kitchen & cleaning

For easy "re-moisturizing" of wool diaper pants and other items made of virgin wool.  Once dissolved in a water bath, the Disana lanolin treatment takes effect particularly quickly.  So the natural wool wax reaches every single fiber and envelops them.  Lanolin is an important ingredient, the "self-cleaning power" of wool articles and helps keep them clean and fresh just by airing them out.

Application: Shake well before use!

Refatting of woolen diaper pants:
Wool diaper pants with Disana wool shampoo wash instructions.
2 tablespoons of disana lanolin care treatment in 1 litre of lukewarm water (25°C).
Put the woolen diaper pants in the lanolin bath for just a short time and push them through slightly soaked. After removing excess water, squeeze out the lanolin bath slightly.
Not in the sun, not on the heater and not in the dryer on tumble dry even.  Just laid out flat to dry in well-ventilated space.

Only wash new woolen diaper pants, if you like, and do not treat with lanolin care treatment initially, as sufficient natural lanolin is contained in the wool of new diaper pants.  Therefore, an initial lanolin treatment is not necessary for new pants.  Over time, from washing and absorbing moisture from pee and any other spills, the wool can lose some of its moisture-absorbing properties as it loses some lanolin content.  Therefore, re-lanolinizing is for such cases.

Re-lanolinizing high-quality woolen clothing:
Dissolve 1 teaspoon Disana lanolin care treatment in 1 litre of water.  Then as with wool diaper pants proceedings.   Alternatively, in this same mixing ratio of water to lanolin, put in a spray bottle, and spray on the wool clothing.

Ingredients: lanolin, emulsifier, fatty alcohol, Citric Acid, Preservatives, Water

Fragrance-free, kind to the skin and the environment.  Made without animal testing.

200 ml.

Made in Germany.

Ideal for pressing out little gingerbread or shortbread cookies.  And what about small sandwich bites, or cucumber or other fruits or vegetables?

Also, may be used instead for the crafting table.  Pressing out thin wax decorating strips, or other modelling dough.

Dimensions: approximately 6 cm wide.

Warning: sharp edges.  Adult supervision is required.

Please note that tin cookie cutters must be immediately thoroughly dried, and some rusting over time is normal and safe.

Glückskäfer

The Ultimate Guide to Preserving 55 Fruits & Vegetables for Maximum Flavor and Versatility

by Crystal Schmidt, the Creator of Whole-Fed Homestead

Capturing the peak flavor of freshly harvested produce and preserving it for year-round eating is easier than ever with Freeze Fresh, the ultimate guide to freezing and enjoying more than 55 popular fruits and vegetables. Author Crystal Schmidt shares her time-tested preparation techniques that ensure color, texture, and flavor are retained in the freezer. From familiar favorites like apples, corn, potatoes, and peas to surprises like lettuce, avocado, and citrus fruit, Schmidt details the best ways to prepare each food for the freezer, including pre-cooking, slicing, blanching, and more. She offers more than 100 recipes that freeze well, such as Blueberry Maple Pancake Sauce, Pickled Sliced Beets, Mango Chutney, and Honey Butter Carrot Mash--as well as delicious ways to cook the frozen food after thawing, including Creamy Parmesan Confetti Corn, Tart Cherry Oatmeal Bars, Broccoli Cheese Soup, and Blueberry-Matcha Latte Smoothie. Home cooks and gardeners alike will love discovering how easy and economical it can be to fill your freezer with produce customized to your own tastes and needs.

Softcover, 208 pages.

Storey Publishing.

Reviews:

Solid untreated beech wood.

9.5 cm long.

Made in Slovenia.

Smooth solid wooden handle.  Natural horsehair bristles.

~85 cm long.

Local Ottawa pick-up only, or it can ship as an add-on to the all season gardening & tool set.

Made in Europe.

Organic rose petals (Rose damascena).

Intended for tea to drink, but may also be used for crafting.  Scenting herbal pillows, adding to a nice foot bath, a sweet trail or other something special....

Instructions:  Pour 1 litre of boiling water over 3 tbsp of herbs, cover and let steep for 10-15 minutes.  Filter.

35 grams.

Product of Egypt.  Packed in Canada by Clef des Champs, master herbalists since 1978. 

Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada.  Gluten-free.  Vegan.

Preparing Herbal Teas:

Dried herbs have always been at the heart of herbalism. It is as herbal teas that we can best benefit from nourishing herbs. Extracts are used for quick, effective treatments with immediate results, whereas dried herbs get to the core and bring about long-term change. It is in this form that nutritional elements are most easily accessible and water is the best solvent to extract them.

A few basic rules will ensure good results with herbal teas. First and foremost, you must use high quality herbs. Herbs that are grown organically ensure that the soil they grow in contains all the nutrients they need to reach their highest medicinal potential. It also guarantees that you are not using wild-crafted herbs that can put endangered herbs in peril. Make sure your herbs are stored properly: keep away from air, light and heat so that they can keep for at least a year.

Preparing a good herb tea is simple. The first rule is to prepare the equivalent of a few cups at a time because one cup of boiling water will not stay hot long enough to extract the active principles of the herb. Prepare enough for 3 or 4 cups which you can drink throughout the day. To calculate how much herb to use, the basic rule is to use one tablespoon of dried herb per cup of water. This will make a tea which is sufficiently strong to be efficient but not too strong that it tastes bad. With time, you can adjust the quantity of herb you use to suit your taste and needs. Put the loose plants in a teapot or a French-press coffee maker (Bodum works well), pour boiling water on the herbs, cover and let steep for at least ten minutes. A rule of thumb is to let the herbs infuse until they sink to the bottom of the teapot and have cooled enough to drink. You can filter and drink it either hot, lukewarm or cold, straight or sweetened with honey. The tea will keep all day at room temperature to be taken throughout the day.

Organic lavender flowers, whole (Lavandula angustifola).

Intended for tea to drink, but may also be used for crafting.  Scenting herbal pillows, adding to a nice foot bath, a sweet trail or other something special....

Instructions:  Pour 1 litre of boiling water over 2 tbsp of herbs, cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes.  Filter.

50 grams.

Product of France.  Packed in Canada by Clef des Champs, master herbalists since 1978. 

Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada.  Gluten-free.  Vegan.

Preparing Herbal Teas:

Dried herbs have always been at the heart of herbalism. It is as herbal teas that we can best benefit from nourishing herbs. Extracts are used for quick, effective treatments with immediate results, whereas dried herbs get to the core and bring about long-term change. It is in this form that nutritional elements are most easily accessible and water is the best solvent to extract them.

A few basic rules will ensure good results with herbal teas. First and foremost, you must use high quality herbs. Herbs that are grown organically ensure that the soil they grow in contains all the nutrients they need to reach their highest medicinal potential. It also guarantees that you are not using wild-crafted herbs that can put endangered herbs in peril. Make sure your herbs are stored properly: keep away from air, light and heat so that they can keep for at least a year.

Preparing a good herb tea is simple. The first rule is to prepare the equivalent of a few cups at a time because one cup of boiling water will not stay hot long enough to extract the active principles of the herb. Prepare enough for 3 or 4 cups which you can drink throughout the day. To calculate how much herb to use, the basic rule is to use one tablespoon of dried herb per cup of water. This will make a tea which is sufficiently strong to be efficient but not too strong that it tastes bad. With time, you can adjust the quantity of herb you use to suit your taste and needs. Put the loose plants in a teapot or a French-press coffee maker (Bodum works well), pour boiling water on the herbs, cover and let steep for at least ten minutes. A rule of thumb is to let the herbs infuse until they sink to the bottom of the teapot and have cooled enough to drink. You can filter and drink it either hot, lukewarm or cold, straight or sweetened with honey. The tea will keep all day at room temperature to be taken throughout the day.

(Cinnamomum cassia).  For cooking, tea, or for crafting.

500 grams in a re-sealable bag.  (It really varies, but approximately 80 sticks per bag.)

Gluten-free. Vegan.  Certified organic by EcoCert Canada.

Product of Vietnam.  Packed in Canada.

Made of solid beech wood, with a solid wooden thread.  Place the nut in the hole, twist the mushroom cap, and the wooden thread comes down on the nut and 'cracks the nut' open.  Lovely to keep in a bowl of whole walnuts on the table around Christmas time.

5.5 cm diameter.

Made in Austria.

Pack of 6, assorted colours.

12 x 12 cm each.

100% wool.

Made in Germany by Disana.

Our Observer's Notebooks on astronomy, trees, and weather, have won praise for their unique combination of a beautiful journal aesthetic with useful lab-notebook-like information. Home is the latest addition to the series. What can you do with a box of baking soda? A half of a lemon? The answers are myriad and extend far beyond the kitchen. The fourth title in our Observer's Notebook series, Home features 160 pages of lined paper, along with useful charts and drawings. Whether you need a guide to canning and pickling, or a handy chart of kitchen knives, Home blends compelling and practical information with a plentiful assortment of lined pages for writing, recording, journaling and list-making.

Hardcover, 160 pages.  ~7 x 9 inches.

Princeton Architectural Press.  2017.

Essential Oxygen 3% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide, is the cleanest way to clean... just about everything!

Clean without toxic chemicals. 

All-in-one easy use for first aid, body & oral care, produce, household surfaces, dishwasher, laundry & stains, plants & garden, & pets.

Ingredients: Deionized purified water, 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide

946 mL bottle.

Made in the United States.

Gargantua promotes digestion at the end of a meal, helping to reduce after-dinner discomforts such as intestinal cramps, gas, bloating, and stomach troubles.  Gargantua tea also calms the nervous system, very helpful in the evening for those whose digestion is perturbed by stress.

Ingredients: Organic Green Oatstraw, Organic Burdock, Organic Cardamom, Organic Lemon Balm, Organic Peppermint, Organic Orange, Organic Lemongrass

Instructions:  Pour 1 litre of boiling water over 4 tbsp of herbs, cover and let steep for 20 minutes.  Filter.

60 grams.

Packed in Canada by Clef des Champs, master herbalists since 1978. 

Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada.

Preparing Herbal Teas:

Dried herbs have always been at the heart of herbalism. It is as herbal teas that we can best benefit from nourishing herbs. Extracts are used for quick, effective treatments with immediate results, whereas dried herbs get to the core and bring about long-term change. It is in this form that nutritional elements are most easily accessible and water is the best solvent to extract them.

A few basic rules will ensure good results with herbal teas. First and foremost, you must use high quality herbs. Herbs that are grown organically ensure that the soil they grow in contains all the nutrients they need to reach their highest medicinal potential. It also guarantees that you are not using wild-crafted herbs that can put endangered herbs in peril. Make sure your herbs are stored properly: keep away from air, light and heat so that they can keep for at least a year.

Preparing a good herb tea is simple. The first rule is to prepare the equivalent of a few cups at a time because one cup of boiling water will not stay hot long enough to extract the active principles of the herb. Prepare enough for 3 or 4 cups which you can drink throughout the day. To calculate how much herb to use, the basic rule is to use one tablespoon of dried herb per cup of water. This will make a tea which is sufficiently strong to be efficient but not too strong that it tastes bad. With time, you can adjust the quantity of herb you use to suit your taste and needs. Put the loose plants in a teapot or a French-press coffee maker (Bodum works well), pour boiling water on the herbs, cover and let steep for at least ten minutes. A rule of thumb is to let the herbs infuse until they sink to the bottom of the teapot and have cooled enough to drink. You can filter and drink it either hot, lukewarm or cold, straight or sweetened with honey. The tea will keep all day at room temperature to be taken throughout the day.

This is an extremely economical concentrated liquid for manual dishwashing, which even people with sensitive skin consider being exceptionally gentle to their skin.

This dishwashing liquid being highly concentrated is very economical in its use.  The surfactants used, i.e. coconut oil alcohol sulphate and sugar surfactants, are 100% biodegradable and very gentle on the skin as well, thanks to this combination.

• Pure vegetable surfactants, especially gentle to the skin
• For manual cleaning of dishes
• Natural fresh fragrance of organic lemongrass oil
• 100% biodegradable

1 Litre bottle.

Dosage:

Add 2 dashes, approx. 3 ml / 5 litres (0.1 fl oz US / 1.3 gal) of water to the dishwashing water or apply straight onto the sponge.

Product declaration:

• Sugar surfactants 5–15 %
• Coconut oil alcohol sulphate 1–5 %
• Vegetable alcohol (ethanol) 1–5 %
• Common salt <1 %
• Citrate <1 %
• Natural essential lemongrass oil, certified organically grown <1 %
• Balsamic additives, certified organically grown / collection from wild-growing plants <1 %
• Water, swirled up to 100 %

List of ingredients as per EC 648 / 2004: 

Aqua, alkylpolyglucoside C10–C16 (lauryl glucoside), sodium C8–C14 fatty alcohol sulphate (sodium octyl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate), alcohol, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, parfum*, citral*

*certified organically grown

Origin and properties of the ingredients:

Sugar, starch, and coconut oil serve as raw materials for the sugar surfactants used. Combined with coconut oil alcohol sulphate produced from coconut oil and sulphur oxides, they form a combination of substances which complement each other, increase their cleansing performance and possess excellent fat-dissolving properties as well as outstanding skin tolerance.

Technical data

• Density: 20 °C approx.1.04 g / cm³
• 68 °F approx. 0.037 oz / in³
• pH value: 20 °C, 5 g / litre  H2O
• 68 °F, 0.18 oz / 34 fl oz US H2O approx. 7.5–8.5

At temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F), the product changes becoming slightly more solid and whitish; a phase which will pass, however, once the product is exposed to warmth and by shaking it lightly, if necessary.

Biodegradability:

Despite ingredients being extracted from the plant-based raw materials starch, sugar, and fat during the manufacturing process of sugar surfactants and coconut oil alcohol sulphate, they remain completely intact in their natural structure. That makes it quite easy for microorganisms to 100 % decompose these surfactants very quickly. Sugar surfactants and coconut alcohol sulphate are classified as being readily biodegradable according to OECD guidelines.

Suitable for septic tanks and filtration systems.

Certification:

• Ecogarantie
• CSE (Certified Sustainable Economics)
• Vegan Society

Packaging:

• Bottle, canister: PE
• Label, cap: PE / PP
  

A mopping fluid based on organic olive-oil soap, organic carnauba wax and beeswax - free from petrochemical solvents, brighteners, emulsifiers and preservatives. Free from silicone oils. Completely biodegradable.

• Suitable for wood, cork, parquet flooring, stone, tiles, linoleum
• Protects waxed, oiled and varnished floors
  with a natural wax film
• Protects without building up layers

Product declaration

• Soap from olive oil, certified organically grown >30% 
• Beeswax 5–15%
• Vegetable alcohol (ethanol) 5–15%
• Sugar surfactants 5–15%
• Carnauba wax, certified organically grown 1–5%
• Essential cajuput oil, certified organically grown <1%
• Balsamic additives, certified organically grown / 
  collection from wild-growing plants <1%
• Water up to 100%

500 ml botle.

List of ingredients as per EC 648/2004

Aqua, potassium soap*, cera alba, alcohol denat., alkylpolyglucoside C8-C16 (coco glucoside), copernicia cerifera*,parfum*, linalool*, limonene*

*certified organically grown

Origin and properties of the ingredients

Beeswax and carnauba wax are used for, with a thin wax layer, gently protecting all surfaces made from wood, cork, linoleum, stone, etc. The organic carnauba wax is obtained from the leaves of the South American carnauba palm. Beeswax is a side product of apiculture whilst honey is being extracted from honeycombs by centrifuging.

The basis of this floor mopping fluid is organic olive-oil soap. Pure certified organically grown olive oil, by means of potassium hydroxide solution, is made into soap using a simple process without being exposed to external energy supply. Thanks to its slightly lipid-replenishing characteristics, the olive oil supports both wax components in their nourishing properties, furthermore having outstanding cleansing properties.

Ethanol, obtained by fermenting farinaceous plants or sugar-containing by-products such as molasses, helps maintaining the soap fluid, thus enabling a highly concentrated liquid product. Apart from its pleasantly refreshing fragrance, essential cajuput oil has a germ-inhibiting effect. 

Dosage

Porous, oiled, unsealed wooden and stone floors: 10 ml (0,4 fl oz) per 5 litres (1.5 gal) of water.

Varnished and sealed surfaces of wood, cork, linoleum and tiles: 5 ml (0.2 fl oz) per 5 litres (1.5 gal) of water. 

Attention

• Not to be used undiluted. 
• Shake well before use. It may darken untreated wood, please test on a suitable spot before use. 
• Floors primed with hard oil or wax, have to be professionally re-oiled or waxed in regular intervals.

Technical data

Density: 20 °C approx.0.99 g / cm³ (68 °F approx. 0.035  oz/ in³)

pH value: 20 °C, 20 ml/ 10 l H₂O (68 °F, 0.68 fl oz/ 2.6 gal US H₂O) approx. 7–8

Store in a frost-free environment.

With citric acid, pure vegetable surfactants

• To obtain clean and shining surfaces on shower stalls, tiles, bathtubs, fittings, stainless steel and ceramic, acrylic and glass wash basins
• Thoroughly removes hard water deposits,
  water spots and soap residue
• No fragrance
• 100% biodegradable

Easy to use: Simply spray on, leave on to take effect, rinse or lightly wipe off, and your result is spic and span with impeccable ecological quality on top.  

The Bathroom Cleaner can be used wherever you need to remove lime scale and greasy dirt at the same time.  

Removes limescale deposits in hard-to-reach places and simultaneously cleans fittings, stainless steel, floor tiles and shower walls in bathrooms and kitchens.  Spray and leave on for several minutes – depending on the limescale deposits, wipe off and rinse with clean water.

500 ml bottle with spray nozzle

Attention

Not suitable for calcareous surfaces such as marble, alabaster, terrazzo, artificial stone, concrete, etc.

Product declaration

• Citric acid 5–15%
• Vegetable alcohol (ethanol) 5–15%
• Sugar surfactants 1–5%
• Water, swirled up to 100%

List of ingredients as per EC 648/2004

Aqua, citric acid, alcohol denat., alkylpolyglucoside C8–C16 (coco glucoside)

Origin and properties of the ingredients

Vegetable alcohol (ethanol) is obtained by fermentation of vegetable starch. Sugar surfactant is manufactured from vegetable starch and coconut oil. Ethanol and sugar surfactant dissolve the dirt and allow the water to run off. Citric acid, in food grade, removes the limescale deposits.

Technical data

Density: 20 °C approx.1.017 g / cm³ (68 °F approx. 0.036 oz / in³)

pH value: 20 °C, 5 g / litre  H₂O (68 °F, 0.18 oz / 34 fl oz US H₂O) approx. 4–5

This Scouring Fluid is based on pure lime powder and is extraordinarily mild and gentle in its use. Thanks to the mixture of natural lavender and citrus oils used, a slightly germ-inhibiting effect is achieved.  

500 ml bottle.

The Glass Cleaner develops its very good cleaning performance even with heavily soiled greasy surfaces and lends the rooms a lovely fresh fragrance.

Thoroughly cleans small glass surfaces such as panes, mirrors, and counters without leaving any streaks.  

500 ml bottle with spray nozzle.

Application

Thoroughly cleans small glass surfaces such as panes, mirrors, and counters without leaving any streaks. Cleans stainless steal and plastic surfaces and removes finger prints from metal surfaces.

For the cleaning of extra large window panes, please use Sonett All-Purpose Cleanser and work with sponge and squeegee.

Dosage

Spray thoroughly onto surface and polish dry with a microfibre cloth. Please remove heavy dirt beforehand.

The active washing substances used exhibit an exceptionally good skin tolerance.  Like all Sonett products, the All-Purpose Cleanser is highly concentrated thus being outstandingly economical in its use.

The Sonett tablets contain minerals and organic constituents which are completely biodegradable. They are 100 % made from mineral and plant-based raw materials and contain no enzymes, no aggressive chlorinated bleaching agents, no phosphates, and no fragrances.  

500 gram cardboard box with 25 tablets (each tablet is 20 grams).

Ranges of application

Indicated for all types of household dishwashers.  Only to be used for dishwasher-proof crockery.

Product declaration

Sodium carbonate >30%

Citrate >30%

Sodium percarbonate 15–30%

Sorbitan sesquioctanoate 1–5%

Sodium silicate 1–5%

Sodium gluconate 1–5%

Cellulose 1–5%

Balsamic additives, certified organically grown / 
collection from wild-growing plants <1%

List of ingredients as per EC 648/2004

Suitable for hands, face, and body.  Made from 100% certified organic vegetable oils.  100% biodegradable.

The oils and essentials oils used for these liquid soaps are 100% derived from certified organic cultivation or collection from wild-growing plants.  The organic coconut oil is obtained by small farms on the Philippines in the regions of Davao and Agusan.  The coconut palm trees are being cultivated in a mixture with other crops on fields no larger than 5 ha.  The organic olive oil originates from the Mediterranean region of Northern Tunisia.

A mild, nourishing, liquid soap with the soothing, clear scent of pure lavender.

A mild, inexpensive hand soap made from organic vegetable oils.  Without any colourings, fragrances, fillers, complexing agents, or optical brighteners.  Lasts for a long time.  Fragrance-free and vegan.

Ingredients: Organic Jojoba oil

Made in USA.