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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
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 Posted - Mar 11 2011 : 2:47:28 PM
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I can't wait to try this out. I would also love the recipe for lavendar as well.
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2011 : 11:38:27 AM
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wow this is too funny, I was at my neighbor girls yesterday & she had 2 gallon jars full of orange rinds & white vinegar....she isn't a Maryjane girl (yet0 but I thought it was so cool to see this today....Michele'
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2011 : 12:12:31 PM
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Megan, I would love to know how to make home made vanilla extract....
Kim
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Shi-anne
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Cheryl
Ada
OK
USA
596 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2011 : 10:31:08 PM
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Oh, this sounds great! I'll need to pick up white vinegar....but I am going to try this! Thanks!
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ChickieMama
True Blue Farmgirl
303 Posts
Angela
Banks
Oregon
USA
303 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 12:24:36 AM
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Wow! Thanks for the tip!quote:
Originally posted by kathyjane
Wanted to share this fabulous non-toxic all-purpose cleaner.
Orange Vinegar:
Fresh orange peels placed in a clear glass jar
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Pour white distilled vinegar(5% acidity) in jar to cover orange peel and place in a sunny window for 24 to 48 hrs.
Strain into a spray bottle and use any where you want a streak free fresh citrus clean.
Enjoy!
Kathy Jane
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Wildcrafter
True Blue Farmgirl
340 Posts
Suzanne
Seattle
WA
USA
340 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 08:15:45 AM
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I was in WalMart the other day with a friend and was looking over their oranges and other citrus. They all had notices that, before shipping, they all were sprayed with chemicals to keep them fresh and mold "free." If a person is wanting to stay away from chemicals entirely in their cleaning products, they may want to purchase organic oranges or make sure that they have not been sprayed, as those chemicals will surely end up in the vinegar that they will be spraying in their home.
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pinkwitchy~farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Beverly
Lee's Summit
MO
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2011 : 8:35:44 PM
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good call Suzanne! Eventhough I washed my oranges thoroughly, I think that might have caused my "cloudy" problem.
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SusanScarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Mar 28 2011 : 5:43:48 PM
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| I made this using grapefruit peels. I put them in quart canning jars, sealed and left in our Texas sun for 2 days. I strained through coffee filters -- it smells great ! Thanks for the tip. |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2011 : 05:21:27 AM
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I made the orange-vinegar cleaner and it is wonderful! Also, it's a great ant killer. Our yearly invasion started last week in my kitchen. I had the cleaner in my hand and just sprayed the ants and Poof!- dead. And no hazardous chemicals. :)
Karin
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Arctic Flower
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Marjorie
Nenana
Alaska
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2011 : 8:35:18 PM
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Great, great, great idea. Thank you. !!!
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2011 : 05:03:13 AM
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Nice tip, mumof3!
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SusanScarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Apr 10 2011 : 09:54:59 AM
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| Has anyone tried with herbs? My grapefruit peels worked so well as soon as my basil plant is full, I'm going to try it. |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2011 : 3:48:23 PM
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Wonderful idea! I'm going to make up some for my 87 yold mother. Im concerned with what she may get out and use. This way I'd know she's safe. I think I'll love the orange or grapefruit smell as I clean. Thank you for sharing. Hugs,Brenda
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Heartbroken farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Annette
rio vista
Ca
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2011 : 9:41:19 PM
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This is amazing! I use all natural soaps/shampoo...I have a navy blue soaking tub and sinks. The people who owned the tub before us used abrasives to clean it. They scratched it up. I have been trying and trying to figure out what to use to get the residues out of the tub/sinks without harsh chemicals or abrasive. Just a light spray and a soft cloth and no effort and it was gone. I don't even have to worry about it not being thoroughly rinsed. I love the way it smells too! Thanks so much!!
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cynfullypurple
True Blue Farmgirl
190 Posts
Cynthia
Endwell
NY
USA
190 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2011 : 05:56:56 AM
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Megan,
I was wondering if you could post your recipes for your gardeners soap, vanilla extract and the violet & dandelion jelly, which sounds wonderful! And what a great idea to use them for Christmas gifts!!
Thanks!
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cynfullypurple
True Blue Farmgirl
190 Posts
Cynthia
Endwell
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 20 2011 : 05:58:52 AM
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Suzanne,
Thanks for the heads up about the chemicals sprayed on the oranges. Don't think I would have thought about it, which should be a given these days unless you buy anything that isn't organic!
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cynfullypurple
True Blue Farmgirl
190 Posts
Cynthia
Endwell
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 20 2011 : 06:01:44 AM
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Suzanne,
Thanks for the heads up about the chemicals sprayed on the oranges. Don't think I would have thought about it, which should be a given these days unless you buy anything that isn't organic!
Cyn~
Farmgirl #2817
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dena beans
Farmgirl at Heart
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dena
danville
il
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2011 : 9:44:09 PM
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Success!!! I made this and I really like it! It came out very clear and very orange scented.
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SusanScarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Apr 25 2011 : 7:05:01 PM
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| Ladies - I made basil fragranced vinegar for cleaning. I packed a quart canning jar with basil and then filled with vinegar. A few days in the sun. I strained it through a coffee filter, three different times. It smells great! |
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Pasthyme
True Blue Farmgirl
99 Posts
Gail
Mountain View
AR
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Posted - Apr 26 2011 : 10:44:03 AM
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I can't wait to try different vinegars, as I keep a spray bottle of vinegar water in my kitchen to clean with. I have some basil growing, also will try grapefruit. I wonder about rosemary, thyme, lemon balm??? I have some of that in my herb garden. Can't hurt to try what we have on hand.
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SusanScarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Apr 26 2011 : 12:59:23 PM
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| Pasthyme - I haven't tried any except for the grapefruit and the basil. I thought of basil because of the Mrs Myers basil fragranced cleaning items. Let us know if you try the other herbs. |
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rebekahj
True Blue Farmgirl
128 Posts
Rebekah
Santa Cruz
CA
USA
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paulas party flowers
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
paula
golden valley
az
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 1:33:58 PM
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hi all, today I harvested my lavender..after I made the bunches to dry..i cut the ends to make the same size, I put those ends in glass jar with vingear and set in sun.. Will leave for couple of days to see how the scent is.. Never thought about the other herbs..my lemon verbena will be ready in a couple of weeks. I think I will try it too. Thanks for the ideas.....paula
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2011 : 1:49:39 PM
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Has anyone tried the citrus ones in the laundry rinse cycle?
Connie
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SusanScarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Apr 29 2011 : 11:30:51 AM
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| Lemon verbena sounds great. Let us know how that works. |
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Orange Vinegar Tutorial
