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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 15 2009 : 5:21:07 PM
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Okay, time to get ready. I thought I would first give a list of ingredients for you to purchase, so that you will have everything you need and be ready to go.
You will want to have: half gallon and gallon jars or something similar, spray bottles for liquid cleaners, measuring cups, as well as big bowls and spoons for mixing, a grater and labels for your containers.
You will need: Borax (mule train) laundry booster, baking soda, washing soda, Castile soap, liquid and bar, distilled water, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, salt, lemon juice, olive oil, ammonia, and essential oils. Lavander,(repels insects), Tree Tea antibacterial and fungicide), Lemon, Orange, or Tangerine (grease cutters).
This should do it. Happy Greening!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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Edited by - Julia on Apr 15 2009 5:22:43 PM |
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farmmom22
True Blue Farmgirl
616 Posts
Tammy
Scottsville
KY
USA
616 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2009 : 5:25:28 PM
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Julia, are you a mind reader! I swear I was just getting ready to ask for some green cleaning recipes. Ooh, I'm so excited!
http://afarmgirljourney.blogspot.com/
Farmgirl Sister #492
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. -Carl Bard |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2009 : 5:32:55 PM
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Good! I think this will be fun as well as rewarding for all of us. I disagree with Kermit, it is easy being Green!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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kmbrown
True Blue Farmgirl
459 Posts
Misty
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
USA
459 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 04:30:02 AM
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| Oh this is exciting! I am going shopping today to get the supplies I don't have! |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2009 : 09:01:43 AM
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Recipe #1
Powder Laundry Soap
1 bar (4-6 oz) Castile soap, grated
2 cups Borax
2 cups Washing Soda
1 cup Baking Soda
Essential oil (optional)
Combine all ingredients. Add several drops of essential oils. I like to use Teatree oil as it has fungal/anti-bacterial properties.
Place is covered jar. To use: 1/4 - 1/2 cup per load, depending on type of water and type of washer. This is a low suddsing detergent.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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Edited by - Julia on Apr 17 2009 09:02:55 AM |
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gspringman
True Blue Farmgirl
387 Posts
Gail
Bonanza
Oregon
USA
387 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2009 : 3:40:27 PM
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Julia, I have everything but the ammonia to start. Can't wait to be done with all my chemical cleaning and use nothing but green cleaning. Thank you for doing this, it is a great help to those of us who are clueless and don't know where to begin.
Gail
Farmgirl #486
Zone 5
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2009 : 6:35:37 PM
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Glad to do it gail! Hey, where is Bonanza?
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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hippiehenpam
Farmgirl in Training
12 Posts
Pamela
Kingsport
TN
USA
12 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2009 : 11:00:31 AM
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OOOhhh Julia, this is so exciting! I am so looking forward to your cleaning recipes. Thanks so much for sharing. By the way, do you have a recipe for getting inspired to clean....some days I just can't get going!
whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable .....think on these things Phil 4:8 |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2009 : 09:20:09 AM
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Donning my apron always helps for me. Some fun music and a song in your heart! By the way, love that verse!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2009 : 1:49:00 PM
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Recipe #2
Lavender Laundry Softner
1 quart white vingar
1 cup dried or fresh lavender buds
2-4 drops lavender essential oil
Place lavender in a wide mouth jar. Add vinegar and cover with plastic lid. Let mixture sit for one week. Strain and add oil if desired. Keep vinegar in glass jar, with a plastic lid.
To use: Add 1/2 cup to 1 cup depending on load size, to rinse cycle.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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Edited by - Julia on Apr 24 2009 1:50:56 PM |
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glendagoldenbp
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
glenda
cleburne
tx
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2009 : 06:00:27 AM
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You girls make me smile with your positive attitudes. Keep it up!
Sunrises are wonderous things, nobody should ever miss one. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2009 : 09:19:41 AM
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call me selfish, but I want more recipes than just one per week......
Kim
Farmgirl Sister # 302 |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2009 : 10:51:30 AM
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Hey Kim, I was thinking about doing more than one a week. I don't want this to drag out to long and gals to loose interest, so here are some recipes to fill those spray bottles! 
All Purpose Spray
1 T white vinegar
1 T lemon juice
1 T liquid Castile soap
1 T Borax
1 cup distilled water
Essential oil (optional)
Mix all together and pour into spray bottle. If you want to use essential oil, add citrus oils for cutting grease, Tea tree, lanvender, thyme or oregano to kill bacteria.
Dusting spray
1 cup distilled water
2-3 drops Essential oil (of choice)
Put into spray bottle. Spray onto cotton cloth and dust away!
Window cleaner
1/4-1/2 tsp liquid Castile soap
3 T white vinegar
2 cups distilled water
Put into spray bottle, shake gently before using.
Fungicide
2 tsp Tea Tree oil
2 cups water
Put into spray bottle and shake well. Spray on areas that are moldy or musty.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
1 gallon water
1 cup ammonia
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup baking soda
Combine and put into spray bottle.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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Edited by - Julia on Apr 29 2009 10:54:58 AM |
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2009 : 11:00:38 AM
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OMG, thank you my queen! lol.
Kim
Farmgirl Sister # 302 |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2009 : 11:23:05 AM
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You may kiss my ring!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 06:48:41 AM
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XXX
Kim
Farmgirl Sister # 302 |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
631 Posts
Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
631 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 07:33:05 AM
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Julia, your the best!!
Thanks for going to all this trouble
Hugs
"A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"==Cinderella |
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gspringman
True Blue Farmgirl
387 Posts
Gail
Bonanza
Oregon
USA
387 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 09:44:05 AM
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Julia, How did you know I just happen to have 3 empty new spray bottles waiting to get used. Thank you soooo much.
Gail
Farmgirl #486
Zone 5
http://grammasladybug.blogspot.com/
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 7:15:59 PM
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It is a pleasure to be of assistance! This is fun for me, so it is no trouble at all!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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Edited by - Julia on Apr 30 2009 7:16:45 PM |
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CherryMeDarlin
True Blue Farmgirl
602 Posts
Cherry
Odenville
AL
USA
602 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 8:55:22 PM
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Forgive the question, but I need help finding the Castile soap? It's not at Wally World, huh?
~~Cherry~~
"A thing is as simple or as complicated as you make it." --TT Murphy |
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 9:15:55 PM
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Thanks Julia, you are the best!
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"Nobody has ever measured, not even poets how much the heart can hold."
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