DIY Natural, Non-Toxic, Vegan Cleaning Products
Posted by Pawan Saunya on
Hi, I’m Maddie from Zero Waste Club and I’m going to show you how to a DIY cleaning kit with 5 simple and non-toxic ingredients.
Multi Purpose Cleaner
1) Mix 2 cups of water
2) 2 tbsp of castile soap
3) 5 drops each of tea tree and lemon essential oil
4) Give it a mix
5) Pour into a glass spray bottle, or a old cleaning spray bottle that you can upcycle.
This spray is non-toxic and can be used all around your house.
Disinfectant Spray
1) Mix 1 and a half cups of white distilled vinegar
2) Half a cup of water
3) 5 drops each of lemon and lavender essential oil
This can be made purely with vinegar, but if you don’t like the smell add more water.
Use this on harder to clean areas like drains, sinks and around the bathroom. Avoid use on granite, stone, marble, iron or wooden surfaces.
Use on harder to clean areas like the bathroom, avoiding the surfaces outlined above.
Glass & Mirror Cleaner
1) Mix equal parts of distilled water and white distilled vinegar
2) Spray onto your surface and keep wiping with a dry cloth until there are no more streaks.
For added cleaning power, use baking soda along-side your multi-purpose spray, the baking soda acts as an abrasive so will pick up more dirt.
Baking soda and castile products are great used together, however do not mix vinegar with castile or baking soda as they become less effective.
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Madeleine Vos
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DIY Natural Vegan Deodorant
Posted by Pawan Saunya on
Sick of buying armpit rollers and sprays that the health gurus say cause all sorts of bodily problems due to having metals like aluminium and some unheard of ingredients? Well, today you will learn how to make your very own Vegan Deodorant!
Method
1) In a bowl add 4 tablespoons of baking soda
2) 4 tablespoons of cornstarch or arrowroot powder
3) And mix them! Once combined
4) Add 6 tablespoons of coconut oil, and mix until you have a thick creamy texture.
5) If you are sensitive to baking soda, simply cut the amount in half and test on your skin again.
6) For an added fresh smell, add 5 - 10 drops of tea tree or your favourite scented skin-safe essential oil.
7) Place your mixture in a clean glass jar.
To use, Apply a small amount with your fingers to each underarm daily to say goodbye to those sweaty smells.
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Quick Creamy Oat Mylk
Posted by Pawan Saunya on
Ever wanted to make your own nut mylk but don't have the time? Well, now you can make this delicious and creamy oat mylk in under 30 minutes!
Ready to say goodbye to those m*lk cartons?
Ingredients
1) OATS 1 cup
2) FILTERED WATER 4 cups
Optional extras:
3) VANILLA ESSENCE 1 tsp
4) A DATE 1
5) SALT A pinch
Method
1) Cover the oats in a bowl with tap water and let them soak for 15 minutes.
2) Sieve the oats, discarding the water and rinsing the oats thoroughly under the tap.
3) Add the oats, optional ingredients and 3 cups of filtered water to a high speed blender, and blend for 1 - 2 minutes.
4) Add up to a cup more water, depending on your desired consistency.
5) Sieve the mixture through two sieves, TWICE in order to remove any remaining solids. You should have a creamy liquid.
6) Transfer and store in a glass airtight container.
Store in the fridge for up to 6 days. But do not heat the mixture as it will turn gelatinous.
Enjoy on your cereal or in a mega milkshake!
IMPACT OF SWITCHING M*LKS
Conventional m*lk is extremely wasteful, harmful to the environment and to the animals involved.
Total carbon footprint of the UK dairy sector including emissions from dairy farms, transport, distribution, processing and end use, is estimated to be 15.5 million tonnes of CO₂ per year. (Carbon Trust, 2011).
Simply switching to a plant based m*lk, you personally can make a huge difference to your carbon footprint, whilst also knowing you are not causing any suffering to dairy cows.
And making your own m*lk, is one step better. It eliminates the packaging and processing involved in creating non-dairy milks. SO HAVE A GO!
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Madeleine Vos
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Comment below with DIY Video recipes you'd like to see. And how did you get on making the recipe?
DIY Body Scrub for Silky Skin
Posted by Pawan Saunya onWant to exfoliate and moisturise all at the same time, USING COMPLETELY NATURAL INGREDIENTS? Well with this body scrub you can.
Method
In a bowl mix:
- 6 tbsp coconut palm sugar
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 3 tbsp organic unrefined coconut oil
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
Store in an airtight container.
Rub all over your body (avoiding the face) after a warm shower or bath. Then rinse well after use.
Madeleine Vos
Is working as an intern for Zero Waste Club, making some awesome DIY videos. She is here to help you make DIY products that will help you to reduce your waste.
DIY Zero Waste Acne Face Mask
Posted by Pawan Saunya on
Simple acne fighting face mask made from 3 simple ingredients. Keeping things simple is one of the best way to help the environment.
Method
In a bowl:
1) Add 2 tbps of bentonite clay
2) Add 4 tbps of water
3) Add 3 drops of tea tree essential oil
4) And mix!
5) Apply gently to your face avoiding the eye area.
Madeleine Vos
Is working as an intern for Zero Waste Club, making some awesome DIY videos. She is here to help you make DIY products that will help you to reduce your waste.