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ani -- one think i do when using the microfibers to do cleaning ... 1 is damp, maybe with just water, and wipe dry with the 2nd one.
yeah -- they are more expensive ... but i love'em. I use them for washing and drying dishes too.
Lily and TCS - thank you for the links!!!!
TCS - love your suggestions - it helps to know what has worked for others. I think they will be good on electronics, too - mine stay covered w/ dust. ICK!!!!
When I found that site, I spent much of the day making the different concoctions to have on hand. Hopefully, will also be a money saver. Another link on natural herbal household tips:
speaking of herbs .... I've used Tea Tree Oil for many things... it's a disinfectant.
I have it diluted in an old spray bottle, and when someone has been sick [though i should do it more often] i run around and spray faucets and door knobs with it. I have a girlfriend who uses it to wash her floors.
I use tea tree oil also. I found a disinfectant spray recipe for borax, witch hazel and tea tree oil. Also put in a little orange oil for better smell, and use it on everything!
Hey lilypad, what is the recipe, and where ya getting the borax?
This one sounds good, but I might want to substitute the tea tree oil...I've always felt as if I were allergic to it.
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I use tea tree oil also. I found a disinfectant spray recipe for borax, witch hazel and tea tree oil. Also put in a little orange oil for better smell, and use it on everything!
Oh boy, I have been to so many sites, but think I know the one. Will look it up and post it, otr. Is just 20 Muleteam Borax you can get anywhere. I use it in my laundry as well. May even have gotten it off their website. It has many uses and has a very fresh smell when mixed with water.
Some people will get a reddening or rash with undiluted tea tree oil, I do. So if I use it on my skin, will put it into a transfer oil, like almond or jojoba oil and use it that way.
2 Tbs Borax
1 tsp castile soap
15-20 gtts essential oil(s) (I used tea tree and orange oils, they are "cleansing" oils; others are lemongrass, lavender, thyme, sage, mint)
Fill one quart spray bottle with warm water, mix with above ingredients and shake.
Thanks, lilypad. Appreciate the recipe. Now where in tarnation will I get this stuff in the boonies.
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Originally Posted by lilypad
Here is borax cleaning solution recipe:
2 Tbs Borax
1 tsp castile soap
15-20 gtts essential oil(s) (I used tea tree and orange oils, they are "cleansing" oils; others are lemongrass, lavender, thyme, sage, mint)
Fill one quart spray bottle with warm water, mix with above ingredients and shake.
Thanks, lilypad. Appreciate the recipe. Now where in tarnation will I get this stuff in the boonies.
OTR: Do you need a resource for the essential oils - to order them? Otherwise, you can usually find them at a GNC or some other health and nutrition type store. I will find you links if you need . . .
speaking of herbs .... I've used Tea Tree Oil for many things... it's a disinfectant.
I have it diluted in an old spray bottle, and when someone has been sick [though i should do it more often] i run around and spray faucets and door knobs with it. I have a girlfriend who uses it to wash her floors.
I've also used it to clear up a sinus infection... but that's another story... but true.
about how you use it to treat sinus problems???? Very interested in this! Thank you, TCS!
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