This is the shop which I most regularly use https://www.hivehut.uk/
Using refills for cleaning and toiletry supplies means that you can reduce the plastic, harmful chemicals and cost involved in these products
Here are some of the UK refill shops
There are many more around so the best thing to do is to search on the internet for your local area. Many shops which are environmental or health based also supply refills so it in worth enquiring.
Make your own dishwasher liquid
Get a natural shine on your dishes
Dishwashers can be very handy. But dishwasher liquid or tablets are often expensive and may contain phosphates that are hazardous to water supplies. Make your own natural dishwasher liquid and enjoy plates that sparkle for less.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup liquid castile soap
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 drops tea tree extract
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
Method
Stir the water and soap together. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until blended. Transfer into a bottle for storage. Use 2 tablespoons per load.
Make your own glass cleaner
Vinegar works wonders on wine glasses
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 4 cups warm water
Method
Blissfully simple. For glass cleaner combine the white vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle. Use to clean glass or mirrors with a dry cloth or piece of newspaper.
For a quick-fix carpet stain remover mix equal parts of white vinegar with water in spray bottle and apply to stain. After soaking for several minutes clean with a brush or sponge with warm, soapy water.
Make your own furniture polish
Lemon oil makes great furniture polish
Ingredients
- Lemon oil (essential oil)
- 1/2 cup warm water
Method
Add a few drops of lemon oil to the warm water. Mix well and spray onto a soft cotton cloth. Wipe furniture with the cloth, and then wipe again with a dry soft cotton cloth.
Make your own general purpose cleaner
Don’t worry, the vinegar aroma doesn’t last long
For use on tiles, bathroom panels, mirrors, windows and hard bathroom and kitchen surfaces.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup bicarbonate of soda
- 2 litres water
Method
Mix together all ingredients in a bucket of water. Decant into a spray bottle. Store and keep.
Toilet Cleaner
• ¾ cup baking soda
• ¾ cup white vinegar
• 10 drops of tea tree oil
• 10 drops of lavender essential oils
Smells lovely and really scrubs even the most limescale stained toilet bowls clean. As an added tip, pouring oil around the bowl after cleaning can help prevent “things” from sticking to the side…
The Kids, Me and MS 