on a washcloth/rag or even get some of those unscented fabric softners
and toss it in your dryer. We use lavender on a washcloth. Hubby says
it not as girly as some of my other favorites (geranium and
whisper) :)
On Sep 2, 4:00 pm, caz <chica...@skymesh.com.au> wrote:
> I am trying to find a good natural fabric softener recipe. If I dont
> put any softener in my front loader the washing dries really stiff.
> Any ideas???
>
> On Sep 3, 5:46 am, energy4life <cin...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > I make MANY of my own cleaners, and it is really easy. My favorite
> > products are unscented castile soap, borax, washing soda, baking soda,
> > soap flakes, and essential oils.
>
> > Laundry soap
> > 2 c soap flakes
> > 1 c borax
> > 1 c washing soda
> > Mix well and store in an airtight container. For my front-loader I use
> > about 1/8 cup of this mixture, and shake 4-5 drops of White Fir into
> > the soap dispenser, and 4-5 drops into the fabric softener dispenser.
>
> > Foaming hand wash
> > You have to use a foaming style soap dispenser for this.
> > In the bottom of the bottle, put unscented liquid castile soap (Dr.
> > Bronner's) about 1/8 of the volume of the bottle
> > Add a small amount of natural glycerin (this is an emulsifier)
> > Fill container with purified water
> > Add essential oils of your choice--number of drops depends on your
> > preference for scent.
> > Shake well
>
> > Air Fresheners/Surface Disinfectors
> > I use blue glass spray bottles for these. Add 10-20 drops of essential
> > oil to 4 oz water. Again, this depends on how much essential oil you
> > want to use. Shake before spraying. Use to sanitize doorknobs,
> > switchplates, cushions, countertops, bedding, etc. I like Wild Orange,
> > Citrus Bliss, Purify, and On Guard.
>
> > Other Ideas
> > Cassia is a great oil to add to washing liquid such as when you are
> > cleaning the floor. Nice clean and spicy smell! If you like pine
> > scent, then use White Fir.
>
> > On Sep 2, 2:25 pm, Cory Hughes <momcory.dote...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > To make an all purpose cleaner I use:
> > > 2 cup purified or distrilled water
> > > 1 tsp borax dissolved in boiling water
> > > 1/4 cup castile soap (I use dr. Bronner's)
> > > 1-2 tbsp white vinegar
> > > Make sure mixture is cool, then add
> > > 10 drops lemon
> > > 6 drops lavendar
>
> > > I use this constantly in our kitchen & bathroom. Anywhere on anything.
> > > My kids use it too.
>
> > > On Sep 1, 10:34 pm, Larissa <larissa.naturalfree...@hotmail.com>
> > > wrote:
>
> > > > What portions do you use for cleaners? If you have a normal-sized
> > > > spray bottle (about 32 oz) how many drops of oil do you put in it?
>
> > > > On Sep 1, 12:17 pm, JRW <silverdis...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > > > I LOVE Lemon, On Guard, and Lavender for cleaning. If you have Modern
> > > > > Essentials there is a small section that has a few recipes for
> > > > > cleaning. I made some hand wipes with on guard and LOVE them. Used
> > > > > them at a family reunion and didn't get any of the nasty colds that
> > > > > were going around.
>
> > > > > I have heard of others using Citrus Bliss also. The Lemon in my
> > > > > opinion works far better then some of the chemical cleaning products I
> > > > > have used in the past.
>
> > > > > I have loved using the Seventh Generation products, but they were
> > > > > super expensive (at the time- which was about 3 years ago) and so we
> > > > > weren't able to replenish our stock. Now that Wal mart is selling them
> > > > > I wonder if the cost has gone down? I don't remember the ingredients,
> > > > > but with my allergies I found I could use the Seventh Generation
> > > > > products without a problem. Learning what I have about EOs recently it
> > > > > makes me want to re-evalute the SG products and see if they are just
> > > > > as good/safe. You may even be able to add a couple drops to them?
>
> > > > > Hubby and I are pretty anal about keeping a germ free home. We don't
> > > > > like it when people come over sick and we don't like shaking peoples
> > > > > hands, especially at church. I have severe allergies to chemicals and
> > > > > have to be extremely careful with what we use. Up until a few months
> > > > > ago I either cleaned dressed from head to toe in protective gear or
> > > > > hubby did the cleaning. I HATED cleaning because if I wasn't careful I
> > > > > would have an asthma attack or break out in hives and all that fun
> > > > > stuff.
>
> > > > > As soon as I got lemon and lavender I began to use them for cleaning
> > > > > and noticed a difference immediately! Our home smelled better. I could
> > > > > breath and I had no negative reactions to the oils or smell. I now
> > > > > make excuses for cleaning, even deep cleaning :) After using the
> > > > > lavender for several weeks in a row as a carpet cleaner I noticed our
> > > > > carpet looks cleaner, feels softer, and my asthma is back under
> > > > > control. I love when we come home from being gone all day and it
> > > > > smells sooo nice.
>
> > > > > If you do a search on cleaning I think you will find some different
> > > > > tips and tricks and I think there are a few links to blogs with some
> > > > > tips too. I got my on guard hand wipe recipe from a blog (can't
> > > > > remember it at the moment.) Trial and Error is a fun way to go too :)
>
> > > > > Good Luck!
>
> > > > > On Sep 1, 11:57 am, KelliDonna <kellido...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > > > > I am brand new to this lifestyle and need lots of advice and tips and
> > > > > > tricks!
> > > > > > I am a OCD about the cleanliness of my home, my car, etc...
> > > > > > Now that I am using doTerra oils for mine and my families health, it
> > > > > > doesn't seem to make much sense for me to be using a cabinet full of
> > > > > > chemicals to clean our home.
> > > > > > I typically use 409, Mr Clean, Comet, and the Clorox cleaning wipes.
> > > > > > I also am OCD about the way things smell!
> > > > > > I need to walk into my home and have it smell lovely :)
> > > > > > I currently use Scentsy wax and warmers.
> > > > > > So I am looking for a way to use my oils as cleaning products? But
> > > > > > it's gotta really cut through the grime.
> > > > > > Also, any information about Scentsy? I know some candles and air
> > > > > > fresheners are unhealthy, but am I okay with Scentsy?Also, any
> > > > > > opinions on Seventh Generation products? I saw some at Walmart
> > > > > > yesterday and now I'm curious. I know this is a lot and Thank You in
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