Shop to reduce hazardous waste

Before you buy any harmful household chemical products – that’s anything with a caution, warning, poison or danger label – ask yourself if you really need it. After all, there’s probably a safer and cheaper way to do the job - that won’t hurt the planet.

But if you decide you absolutely do need a hazardous product, only buy the exact amount necessary. And be sure to follow the label directions carefully. If you need to find out how to dispose of your hazardous waste, visit www.chem-away.org.uk and take advantage of their online Chemical Disposal Service Finder.

Try this tip from Kim and Aggie from 'How Clean is Your House'.

Make an unbeatable duster by stirring together one cup of lemon oil with two cups of hot water. Dip lint free cloths into the potion and let them air-dry. Then store the dusters in a covered metal container until you're ready to dust. The oil picks up the dust and the lemon gives your dusting a pleasant fresh aroma.