Spider woman Mrs White does it again; natural, non-toxic spider deterent

Due to warmer weather and a decrease in the use of pesticides Britain is enjoying a bumper crop of spiders this autumn. The main time for spiders is September and October, when they look for mates and feed up before hibernation, but we have all noticed many more, and much bigger ones, this year. 

Spiders are a valuable part of the ecosystem so we don't want to kill them, we just don't particularly want to get into bed with them! A simple, safe and fragrant way to deter them from your home is with Roullier White's exclusive Mrs Whites Aroomatics™ in Citrus Grove fragrance. Spiders hate lemon and as they 'smell' with their feet if you spray Mrs Whites Citrus Grove Aroomatics™ around your door and window frames and thresholds you will have them scurrying for cover back in the great outdoors. 

Mrs White's Aroomatics™ is a range of beautifully scented all natural people, pet and planet friendly room sprays that will enhance your living environment, neutralize odours and lift your spirits. Saying goodbye to spiders is and added bonus to smile about.

Coem along to our East Dulwich store, Roullier White, 125 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, london SE22 8HU, or click here to buy on line.

In Memoriam: Milo White

Everyday as I left the house worried about what awaited me, I would look forward to getting home and seeing Milo, his little face still scrunched up from sleep, hopping down the stairs to greet me. As I walked past I would poke my hand through the banisters to rub his head. He would grab it with both paws and wouldn't let it go.

Today at 2.30pm we had to let go. We said goodbye to our Milo. He was just 6 years old. Milo really was the most handsome of cats, with enormous saucer eyes and turned up button nose. He was also the most adorable; full of quirks and neuroses that made him even more lovable. He hated the hair-dryer, the hoover and the door bell with a passion but loved the sound of the key in the lock, clean sheets, tinned tuna, shoes and a wash from his twin sister Lola, who survives him. He knew when I was going to bed and would always be waiting in my side of the bed when I appeared from the bathroom. More than anything he liked it when we were not at work and he had us all to himself for a day or weekend. Not as chatty as his sister, he would flop down on the bed and grunt his approval when he realised we were not going anywhere.

Milo was diagnosed with Poly-cystic Kidney Disease nine months ago, but his eventual demise was very rapid. Milo was a Short haired British Blue, a breed which is prone to this distressing genetic condition. If you are thinking of purchasing a British Blue, or any type of Exotic Short hair or Persian, spare yourself the anguish and make sure that the breeding pair whose offspring you are buying both tested negatively for PKD. It is your responsibility as a potential pet owner to ask for a copy of the PDK Negative Certificate.

It is possible to eradicate this rare and horrible disease, which is not detectable until the cat has already lost two thirds of its kidney function and is untreatable and fatal.

If you are a breeder who has not had your cats tested then you should be ashamed of yourself, and you will soon be acting illegally.

We will miss Milo greatly but I know one day the loss we currently feel will be replaced with the fondest of memories, for the fondest of companions.

In memory of my Milo. My Milly Molly Moo.

For more information on Feline Poly-cystic Kidney Disease please click here.

Mrs White's Wooly Answer - all natural handwash for cashmere and knits

It’s that time of year again, time to pack away our summer shirts and unpack the cashmere sweaters.

Horrified last year by the way that our prized cashmere came back from the cleaners -stiff as a board - and reluctant to trust them to the erratic washer dryer or the nasty chemicals that are prevalent in commercial laundry products we asked ourselves; ‘What would Mrs White do?’

After months of research and trialing old recipes combined with scientifically formulated blends of essential oils Mrs White’s Wooly Answer was born. Mrs White’s Woolly Answer is a gentle hand wash for your treasured woolies and knits. Unlike commercial detergents, and even worse dry cleaning solutions, which strip your fabrics and dry them out leaving them hard and unmanageable Mrs White’s Woolly Answer’s blend of oils replenishes as it cleans. Also this completely natural alternative leaves no nasty chemical residue in the fabric to be absorbed by your skin.

Mrs White’s Woolly Answer’s unique blend of essential oils contains cedar wood oil, a natural and highly effective moth repellent, that will protect your clothes from those troublesome bugs whilst leaving them smelling delightful.

Use with Mrs White’s Soft As Snow – a natural hand or machine wash fabric conditioner – for your winter woolens. Also contains Cedar Wood oil to guard against moths.