Sustainable Living

Homemade Cleaning Products

All-Purpose Cleaner with Essential Oils

Surface Cleaner for Granite and Marble

quart distilled water
2 drops of essential oil (choose based on preference; e.g., peppermint for deterring insects)

Directions: Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well before use. Use this solution as an all-purpose cleaner around your home.

2 cups distilled water
2 tbsp castile soap
1-15 drops essential oil (choose based on preference)

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake gently to mix. This cleaner is safe for granite and marble surfaces but avoid using on carpets.

Simple Homemade Laundry Detergent

Ingredients

Directions

1 cup castile soap
1 cup baking soda
10-20 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops lemon essential oil
1/2 to 1 cup water (adjust for desired consistency)

mb.khikIn a container, combine the castile soap and baking soda.

Add the lavender and lemon essential oils.
Gradually add water while stirring to mix thoroughly. Adjust the amount of water based on how thick or thin you want the detergent.
Use 1/4 to 1/2 cup per load of laundry, depending on the size and dirtiness of the load.

This homemade laundry detergent is gentle yet effective, using natural ingredients and essential oils for a fresh and clean laundry experience.

Homemade Laundry Softener Options

Vinegar-Based Softener

Epsom Salt and Baking Soda Softener

Ingredients

1 liter bottle of white vinegar
5 drops rosemary essential oil
5 drops lemon essential oil

Directions:

Pour white vinegar into a 1-liter bottle.
Add rosemary and lemon essential oils.
Use 1/4 cup for high-efficiency washers or 1/2 cup for regular washers during the rinse cycle.

Ingredients

2 cups Epsom salt
1/2 cup baking soda
40 drops favorite essential oil (e.g., lavender, tea tree, etc.)

Directions:

Combine Epsom salt and baking soda in a container with a lid.
Add your favorite essential oil(s) and shake well to mix.
Add 2-3 tablespoons to the rinse cycle of each load of laundry.