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Ingredients & Recipes

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Borax is a naturally occurring minerał, soluble in water. An alternative to q    bleach. it can deodorize. inhibit the growth of mildew and mould. boost the

^    cleaning power of soap or detergent. remove stains. and can be used with

3. attractants such as sugar to kill cockroaches. Borax cleans. softens water and disinfects and in the laundry room will go a long way toward adding freshness to your clothes.

Castile and vegetable oil based soaps

Find a soap in liquid. solid or powder form that is biodegradable. free of dyes and non-petroleum based. Castile or other plant-based soaps are a great choice and can be used to clean everything. Olive-oil based soap is gentlest to the skin.

An all-purpose liquid soap can be madę by simple dissolving the old ends of bar soap, or grated slivers of bar soap. in warm water. (If doing this remember to avoid using soaps which contain petroleum distillates.)

Citrus solvent

Citrus solvent cleans paint brushes. oil and grease, and some stains. Cornstarch

Comstarch derived from com. can be used to clean Windows, polish fumiture. shampoo carpets and rugs. absorb oil and grease and starch clothes.

Cream of tartar

Cream of tartar is a mild acid often used in baking. and it can be used for removing tough stains in your kitchen or bath.

Essential oils

Caution: Pregmmt women, diabetics, and peoplc with other medical conditions should consult with a doctor about using essential oils.

Essential oils can be used for disinfecting and fragrance. As far back as ancient Egyptian and Greek times. people used lavender rosemary. tansy. and other herbs for cleaning. They freshened their linens by placing fragrant sachets. herbs, and flowers in drawers and closets.