Wednesday, July 14, 2010

NOT FOOD: making my own cleaning supplies

Lately, everything has been grossing me out. I've long since denounced obviously gross crap like antiperspirant and tampons, but I'm getting more and more extreme in my old age.

Tampons and maxi pads have been replaced (for the rare occasion that i menstruate thanks to my Mirena IUD) with a divacup and my "blood towel".

Laundry detergent: a grated bar of castile soap, 1 c. borax, 1 c. washing soda that I'm storing in pickle jar on the top of my fridge.

Window cleaner: 2 c. club soda, 1 tsp cornstarch, 3 tbsp lemon juice in a spritz bottle

For my bathroom I use borax and a sponge to scrub, white vinegar in a spritz bottle to clean/shine.

I'm still looking for: dryer sheets alternative.

I haven't used my homemade laundry detergent on my bag of rags yet (cut up towel tidbits to decrease/eliminate my paper towel usage), and I'm curious to see how clean they get. The nature of coin laundry in an apartment complex makes the whole "soaking" thing rather difficult too.

Word.

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