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Cleaning & Laundry

Make your own natural products for general cleaning around the house!

Here you can find posts about all-purpose cleaners, soaps that can be used for household cleaning, and other miscellaneous products and tips for natural living as it applies to keeping your house and clothes clean and organized.

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Making an Easy, Basic Beginner Soap, and Then Making it Fun!!

November 10, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making soap for the first time may be intimidating, but isn’t difficult. This quick and easy beginner soap recipe comes with fun ideas for …

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Several oils in bottles and bowls near some homemade soaps

The Best Oils for Soap Making

October 31, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Using different oils and fats will give your soaps different properties. Learn how to harden, add lather, and improve soaps by varying the oils in the …

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Two spray bottles and two essential oil bottles, with a lemon cut in half, a squeegee, and a cleaning rag.

The Best Essential Oils for Cleaning and Disinfecting

March 19, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Clean and disinfect surfaces with this DIY disinfectant spray that makes use of some of the best essential oils for cleaning and disinfecting. …

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A plastic bottle filled with a homemade laundry detergent in front of a load of folded laundry

DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe (No Soap)

November 29, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Save money while you avoid the synthetic fragrances and other additives in commercial laundry detergents by learning how to make a DIY laundry …

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Trying to avoid SLS and other harsh surfactants? There are many mild, natural surfactants available. Here's a list of my favorites with information about working with them. #natural #surfactants #naturalsurfactants

A Beginner’s Guide to Working with Natural Surfactants

September 17, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Trying to avoid SLS and other harsh surfactants in your cosmetics? There are many mild, natural surfactants available. Learn about the different types …

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Dr. Bronner's soap is a versatile, all purpose cleaner that is a great addition to any household, but let's face it, it's quite expensive. Learn how to make liquid Castile soap at home. It's easy, frugal, and very rewarding. #soap #castilesoap #liquidsoap

How to Make a Multipurpose Liquid Castile Soap: Dr. Bronner’s Copycat Recipe

September 27, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Dr. Bronner’s soap is a versatile, all purpose cleaner that is a great addition to any household. But let’s face it, it’s can be …

Read moreHow to Make a Multipurpose Liquid Castile Soap: Dr. Bronner’s Copycat Recipe
Even if you've never made soap before, you can quickly whip up this easy homemade laundry soap from scratch. It's perfect for stain removal or for making soap-based laundry 'detergents.' #thethingswellmake #miy #laundry #soap #detergent #wash #laundrydetergent #washing #naturalcleaning #naturalcleaningproducts #naturalsurfactants #cleaning #greencleaning #greenliving #greenlivingtips #soapmaking #soaprecipes #homesteading #homesteadingskills

Easy Homemade Laundry Soap From Scratch, For Beginners!

May 26, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Even if you’ve never made soap before, you can quickly whip up this easy homemade laundry soap from scratch. It’s perfect for stain …

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Skip the strong, artificial scents and chemicals in store-bought alternatives by using these DIY, natural fabric softeners that are inexpensive, easy to use, and non-toxic. #thethingswellmake #miy #laundry #fabricsoftener #laundry #wash #washing #naturalcleaning #naturalcleaningproducts #cleaning #greencleaning #greenliving #greenlivingtips

DIY Natural Fabric Softeners

November 25, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Skip the strong, artificial scents and chemicals in store-bought alternatives by using these DIY, natural fabric softeners that are inexpensive, …

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Making your own homemade liquid coconut oil soap is simple, thrifty, and very rewarding. Coconut oil soap provides lots of lather and cleaning power for all purpose cleaning.

Homemade Liquid Coconut Oil Soap

October 21, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making your own homemade liquid coconut oil soap is simple, thrifty, and very rewarding. Coconut oil soap provides lots of lather and cleaning power …

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This DIY liquid castile soap recipe is easy and inexpensive to make, and results in a great multipurpose cleaner, perfect for both your body and around the house!

Easy, Beginner DIY Liquid Castile Soap Recipe

June 29, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This DIY liquid castile soap recipe is easy and inexpensive to make. It’s a great multipurpose cleaner, perfect for both your body and around …

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Lemons are great for green cleaning around the house, learn about 5 things that you can clean with lemons.

5 Things You Can Clean With Lemons

May 3, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Lemons are great for green cleaning around the house. Learn about 5 things that you can clean with lemons. Today I’m bringing in a new …

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Making your own effective homemade laundry detergent is easy and can save you money. We'll show you how to make both a powder and liquid laundry detergent. #thethingswellmake #MIY #laundrydetergent #laundry #detergent #soap #wash #washing #naturalcleaning #naturalcleaningproducts #cleaning #greencleaning #greenliving #greenlivingtips

How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent – Powder and Liquid

February 5, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making your own effective homemade laundry detergent is easy and can save you money. We’ll show you how to make both a powder and liquid laundry …

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It isn't difficult to make a non-toxic, multi purpose DIY cleaning spray that is effective for cleaning the kitchen and other areas of your house.

DIY Cleaning Spray for the Kitchen

December 1, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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It isn’t difficult to make a non-toxic, multi purpose DIY cleaning spray that is effective for cleaning the kitchen and other areas of your …

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DIY wool dryer balls are easy to make and are a simple, ecological way to soften clothes and reduce dryer time and static cling. #thethingswellmake #miy #wool #wooldryerballs #dryerballs #laundry #greenlaundry #greenlaundrytips

DIY Wool Dryer Balls

December 1, 2014 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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DIY wool dryer balls are easy to make and are a simple, ecological way to soften clothes and reduce dryer time and static cling. Lately, I’ve …

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