A Guide to Natural Housekeeping: Recipes and solutions for a cleaner, greener home

Strutt, Christina

ISBN 10: 1908170212 / ISBN 13: 9781908170217

Published by CICO Books, 2012

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Guide to Natural Housekeeping: Recipes and solutions for a cleaner, greener home
• Publisher: CICO Books
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908170212
• ISBN 13: 9781908170217
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Like New
• Weight: 640 grams

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Synopsis

Saving the planet for future generations is a laudable aim, but what about the current populace? Why wait when even quite small lifestyle changes can make a big difference now? A Guide to Natural Housekeeping is full of advice and information to help you take a more sustainable path. Recycling, reusing and shopping at farmers' markets are a good start, but cutting down on the use of poisonous chemicals is just as important - it's perfectly possible to clean a house using nothing more than lemons, bicarbonate of soda, vinegar and plain water. Here old-fashioned methods are complemented by newer ideas and innovations, and applied not only to cleaning but also to caring for clothes, furniture, and even silver and glassware. Growing some of your own vegetables, fruit and herbs can be very satisfying, and you can use any extras to make jams, oils and chutneys using the handy tips and delicious recipes. Make beauty preparations and bath oils, too, for soothing, effective treatments to enhance everyday health and wellbeing. To become eco-friendly doesn't require self-sacrifice - just some readjustment; and by following the advice in this valuable guide you will find yourself living a calmer, greener life.

About the Author

Christina Strutt runs Cabbages & Roses, a fabric company that specializes in historic rural printed fabrics for fashion, accessories and interiors. Cabbages & Roses has three shops in London and one in Tokyo, plus outlets in selected Jigsaw stores, and all products are available worldwide through their website www.cabbagesandroses.com. Her previous books include Vintage Crafts, At Home with Country, Homemade Vintage and Vintage Chic, all published by CICO Books. The author is based in Bath.