cleaning + hygiene
SIMPLE +Â SAFE
nurture and maintain your space and yourself more naturally
pet tips
reuse ALL plastic bags (food waste, mainly) as doggy bags; cheaper, otherwise would be trash
pick up litter along your walk
consider non-plastic and natural pet care options
check out the video to the left for cats tips, including stainless steel litter boxes
look into natural and upcycled pet care on etsy, like this leas made from reused lobster rope
never buy a coffee machine
BANISH PLASTIC APPLIANCES
Plastic appliances are literally designed to grow old and wear out. You will never be able to keep your $35 dollar ten-cup coffee maker clean, with all the tubular brains circling around where the water circulates preventing proper cleaning.
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Instead, buy well made manual coffee makers that will last longer, and can be fully cleaned. Check out this Etsy shop's vintage espresso machines.
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Other great minimalist coffee options are french presses, Chemex, and AeroPress.
cleaning superhero
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Quickly clean microwave by heating a splash of ACV in a glass bowl of water for about a minute. Wipe out the sides, bottom and top.
Clogged garbage disposal or sink? Sprinkle some baking soda down the drain followed by ACV. Wait 10 minutes, run warm water and disposal.
ACV also can have certain health benefits when taken in small doses with drinks: quicker metabolism, higher energy