Folk Wisdom for a Natural Home
It sounds like recipes for witches' brew, with a pinch of pennyroyal here and a sprinkle of galingale there. In reality, British journalist Pagram distills and translates centuries of folk wisdom into 134 pages of surprisingly practical knowledge and environmentally sound tips and hints. Although the book's organization needs a bit more structured layout, the author gives eco-readers excellent directions for cleaning, repairing, and fixing items in every room in the house. Need to polish oak furniture? Mix specific portions of bees, beeswax, and sugar, then scrub or rub. Natural sponges dropped in the vegetable bin will keep produce fresh longer. And use ice cubes to freeze up chewing gum stuck in carpeting. (Unfortunately, this remedy doesn't work for kids' hair.) Great household substitutes and antidotes for allergic and Earth-friendly consumers. Suppliers appended.Barbara Jacobs