Cleaning & Laundry Archives - Oh, The Things We'll Make!

The Best Essential Oils for Cleaning and Disinfecting

March 19, 2020 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 38 Comments

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

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DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe (No Soap)

November 29, 2018 // updated December 16, 2019 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 44 Comments

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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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A Beginner’s Guide to Working with Natural Surfactants

September 17, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 76 Comments

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

September 27, 2017 // updated April 24, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 153 Comments

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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 quite expensive. …

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Easy Homemade Laundry Soap From Scratch, For Beginners!

May 26, 2017 // updated December 29, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 12 Comments

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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 removal or for …

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DIY Natural Fabric Softeners

November 25, 2016 // updated January 26, 2019 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 28 Comments

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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 …

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Homemade Liquid Coconut Oil Soap

October 21, 2016 // updated January 26, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 167 Comments

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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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Easy, Beginner DIY Liquid Castile Soap Recipe

June 29, 2016 // updated January 26, 2019 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 366 Comments

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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 the …

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5 Things You Can Clean With Lemons

May 3, 2016 // updated January 26, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 3 Comments

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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 guest …

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How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent – Powder and Liquid

February 5, 2016 // updated December 2, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 16 Comments

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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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DIY Cleaning Spray for the Kitchen

December 1, 2015 // updated January 26, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 7 Comments

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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

December 1, 2014 // updated December 3, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 4 Comments

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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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