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ALL NATURAL CLEANING RECIPES
Dry Cleaning Scrub:
Use a small container with lid, We suggest you re-purpose yogurt containers
Baking Soda - 1 Cup or more depending upon your cleaning needs for full kitchen and bathroom use 3 cups.
Baking Soda - 1 Cup or more depending upon your cleaning needs for full kitchen and bathroom use 3 cups.
Essential Oils (we suggest: lavender and lemongrass) - Just a few drops
Mix well, if a lid is available for your container, seal and shake up.
Kitchen Uses: Sinks, stove tops, interior refrigerator drawers and shelving, interior oven, cookie sheets, cook and bake ware
Bathroom Uses: Sinks, tubs, showers, tile, toilets
Other Uses: sneaker deodorizer, carpet freshener (for cars too), stubborn stains on hands and more...
Wet Cleaning Scrub:
Use a small container with lid, We suggest you re-purpose yogurt containers
Baking Soda - 1 Cup
White Vinegar - 1/4 to 1/2 Cup (depending on how thick you prefer the scrub)
Essential Oils (we suggest: tea tree or rosemary oils) - Just a few drops
Mix well into a thick paste.
Kitchen Uses: Sinks, stove tops, interior refrigerator drawers and shelving, interior oven, cookie sheets, cook and bake ware
Bathroom Uses: Sinks, tubs, showers, tile, toilets
Other Uses: sneaker deodorizer, carpet freshener (for cars too), stubborn stains on hands and more...
All Purpose Cleaner:
Use a new or re-purposed sprayer bottle
Mix 50/50 Water & White Vinegar
Essential Oils (we suggest: eucalyptus, tea tree or peppermint ) - Just a few drops
Shake and spray surfaces.
Uses: Great all purpose cleaner for all your household needs from counters to windows to mirrors, tile, floors and more...
ALL NATURAL SKIN CARE RECIPES
Anti-Cellulite Body Scrub
Use a clean jar or container.
Re-use your coffee grinds post AM coffee or take a fresh batch and mix in 1 cup grinds to 1/2 cup olive oil.
If you prefer a thicker scrub adjust the measurements.
Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil or try one of these: grapefruit, cypress, juniper.
Spread mixture onto area to be treated, usually thighs, tummy, arms and butt. Scrub slowly for 30 seconds or longer.
Then use a loofah or wash cloth to rub off.
After you scrub in the shower, take per-caution as the oil leaves the tub slippery.
Suggested to use sunblock on treated areas before exposing to sunlight.
Use a plastic bowl or pot big enough for both feet to fit comfortably.
Fill your vessel of choice with 6 to 8 cups water, preferably warm.
Add 1/2 to 1 cup baking soda
Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil or try one of these: peppermint, lavender, chamomile
Slide your feet in, lean back and relax.
After soaking, use a callous remover for smooth happy feet!
Moisturizing Body Oil
Use a small plastic bottle or jar.
Choose from one of the following oils (or mix a combo together): olive oil, almond oil, grapeseed oil
Add 8 oz of oil to container with essential oil of choice, use essential oil sparingly -- only a few drops are needed.
Cap container, shake and rub onto wet skin (after bath or shower). Use a towel to wipe away excess or let it soak into skin.
Beware that some oils may stain so choose your towel and clothing carefully.
Wear sunblock if going into the sun shortly after use.