\n

Salt<\/span><\/h2>\n

Uses: <\/strong>Abrasive Cleaner, Disinfectant, Soot remover.\u00a0 Location: <\/strong>Supermarket<\/p>\n

e-Booklet Source: <\/strong>No. 24 Back-to-Basics Cleaning.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Also: Booklets No. 59, 37\u00a0 Click here <\/a>for information about e-booklets<\/em><\/p>\n

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For further information:<\/em><\/p>\n

Basic Household Alternatives quick reference chart <\/strong>–\u00a0 Click here<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n

The Sustainable Alternatives Chart for common household products (includes recipes) – Click here<\/a><\/span>
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e-Booklet Set:
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\"\"<\/a>Environmentally-friendly Basics e-Booklet Set<\/h2>\n

6 common household products – Bicarb Soda, Vinegar, Lemon, Eucalyptus Oil, Soap, Oatmeal\u00a0– that have a\u00a0multitude of safe, environmentally friendly uses around the home.<\/p>\n

Contains 6 e-Booklets<\/strong>: No. 9 –\u00a0Uses for Bi-carb Soda, No. 10 –\u00a0Humble Lemon, No. 33 –\u00a0Versatile Vinegar, No. 51 –\u00a0Uses for Eucalyptus Oil, , No. 50 – Recycling Soap,\u00a0No. 58 –\u00a0Old-time Oatmeal.\u00a0 Price: $42.00\u00a0 (Available\u00a0for instant download) <\/strong>ADD TO CART <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Click here<\/em><\/a> for full list of ‘The Shoppe’\u00a0publications or <\/em> e-Booklet Sets <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Living in Harmony with the Planet Workshops<\/em><\/a> offer practical sessions on making and creating alternatives.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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