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1/2 cup (125 ml) lemon juice 1 cup (250ml) warm water When a flaky scalp is caused by a buildup of dry skin, the gentle effects of lemon can be just the right antidote. To use, mix together the lemon juice and warm water. Shampoo and rinse as usual, then pour the lemon water over […]
2 teaspoon Honey 1 Cucumber Puree cucumber in a blender, drain and collect the juice. Add honey into the juice and mix. Pour the mixture into a bottle. Apply on the face and neck area with a cotton pad in the morning and at night. Air dry it and rinse clean. Store the bottle covered […]
1/2 cup (125ml) vinegar 1/2 cup (125ml) water Cleaning a chandelier can seem daunting, but it’s a task that should be undertaken every few hours. It’s a chore that’s well worth the time and effort once you see the brilliant shine restored. Before you begin, turn the lights off and give the bulbs time to […]
Add 2 tablespoons of castile soap to 2 cups of distilled water in a spray bottle and go! You can also add essential oils to your cleaner. Add about 15 drops of Peppermint, orange or your favorite essential oil. This all purpose spray cleaner makes cleaning up a breeze! Not recommended for windows or mirrors […]
Castile soap comes from the Castile region of Spain where it was originally made with local olive oil. Today, it’s a soap made mostly of oils, such as: coconut oils, olive oils, and hemp oils. This alkaline soap may also contain avocado oils, almond oils, or walnut oils. The one thing you won’t find is […]
2 cups baking soda ½ cup liquid castile soap 4 teaspoons vegetable glycerin (acts as a preservative) 5 drops antibacterial essential oil such as lavender, tea tree, rosemary or any scent you prefer (optional) Mix together and store in a sealed glass jar, shelf life of 2 years. Tips: For exceptionally tough jobs spray with […]
A paste of baking soda and water with an old toothbrush will remove most crayon marks from walls. Test before using in visible areas.
1/4 cup (60ml) vinegar If you’re troubled by allergies, don’t overlook the importance of pillow cleaning. At least every 6 months you should wash pillows according to manufacturer’s instructions to get rid of the sloughed skin, mold and mildew, fungus, and dust mite matter that can accumulate. When machine washing, add 1/4 cup (60ml) vinegar […]
1 teaspoon (5ml) lemon juice 1 cup (250ml) warm water 1 teaspoon (5ml) honey It’s a condition people rarely talk about, yet one that affects many on a frequent basis. Before resorting to over-the-counter remedies for constipation, try this gentle cleansing formula: Add the lemon juice to a glass of warm water and then stir […]
1/2 cup (150g) salt 1 cup (220g) baking soda 1 quart (1 liter) boiling water When the kitchen sink is slow to drain, a sludgy build-up in the pipes may be the culprit. Let a trusted combination of salt and baking soda take the place of harsh chemicals that may be bad for the pipes. […]