Put them in a lemon juice or citric acid solution [3tbsp added to 600ml hot water], with salt, and leave to soak. My recipe gives a quick clean, is eco-friendly, involves no scratching or scouring, and costs around 80p to clean a full set of pans,' she says.

Recipes – Nancy Birtwhistle Recipes – Nancy Birtwhistle

Motivated by protecting the planet for her ten grandchildren, Nancy decided to change how she used plastic, single use products and chemicals in her home. To make her eco-friendly solution, you'll need 150g of citric acid, 75ml water, 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil and 25ml of eco-friendly washing-up liquid.Put a large roasting tin in the bottom of the warm oven and fill it with boiling water, close the door and leave it for 20 minutes. In a video on her Instagram, Nancy explains that you can easily descale a kettle by twisting a lemon on the spout and leaving it for a few minutes. I have found that if the shelves are hot when submerged the cleaning is quicker and more effective, but you may want to avoid shelves being too hot if you are using a plastic box. We all want to do our best for our homes and the planet, but it's often hard to find the time and energy to think of alternatives.

CLEAN AND GREEN WITH NANCY BIRTWHISTLE [106] CLEAN AND GREEN WITH NANCY BIRTWHISTLE

Birtwhistle’s recipe is 150ml water, 60ml white vinegar and 40ml surgical spirit, with essential oil for fragrance.In a sink large enough to take your oven shelves, or a sturdy plastic box, measure 2–3 cups of washing soda. I knew in the depths of my memory something about ivy and saponin [a natural foaming detergent], so I Googled it. Sharing her tips online, she amassed an engaged international following of devoted fans interested not only in her delicious recipes, but also her innovative ideas and time-saving swaps that rethink everyday house and garden tasks to make as little an impact on the environment as possible.

Nancy Birtwhistle: 8 Secrets For A Sparkling Clean Home Nancy Birtwhistle: 8 Secrets For A Sparkling Clean Home

No need to submerge it – leave it to absorb the water in its own time and sink to the bottom of the bowl, then leave overnight. Whether you have a sprawling garden, a modest patch of grass or just a spare windowsill, The Green Gardening Handbookhas over 100 tips will help you embrace the joy of growing and eating from your own garden. This practical book from Sunday Timesbestselling author and Great British Bake Offwinner Nancy Birtwhistle is the ultimate guide to reducing your environmental impact while saving you time and money.After cutting off the loose bobbles, Nancy leaves the jumper to soak inside-out for an hour in a bowl of eco-friendly washing-up liquid.