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Cruciferous Vegetables

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Laundry Detergent

  • 1 ounce liquid castile soap
  • 1 cup washing soda
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1 cup white vinegar

Mix ingredients and add to wash

Fabric Softener

  • 2 cups baking soda
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 4 cups water

Mix these ingredients and use 1/4 cup per load in the final rinse

Glass Cleaner

  • 1-1/2 cups vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 drops citrus essential oil of choice

Combine all ingredients in a pump spray bottle and shake well before use
Spray solution onto mirror and wipe with a dry cloth or scrunched up newspaper

Floor Cleaner

  • 1 cup vinegar 
  • 1/4 cup washing soda 
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil-based liquid soap
  • 2 gallons hot water 

Combine all ingredients, stir well and place in bucket

Oven Cleaner

  • Warm water
  • 2 teaspoons borax
  • 2 TBS liquid soap
  • 1 cup Baking soda

Combine baking soda with enough water to make a paste
Apply it to oven surfaces, and let it sit for 15 mins
Now take a scouring pad and scrub the inside of the oven remove deposits and then wipe dry
It’s a good idea to use gloves and glasses if you have them. I'd recommend a solid pair of working gloves that are waterproof such as a pair of these gloves

Disinfectant Spray

  •  2 Cups Water
  • 1/4 Cup White Vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp. Tea Tree Oil
  • 1/4 tsp. Lavender Oil

Combine and store in a spray bottle
Shake and use when needed

Microwave Cleaner

  • 1/4 cup baking soda
  • 2 tsp. vinegar
  • 6 drops essential oil

Combine all ingredients to make a paste
Apply inside microwave with a soft cloth
Rinse well and air dry for 15 mins

Automatic Dishwasher Detergent

  • 1/2 cup liquid plant or animal fat based soap
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 4 drops tea tree oil
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar

Mix together soap, water, lemon, tea tree and vinegar
Pour into squeeze bottle. 
Use 1 TBS per wash
2 TBS baking soda can also be sprinkled over dirty dishes to absorb odors

Furniture & Floor Polishes

  • ¼ cup of Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup of lemon juice

The best way to polish an item is to use an equal mixture of olive oil and lemon juice and apply with a soft cloth to furniture. Mayonnaise is also highly effective.

Dishwashing Liquid

  • 1/4 cup soap flakes
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1/4 cup glycerin
  • 1/2 tsp. lavender or lemon essential oil

Mix soap flakes and water in a medium bowl or glass jug and stir until the soap is dissolved and let cool
Stir in glycerin and essential oil
As it cools it will form a loose gel
Stir then pour into a bottle or squeezie container

All Purpose Cleaner

This can be used on most surfaces and for so many areas of the home. To give the cleaner a beautiful scent when cleaning just add 10 drops of essential oil, which will make the house smell amazing.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon soap (plant based is good)
  • 1 litre hot water
  • ¼ cup white distilled vinegar
  • 1 lemon squeezed
  • 10 drops of essential oil for fragrance 

Mix together and pour into a cleaner trigger spray bottle shake carefully until mixed. Then use as a spray and wipe down surfaces.

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