05-03-2013, 12:50 AM
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Now we are older our clothes don't get so dirty as when we were working. I now use only half the amount of soap powder it says on the packet. You can use white vinegar instead of fabric conditioner. It doesn't smell like vinegar and removes any excess soap from the clothes. Our clothes etc always look fresh and seem to last longer.
05-03-2013, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Willow
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That certainly isn't a fact about furring up the arteries! I have just been looking up the subject on Wikipedia and apparently as I thought hard water can be positively good for you. This is especially true in areas of the world where the minerals, which are contained in hard water, are lacking.
Most Australian water is soft yet Australians have a life expectancy many years longer than those of the UK and the USA so drinking hard water can't be that positive.
05-03-2013, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Bruce
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Perhaps it furs up the kidneys or the gall bladder? what is the rate of kidney stones or gal stones in the parts of the UK with hard water?Most Australian water is soft yet Australians have a life expectancy many years longer than those of the UK and the USA so drinking hard water can't be that positive.
05-03-2013, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mari41
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Now we are older our clothes don't get so dirty as when we were working. I now use only half the amount of soap powder it says on the packet. You can use white vinegar instead of fabric conditioner. It doesn't smell like vinegar and removes any excess soap from the clothes. Our clothes etc always look fresh and seem to last longer.
I hesitate to use vinegar in the wash as I put a spoon of either borax or bicarbonate of soda in with the powder, I am unsure what added another chemical like vinegar would do.
05-03-2013, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Julie1962
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I hesitate to use vinegar in the wash as I put a spoon of either borax or bicarbonate of soda in with the powder, I am unsure what added another chemical like vinegar would do.
02-06-2014, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Baxter8
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Hi Myth and MagicI loved your posting as it's so earthy and environmentally friendly.
Your advice about saving up is a very good one - I cannot believe how much interest people pay on credit cards and payday loans.
My husband is a fantatic regards recycling, he regularly picks up litter and brings it home and sorts it for recycling, we have an excellent recycling service in Somerset and also have a composter.
I rarely use kitchen towels because I would get through them so quickly
Thanks for your points.
Sandy
He also picks up the odd stray beer can or bottle up the highway (probably thrown out a car window!). Anyway, after awhile, just storing the crumpled squashed cans somewhere we took them back to the beer store & had enough to buy a 6 pack at least
Better than a kick in the head
02-06-2014, 04:23 PM
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We have an animal sanctuary & I've only ever used vinegar (by the jug), baking soda, unscented dish soap for all of my cleaning for years. I'm not dead yet lol.Plus we don't like harsh chemicals.
One big thing too, Sandy is NEVER believe laundry detergent boxes about the amount to use, as you're just getting ripped off plus bad for the environment. You can use about 1/2 the amount & still be fine. We also have 2 dishwashing liquid bottles on hand because we fill one up with 3/4 water & 1/4 soap & wash the dishes. You don't need all those bubbles & foam, the water is still very soapy & dishes come out sparkling. Just ask yourself if you think you're looking at 'clear' water, would you want to drink it?
02-06-2014, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Joe
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No Willow darlin' - hard water is full of chalk - apart from 'furring up' kettles, it also furs up ones arteries too.
I think animal fat clogs one's arteries.
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