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What you won’t need (index)

Our small list of simple, inexpensive and versatile items will replace the following substances and all the many harmful and mysterious chemicals they contain, as well as the fossil-fuelled energy they consume to produce, package and distribute, and the pollution their production and use creates (click on any product to find out how to replace it):

Household cleaning

  • Dishwashing liquid
  • Dishwasher powder
  • Laundry powder / liquid
  • Laundry bleach
  • Stain remover
  • Fabric softener
  • Nappy soak
  • Floor and tile cleaner
  • Wooden floor cleaner
  • All-purpose cleaner
  • Scourer
  • Oven cleaner
  • Disinfectant
  • Toilet cleaner
  • Fruit and vegetable wash
  • Mould and mildew remover
  • Drain cleaner
  • Air freshener
  • Carpet and upholstery cleaner
  • Glass cleaner
  • Wood furniture polish
  • Metal cleaners (silver, gold, copper, brass and pewter, stainless steel and rust)
  • Leather cleaner and polish
  • Wall wash
  • Pet shampoo
  • Car shampoo
  • Car wax
  • Car upholstery cleaner
  • Swimming pool chlorine

Personal care

  • Body wash
  • Bath oils and salts
  • Body scrub
  • Hand and body lotion / cream
  • Hand, foot and nail treatments
  • Face wash
  • Toner
  • Moisturiser
  • Deodorant
  • Douche
  • Toothpaste
  • Mouthwash
  • Denture wash
  • Hair shampoo
  • Hair conditioner
  • Deep conditioning treatment
  • Hair lightener
  • Curl enhancer
  • Dandruff, scalp, and hair treatments
  • Hair removal wax
  • Shaving cream / gel
  • After-shaving powder
  • Baby wash
  • Baby shampoo
  • Baby lotion
  • Baby powder
  • Nappy cream
  • Nappy soak
  • Baby wipes


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