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| Whimsy_girl |
Posted - Aug 20 2005 : 12:35:30 AM
Look at this website! It tells you how to make anything to clean everything!
http://www.uvhhw.org/recipes
you can be oh so smart, or you can be oh so positive. I wasted a lot of time being smart I prefer being positive. |
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| Whimsy_girl |
Posted - Nov 14 2005 : 8:21:32 PM
Thanks Blue I'll look into that!
you can be oh so smart, or you can be oh so positive. I wasted a lot of time being smart I prefer being positive. |
| blueroses |
Posted - Nov 11 2005 : 11:02:38 AM
Bobbi,
I found washing soda at the Super 1 store in Rathdrum. It works really well.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| mustbeteatime |
Posted - Oct 31 2005 : 2:19:03 PM
Hi again,
I just wanted to put in another 2 cents on this topic. The website first referred to has a lot of recipes from Karen Logan's book "Clean House, Clean Planet". I have that book and if you are going to make those cleaners, reading the book is a good thing - Ms. Logan explains the chemistry behind her formulas. For instance, if both vinegar and soap are in the same solution, mix everthing EXCEPT the soap, then add it last otherwise it will clump. Also, if there is borax in a formula, be sure to use HOT water so it will dissolve.
Happy cleaning!
Enjoy the good things in life! |
| mustbeteatime |
Posted - Oct 22 2005 : 08:11:58 AM
I had to go to 4 stores to find washing soda last week - I finally found it at FoodMaxx - keep trying - even the hardware stores that sell cleaning products might have it. I am sure that I bought it at Safeway before, but they didn't have it this time. |
| Whimsy_girl |
Posted - Oct 21 2005 : 9:51:03 PM
where do you buy washing soda? I haven't seen it at Albertsons and thats where I do most of my shopping. Is there a well known store that still carries it?
you can be oh so smart, or you can be oh so positive. I wasted a lot of time being smart I prefer being positive. |
| n/a |
Posted - Oct 20 2005 : 12:55:09 PM
So does anyone have a recipe for dog shampoo that will soften their coat but keep the bugs away?
When I feel spring coming I have to plant or I’ll go crazy! |
| ladybugsmom6 |
Posted - Oct 19 2005 : 5:06:25 PM
Vinegar gets the nasty smells out, and doesnt leave a smell in my laundry. I have been using the Borax and Soda mixture and add a splash of vinegar in most loads for about 6 months. The only trouble I have is now that my husband is working in concrete, I cant get his jeans clean, but nothing gets that stuff out!
-Tami
livin' right and loven' life! |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Oct 17 2005 : 09:46:56 AM
Hey, gals, if you wash your clothes with vinegar (fabric softener substitute) don't they come out smelling weird?
Thanks,
Patricia
Happy Wishes! |
| katie-ell |
Posted - Oct 17 2005 : 04:23:11 AM
I agree, Lisa. I love the Method line at Target as well. The eucalyptus bathroom spray cleans great, smells so fresh. I also use the cucumber dish soap (hand wash dishes here). My other favorite is Mrs Meyers citrus counter spray for the kitchen and the Mrs Meyers lemon hand soap in a pump. I used to be able to find a lavender furniture polish by Mrs Meyers, but can't find it anymore -- not even on line. That polish made me want to clean! |
| LisaBee |
Posted - Oct 16 2005 : 9:14:25 PM
I love this site, too, and once I get settled I plan on making up a lot of my own cleaners using baking soda, white vinegar and some essential oils like peppermint and lavender. I have some great recipes. I also make chemical free shampoos and conditioners for my animals, which they love and the fleas and ticks don't. If you are ever in a pinch and don't have time to make up some cleaners and HAVE to get store bought, check out the "Method" line at Target. Laundry, floors, dishes, glass, etc. Non-phosphate, bio-degradeable, contain essential oils, and they are NOT expensive. When my son moved into his apartment, I bought the whole collection, including the almond scented wood floor cleaner and the grapefruit hand soap. Both he and his girlfriend love all the smells, how they clean and the fact that they can afford to buy more when they run out
"There is no teacup too large, nor book too long." |
| guerin |
Posted - Aug 25 2005 : 09:57:42 AM
wow! awesome site! |
| LJRphoto |
Posted - Aug 22 2005 : 9:01:09 PM
I can't wait to try the carpet freshner. I'm have some bergamot I'm going to try out. Still scrubbing to get rid of the other people's smells.
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." -Mark Twain |
| CathyM |
Posted - Aug 20 2005 : 10:15:19 PM
Great site thanks for finding it and sharing.
Cathy |
| lonestargal |
Posted - Aug 20 2005 : 9:19:02 PM
How awesome!! Bookmarked that one. Thanks. |
| Julia |
Posted - Aug 20 2005 : 12:16:32 PM
Hoorah!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Bobbi!
"The gloom of the world is but a shadow; behind it, yet within our reach is joy. Take joy!" Fr.Giovanni |
| KarenP |
Posted - Aug 20 2005 : 11:13:14 AM
Great site!
Thank you!
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Aug 20 2005 : 10:04:28 AM
Thanks so much for sharing this site! Since I started using these kinds of products and making my own cleaners, I have saved so much money. Not to mention the health benefits for my family and the environment. It is so nice to be able to pass right by that aisle at the grocery store!
"If you are lucky enough to have a garden, you are lucky enough!" |
| verbina |
Posted - Aug 20 2005 : 09:35:36 AM
great sight! hey janet i really liked that making peace ....god how true! were did you find it? it gave me a knock on the head moment. randi |
| Morning_Dew |
Posted - Aug 20 2005 : 06:03:25 AM
i went to that web site what a god send thank you. have a tip i didn't see in his list of cleaners and its great if you have a grabage disposal that has stuck on partials start disposal as usual and then put ice and a few of your favorite smell fruit peels the ice gets off what might be stuck also surface rust and the peels leave a nice sent behind. happy cleaning
every gardener should make time for the humming BIRDS and honey BEES, stop and smell the flowers. |
| Mommyrama |
Posted - Aug 20 2005 : 02:27:37 AM
Oh my !!! What a wonderful website !!! Thankyou so much for sharing with us . Janet
Until you make peace with who you are,
you will never be content with what you have. |
