A zine about how to clean your house while avoiding gross and dangerous chemicals! You get: a lesson about the value of DIY cleaning, the basic ingredients involved, and recipes for cleaners to use on various surfaces.

Written by: Raleigh Briggs
Published by: Microcosm Publishing
Specifications: 16 pages; 4.25x5.5"

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Inspired by the mountains and local flavors of Utah, Ritual Chocolates has added ground pine nuts to their dark chocolate blend to create a soft, smooth, and deliciously nutty bar. Pine nuts are the seeds of Pinyon Pine trees which are native to Utah and grow in the pinyon-juniper woodlands in the picturesque rocky slopes and mesas of the Great Basin.
Tasting Notes: Nutty, Pine-y, Earthy
Ingredients: Cacao, Pine Nuts, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cacao Butter
May contain traces of peanuts, tree nuts & wheat
Made by: Ritual Chocolates
Made in: Utah, USA
Specifications: 2.12oz (60g)

Pine Nut 55% Dark Chocolate

Pantry & Food

Shortbread butter cookies with floral lavender and a touch of vanilla.
Ingredients : unbleached wheat flour, butter, cane sugar, vanilla extract, lavender, natural flavor, sea salt
Made by: Makabi & Sons
Made in: Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: 3.6oz / 6 cookies

Lavender Cookies

Clean your hands without drying them out. This gentle yet effective formula washes away germs and leaves smooth, soft skin behind. Organic Bath Co. hand soap is made with organic oils and is perfect for sensitive skin.
Materials: Organic Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Oil*^, Organic Olive (Olea europaea) Oil*^, Organic Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) Oil*^, Organic Aloe Vera*, Organic Rosemary Extract (^Saponified Oil *Certified Organic Ingredient)
Made by: Organic Bath Co.
Made in: Charlestown, MA
Specifications: 8 fl. oz.

Further Reading:

Lavender- Organic Lavender Oil
Citrus- Organic Tangerine, Orange and Grapefruit Essential Oils

Rose- Organic Moroccan Rose Essential Oil
Mint- Organic Peppermint Essential Oil

Hand Soap

Style

Sidehill Farm started making this jam at the request of their favorite Vermont cheese-mongers who wanted a locally made fig jam to accompany cheese plates. But there are plenty of other uses for this gourmet pantry staple: for breakfast on toast, for lunch as a sandwich spread, for dinner as a meat glaze or pizza topping, and for dessert as an ice cream topping.
Ingredients: figs, pure cane sugar, lemon juice
Made by: Sidehill Farm
Made in: Vermont, USA
Specifications: 8.5 oz.
Further Reading: The folks at Sidehill Farm take pride in preserving the taste of homemade jam using the same methods their great grandmothers used to assure there is more fruit, and therefore more flavor, in every bite. They use only the finest fruits and boil them down the old fashioned way, without added pectin, preservatives or artificial ingredients. The rest of the world is coming back around to the idea of “slow foods”, but at Sidehill Farm there has never been any other way to do it.

Fig Jam

A brush rack made of oil-treated maple wood for hanging brushes or tools. Use it in the kitchen for dish brushes or cooking tools, or else in the utility closet for cleaning brushes and dusters.
Materials: oil-treated maple
Made by: Iris Hantverk
Made in: Sweden
Specifications: 19"x 3.3" x 2"
Further Reading: Iris Hantverk brushes are manufactured in small workshops where adults with visual impairments are trained in traditional Swedish brush binding techniques. Their brushes combine good design with quality, natural materials and solid craftsmanship.

Brush Rack

Make quick work of hand washing your wine glasses with this Wine Glass Brush by Redecker. Solid wood and natural bristles make it an attractive tool, which is always a good thing for a product that gets a lot of use!
Materials: wood, natural bristles
Made by: Burstenhaus Redecker
Made in: Germany
Specifications: 7.9", 20cm

Wine Glass Brush

These journal refills fit the La Compagnie Du Kraft iKone Leather Journal.
An eco-friendly alternative to single-use spiral bound notepads, the Le Kraft iKone Leather Journal is endlessly refillable. When you purchase a new journal refill and recycle the old one, you are making a conscious decision to send less waste to our landfills.
The unbleached, undyed kraft paper used for these journal refills is made from the by-products of forest maintenance (branches and tops of trees, wood that has been pruned or thinned) and wood processing (falls and sawmill wastes) of the maritime pine forests of Gascogne, France.
Made by : Le Kraft
Made in : France
Materials : unbleached, undyed kraft paper
Specifications: 2.36" x 4.72"
Further Reading:
In the 1930s, La Compagnie du Kraft started making notebooks in France for forest rangers and lumberjacks. Crafted from leather and undyed kraft paper, they were built to be rugged and repairable.
Today, Le Kraft journals are still just as durable, and the thoughtful craftsmanship and fine materials that go into hand-making each of them has earned them a place in the hearts of fine stationery enthusiasts everywhere. Because they are made responsibly and can be refilled, they are also searched out by those looking to make eco-conscious choices for their personal, work, or school writing needs.

La Compagnie Du Kraft Refillable Ikone Leather Journal Refill

These functional and aesthetically pleasing wire clips can be used as paper clips, binder clips, message holders, decoration and more. Available in black or gold.
Material: Spring Steel
Made by: Tools to Liveby
Made in: Taiwan
Specifications: 12pcs per box; 3.2cm x 0.8cm x 0.7cm

Wire Clips

There’s no secret about what makes this jam so delicious: the special flavor that only comes from the finest hand-raked Wild Blueberries. Nothing compares with these tiny blue gems when it comes to making jam.
Ingredients: wild blueberries, sugar, lemon juice
Made by: Sidehill Farm
Made in: Vermont, USA
Specifications: 9 oz.
Further Reading: The folks at Sidehill Farm take pride in preserving the taste of homemade jam using the same methods their great grandmothers used to assure there is more fruit, and therefore more flavor, in every bite. They use only the finest fruits and boil them down the old fashioned way, without added pectin, preservatives or artificial ingredients. The rest of the world is coming back around to the idea of “slow foods”, but at Sidehill Farm there has never been any other way to do it.

Wild Blueberry Jam

Heal your body and calm your mind with the Onsen Saru, or hot spring monkey, who knows this is the place to come for peace and relaxation. Surrounded by snow and pine trees, he soaks in the mineral-rich waters to rejuvenate his soul.
Turn your own tub into an Onsen with a soothing blend of sea salts, magnesium, and pink kaolin clay. Let the scent of Japanese Matsu pine and cedarwood and snow will fizz your worries away.
Materials: Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Citric Acid, pink kaolin clay, Himalayan pink salt, shea butter, avocado oil, sunflower oil, potassium bitartrate, essential oils.
Benefits of Himalayan salt in the bath - detoxification, soothes sore muscles, reduces inflammation, naturally occurring antibacterial properties in salt may relieve some skin issues like eczema and psoriasis
Benefits of magnesium in the bath - dermal absorption is the ideal way to get your daily dose of magnesium - it improves circulation, can speed up the healing of wounds, can shorten the duration of a cold, and have stress relieving properties
Made by: Onsen Saru
Made in: Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: 4.9 oz cube
* Not intended to treat any medical conditions. Please consult with a physician if nursing or pregnant, even all natural ingredients may have adverse effects for those with medical issues.

Hot Spring Bath Fizz

A large pashmina made of warm, cozy merino lambswool by McNutt of Donegal. An ideal size for use as a wrap or blanket scarf.
Materials: 100% Merino Lambswool
Made by: McNutt of Donegal
Made in: Co. Donegal, Ireland
Specifications: approx. 90" x 27"
Further Reading: Read more about McNutt of Donegal in our Meet the Maker blog.

"turf" Lambswool Pashmina Scarf

Clothing & Accessories

Summon home escaped pins with this little round, powerful magnet. While you're busy sewing things or looking the other way, naughty pins have a tendency to make for the floor. Now you can summon them home with a quick swipe of this little magnet.

Materials: Magnet
Made by: Merchant and Mills
Made in: England

Pin Magnet

The 130/E staples by Zenith are made for use in their 548 and 548/E Replay metal staplers, available here.
Materials: metal wire
Made by: Zenith
Made in: Italy
Specifications: 1000 staples/box

Zenith Staples 130/e

Tru Earth eco-strips are tiny, pre-measured strips of detergent that you just toss in the wash. Each strip packs ultra-concentrated, hypoallergenic, eco-friendly cleaning power. Its low-sudsing formula works in all types of washing machines, including high-efficiency (HE).

The smart formulation effectively seeks out and dislodges dirt molecules and stains, keeping them in suspension until they are rinsed away. It makes doing your laundry easier, healthier, more economical, and much kinder to our planet.

New zero-waste compostable packaging
No measuring & no mess
Dissolves completely in Hot or Cold Water.
Works in all washing machines, including HE. Front loads or top loads.
Helps keep 700,000,000 plastic jugs out of landfills per year

Ingredients:
Fresh Linen: Starch, Polyvinyl alcohol, Glycerol, Sodium sulfonate, Isopropyl myristate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauryldimethylamine oxide
Unscented: Starch, Polyvinyl alcohol, Glycerol, Sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauryldimethylamine oxide
Made by: Tru-Earth
Made in: Canada
Specifications: 32 strips - 1 strip per load of laundry

Eco-strip Laundry Detergent

You're Getting Hitched!
Bewilderbeest is a UK-based line of stationary that celebrates the absurd with hand drawn or painted illustrations that are brilliantly daft and loads of fun.
Materials: 300g ivory hammered card stock with a recycled brown envelope
Made by: Bewilderbeest
Made in: UK
Specifications: 5" x 7"

Getting Hitched Wedding Card

A set of wooden and rubber alphabet stamps by Tools to Liveby. Available in uppercase or lowercase letters.
Materials: wood, rubber
Made by: Tools to Liveby
Specifications: 30 stamps per set - 0.3" x 0.3" each stamp

Alphabet Stamp

Horsehair is an excellent material for bathing brushes because it's soft and pliable, while still being durable. This fun bath brush features a duck-shaped handle crafted from maple wood that has been oil-treated for longevity. Paired with a gentle soap, the brush forms a soft and generous lather for lots of good sudsy baths.
Materials: oil-treated maple, horsehair
Made by: Iris Hantverk
Made in: Sweden
Specifications: 4.7" x 4.7" x 4.9"
Use: Give the brush a good rinse and shake after use to remove excess water. Allow the brush to dry standing on the horsehair so that the water drains away from the wood.
Further Reading: Iris Hantverk brushes are manufactured in small workshops where adults with visual impairments are trained in traditional Swedish brush binding techniques. Their brushes combine good design with quality, natural materials and solid craftsmanship.

Duck Bath Brush

Meliora Cleaning Products' Gentle Home Cleaning Scrub is a great way to add a little kick to your people- and planet-friendly home cleaning. This mixture of baking soda and our All-Purpose Home Cleaner Soap works great on the tub, tiles, and stovetops around your home.
100% biodegradable and septic-safe.
When you purchase your Meliora Peppermint & Tea Tree Cleaning Scrub in bulk , you are partnering with Boston General Store to further our commitment to make low-waste, eco-friendly choices.
Price is per ounce and product is packaged in a recyclable paper bag.
Ingredients:
Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Vegetable Soap Sodium Cocoate, Glycerin, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Water, Organic Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Organic Melaleuca Alternafolia Leaf (Tea Tree) Oil
Made by: Meliora Cleaning Products
Made in: Chicago, IL, USA
Specifications: Each item is Vegan, Cruelty-Free, and MADE SAFE Certified. 1% of every sale goes towards environmental causes.
✓ 100% Plastic-Free
✓ Dye-Free
✓ Preservative-Free
✓ Palm-Oil Free
✓ Cruelty-Free
✓ Synthetic Fragrance-Free
Use:

Wet Surface

Sprinkle Gentle Home Cleaning Scrub on to wetted surface*

Rub with Damp Cotton Rags, Sponge, or Swedish Dish Cloth

Rinse Surface and Wipe Dry

*Always test a new surface in an inconspicuous area to ensure baking soda won't scratch or harm finish.
Safe for Use on:

Stainless Steel

Ceramic/Porcelain Tile

Stovetop

Avoid Using Scrub On:

Natural/Sealed Stone

Non-Stick Cookware

Bulk Meliora Peppermint + Tea Tree Cleaning Scrub

Our completely natural underarm cream is safe, effective and will leave you smelling fresh all day. Baking soda, arrowroot and clay combine to help keep you dry and control odor. Organic plant oils and shea butter moisturize and soothe sensitive underarm skin, while aromatic essential oils combat bacteria responsible for underarm odor.
Materials: *maranta arudinacea (arrowroot) powder, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), *cocos nucifera (virgin coconut) oil, *butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, kaolin clay, *simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil, *lavandula officinalis (lavender) essential oil OR *melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) essential oil
*certified organic ingredient
Made by: Meow Meow Tweet
Made in: Brooklyn, NY
Specifications: 2.4 oz in a glass jar
How to: Gently rub a pea-sized amount into each armpit with your fingertips.

Please note: this cream contains no unnecessary hardeners or waxes, so the consistency will change with temperature fluctuation. We don't use aluminum compounds that have been linked to breast cancer. Though our cream does effectively absorb some moisture, it is not an antiperspirant. Some notice skin sensitivity applying to recently shaved underarms. If so, shave at night and apply in the morning or moisturize your underarms with unscented oil before applying.

Deodorant Cream

Green Bar (AKA Basil Bar), infused with basil and mint essential oils, is a spicy and clean soap.  Poppy seeds and green clay exfoliate the skin.
Materials: Olive oil, water, coconut oil, lye, avocado oil, castor oil, sweet almond oil, basil and peppermint essential oils, french green clay and poppy seeds
Made by: Mater
Made in: New York City, NY
Specifications: 5 oz. ; 3.25" x 2.5" x 1.25"
*Soaps are cut by hand, please allow for slight variation in size. Handmade soap will last if kept dry between uses.
Cold process soap 
- Handmade in NYC 
- No artificial ingredients, preservatives or fragrances 
- Cured for 4 weeks

Mater Green (basil) Bar Soap

Ideal for use on pots, plates, glasses, and other kitchenware, this biodegradable and highly durable multipurpose cleaning brush has been designed to bring sustainable style to your kitchen.
Materials: Bristles are made from sustainably farmed coconut husks and handles are made from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified recycled Rubber trees. All packaging of and shipping materials of EcoCoconut products are 100% Plastic Free, including labels and tape.
Made by: EcoCoconut
Made in: Sri Lanka
Specifications: 9.5" Total Length; Handle Length: 6.5"; Brush Length: 3"

Ecococonut Kitchen Cleaning Brush

Earrings featuring tiny, faceted apatite, spinel, and hematite beads with draped antiqued brass chain. 14k gold fill ear wires and arches.
Materials: Apatite, Spinel, Hematite, Brass / Ear wires are 14k gold fill
Made by: Demimonde
Made in: Portland, OR
Specifications: ( Approximate Measurements)
Length: 3"
Width: 0.75"

Fancy Drape Earrings

Tangie's all-natural Hand Soap Paste dissolves in water to make liquid hand soap so you can refill your pumpers, foamers, soap dispensers, and mason jars. One bar makes over a gallon of liquid hand soap—that's enough to fill ten 12oz mason jars!
We understand bar soap is not for everyone. For those who like the ease and convenience of a liquid hand soap, but hate all the plastic bottle waste that comes with it, Tangie's Hand Soap Paste is for you. It dissolves to make a solution that's perfect for foaming pumpers and is packaged in a recyclable box. Best used with Tangie Foaming Soap Pump.
Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Olive Oil Pomace, Jojoba Oil, Almond Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Aloe Vera, Rosemary Oleoresin and Blend of Essential Oils
Made by: Tangie
Made in: Florida, USA
Specifications: 3.5oz bar. One bar makes over a gallon of hand soap.
Use: Cut bar into 8 equal parts. Place one piece into 2 cups of water. Let dissolve completely (about 1 hour). Pour solution into a dispenser and wash hands when needed.

Hand Soap Paste

A set of fourteen wooden and rubber stamps, featuring the numbers 0-9 and four small frames.
Materials: wood, rubber
Made by: Tools to Liveby
Specifications: 0.4" x 0.4"(each number stamp)/ 0.6" x 0.8"(each frame stamp)

Number Stamps

A solid oakwood brush for shining shoes, with horsehair bristles for efficient buffing and polishing.
Materials: oiled oakwood, horsehair
Made by: Bürstenhaus Redecker
Made in: Germany
Specifications: 6.3", 16 cm

Shoe Shine Brush

Holy Bar, a spiritual awakener, combines the royal essential oils of purifying palo santo and calming lavender in a delicate and supremely sudsy castile soap.
Materials: Olive oil, water, coconut oil, lye, shea butter, alkanet root, lavender and palo santo essential oils
Made by: Mater Soap
Made in: New York City, NY
Specifications: 5 oz. ; 3.25" x 2.5" x 1.25"
*Soaps are cut by hand, please allow for slight variation in size. Handmade soap will last if kept dry between uses.
Cold process soap 
- Handmade in NYC 
- No artificial ingredients, preservatives or fragrances 
- Cured for 4 weeks

Mater Holy Bar Soap

A hardworking and sturdy brush for cleaning pots and pans in the kitchen. Made from oil-treated birch wood and union blend bristles, this brush is also useful in the garden for scrubbing out flower pots.
Materials: oil-treated birch, union blend bristles
Made by: Iris Hantverk
Made in: Sweden
Specifications: 4.9" x 3.1"; 1.6 oz.
Further Reading: Iris Hantverk brushes are manufactured in small workshops where adults with visual impairments are trained in traditional Swedish brush binding techniques. Their brushes combine good design with quality, natural materials and solid craftsmanship.

Pan Brush

Scout's trout is a delicious pairing of rainbow lake trout, herbaceous dill, and cold-pressed sunflower oil with a bit of salt. Their trout is responsibly farm-raised and harvested in Ontario, Canada.
Ingredients: Ontario rainbow trout, cold-pressed sunflower oil, dill, dill seed, salt
Made by: Scout
Made in: Canada
Specifications: 3.2 oz, 90g
Further Reading: Scout sources 100% of their seafood directly from regional fishing communities across Canada and the USA. They only work with responsibly managed fisheries that prioritize the well being of workers and our environment.

Rainbow Trout With Dill

Zenith staplers are known for their quality, practicality, and longevity. The 548E is a classic design, remarkable for its balance of functionality and aesthetics.
Made entirely in metal with a nickel-plated finish, Zenith staplers are built to withstand wear and corrosion. Their durability and all-metal construction make them a good choice for consumers wishing to avoid cheaply made plastic office supplies in favor of more long-lasting tools for the office or home.
This limited edition version of the original Zenith stapler was designed to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the product's release and features l ead-free enamel painting in the original grey hues and a patented anti-jamming device. Packaged in a commemorative box with a certificate of authenticity, this stapler makes a handsome addition to your desktop and comes with a box of Zenith 130/E staples.
Materials: enamel-painted metal with nickel-plated finish
Made by: Zenith
Made in: Italy
Specifications: 6.06" x 3.43" x 0.63"