A sniff-tested solution from Kasper and his humans 🐾

Hi friends, Kasper here — your resident sustainability scout. 🐶
This week, I witnessed something pretty amazing. My humans tackled our bathroom grime using nothing but vinegar, washing soda, and a bit of determination — and the results were spotless (and stink-free). 😌

But first, let me tell you how it started...

😖 When Cleaning Feels Like a Chemical Attack

We’ve tried using that well-known brand HG before — and yes, it does clean. But every time the bottle opens, my sensitive little nose goes under attack. The smell is so harsh even the humans cough and back away.

And honestly, I’d rather sniff the postman’s shoes than sit through that again.

The problem?
Many traditional cleaners contain chlorine bleach, ammonia, and synthetic chemicals that:

• Burn your nose and throat

• Harm aquatic life when rinsed down the drain

• Come in plastic bottles that add to landfill

They may seem powerful — but they’re rough on the planet and your lungs.

🧼 The Green Switch: Inspired by Nancy Birtwhistle

Luckily, my humans came across a brilliant book:
📗 Green and Clean by Nancy Birtwhistle — a true game-changer in the cleaning world.
🛒 Grab it on Amazon (affiliate link)

In it, Nancy shows how you can clean better, cheaper, and kinder — using basic, non-toxic ingredients like:

• Washing soda (sodium carbonate)

• White vinegar

My humans gave it a go — and I watched from a safe, non-fizzy distance.

🧪 The Cleaning Test (A Kasper-Approved Success)

Here's what they did:

1. Sprinkled washing soda on the grubby grout

2. Poured vinegar on top (fizz alert!)

3. Let it sit a few minutes, then scrubbed lightly

🎉 The result?
✅ No more yellow or black grime
✅ No chemical fog
✅ No sad sniffer

📸 Scroll up to see the before & after — it really worked!

🌿 Why It’s Better for You and the Planet

• Washing Soda: Natural, effective, biodegradable, and affordable

• Vinegar: Breaks down mold and limescale without harming water systems

• HG-type cleaners: Often toxic, expensive, and packaged in harsh plastics

This method is not just eco-friendly, it’s budget-friendly too.
You don't need fancy green labels or €8 sprays — just two pantry basics and a little scrubbing power.

🐾 Final Bark

If anyone tells you sustainability has to be expensive, just show them your freshly cleaned bathroom floor — and tell them Kasper sent you. 💚

Until next time — stay curious, clean, and chemical-free!
👉 Check out the book that inspired this post in our Home & Living collection