Homemade Mouthwash
Combine all ingredients in a mason jar or glass jar of your choice. Shake before each use, gargle and swish like normal mouthwash.
All Purpose Cleaning Spray
or Tea Tree
Add all ingredients to spray bottle then finish filling with distilled water. Use to clean most surfaces.
I don’t know about you but back when we used icky chemical cleaners in our house, the kids were much more ‘into’ their chores when they could just grab the container of wipes to do their wipe downs. I missed that convenience…. A LOT…. so I decided to make my own 😉
Cleaning Wipes
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In a pint mason jar or other glass receptacle, place all of your liquid ingredient into the mason jar then add rags until jar is full but the liquid is still able to be somewhat shaken.
We have one family member with eczema on the scalp and one family member with dandruff. THIS shampoo works well for BOTH.
Dandruff Shampoo
Combine all ingredients and put in the dispenser of your choice. I use a pump because it is easier to use in the shower for the boys. It only takes a small amount, just enough to cover and wash the scalp with.
Insect Repellent Spray
Combine ingredients in a spray bottle. spray on skin before going outdoors. You can also spritz on your outdoor furniture and other things in the area you are going to be hanging around in.
Yep, I made that plunge. 😉 Your’e Welcome.
Toothpaste
Mix all ingredients together. Store in sealed container on your counter. You can experiment with other flavors etc. I have heard of people using other mint oils in place of the peppermint. Make it your own.
Honey Sugar Scrub
Combine all ingredients, store in a lidded container in bathroom, or better yet right in the shower where you can reach lol.
Sometimes you just want that scrubbed clean, soothing feeling of a good ‘ole body scrub. Well have no fear, I will tell you how to make your own.
Lavender Vanilla Body Scrub
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Stores for 2+ months right on your countertop. Mmmm Mmmm smelling it now is making me want to go jump in the tub!
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After using my mixture, I decided I really wanted to change the consistency. I added 3T of baking soda, and am liking it much better :
This is what I use when I hand wash my dishes:
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, if you aren’t using the vodka, I would choose an oil that is disinfecting) |
| I shook it up a little to show you just how sudsy this could be 🙂 |
*Changed Vinegar to Vodka because Dr. Bronners brand suggests never mixing vinegar and castile soap… I figure they probably know what they are talking about 😉
For making your own detox bath:
Stir well and store in a well sealed glass jar. Don’t forget to label it! When ready to use your detox mixture, add 1 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/4 cup of your detox mix to comfortably warm water. Not too hot because it may dry out your skin and make you feel tired. Until you are used to the detoxing effects, I recommend only soaking 10 minutes the first time. Although you can use this as often as you like, I would recommend starting at no more than 2/week for the first few weeks.
Homemaker Gone Natural 