Let us give you fair warning: the next few Monday shows are all about cleaning your home BUT BEFORE YOU GO AWAY BECAUSE THAT SOUNDS INSANELY BORING just know that the info Ben and Brooke are going to share is actually interesting and relevant and designed to help you:
save money
use fewer toxic chemicals in your home
simplify your cleaning routine
minimise waste
keep the same level of cleanliness as commercial cleaners

And while not everyone wants to spend ten minutes a week listening to people talk about cleaning, the fact is, each and every one of us needs to clean in some capacity, so why not make it simple and sustainable?

Today Brooke and Ben talk about the hero of green cleaning - bog-standard white vinegar. It’s what they use most in cleaning their house, and they talk about how they use it to clean the:
kitchen tiles
bench tops
cupboard doors, handles and interiors
fridge - inside and out
stovetop
oven
microwave - inside and out
pantry shelves
mirrors
shower glass
bathroom tiles
vanity top and cupboards
wooden floors
tile floors

They discuss whether it actually cleans as well as the commercial products, if it’s as hygienic as bleach, and whether they’ve noticed any difference since adopting green cleaning a few years ago. They also talk about the practicalities - how to use it, what equipment you need, and if there are any downsides.

Head over to http://www.slowyourhome.com/142 for links to some articles and resources mentioned in today's show. 

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If you're enjoying the show and want to know how to best support it, leave a rating or a review in iTunes or head over to the Patreon page to help support the show financially.

And thanks so much for listening!

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Let us give you fair warning: the next few Monday shows are all about cleaning your home BUT BEFORE YOU GO AWAY BECAUSE THAT SOUNDS INSANELY BORING just know that the info Ben and Brooke are going to share is actually interesting and relevant and designed to help you:
<ul>
<li class="li1">save money</li>
<li class="li1">use fewer toxic chemicals in your home</li>
<li class="li1">simplify your cleaning routine</li>
<li class="li1">minimise waste</li>
<li class="li1">keep the same level of cleanliness as commercial cleaners</li>
</ul>
And while not everyone wants to spend ten minutes a week listening to people talk about cleaning, the fact is, each and every one of us needs to clean in some capacity, so why not make it simple and sustainable?
Today Brooke and Ben talk about the hero of green cleaning - bog-standard white vinegar. It&rsquo;s what they use most in cleaning their house, and they talk about how they use it to clean the:
<ul>
<li class="li1">kitchen tiles</li>
<li class="li1">bench tops</li>
<li class="li1">cupboard doors, handles and interiors</li>
<li class="li1">fridge - inside and out</li>
<li class="li1">stovetop</li>
<li class="li1">oven</li>
<li class="li1">microwave - inside and out</li>
<li class="li1">pantry shelves</li>
<li class="li1">mirrors</li>
<li class="li1">shower glass</li>
<li class="li1">bathroom tiles</li>
<li class="li1">vanity top and cupboards</li>
<li class="li1">wooden floors</li>
<li class="li1">tile floors</li>
</ul>
They discuss whether it actually cleans as well as the commercial products, if it&rsquo;s as hygienic as bleach, and whether they&rsquo;ve noticed any difference since adopting green cleaning a few years ago. They also talk about the practicalities - how to use it, what equipment you need, and if there are any downsides.
Head over to <a href="http://www.slowyourhome.com/142">http://www.slowyourhome.com/142</a> for links to some articles and resources mentioned in today's show.&nbsp;
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If you're enjoying the show and want to know how to best support it, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/slow-home-podcast-brooke-mcalary/id985005895?mt=2">leave a rating or a review in iTunes</a> or <a href="http://www.patreon.com/slow">head over to the Patreon page</a> to help support the show financially.
And thanks so much for listening!
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To strive is human, to saunter divine. Welcome to The Tortoise - a podcast that digs deep into the power of slow. Brooke McAlary (author of "Slow", "Care" and "Destination Simple") is joined by her husband Ben for a monthly deep dive into the realities of trying to live slow in a world that won't stop racing. On the third Thursday of every month, join Brooke and Ben for an unscripted, unedited, always candid and usually fun conversation about slow living and how embracing our inner tortoise can impact every part of life: relationships, work, family, community, tech, health, care, personal growth. If you’re burnt out, overwhelmed, frustrated at the sheer pace of life or just looking for a sign to slow down, this is the podcast (a plodcast!) for you.

To strive is human, to saunter divine. Welcome to The Tortoise - a podcast that digs deep into the power of slow. Brooke McAlary (author of "Slow", "Care" and "Destination Simple") is joined by her husband Ben for a monthly deep dive into the realities of trying to live slow in a world that won't stop racing. On the third Thursday of every month, join Brooke and Ben for an unscripted, unedited, always candid and usually fun conversation about slow living and how embracing our inner tortoise can impact every part of life: relationships, work, family, community, tech, health, care, personal growth. If you’re burnt out, overwhelmed, frustrated at the sheer pace of life or just looking for a sign to slow down, this is the podcast (a plodcast!) for you.

Good conversations on what it really looks like to live a slower life.

The Tortoise with Brooke McAlary

To strive is human, to saunter divine. Welcome to The Tortoise - a podcast that digs deep into the power of slow. Brooke McAlary (author of "Slow", "Care" and "Destination Simple") is joined by her husband Ben for a monthly deep dive into the realities of trying to live slow in a world that won't stop racing. On the third Thursday of every month, join Brooke and Ben for an unscripted, unedited, always candid and usually fun conversation about slow living and how embracing our inner tortoise can impact every part of life: relationships, work, family, community, tech, health, care, personal growth. If you’re burnt out, overwhelmed, frustrated at the sheer pace of life or just looking for a sign to slow down, this is the podcast (a plodcast!) for you.

Is it actually possible to replace all your commercial cleaners with bog-standard white vinegar? YES! (Sort of.)

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