Part of becoming sustainable is getting back to basics and making much of our needed supplies ourselves. I have made laundry soap before and for a lot less than what the stores sell it. That is a really old post actually. It is complete with video, well video of sorts. I haven’t gotten into making those yet but hopefully I will as things settle into routine on the farmstead. This isn’t so much about chemicals, I am still addicted to bleach and its smell, it’s a nurse thing, but about saving money. The fewer chemicals in my home is an added bonus. I will share my recipes in future posts, as well making available some of the products for sale.
Things I Keep On Hand to Make Cleaners
- Fels Naptha
- Borax
- Wash Soda
- Baking Soda
- Vinegar
- Essential Oils
- Lemon
- Tea Tree
- Rosemary
- Wild Orange
- Lavender
- Eucalyptus
- Peppermint
- Cinnamon Leaf
- Pine
- Thyme
- Glycerin
- Castile Bar and Liquid Soap
- Olive Oil
- 70% Rubbing Alcohol
Cleaning Tools
- Old Rags — old cotton t shirts or towels
- Chamois
- Labeled Spray bottles
- Old Newspaper
What Can I Make With All of This?
- Laundry Soap
- Fabric Softener
- Disinfecting Cleaner
- Dish Soap (I still handwash)
- Furniture Polish
- Electronics Cleaner
- Glass Cleaner
