A friend told me about this book by Raleigh Briggs. She originally gave me a homemade bleach recipe and said she got it from this book. I hopped on Amazon and ordered it. It's only $7 bucks new. (no, i'm not being paid for this). There are tons of great homemade recipes for health & first aid, non-toxic cleaning and body care...then a whole section about gardening. Even how to build a raised bed. It's very basic and doesn't go over my head. I'm not sure about doing a garden this year...but I have hope that...maybe...someday. I have a black thumb and kill everything green. I may even try to make my own deodorant...yikes! I've also been purging our home. We are planning on having a yard sale this Saturday...maybe? If it doesn't rain and is not cold. I've been listing stuff on ebay and craigslist. (That's the Dave Ramsey in me) So, if we have a yard sale and if you want to come, email me.
Here's a recipe for Homemade Bleach: (This is a great alternative to bleach when washing your white slipcovers)
1 cup hydrogen peroxide
3 T lemon juice
15 cups water
-mix all ingredients together and keep in a large jug.
is this the book with Brandy's deodorant recipe? I need that recipe.
ReplyDeleteyes...but she added organic unrefined coconut oil. i'll email you the recipe.
ReplyDeleteThat book sounds great. I'm purging, too, because we're moving and we also are having a yard sale Saturday. lol I haven't listed anything on Craigslist yet. I really should do that.
ReplyDeletePink, you made my day with this recipe...I HATE using bleach...It scares me...:) This will be one I will be trying and I will be purchasing that book! Thank you, Honey! Meme
ReplyDeleteGreat tip, thank you! :) Bleach makes me feel queasy when I clean with it.
ReplyDeleteHey! I know You!! ;D
ReplyDeleteMy best friend makes homemade deodorant and it is FABULOUS at killing underarm odor - for days. The problem is that there isn't an anti-perspirant part to it...it is a combination of baking soda, coconut oil, and tea tree oil.
ReplyDeleteAs for purging, I am about to get SERIOUS about paring down. Spring is here.
Sounds like an awesome book...I think I'll get one.
ReplyDeleteWE have to purge the house too, and have a yard sale. Probably won't fit in our schedule for a few more weeks. Wish we were neighbors, then we could do it together! You Go girl! Wish you success.
I will be trying this! (:
ReplyDelete~Rebekah
gosh it is $5 today! yippee, i hope i don't get creamed in s&h!!
ReplyDeleteooh I must check that book out.
ReplyDeletei have started de-toxing our home recently too. i have a recipe for dishwasher detergent that is pretty good, check it out!
ReplyDeleteI'm ordering this book. Thank you. I have been making our cleaning products for years via info on the net. I need a book to refer to.
ReplyDeleteI'm releasing stuff too while at the same time bringing more in.....(scratching head)
I have been wanting to use more natural cleaning products in our home, but struggle with quickly and easily figuring out what to use on what. I might need to order this book!
ReplyDeleteHey! I just found you and am already addicted to your blog, which is why I am on this post when I began at your latest post. ha!
ReplyDeleteI had a question about your homemade bleach. If you pour it on something of color, will it "bleach it" or is it just a good stain remover?
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Thank you!