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 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 18
2008
Rose| Category: bergamot essential oil, citrus seed extract, eucalyptus essential oil, lavender essential oil, lemon essential oil, lime essential oil, liquid castile soap, rosemary essential oil, sweet orange essential oil |
Here are a few more ideas to make doing dishes a healthy and enjoyable experience for you:
Uplifting Blend
Ingredients:
- liquid castile soap
- 10 drops lemon essential oil
- 6 drops bergamot essential oil
- 4 drops lavender essential oil
- 2 drops orange essential oil
Herbal Blend
Ingredients:
- liquid castile soap
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 8 drops rosemary essential oil
- 4 drops eucalyptus essential oil
Sweet Blend
Ingredients:
- liquid castile soap
- 20 drops lime essential oil
- 10 drops sweet orange essential oil
- 5 drops citrus seed extract
For all blends, take a clean 22 ounce squirt bottle. Fill it with castile soap; dilute according to directions if you use a concentrate. Add the essential oils, shake the bottle before each use. To wash dishes as usual, add 1 to 2 tbsp to the dishwater.