Here are some natural and cheap ways to clean your floors at home – and they will be just as clean and shiny as new! Drinking as little as 10 ml of methanol (two teaspoons) can cause blindness. It’s ideal for my chairs because the mixture penetrates the grain and effectively revives the finish. – Methylated spirits can be used to remove ink stains from upholstery or clothes. Don't go mad and use stripper, just standard stuff like Methylated or White Spirit etc. Can’t wait to this out myself. white vinegar; methylated spirits; linseed oil (preferably raw) I would like to buy my daughter’s daycare teachers a Christmas present each. Wring your mop out often and first mop in one direction, then mop in the opposite direction – this will get into all the groves and natural movements of the slate. I bought the half litre brown glass bottles from an Australian aromatherapy shop and they had a standard size neck, so I was able to clean and reuse the spray nozzles from the old plastic cleaning product bottles I had bought previously at the supermarket.

Here’s an interesting fact I picked up on Wikipedia: In the United States, small amounts of denatured alcohol are used in many consumer products – and not just cleaning items. Avoid using on wood items. It leaves the tiles streak free and squeaky clean. The easiest of all is by using boiling water and 1/2 cup white vinegar. Lovehoney - Top 50 Bestselling & Reviewed Sex Toys, Gympie Women in Business Awards 2013 - Best NEW Business, Gympie Women in Business Awards 2013 - Entrepreneur/ Professional of Excellence, Bendigo Bank Gympie Chamber of Commerce Awards 2013 - Business of the Year, NOMINATED: Telstra Business Woman of the Year 2014 (Jody Allen, Founder), NOMINATED: EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 (Jody Allen, Founder), THE LARGEST: Australian Parenting / Mother Social Media Following - SocialBakers, 2015. Good marriage councillor on the Gold Coast? Your list of recipes is a great source of ideas and I’m definitely recommending your post to some people. Required fields are marked *, Cybele Masterman (Bele) trained as a beauty therapist, aromatherapist and journalist. The main additive is 10% methanol, which is highly toxic, but it may also include isopropyl alcohol, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone or other substances. The smell won’t last! Just be careful where you leave the bucket because the boiling water can leave a ‘ring’ just like a coffee cup – so use an old towel or rug to sit it on whilst you’re working.

– To clean bike disc brakes – Cleaning electronics – Cleaning CD/DVD laser lenses (use a cotton bud/q- tip) Note: always spot test when using methylated spirits/denatured alcohol on fabrics and plastics and take particular care when using on lacquered surfaces. I am very eager to start making some of them. The master of true native content, Jody lives and experiences first hand every word of advertorial she pens. Archive View Return to standard view. Our cleaning tasks don’t really need such complex chemical cocktails. With the 2014 launch of Once a Month Cooking and 2015’s Live Well on Less, thanks to Penguin Random House, Jody shows no signs of slowing down. menu Whirlpool Go to navigation. Just a cap full in a bucket of boiling water will clean your floors and make them shine. Exactly as above BUT – don’t use a steam mop on unsealed floors. I bought them from Escentials Australia escentials.com.au. Whirlpool. Mum to two magnificent boys and wife to her beloved Brendan; Jody’s voice is a sure fire winner when you need to talk to Mums.

The eucalyptus oil will get rid of any stickiness that seems to lodge into the ‘divits’ in the lino.

I’d love to know if there’s an online Australian supplier – these bottles are so pretty. Step 2: Use warm water only and a 1/4 cup white vinegar to very gently wash it. The steam mop is the perfect invention for lino – but if you don’t have one – don’t despair. The easiest of all is by using boiling water and 1/2 cup white vinegar. Vinegar is an acidic sanitizer and preservative. I’m so glad you like them. Methylated spirit is a raw alcohol that can usually be purchased at the hardware store. Thank you for sharing.

There, I’ve said it. Some of these products are based on materials commonly found around the home such as baking soda, borax, vinegar and eucalyptus oil; all of which I’ve written about in the past. Your email address will not be published.

If you are unsure, or would prefer to work more slowly you can omit the methylated spirits from your mixture and then your existing finish won’t dissolve. Avoid using on wood items.

Step 3: Dry mop the floor daily to keep it looking good. Methanol can cause blindness, brain damage and death. Great info Where can I purchase the brown apothecary spray bottles? I must confess I really like having pretty bottles in the cleaning cupboard. Since then, I bought some spray bottles from a gardening shop and used the spray gun, because they seem to be the sturdiest and they have lasted really well.

Search. Also known as denatured alcohol, methylated spirits is for the most part just plain alcohol (ethyl alcohol). By regularly cleaning your floors your house will feel clean and fresh. After working as all of the above has found herself on a quest for a beautiful and meaningful life that doesn't cost the earth. Clean all glue, dirt and other detritus off wood. If you don’t have vinegar, another option is methylated spirits. If it feels ‘sticky’ after mopping, go over it with plain boiling water. Reduce your impact on the environment. If you’re going to use it in hot conditions, dilute it with water. Love the Home You Have – day thirteen – kitchen project day by Cybele Find …. Also note that white spirit is not methylated spirits. To get a better idea of what is used in a methylated spirits brand, search for an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) that will show what the formula is. I hope this helps x, Thanks a lot for your wonderful recipes.

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