DIY SUSTAINABLE CLEANING PRODUCTS

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Following are some easy recipies from the Watershed in Newtown for different cleaning jobs around the home:
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Bathroom cleaners
Nontoxic oven cleaner
Prewash stain treatment
Carpet deodoriser
All-rounders
Fabric softener
Laundry detergent
Basic soap cleanser
Fridge and Freezer
Sinks and stainless steel
Spot remover
Windows glass and mirrors
Furniture polish
Disinfectant air freshener

10 Easy Ways to COOL GLOBAL WARMING

1. Walk, cycle or use public transport.

2. Use compact fluorescent lights.

3. Purchase the highest energy-efficiency star rating appliances.

4. Insulate your home and save on heating and cooling costs. Add insulation to electric hot water units.

5. Cut hot water consumption by washing clothes in cold water and by fitting a water-efficient showerhead.

6. Replace an electric hot water service with solar or high-efficiency gas.

7. Support renewable energy.

8. Service your car regularly and, when buying a new car, choose one that is fuel-efficient.

9. Rate the energy efficiency of your new home design.

10. Plant, protect and conserve existing trees and shrubs.

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DIY SUSTAINABLE CLEANING PRODUCTS

10 Easy Ways to COOL GLOBAL WARMING