Category Archives: Going Green

Put Out Fires Naturally

March 19, 2012 | No comments

Firefighter 1 Cup (300g) Salt If a flare-up occurs while cooking, don't reach for the fire extinguisher; instead, quickly cover the bottom of the pan with a layer of salt (about 1 cup or 300 g) and place a lid on top. Never try to tame the flame with water...

Dust Your Bulbs

November 17, 2011 | No comments

Don't stop at dusting your mantelpieces and shelves-keeping your light bulbs dust free could help save energy as it will increase output, making them more efficient....

Say Rhubarb to Dirty Pans

November 17, 2011 | No comments

Degreasers designed to clean your kitchen pans are often full of harsh and toxic ingredients. You can clean the bottom of your pan without resorting to chemicals by boiling some rhubarb in the pan, which will pull the dirt off the sides (except on aluminum, where you should use vinegar)....

Don’t Dispose

November 17, 2011 | 2 comments

Instead of disposable dishcloths that have to be thrown away and replaced every few weeks, choose cotton cloths. They'll stand the test of time and can be washed and reused for many months. ...

Salt Your Silver

November 17, 2011 | No comments

Silver cleaners can be abrasive and harsh. Make your own cleaner for sterling (not plate) silver by mixing 1 pint of water with a teaspoon each of salt and baking powder and adding a strip of aluminum foil. Drop the silver into this mixture, boil for a few minutes, remove...