Saturday, February 27, 2010

Frugal clean

Windows washed with warm water and tiny drop of washing up liquid and then buffed with newspaper. The workout also got that thick fleece off me by the time I had cleaned all the downstairs windows and now I can enjoy the view.
Kitchen sink and bathroom and loo cleaned with bicarbonate of soda, an old sponge and some warm water - this costs 39p and lasts for about a month of cleaning and really is the only cleaning substance that I buy.
The week's washing out to blow in the winter air and even though there is very little sun; it's nearly dry and will finish off in the lounge window. I used to have a cleaner at the cost of about £25 a week and used to have a tumble drier a few years ago and cost the planet and my pocket. I'm more aware of the need to exercise and as I'll never be seen in a gym; rigorous housework is a good substitute and I'm very warm after a couple of hours of it. Saving money and looking after the planet does take a few minutes more and a bit of organisation but I have money left at the end of the month and I use a lot less carbon than I used to........which has got to be a positive. House is nice and clean as well and without any chemicals.

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