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Using a dishwasher has been shown to save litres of water as opposed to washing by hand. It is a wonderful invention but it does get a bit grimy every now and again.

To give your dishwasher a good clean, pour half a box of bicarbonate of soda on the bottom of the machine and run it empty on a rinse cycle. To deodorise regularly, place half a cup of bicarbonate of soda on the bottom of the machine again and do so in between loads.

Hope this weeks' tip proves handy! Happy cleaning! ;-)

For those who are lucky enough to possess some diamond jewellery, keeping them 'blingy' is a hard task at the best of times. Well it doesn't have to be anymore!

There are a couple of ways to do it but one way is easier than the other. You'll see what I mean as you read further! ;-)

The first method is simply to brush your diamond jewellery with some toothpaste on an old toothbrush. Then you can wipe off or rinse off the excess residue with a damp cloth or water.

The second method is only easy if you have grandparents close by whose denture cleaning supplies you could raid! ;-)

Drop a denture cleaning tablet into a glass of water followed by your diamond jewellery. Remove jewellery and rinse after a few minutes and be dazzled!

Hope this week's tip has proved handy and see you next week for more eco tips!

For a lot of us who wear silver jewellery, it can be a little annoying sometimes when you find your favourite piece, all tarnished and looking a little drab! Well, don't panic! It is very easily fixed and restored to its normal, shiny self!

All you have to do is line a bowl with aluminiun foil, fill it up with some cold water and 2 teaspoons of salt. Place your jewellery in the bowl with the mixture and wait for a few hours.

A molecular reaction called 'ion exchange' takes place and the end result is your silverware is all cleaned up!

It's a simple yet effective way to clean your jewellery without the use of heavy chemicals. ;-)

Something that a lot of people might find amusing is that you can use Alka-Seltzer tablets to clean a toilet vase! Funny but true! Just drop a couple of effervescent tablets down the hole and watch the bubbles at work. Wait until the bubbles have finished fizzing to scrub with a brush and clean as normal.

For mums out there, this treatment can also be applied to glass thermoses.

Hope this week's Eco Tip proves handy and remember, there are plenty of ways that we could each use to make a difference to the world we live in! ;-)

This week I will write about another use for vinegar...since it is such a versatile, natural substance.

A lot of people may not realise this but the beautiful smell of fabric softner on freshly laundered clothes is exactly what makes our clothes less absorbant and less breathable. Towels for example might be soft and smell yummy but they are not as effective as what they should be.

Vinegar can be used as a natural softner along with a few drops of essential oil such as lavendar or tea tree oil.

Whilst it may not smell as good as man made fabric softner, it is a lot softer on the environment and a our conscience!;-)

Hope this week's tip will prove handy to you! ;-)

'pleasantlysurprised' wrote:

Hi Sheeba i just have to metion how pleased i was to find your site and find your unique gift ideas. Notonly a great idea for christmas .but also an environmentally concsious  gift as well. As I like to do my bit to reduce my carbon foot print, rather then give my customers gifts that will end up in the bin your vibrant living gifts was just what the doctor ordered . have to mention i have had some great feed back . No doubt you will be seeing me again. All the best - Ty


Hi Ty,
Thank-you so much for your comment. It is great to see that other people like the concept of refreshing and unique gift ideas. What's also fantastic is that a lot of people are becoming more eco friendly and adopting a greener lifestyle. As you say, it is a living gift that they can watch grow for years to come. It is a great way to celebrate anything from weddings to christmas and all the while reducing your carbon footprint! Thanks again for your positive feedback! ;-)

Eco Celebrations welcomes feedback so please drop us a line and tell us what you think of our gifts. Let us know if there's anything in particular that you'd like to see and we'll do our best to incorporate it in our existing range or conceive new ones to suit your needs.