Duck Fresh Brush with Holder, Toilet Bowl Cleaner Starter Kit, 1 Handle + 4 Refills

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Greenscents was certified as palm oil free by the International Palm Oil Free Certification Trademark POFCAP. White vinegar will clear limescale from the lavatory bowl. Just add it to the bowl and leave it overnight before flushing away.

Environmental expert s’ verdict: No. But this is a matter of personal preference. 4 How often should you wash your jeans? Guides to the greenest way to wash, clean, cook and more. We also cover issues from toxic chemicals, sustainability, permaculture and recycling. Environmental experts’ verdict: Weekly if you can access the space. Otherwise, as often as you can manage. 9 How often should you deep-clean the bathroom? Guides to help you find ethical brands and retailers. We also cover issues such as fast fashion, sustainable fabrics, recycling and supply chains.SESI, Fill Refill and Miniml have wide networks of refill stations, and Fill Refill and Miniml sell directly to consumers too. Splosh send concentrated refill pouches (which you can return to them for recycling) in the post. All of these companies were awarded a positive Company Ethos mark for their focus on refills. Bulk-buying

Many other companies included in this guide also offered bulk sizes (2 litres to 20 litres) to consumers so they can 'refill at home': ATTITUDE, Bio-D, ecoleaf, Eco-max, Ecover, Greenscents, and Sonett. Although the plastic impact of bulk purchasing is lower than buying individual bottles, only Greenscents containers can be returned for reuse.

Several others ( Bio-D, Fill Refill, Miniml, SESI, Sodasan, and Splosh) scored our best rating for stating that all of their palm ingredients, including derivatives, were certified by the RSPO.

We have rated all the companies for their toxic chemicals policies. The companies which received a best rating had a policy because they had banned the use of parabens, phthalates and triclosan (see our feature on toxic chemicals for why we have chosen these chemicals) were: Astonish, ATTITUDE, Bentley Organic, Bio-D, ecoleaf ( Suma), Fill Refill, Greenscents, Miniml, and SESI.Does it contain toxics?The long and complex ingredients lists of householdproducts often include toxic chemicals. These are bad for the environment as well as health. Pour 1 cup of borax substitute into the toilet before going to bed. In the morning, scrub and flush. For an extra-strength cleaner, add 1/4 cup vinegar to the borax substitute. You don't have permission to access "http://www.argos.co.uk/browse/home-and-furniture/bathroom-accessories/toilet-brushes/c:789423/" on this server. Environmental expert s’ verdict: This is not an environmental issue. 6 What is the best way to wash a cleaning cloth? Environmental expert s’ verdict: Two, each washed once a fortnight. 2 How often should you change your sheets?

Ecover - most bottles use 75% PlantPlastic, from sugar cane, and 25% recycled plastic. Toilet cleaner is 50% recycled. 5 litre Bulk sizes and refill stations. Chlorine bleach (aka sodium hypochlorite) is a corrosive chemical, toxic if ingested, an eye and respiratory irritant, can irritate the lungs and eyes, and in waterways can become toxic organochlorines, compounds rarely found in nature and which can take centuries to decompose. The industry says that chlorine bleach traces are present at such low concentrations in waste waters, that there is no real possibility of the formation of trace toxic by-products. Guides to banking, saving, investing, insurance, mortgages and pensions. We also cover issues such as climate change, tax, pay and carbon divesting. Pros: Hygienic, long-lasting, cleans under the rim, sterilises, can be mounted to the wall to save space, flat silicone head Most toilet cleaners contain the same basic ingredients, although some use more bleach, while others are palm oil free, vegan-friendly or organic.Fill Refill manufactures all its products in its own factory in Northamptonshire and has grown out of a family business called Ideal Manufacturing which began in 1980. It is working with the University of Northumbria on a way to enable professional laundries to wash at low temperatures without chlorine bleach or aggressive chemistry and to reduce microfibre shedding. It donates 1% of its turnover to environmental causes as part of its membership of ‘1% for the Planet’. Once a fringe ethical phenomenon, more and more shops and companies are now offering refills. And it’s not just health food shops, alternative supermarkets and zero waste stores. Refill only brands Promisingly, we have found a number of alternative products that offer a completely plastic-free solution to your dishwashing needs. When testing and selecting the toilet brushes, we considered hygiene, effectiveness, depth of clean, additional extras, value and colours available.