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Green Housekeeping: Recipes and Solutions for a Cleaner, More Sustainable Home

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Green Housekeeping: Recipes and Solutions for a Cleaner, More Sustainable Home
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Christina Strutt
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 190
Category/GenreConservation of the environment
Self-sufficiency
Interior design, decor and style guides
ISBN/Barcode 9781782497837
ClassificationsDewey:640.286
Audience
General
Illustrations 300 colour photographs

Publishing Details

Publisher Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
Imprint CICO Books
Publication Date 13 August 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Christina Strutt of Cabbages & Roses reveals how to have a calmer, healthier, eco-friendly home. 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? Green 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 invaluable guide you will find yourself living a calmer, greener life.

Author Biography

Christina Strutt is the founder of Cabbages & Roses, a fabric company that specialises in historic rural printed fabrics for fashion, accessories and interiors. Her previous books include the best-selling Home-Made Vintage, Guide to Natural Housekeeping, At Home with Country and Vintage Chic, all published by CICO Books. The author is based near Bath and in London.

Reviews

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