3 Simple Mindful Activity Ideas
Find some mindful activities that help you balance your life. Below you will find a list of my favourite mindful activity ideas to unwind from busy periods in my life.
Tag: Sustainability
6 Top Zero Waste Tips
Let’s be honest: we are trying our best to live zero waste but it can be difficult at times. Maybe your partner is not convinced of zero waste living or thinks it is not important. Maybe you live in an area without a zero waste …
How To Clean Stainless Steel Pans Easily
We’ve all been there: You cook something delicious and when it comes to cleaning the pan you realize you managed to burn your stainless steel pan and you cannot figure out how to clean it. Learn how to clean stainless steel pans easily. If you tried all the usual methods but it still is stained the below tips may help you.
If you landed on this page you are probably looking for some alternatives to chemical cleaning solutions and I have a few up my sleeve that will help you clean your pans quickly.
The Problem
It happens. Most of us have been there. We accidentally burnt a stainless steel pot or pan when frying with oil. If you are wondering how to clean stainless steel pans the zero waste way without using chemicals read on!
How To Clean Stainless Steel Pans
There are different ways to clean your pans after cooking. Let’s explore a few alternative ways that you may not have heard about yet. Why not try these – you may be surprised how effective these ideas are.
Clean Stainless Steel Pans with Baking Soda
Baking soda or white vinegar: Place the pan or pot on an oven burner. Add 1/2 cup of baking soda or 1 cup of white vinegar and add water. The water should cover the entire surface of your pot or pan. Mix and bring to the boil for about three to five minutes.
Steel Scrubby To Clean Pans
The good old-fashioned steel scrubby will come to your rescue. Use your elbow grease and scrub the affected area until clean.
Acidic Fruits to Clean Pans
This is a neat trick. If you have some acidic fruit like rhubarb you can use it to clean your stainless steel pan. Stew it in the pan and your pans will be like new.
Cleaning With Tomato Sauce
Similar but probably more often in your kitchen: tomato sauce. As it is acidic in nature it will also clean your stainless steel pans and pots. Either leave the tomato sauce in the pan overnight or if you want them clean quicker heat the tomato sauce up in the pan. Ensure the liquid is not completely cooked out of it. You can add more water if needed. Simmer for a few minutes and then wipe off.
The Result
Try these zero waste tricks to clean you stainless steel pots and pans and they will come out gleaming. No need to get out chemical solutions to clean them.
FAQ
Why should I choose stainless steel?
Stainless steel has the advantage over cast iron that it is much more resistant to impact. It does not deform or break or even bend. It is pretty much indestructible. When cooking it absorbs heat quickly and ensures an excellent cooking performance as it distributes heat very evenly. And it is generally very easy to clean! With the tricks above I’m sure you will have no problem getting rid of trickier stains.
Alternatives To Wet Wipes
Wet wipes are seemingly an easy way to clean around the house and are everywhere. Unfortunately, they then get binned and land in landfill. Considering how many most of us use on a regular basis it is time to think about alternatives to wet wipes. …
The Best Alternatives To Plastic Toilet Brushes – 3 Options For The Eco-Conscious Household
Disclaimer: This post contains affilitate links – I will earn a commission if you buy any item. They are in most households – plastic toilet brushes. Hardly anyone likes them, they are potential germ buckets and if you have toddlers they may mistake them for …
Slow down and do more meaningful things that enrich your life
In this blog, you will find ideas on how to live a more sustainable and responsible lifestyle. Our lives have become so fast-paced and it seems difficult for many to switch off and take some time to rest. Usually, that is what holidays are for but even these are full of itineraries and things you have to do to “fully explore a place”. Is this really necessary? Do we have to push ourselves so hard in our everyday life and even on holiday? When is there time to just enjoy the life that you’ve built and spend meaningful time with others?
Burnout
I’ve been thinking about this for a while. I’ve seen my friends work and work more until they were burnt out and had to take a break for health reasons. It has been difficult for them but they succeded and I am immensely proud of them. But what if we would not let it go so far? What if we actually take the time we need and not try to do more and more things every day? We only have 24 hours every day, let’s try and find more time for ourselves.
When was the last time you went for a walk in the countryside and just enjoyed listening to the birds singing? When was the last day that had no work and no to-do list of sorts? When could you just enjoy the day relaxing or with an activity that is meaningful to you? It may be writing, baking or painting or mediation or something completely different. When was the last time you could just be yourself and listen to what your body and soul needs?
The Journey To A Responsible Lifestyle
For myself, my journey means I want to focus on myself more but ensure I don’t forget about nature and the ecological implications of my everyday life. I have started to cook more from scratch so I reduce what ends up in landfill. I have a compost when I possibly can (and want to explore alternative options for times like now when I live in a flat). I’ve started making my own laundry detergent, explore options of cutting down in products that come usually in plastic bottles such as shampoo. I’ve begun to cook more vegan meals rather than meat. I strive for balance in my life but I know this is a journey and not a state. What you have achieved can be lost if you are not consciously working on yourself. I’m hoping to pass on some of these learnings on my journey to you.
What You Will Learn
In this blog, you will find some of my favourite vegan recipes, advice on DIY products and tutorials, how to live a more sustainable lifestyle (e.g Zero Waste tips and tricks) and tips on how to save money – even if you live in an expensive city like London. Yes, it is absolutely possible. I’ve been living here for more than 13 years. And although it was not always easy I always found ways to save money for times when I may not be able to earn money. There are many jobs in London but you can also lose them quickly if your company gets shut down or restructured. Many of my friends have been in this position. Some more than once.
I want to share with you my steps to a more eco-conscious and fulfilled responsible lifestyle. Obviously nothing is one size fits all and you need to find your own path. However, I do think it is useful to get inspiration from other people.
Please comment and share your experiences and tips in the comments. I strongly believe that we can all improve our lives by sharing more. This can be about our experiences and what worked and what didn’t. So comment away. 🙂
Easy Reusable Makeup Remover Wipes
Cute and practical. These reusable makeup remover wipes will help you cut down waste! When I started my Zero Waste journey and cutting down on purchases these little facial wipes were one of my first changes. I don’t actually use that many makeup remover cotton …