Less waste in the kitchen

The kitchen is often the place in the house where we generate the most waste: from food product packaging to cleaning products, disposable items like sponges and paper towels, as well as food leftovers... the amount of waste is significant! The kitchen is often the place in the house where we generate the most waste: from food product packaging to cleaning products, disposable items like sponges and paper towels, as well as food leftovers... the amount of waste is significant!

"Bee wraps"

Another way of doing without food flim or aluminium foil: bee wraps! Bee wraps are pieces of fabric coated with beeswax, so they're waterproof, thermoformable, washable and infinitely reusable! Another way of doing without food flim or aluminium foil: bee wraps! Bee wraps are pieces of fabric coated with beeswax, so they're waterproof, thermoformable, washable and infinitely reusable!

Cleaning hobs

Regular cleaning of your hobs will prevent them from becoming clogged. But if they do, don't panic, you can clean them safely and calmly. Regular cleaning of your hobs will prevent them from becoming clogged. But if they do, don't panic, you can clean them safely and calmly.

Cleaning seals

The first thing you need to know is that they turn black because of moisture, which creates mould. To get rid of it, you'll need a cleaning, descaling and whitening ingredient: percarbonate. When added to hot water (at least 40ºC), its cleaning power increases significantly. Ah, that horrifying sight of blackened shower seals just waiting to be scrubbed! It's not very exciting, is it? But what if there was a simple recipe to help you clean them effortlessly?

Cleaning the bin

A leaking bin bag, unpleasant smells... It's important to clean your bins regularly. This limits the spread of bacteria and eliminates unpleasant odours. A leaking bin bag, unpleasant smells... It's important to clean your bins regularly. This limits the spread of bacteria and eliminates unpleasant odours.

Degreasing product

Some household surfaces need a good degreasing. But you won't soon need to splash out on products advertised as ultra-degreasing, because there's a simple, economical and natural way to dissolve grease: citrus fruit! Some household surfaces need a good degreasing. But you won't soon need to splash out on products advertised as ultra-degreasing, because there's a simple, economical and natural way to dissolve grease: citrus fruit!

Deodorising a pipe

Food remains, grease... Clogged pipes can release unpleasant odours. Food remains, grease... Clogged pipes can release unpleasant odours.

Descaler for small electrical appliances

For other household appliances, such as coffee makers, irons and steam cookers, the principle is the same: run the first cycle with a mixture of water and vinegar, then rinse twice with clean water. For other household appliances, such as coffee makers, irons and steam cookers, the principle is the same: run the first cycle with a mixture of water and vinegar, then rinse twice with clean water.

Descaling agent for kettles

Any appliance that comes into frequent contact with hot water is at risk of scaling. This is because limescale is a deposit that solidifies when water is heated. The more limescale in tap water, the quicker household appliances scale. To limit these deposits, you should avoid letting the water stagnate as much as possible. Whether it's in your sink, coffee maker or kettle, wipe it down or empty it as much as possible after use. Even so, if your appliances need descaling - and ideally this should be done once a year to prolong their life - white vinegar is your best ally. White vinegar is just as effective as industrial products thanks to its high acetic acid content. Any appliance that comes into frequent contact with hot water is at risk of scaling. This is because limescale is a deposit that solidifies when water is heated. The more limescale in tap water, the quicker household appliances scale. To limit these deposits, you should avoid letting the water stagnate as much as possible.…

Dishwashing liquid

If there's one product we all have at home, it's washing-up liquid. Whether you have a dishwasher or not, you'll always need to wash a pan or cup by hand. But did you know that industrial washing-up liquid often contains irritating, carcinogenic and/or allergenic ingredients? What's more, they're packaged in plastic. The best way to be sure you're using a product that's good for you, the planet and your wallet is to make it yourself! If there's one product we all have at home, it's washing-up liquid. Whether you have a dishwasher or not, you'll always need to wash a pan or cup by hand. But did you know that industrial washing-up liquid often contains irritating, carcinogenic and/or allergenic ingredients? What's more, they're packaged in plastic. The best way to be sure you're using a product that's good for you, the planet and your wallet is to make it yourself!

Fridge air freshener

In short, if your fridge doesn't smell very good, here's a simple way to deodorise it naturally using an ingredient we all have at home: bicarbonate! Thanks to its 'buffering' properties, it neutralises odours (caused by acidic compounds). Have you come back from the market with a wonderful, strong-smelling cheese? Have you come across the list of seasonal fish and filled the fridge with them? Or do you just have some leftover cabbage soup?

Fridge cleaner

It's hard to find the ideal time to clean your fridge because you use it all the time, but between mouldy food, bad smells, dirty packaging, etc., it can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria. It's hard to find the ideal time to clean your fridge because you use it all the time, but between mouldy food, bad smells, dirty packaging, etc., it can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria.

Natural cling film

The cling film used to cover leftovers can easily be replaced by hermetically sealed tins or washable food charlottes. These charlottes - which come in different sizes - fit over dishes and salad bowls thanks to their elasticated edges. They can be sponge-washed or machine-washed, making them infinitely reusable! The cling film used to cover leftovers can easily be replaced by hermetically sealed tins or washable food charlottes. These charlottes - which come in different sizes - fit over dishes and salad bowls thanks to their elasticated edges. They can be sponge-washed or machine-washed, making them infinitely reusable!

Natural scouring pad

Use sisal to make a 'scratch pad' to clean the dirtiest dishes. It's a great alternative to the scrubbing action of yellow and green sponges. And because it's made from natural materials, you can compost it at the end of its life. Use sisal to make a 'scratch pad' to clean the dirtiest dishes. It's a great alternative to the scrubbing action of yellow and green sponges. And because it's made from natural materials, you can compost it at the end of its life.

Oven cleaner

Is your oven dirty? Greasy, burnt, dirty racks and walls? Here's a recipe for cleaning your oven naturally, without toxic chemicals. Is your oven dirty? Greasy, burnt, dirty racks and walls? Here's a recipe for cleaning your oven naturally, without toxic chemicals.

Powder for dishwashers

Industrial dishwashing tablets can contain irritating or even toxic chemicals, which are harmful to us (despite the rinse) and to our dishes in the long term, but also to the planet: if the drained water is polluted, the consequences can be dramatic for aquatic life. Industrial dishwashing tablets can contain irritating or even toxic chemicals, which are harmful to us (despite the rinse) and to our dishes in the long term, but also to the planet: if the drained water is polluted, the consequences can be dramatic for aquatic life.

Removing traces of glue from labels

To reduce our ecological footprint, we can reduce our packaging and choose materials that can be recycled or recovered. Glass is a perfect example: it can be recycled ad infinitum, but it can also be 'upcycled'. Upcycling, a concept that emerged in the 1990s, is the art of recovering objects and putting them to good use. In a way, it's about making the best of the old. To reduce our ecological footprint, we can reduce our packaging and choose materials that can be recycled or recovered. Glass is a perfect example: it can be recycled ad infinitum, but it can also be 'upcycled'. Upcycling, a concept that emerged in the 1990s, is the art of recovering objects and putting them to good use. In a way, it's about making the best of the old.

Rinsing liquid

The purpose of the rinse liquid is to make it easier to dry your dishes by removing traces of water and limescale. Did you know that if the water in your town is soft and limescale-free, you don't need any? Commercial rinsing liquids contain toxic and irritating ingredients that are not good for your health or the environment. The purpose of the rinse liquid is to make it easier to dry your dishes by removing traces of water and limescale. Did you know that if the water in your town is soft and limescale-free, you don't need any? Commercial rinsing liquids contain toxic and irritating ingredients that are not good for your health or the environment.

Tablets for dishwashers

Do you find tablets more practical than powder? Well, you can also make them using ice cube trays. It couldn't be easier! Do you find tablets more practical than powder? Well, you can also make them using ice cube trays. It couldn't be easier!

Unblocking a drain

The best solution, which is natural and safe for your health and the environment, is to make your own homemade unblocker. This recipe will get rid of the blockages in your pipes without using toxic products. Food waste, grease, hair, soap, etc. all accumulate in the pipes and create blockages. But did you know that behind the promising marketing, chemical unblockers are dangerous for our skin and also alter water quality?

Washable paper towel

Another way of doing without food flim or aluminium foil: bee wraps! Bee wraps are pieces of fabric coated with beeswax, so they're waterproof, thermoformable, washable and infinitely reusable! Paper towels seem to have no equal when it comes to absorbing liquids or wiping our mouths. But are you really aware of its environmental impact? Its production requires large quantities of water and the felling of trees. Packaging and transport generate pollution and waste. Stopping buying it would mean tons and tons less waste every year.

Washable sponge or "tawashi"

Tawashi is a washable sponge from Japan: it's made from recycled fabrics such as t-shirts and socks. So don't throw away your old clothes: recycle them! It's very easy to make! Tawashi is a washable sponge from Japan: it's made from recycled fabrics such as t-shirts and socks. So don't throw away your old clothes: recycle them! It's very easy to make!

Washing up with Marseille soap

For those who are lazy, here's a product that's just as effective as washing-up liquid: Marseille soap. This miracle product that we all have at home is just perfect for washing up. For those who are lazy, here's a product that's just as effective as washing-up liquid: Marseille soap.