Today's talk is about the unexpected change of washing & cleaning chemicals I realised I had to make when we decided to move to the country. Many people have been moving towards more environmentally or eco friendly cleaning products for some time, but moving to the country kind of forces you to do that. Why? Because you are not on the mains drainage and sewerage system like you are when you live in a town. In this video I discuss my beginner's understanding of a septic tank and why using bleach, washing powder and other harsh chemicals is not only bad for the environment but bad for my septic tank. Take a look as I show you some of the alternatives I have found that are not super expensive and possible for the frugal householder to make a change towards. In this video I mention links to a few products (if they are on Amazon they do contain affiliate links) you don't have to buy them, this is just to show you the ones I was talking about in the video (all prices correct as at 3rd September 2022) Ecozone Washing Ball - 1000 washes for £17.99 https://amzn.to/3TqVxq4 Sainsbury's Greencare Dishwasher tablets at 10p per tablet / £3 per box as of today: https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/greencare-dishwasher-tablets-30-wash Claro Eco Dishwasher Tablets at 13p per tablet / £26.99 for 2 x 100 box https://amzn.to/3cCHQ6G Ecover Rinse Aid: https://amzn.to/3Q53RbX Soda Crystals: https://amzn.to/3RjCKel Citric Acid for cleaning: https://amzn.to/3QZOmUb White Vinegar: https://amzn.to/3Azg82F Thanks for watching, for ways to support me please see below! Buy from my gift store: https://www.adventuresinearth.com/store Shop like me: https://www.adventuresinearth.com/shop Explore my membership options: https://www.adventuresinearth.com/membership Send me a tip: https://paypal.me/adventuresinearth Follow me on Gettr: @earthadventures Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvJqoNsFeL7XH3tAiWSJ8QQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow my Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@earthadventures:3 #adventuresinearth #countrylife #ecofriendly #ecocleaning #ecocleaningproducts

Today I harvested carrots (by accident).. I went to thin the carrots, not realising they were actually ready to harvest!! In this video I show you the progress of 2 of my 3 composting pallet collars using the lasagna gardening method on the compost. Wood chips, pine needles (from the conifers), spent earth & compost from old pots, leaves from the tops of the harvested root vegetables and vegetable trimmings & peelings from the kitchen. Also a little look at what the farmer has been up to in the 2 fields behind us. Read more about our adventures on our blog: www.adventuresinearth.com Follow us on Social Media: @earthadventures [Getter | Steller | Odysee] #adventuresinearth #gardenupdate #nodig