UNDER YOUR SINK

Learning Guides

Learn how to clean each area of your home, understand the science behind the solutions and get to know the ingredients you are using. Start wherever makes the most sense to you.

Learning Guides

1. Start with what you are cleaning

These guides help you identify the type of mess first, then point you towards the right method, recipe and ingredients.

  • Multi-Purpose Guide

    Most household mess falls into a few categories. Learn the four core cleaning solutions and when to use each one.

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  • The Kitchen Guide

    Understand grease, dishes, surfaces, sinks, ovens and mineral build up.

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  • The Bathroom Guide

    Work through body oils, soap scum, mineral build up, grout, toilets and mould.

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  • The Laundry Guide

    Understand washing, rinsing, stain removal, delicates and machine care.

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2. Go straight to what you need

More focused guidance for common cleaning problems that need a little extra explanation.

Dealing with mould

Learn why it grows and when the problem needs professional help
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Dealing with mould
Learn why it grows and when the problem needs professional help
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Treat a stain

Identify the stain family before choosing the treatment
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Treat a stain
Identify the stain family before choosing the treatment
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Clean the oven

Work through baked-on grease and grime in the right order.
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Clean the oven
Work through baked-on grease and grime in the right order.
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Clean the floor

Know what works safely on timber, tiles, laminate and other floor surfaces
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Clean the floor
Know what works safely on timber, tiles, laminate and other floor surfaces
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Create gels

How to thicken water-based beauty & cleaning products
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Create gels
How to thicken water-based beauty & cleaning products
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3. Understand why it works

You do not need a chemistry degree to clean well. These guides explain the useful concepts behind the system in practical, everyday language.
Bleach vs Oxybleach
02. How surfactants work in cleaning
Why water temperature matters in DIY cleaning
What is hard water? Do I have it?
The cleaning formula you need to know
The crystals behind DIY cleaning
Soap vs Detergent
Why bicarb and vinegar aren’t for everything

4. Know what you are actually using

Each ingredient has a specific purpose. Learn what it does, where it works and the precautions you need to know.
Sodium Percarbonate Soak & stain remover Washing Soda Grease and heavy duty Borax Laundry booster Bicarb Soda Gentle scrubbing Citric Acid Descales & Rinse aid Coconut Soap Flakes Pure hard soap Castile Soap Pure liquid soap Glycerine Blending Xanthan Gum Creates gels

Ready to make something?

Turn what you have learned into a practical solution.

Browse the Recipe Hub to find simple cleaning recipes organised by area of the home.

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