Comments on: Environmentally Friendly Washing Up?

By: John

John — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:15:23 +0000

Ordinary SAND is good for cleaning grease off metalware such as pots and pans ( don’t try it on the inside of non-stick pans). Just rub a handfull over the pan with a cloth. Works quite well in my experience.

By: MopGuy

MopGuy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:09:54 +0000

I dig it man. Every little bit helps makes this earth a little more self sufficient and last a little longer. I especially like the microfiber products. They may last a little longer yes, but they also don’t leave lint or dust behind like a cotton cloth will.
MopGuy

By: Mrs.Dirty Boots

Mrs.Dirty Boots — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:40:24 +0000

Great idea! We were thinking of having go at growing luffas, but I hadn’t thought of using them for cleaning stuff rather than people!

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:02:59 +0000

We have been using luffa’s in the kitchen, bathroom and most importantly to wash eggs for years. We grow these each year from the seeds from the year before. They are terrific, very durable and machine washable. A good luffa will last for at least a year and usually much longer.
Peace
Mike

By: Mrs.Dirty Boots

Mrs.Dirty Boots — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:40:58 +0000

Farctum – I can’t think of one off-hand but the self sufficientish forum has lots of helpful discussion on such things. Generally washing up liquids aren’t too bad – they’re probably the ‘best’ standard cleaning products you can get.

By: Farctum

Farctum — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:28:27 +0000

I tend to use Ecover washing up liquid – is there a good web site for comparing the environmental impacts of different products?