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Natural Cleaning Products – One Day Course

Join us in the village of Lanjaron in the picturesque Alpujarra for a one day course on how to make natural cleaning products from items already in your kitchen cupboard and plants from your garden.
The day is fun, hands-on and packed with information. You will be making natural cleaning products for you to take-away with you. The course includes all refreshments including lunch with wine.
The Course takes place at Cortijo La Joya, please arrive before 10am so we can make a prompt start. You do not need to bring anything with you other than an open mind  and a willing pair of hands!

Course Outline

10.00-10.30 Introduction to the history and world-wide use of Natural Cleaning Preoducts, from Roman ‘pan-scourers’ , Greek ‘Air Freshners’ & Medieval ‘Odour Eaters’ to Victorian Laundry Aids
10.30-11.30 Demonstration of Natural Cleaning Ingredients – lemons, Bicarb, vinegar, salt, & herbs
11.30-11.45 TEA
11.45-13.15 Group Session – Making Products
13.15-14.00 LUNCH
14.00-14.30 What’s in Commercial Cleaners – Chemical Quiz!
14.30-15.45 Group Session – Making Products
15.45-16.00 Tea & farewell

Possible Natural Cleaning Products that we will make are:

ALL Purpose deoderiser, All Purpose Household Spray, Basic Household Soap, Moth Repellent Sachets, Pot-Pourri

 

2012 COURSE DATES

24th  February


PRICE

Price per person 45 euro

To be paid in cash at start of course

This includes all refreshments, and materials used in the course

Reservations to be made at least 24 hours in advance


COURSE IMAGES

Natural Cleaning Products
Natural cleaning products

Household Cleaners
Hausehold cleaners

Pestle & Mortar
Pestle and mortar