First Fire Response
What you can do in the case of fire
Fires happen very often, especially in informal settlements.
Safe money and the environment
Done in | 15 minutes |
---|---|
Skill level | easy |
Vinegar and bicarb are really great products for cleaning. They are effective, cheap, non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Check out how to use them.
Vinegar has a lot acidity that makes it a good cleaning detergent. You can use it undiluted or mixed with water. Use it like a “normal” cleaning detergent for your kitchen surfaces, sinks, stainless steel applicances, fridge, toilet and windows. It is good to disinfect your countertop after preparing food. For badly burned pots just boil some vinegar with water in the pot and wait for 30 minutes.
Just put it on a sponge or cleaning cloth. For tough stains use it undiluted. For all other purposes mix it with one-part of water and fill it in a spray bottle.
Do not use it for wooden surfaces or electronic devices. If you have sensitive skin better use gloves.
You can use bicarbonate as a gentle cleaning agent and abrasive to wipe objects.
Make a bicarbonate solution with a little bit of water. You can also add a bit of dishwashing liquid to it. Just put it on a cloth and wipe your kitchen counter, fridge, rubbish bin or sink. If you put a small amount of bicarb in a bowl in your fridge it will absorb unpleasant smells.
Do not use bicarb for cleaning aluminium.
What you can do in the case of fire
Fires happen very often, especially in informal settlements.
Making strong rope out of used plastic bottles
Plastic bottles are always available, but strong, lasting rope for multiple...
Cool your food without electricity
With this clay pot cooler your fruits and vegetables will last much longer.
Easy recipe, saving 45 min. of gas/electricity
Utilize your smart cooker box , smart cooker from blankets, or wonderbag for...
On dooiy you find fun and easy hacks that make life easier. Just follow our simple step-by-step guides and create something for your home or community with little materials and tools. Want to start a business? dooiy might be the perfect starting point for you.
from dooiy
You don‘ t have to be an expert to start making with dooiy. Just choose an easy hack and get going. After you made a few, I am sure that you will come up with your own ideas.
dooiy is being developed by Hack Your Shack, a young non-profit organisation from Germany with a passionate team in Berlin and South Africa.
To fulfil our vision, we are looking for partners, volunteers, donors and people who spread the word.
Learn moreand become a partner