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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 648.5 EAN: 9780671535957 ISBN: 0671535951 Label: Simon & Schuster Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 320 Publication Date: April 01, 1997 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Studio: Simon & Schuster Sales Rank: 10487
Rating: - Saving my life
I was stuck at home, off sick for 4 LONG weeks with a massive chest infection. Being a chronic asthmatic, this was not good! I decided to rid my cupboards of all those choking cleaning products which were making my quality of life even lower. The alternatives in supermarkets were limited.... and pricey! I remembered my mum using bicarb and vinegar to freshen up sink drainage systems, and scrunched newspapers for the final wipe-over for newly cleaned windows, but what else?
The answer was this book.... clearly written, basic products (you can get Dr Bronner's soap on Amazon!) that are very reasonably priced, and you know EXACTLY what goes into the solutions you make.
I read the book, cover to cover, in one sitting, ... Read More:
Rating: - Clean House, Clean Planet
Well, I am officially converted. I never in a million years thought I'd make my own cleaners, but here I am....and loving it! Karen Logan does a good job of making a clear, readable book with easy recipes and honest assessments of the hazards of typical household products. I got this book because my husband is so sensitive to chemicals and very allergic. He was recently sent into an allergic fit from toilet cleaner, and I decided to look for a better way! The book has tons of recipes which are pretty much some variaion on combining liquid soap, water, vinegar, and/or baking soda with some essential oils. At first I was rolling my eyes at the tons of tiny variations...then I used the cleaners and was impressed. I was particularly ... Read More:
Rating: - Easy and effective cleaning receipes are enjoyable to use!
I was thrilled to stumble across Karen Logan's book shortly after my son was born. I started to avoid cleaning because I detested using most household cleaners due to the harsh chemicals. I was also very concerned about my son's second-hand exposure or worse - possible direct contact. Karen's book educated me about the hazards of commericial cleaners and then taught me how to make my own simple and safe cleaners right in my kitchen. This information showed me that harsh cleaners are unnecessary and more important what natural products would produce similar results. Making my own products is also entertaining and educational for my toddler who is now able to "help" clean and I don't waste precious naptime on toilet bowls and bath tubs! ... Read More:
Rating: - Excellent tips on non-toxic cleaning.
At the back of the book, there is an offer, if you send an SASE you'll get a free recipe card. Good luck! I sent for one for me and my daughter a long time ago, and no luck! Also, the fax number belongs to some poor woman who is being deluged with fax calls, the number is not for Karen Logan. I also had a question, does the club soda need to be fresh each time, or does it last from week to week if it's in a spray bottle?
Rating: - Highly recommended, totally changed my attitude.
Karen Logan offers practical ways to save money and be environmentally friendly. None of the tips are strange or difficult to incorporate into everyday life. I ordered an extra copy to lend out to friends. For a great housewarming gift, I give this book and a bottle of essential oil. Everyone loves it!