Cleaning at Home

Stain Removal and Remover

• Use Resolve (for example stored in your laundry room) and spray on stained clothing and items before wash
• Use stain remover and hand wash item

All Purpose

Castille Soap

Source: Castille Soap - The many uses of this multi-purpose cleaner – Pretty Clean Shop

Castile soap is a name used in English-speaking countries for olive oil based soap made in a style similar to that originating in the Castile region of Spain.

• It is made with natural ingredients and therefore it appeals to environmentally conscious people. It is biodegradable.

Uses:

• Body cleaning – use castile soap instead of a commercial soap, instead of using it only as a hand soap
• Baby soap – make sure you protect the child’s eyes as soap is not “tearless” which makes me wonder what do they put into those “tearless shampoos” considering that even pure clean water will irritate the eyes and make a baby cry
• Shampoo – yes, you can wash your hair with castile soap although It might feel a bit different at first since you’re probably used to detergent-based commercial shampoos that strip the hair off all natural oils
• Body wash or shower gel - our liquid castile soap is highly concentrated so we recommend that you pour only few drops on a wet wash cloth, sponge or exfoliating gloves
• Shaving – you can simply wet a bar of castile soap and the spread it over your face, armpits and any other area and shave while still wet and leathery. Rinse with clean water. A bar of castile soap used for shaving could last you well over a year – inexpensive, toxin free and earth friendly.
• Dog shampoo – dilute liquid castile soap in 1:1 ratio and use it the same way you would use any dog shampoo
• Doggie soap – use castile bar soap to clean your dog’s paws after a walk or for a full body wash. Simply wet his coat thoroughly and then rub it with a soap bar until lather is formed. The thicker your dogs coat, the longer it will take to get a good lather; But it’s worth it knowing that you didn’t use any harsh chemicals that might irritate your pets skin or eyes.
• Fruit and veggie wash to breakup the wax, soil and agricultural chemicals on your fruits and vegetables. Add few drops of castile soap to a bowl of luke warm water and drop your veggies in; swish and rinse with clear water.
• Eco-friendly dish soap – use an old dish soap bottle and mix 1:2 castile soap and water
• Hand soap - Bulk castile soap and re-fill your hand soap bottles. Our liquid castile soap is highly concentrated so you can mix it with water (1:1) before re-filling your soap bottles
• Kitchen cleaner by mixing water, castile soap and vinegar in a spray bottle. You can add few drops of Lemon essential oil and Tea Tree oil (or Lavender if you prefer) for disinfection.
• Toilet Bowl Cleaner. If you have an old toilet bowl cleaner bottle (with a “goose” neck) fill it with 1 part castile soap and 6 parts water. Add few drops of Lemon essential oil and Tea Tree oil (or Lavender if you prefer) for disinfection and shake well. Spray the toilet bowl and sprinkle generously with baking soda then scrub with a brush and rinse with clean water. No harmful chemicals flushed down the drain!
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• Floor cleaner – just mix 1 part castile soap to 20 parts warm water in a bucket to mop your floors.
• Window cleaner – mix 1 tablespoon of castile soap in a liter of water and pour into a spray bottle. When cleaning the windows always finish with a vinegar rinse (half water + half vinegar) which will give your windows brilliant shine
• Garden / Pest Control - 2 tablespoons of liquid castile soap, 30 ml Neem oil and 1 liter of water. Pour into spray bottle, shake well and spray your plants to deter bugs.
• Left over pieces of castile bar soap you? can make a handy scrubber

Blundstone Boots Care

Source: Product Care & Repair – Blundstone Canada including waterproofing

• Regular cleaning: The best way to clean your boots is with vinegar and water.
  • Remove all dust and dirt from your Blundstone boots using a soft bristled brush or cloth
  • Follow with a vinegar/water solution (1/3 vinegar | 2/3 water) and a clean lint-free cloth. - Main fluid is in bathroom
  • Spray a small amount of the solution over the soiled parts of the boot, and wipe with a lint-free cloth.
  • Wipe Blundstone boots clean and allow to fully dry away from heat. Never place close to any type of heat source.
  • Repeat as necessary.
• Conditioning
  • When the boots are clean and dry, apply a small amount of Blundstone Renovating Cream on an old (clean) rag, sock or cloth and spread evenly over the surface of the boots. One thin, even application is all that is necessary
  • Wipe off any residue and set boots aside to allow the leather to absorb the Blundstone Renovating Cream
  • Buff with cloth for high gloss shine if preferred
• Recommend conditioning your boots every 3 - 6 months depending on wear.