Sunday, 9 May 2010

Natural Remedies in the home

Who knew that so many of our household items can be so useful, without needing to head out to buy a bunch of chemicals? Tiptheplanet (http://www.tiptheplanet.com) is a green wiki that aims to help people find natural solutions, and learn more about the environment. Here are some of our latest tips:

Vinegar can be used to Kills grass on walks and driveways and weeds, deter ants and fight dandruff (after shampooing, rinse with vinegar and 2 cups of warm water).
http://www.tiptheplanet.com/index.php?title=Uses_for_vinegar

Using Chili and garlic as an insecticide -
http://www.tiptheplanet.com/index.php?title=Make_your_own_insecticide_with_chillipepper_and_garlic!

Cleaning your shoes with a banana skin -
http://www.tiptheplanet.com/index.php?title=Clean_leather_shoes_with_banana_skin

Use Tee Tree Oil as a disinfectant -
http://www.tiptheplanet.com/index.php?title=Use_tea_tree_oil_as_disinfectant

If you have any of your own, please go to
http://www.tiptheplanet.com and add your own, or find some more!

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