Saturday 19 April 2014

Book ~ "501 Amazing Uses for Salt, Vinegar, Baking Soda, Olive Oil and Lemons" (2014) Laura M. Westdale

From Goodreads ~ "501 Amazing Uses for Salt, Vinegar, Baking Soda, Olive Oil and Lemons" is a collection of easy-to-use household hints for families who want to have a greener household.  Using natural ingredients that are inexpensive, nontoxic and found in nearly every pantry, these tips make it easy to live green! 

Readers are introduced to the basic ingredients - salt, vinegar, baking soda, olive oil, and lemons - and what makes them so useful around the home. The book is packed with simple tips for both inside and outside the home, from healthy cleaning solutions to natural pet care. 

Color-coded by main ingredient, each tip has an ingredient list and step-by-step instructions. This is a great reference for readers wishing to simplify their collection of household products and detoxify their homes. With a charming design and simple-to-use approach, this reliable household companion makes an indispensable reference and a great gift.

This is a handy book because it gives you 501 uses for things you probably have around the house to replace expensive or toxic chemicals ... salt, vinegar, baking soda, olive oil and lemons.

The book begins by providing the background, history and types of salt, vinegar, baking soda, olive oil and lemons.

Then what follows are the 501 uses of salt, vinegar, baking soda, olive oil and lemons.  It is divided into five chapters, with salt, vinegar, baking soda, olive oil and lemons colour coded (for example, all salt tips are in blue):
  1. Around the house
  2. In the kitchen
  3. Health, hygiene and beauty
  4. Arts, crafts and science
  5. Beyond the home 

 Here are some examples  from the different chapters ...


 Cool stuff, eh?

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