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Georgiaberry Mobley
True Blue Farmgirl
79 Posts
Georgiaberry
Fouke
AR
USA
79 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 03 2008 : 2:22:31 PM
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Here is my simple spray cleaner recipe. I have dabbled for years with homemade cleaners, laundry detergents, etc, stopping short of actually making soap. This is the one I have made again and again because it is so easy and works fine. Let's face it, we won't integrate a new product onto our lives if it is too difficult to make or use. This is faster than writing "spray cleaner" on the shopping list! I make two versions, depending on my mood. The first is a spray bottle filled with water, and put in a good squirt of liquid castile soap. That's it! The second version adds a capful of pine oil concentrate - I have some that is Olde Tyme 1881 Super Pine - 90% natural pine oil. Smells just like pine-sol.
Either of these cleaners will have a cloudy appearance.
Most folks have some castile soap, and if you don't you should. Get good old Dr. Bronner's. This is an easy way to try a homemade cleaner. Just spray it on and give it a few seconds to work before you wipe the surface down.
I use this for everything but glass.
Farmgirl Georgiaberry
always busy at SunshineForDinner.com
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Linda Houston
True Blue Farmgirl
538 Posts
Linda
Lake Charles
Louisiana
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2008 : 4:52:18 PM
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I have the Castile liquid soap and I am going to use your recipe. Thanks for sharing it. I love these tried and true celaning that all the farm girls have made and share. Saves money and they work.
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greentea
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Alicia
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 08:26:54 AM
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I've always struggled with castile soap and hard water. It seems like the soap gums up with our lime-laden water. Does anyone else have this problem?
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 07 2008 : 04:01:13 AM
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thanks .. i'm going to get some Dr. Bornner's today .. IF i can find it in this teeeeeeeeeensy little town of mine! If not .. next time i go to the BIG CITY .. i'll search for some. Thanks for the recipe. and GOSH i don't know if we have hard or soft water .. if it turns out to be HARD and i have the same problem as Alicia .. i'll just use it for another purpose. Again .. thanks! and yes .. you are soooooooo right about not conjuring up something if it takes a long time or exotic ingredients. xo
True Friends * Frannie
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2008 : 06:51:19 AM
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Some Walgreens are now carrying dr bronners. One of the cheapest places I've found it online is drugstore.com. Also try amazon.com. Sometimes drugstore.com will run sales and specials, just have to keep checking and watching. Health/natural food stores will usually have it. I want to find some place that sells the gallon size. Shipping is too high for the gallon I think.
Blessings....
Sarah
www.mustangsuzie.blogspot.com
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gardencottage
Farmgirl in Training
24 Posts
Kelley
Oxnard
Ca
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 06:14:10 AM
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Target now carries Dr. Bronner's and they even have some small trial sizes which is great if you are new to using it and don't know if you will like it!
It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
1825 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 7:13:32 PM
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| Would adding a little distilled white vinegar help with the hard water problem? I use vinegar in place of fabric softener in my laundry. Did I mention I read Keats in Chemistry class and passed it only by a hair? |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2008 : 10:08:24 AM
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You can buy on the Dr. Bronner's website too. If you buy $20 or more, they'll ship for free.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
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sonflowergurl
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Katee
Tampa 'Burbs
FL
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2008 : 04:44:07 AM
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If your water is hard, maybe some baking soda would help.
Katee
A life without love is like a year without summer.
"Looking Toward the Son"---- http://sonflowergirl731.blogspot.com
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Soozy-B
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Susan
Glendale
WI
USA
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Posted - Jun 03 2008 : 10:30:29 AM
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Hi Frannie:
Just noticed your post & your search for Dr. Bronner's soap. Did you ever find a source for it? If not, drop me a line. I actually know Ralph Bronner, who is the son of the original Dr. Bronner & can get you some if you still need it!
Sue (in WI)
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Originally posted by CabinCreek-Kentucky
thanks .. i'm going to get some Dr. Bornner's today .. IF i can find it in this teeeeeeeeeensy little town of mine! If not .. next time i go to the BIG CITY .. i'll search for some. Thanks for the recipe. and GOSH i don't know if we have hard or soft water .. if it turns out to be HARD and i have the same problem as Alicia .. i'll just use it for another purpose. Again .. thanks! and yes .. you are soooooooo right about not conjuring up something if it takes a long time or exotic ingredients. xo
True Friends * Frannie
HEAR MY STORIES
come, visit my:
"GATHERING ROOM" ..
http://freedomvalleyfarm.blogspot.com
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. up for adoption:
http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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LauraH
True Blue Farmgirl
305 Posts
Laura
North Creek
New York
USA
305 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2008 : 3:54:37 PM
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Yes, I love Dr. Bronner's products! They have a lavendar scent I love, the peppermint and tea tree are great too! Target now carries there products?? I will have to check it out!
Laura |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
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Posted - Jun 13 2008 : 7:28:15 PM
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The peppermint is wonderful in the shower in the summer after you've been out doing yardwork, etc. and are all sweaty and hot. It really leaves your skin feeling cool, not to mention smelling great! Just don't use it on your face - the peppermint scent is very strong! A little goes a long way.
Cathy (okiequilter)
www.AuntDaisysCottage.blogspot.com
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Jeanna
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Jeanna
Franklin
NC
USA
267 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2008 : 06:48:34 AM
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I ran out of laundry soap on Friday and was not feeling up to making any up so I grabbed my Dr. Bronner's and Gave a couple of good squirts and some borax and my clothes came out great. Also mine was lavender scented so they smalled good too.
Jeanna
Farmgirl Sister #41
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9325 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9325 Posts |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2008 : 05:07:38 AM
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| I want to try your recipe to, Im new at all this where do you get the oil? Karen |
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Shi-anne
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Cheryl
Ada
OK
USA
596 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2008 : 04:54:11 AM
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Karen, you can buy essential oils at any health food store. Most health food stores also sell Dr. Bonners.
Farmgirls don't have hot flashes ~ They have power surges! |
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The Midwife
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Kay
Fort Worth
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 5:21:33 PM
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Hey farmgals;
I just read through the old posts here. I use water and tea tree oil to clean nearly everything in my house (except glass). It is a great fungus and bacterial killer, and leaves a smell that I like a lot. A few drops in a squirt container goes a long way.
k 
If God throws you a curve ball, don't duck. You just might miss a great blessing |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 04:55:35 AM
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Thanks Kay, I'm trying different receipes untill i find one i like so I will try yours too.
Love your quote! Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
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clux64
True Blue Farmgirl
162 Posts
Celeste
Blair
NE
USA
162 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 05:57:47 AM
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I tried this and it works GREAT. I happen to have a huge bottle of Dr. Bronners Lavender and tea tree liquid castille that someone gave me. I put a bit in a spray bottle, some water, and the results were excellent! The tea tree kind of makes us cough a bit when its first sprayed, but makes everything nice and clean. I was happy to read here that tea tree oil kills fungus and bacteria, makes my cleaner a decent disinfectant. Cool.
Celeste
"No matter where you go, there you are"
--Confucious
www.urbanprairiehome.blogspot.com
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