Jul 17
2008
Rose| Category: borax, citrus seed extract, eucalyptus essential oil, lemon essential oil, lemon juice, lime essential oil, liquid castile soap, orange essential oil, vinegar, water |
Works great for stove tops and refrigerators if s[prayed generously on the appliance and wiped off with a damp sponge or cloth, and then wiped dry with another cloth.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp liquid castile soap
- 1/8 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cups water
- 6 drops citrus seed extract
- 4 drops lemon, lime, orange or eucalyptus essential oil
- 1 tsp borax
Combine all ingredients in a plastic spray bottle. Shake well before every use.
Jun 23
2008
Rose| Category: Fels-Naptha, borax, washing soda |
Via: Trying Traditional
I thought I would be posting once more to warn of my absence, but alas I didn’t meet the deadline. I am, however, back and ready to go now. Sorry about that readers!
Do you make any household cleaners yourself? We make our own laundry detergent and are quite happy with it. Here’s the recipe I follow.
Read her recipe here
Jun 11
2008
Rose| Category: baking soda, borax, eucalyptus essential oil, rosemary leaves, tea tree essential oil, vinegar |
Allow this powder to rest on the stains for a little while. For less stubborn stains no resting is needed.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup borax
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 8 drops essential oil, either rosemary, eucalyptus or tea tree
- 3/4 cup vinegar for rinsing
Combine borax, baking soda and essential oil in an airtight container and shake well. Use the airtight container for storage, too. When needed, sprinkle a small amount of the powder into the sink, and let sit, the more stubborn the stains, the longer. Then scrub with a damp sponge and rinse with hot water and vinegar.
Apr 30
2008
Rose| Category: baking soda, borax, lemon essential oil, lemongrass essential oil, salt, tyhme essential oil, vinegar, washing soda |
For a very messy stove, or one that has not been cleaned in a while, this formula will help you fix the issue.
First preheat the oven to 250F for 15 minutes, without racks or baking sheets, then shut it off and leave the door open. then add the following ingredients to make a paste. If any scrubbing is needed, for example for food splatters or baked on grease, use fine steel wool and, if necessary, a bit more salt.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cups salt
- 1/4 cups borax or washing soda
- 16 ounces baking soda (1 box)
- scant 1/4 cups water
Spread the paste carefully over the walls using a cloth or sponge. Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes.
Then combine the following ingredients in a spray bottle:
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cups white vinegar
- 10 drops thyme essential oil
- 10 drops lemon or lemon grass essential oil
Shake well and spray the oven walls with it. Wipe clean and rinse well.
