Monday, January 23, 2017

Recipe: Easy Vinegar Cleaning Spray

Makes 500mL.

In a 500mL spray bottle, mix up:

  • 100mL white (distilled) vinegar
  • 400mL water

Option:

  • add 2 drops liquid soap

How To:

  1. Spray.
  2. Wipe clean.

Recommendation.

Use on non-absorbent surfaces.
If using on absorbent surface - pat the surface dry as soon as possible, to reduce absorption.

Monday, January 16, 2017

Recipe: Mould Prevention Spray (with clove oil)

Makes 500 mL.

In a 500mL container, mix up:

  • 1/8 teaspoon clove oil
  • 500mL water.

How To:

  1. Spray.
  2. Leave for 20 minutes.
  3. Wipe clean.
  4. Re-spray lightly & allow to dry.

Recommendation.

Use on non-absorbent surfaces.
If using on absorbent surface - pat the surface dry as soon as possible, to reduce absorption.

Monday, January 9, 2017

Recipe: General Cleaning Spray

Makes 500mL.

Mix up in a 500mL spraybottle:
  • 8 drops sweet orange oil (de-greaser)
  • 4 drops lavender oil (anti-bacterial)
  • 4 drops eucalyptus oil (anti-bacterial)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (cleaner)
  • 2 drops liquid soap (de-greaser)
  • 2 Cups (500mL) water

How To:

  1. Spray.
  2. Wipe clean.

Recommendation.

Use on non-absorbent surfaces.
If using on absorbent surface - pat the surface dry as soon as possible, to reduce absorption.

Sunday, January 8, 2017

How To Clean: Fan Extractor Filters

Required:


  • Filters
  • Sink (large enough to hold single filter to soak)
  • Hot water
  • 1L dishwashing liquid
  • 1/4C baking soda
  • 1 non-abrasive dish-scrubber brush
  • kitchen gloves
  • cloth (to wipe filters dry)



How To:

  1. Remove filter from rangehood.
  2. In sink, add a good squirt of dishwashing liquid and baking soda and enough hot water to cover filter). 
  3. Mix well using dish-scrubber.
  4. Add filter to sink.
  5. Leave 10 mins.
  6. Wear gloves, scrub filter with dish-scrubber.
  7. Add more dishwashing liquid to dish-scrubber if required. 
  8. Wipe and dry clean filter thoroughly with cloth.


Recommendation:

Clean filters once a month.