Section C This section consists of one passage
followed by five questions. Read the passage carefully, and then answer each of
the questions in a maximum of 10 words. Remember to write the answers on the
answer sheet. Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following
passage.
A GUIDE TO TOXICS IN THE HOME
This
factsheet brings good news. There are alternatives to "household toxics". Some
of these products take time to prepare but they’re cheaper than commercial
products and more importantly, they represent an investment in the future of the
planet. Household Cleaners are polishes. When cleaning your
home, keep in mind that you don’t have to replace grease and dirt with chemicals
dangerous to your family and the environment. Most of your
household cleaning needs can be met with seven simple ingredients : vinegar pure
soap, bicarb soda, washing soda, borax, cloudy, ammonia and strong solution
ammonia. All these are available in your local supermarket or chemist. Various
combinations of these, simple substances can accomplish most household cleaning
jobs cheaply and use caution with all cleaners and remember that even
environmentally sound cleaners may be unsafe if consumed. All
Purpose cleaner
Key (Mild Mixture):
1 C=1 Cup=250ml
4L hot water
IT=1 Tablespoon 1/4 C
cloudy ammonia 1T
=1 Teaspoon 1T bicarb soda
1L = 1 Litre
This solution is safe for all surfaces, can be rinsed with water, and is
very effective for most jobs. For a stronger cleaner or wax stripper, double the
amounts of all ingredients except water. Use gloves and do not mix other
compounds, especially chlorine bleach. WARNING: Never mix
ammonia and bleach: an extremely toxic gas is produced. Laundry:
The best alternative for cleaning your clothes is pure soap. Soap has
accomplished the task of getting garments white and bright for generations. Try
this recipe for washing. Add 1/3 C washing, soda (sodium carbonate) to water as
machine is filling. Add clothes. Add 1/2 C of soap flakes. If water is hard, add
extra washing soda. The following list gives some specific solutions for
stains: HEAVILY SOILED : Rub with solution of 2 T washing soda
in 1 C warm water. FRUIT AND WINE: immediately pour salt or hot
water on the stain and soak in milk before washing. GREASE: Pour
boiling water on stains and follow with dry bicarb soda. Or try ammonia and
water. INK: Soak in milk or remove with hydrogen
peroxide. BLOOD: Soak in warm water or remove with hydrogen
peroxide. For a more stubborn stain, mix corn flour or talcum powder with water
and apply mixture. Allow to dry and brush away. COFFEE: Mix egg
yolk with lukewarm water and rub on stain. CHEWING GUM : Rub
with ice. Gum will flake off. Alternatively try a dab of eucalyptus
oil. LIPSTICK: Rub with cold cream and wash with washing
soda. Ovens: Combine strong version of all purpose cleaner
with bicarb soda: wear gloves when scrubbing. An easier over cleaner is ammonia.
(CAUTION : this ammonia is strong solution ammonia available only from chemists.
It is a very caustic solution and great care should be taken with handling.
Rubber gloves should be worn. If skin contact should occur wash with water
immediately and bathe affected area with vinegar, a neutralizing solution. )
Place about 1/4 C of ammonia in a shallow pan ( not aluminium) and add enough
hot water to cover the bottom of the pan. Heat oven for 20 minutes, turn off and
place pan in oven overnight. Take care to avoid inhaling ammonia fumes. Baked on
food will be loosened, then the oven can be cleaned with bicarb soda and
scrubbing. Bathroom: Most commercial tile cleaners do more harm
than good because they contain chlorine, a serious irritant to nose, eyes and
skin and one of the most dangerous chemicals found in Australian sewers. For
general bathroom cleaning, use a firm bristled brush with either bicarb soda and
hot water or a mild version of the all purpose cleaner. To clean toilet apply a
thick paste of borax and lemon juice to stubborn areas. Leave for two hours and
scrub. Alternatively, a strong solution of vinegar can be used.
Garden Pests: Pesticides carry the suffix "cides" which means "killer".
Natural pesticides are cheaper and safer for your family and pets. Here are
three examples of alternative pest sprays. SOAP: Use only pure soap as
detergents will damage your plants. Liquid soaps: 2 T per litre of water. Dry
soaps: 50 grams per litre of water. TOBACCO WATER: This can be used against
soft-bodied insects such as aphids, thrips and caterpillars. Place a large
handful of tobacco in 4 litres of warm water. Let stand for 24 hours. Dilute and
apply with a spray bottle. This tobacco water is poisonous to humans. Use
caution when handing. HOT PEPPERS : Blend 2 or 3 very hot peppers, 1/2 onion and
1 clove garlic in water, boil steep for two days, and strain. This spray will
not damage indoor or outdoor plants. Questions
:
What do you mix with bicarb soda and cloudy ammonia
to make a general all-purpose household cleaner
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