It has been awhile, and I apologize, but been a very busy couple of months, but that is for another time. This blog is for some, yummy, simple, new, D.I.Y., money saving concoctions.
First Up...
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent:
1 box Borax
1 box Arm and Hammer Washing Soda (not baking soda)
3 cups Salt (can also use Epsom salts)
24 packets lemonade drink mix (unsweetened Kool-Aid or equivalent)
1 canister of Lemi-Shine (found in dishwashing isle)
Mix first 4 ingredients together. (be careful not to inhale too deeply, as the powders are fine)
Use 1 Tbls in dispenser
Sprinkle Lemi-Shine in bottom of DW, or add to pre-wash dipenser.
A few answers, to questions, I am sure you, want to ask.
The lemonade drink mix, is for citric acid. The color may stain your dispenser, but will not harm dishes. You can find citric acid, in the canning isle, if you would rather use that.
The Lemi-Shine, keeps plastics from getting that greasy feeling, and fogging over.
Salt softens the water.
Yes, it will clump. Adding 1/4 cup rice, will help absorb moisture. It will rinse right through dishwasher, so no problem.
BTW, I have seen some that use vinegar instead of the Lemi-Shine, you will just have to see which you like best.
My Favorite Sugar Scrub...
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil
Mix together and store in jar with lid, or other air tight container. (You can store in fridge if worried about bacteria, but I use mine too fast to ever have concerns, and store it in the bathroom.)
Now most recipes will call for just enough olive oil or almond oil to make it somewhere between liquid and paste, that is fine. I like to use coconut oil, because it is solid at room temp, and turns liquid on your skin. It stays on your skin, much better, and makes your skin feel yummy.
To apply, use finger tips ( or wooden craft stick) to stir up mixture, with finger tips, gently rub in circular motion on face. (Excessive pressure can result in skin damage, so go easy.) You can use all over body, especially during the winter months. Rinse and pat skin dry gently with towel.
When I start to get into the shower I take mine with me, and use it right before I get out.
You may want to rinse tub/shower/or sink out with hot water after use, in case of oily residue, and to prevent possible fall risk. I have not had any, but I do rinse it and run my used towel over the shower floor.
I hope everyone has a chance to try these out, and let me and others know if you liked them, or not so much.♥
First Up...
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent:
1 box Borax
1 box Arm and Hammer Washing Soda (not baking soda)
3 cups Salt (can also use Epsom salts)
24 packets lemonade drink mix (unsweetened Kool-Aid or equivalent)
1 canister of Lemi-Shine (found in dishwashing isle)
Mix first 4 ingredients together. (be careful not to inhale too deeply, as the powders are fine)
Use 1 Tbls in dispenser
Sprinkle Lemi-Shine in bottom of DW, or add to pre-wash dipenser.
A few answers, to questions, I am sure you, want to ask.
The lemonade drink mix, is for citric acid. The color may stain your dispenser, but will not harm dishes. You can find citric acid, in the canning isle, if you would rather use that.
The Lemi-Shine, keeps plastics from getting that greasy feeling, and fogging over.
Salt softens the water.
Yes, it will clump. Adding 1/4 cup rice, will help absorb moisture. It will rinse right through dishwasher, so no problem.
BTW, I have seen some that use vinegar instead of the Lemi-Shine, you will just have to see which you like best.
My Favorite Sugar Scrub...
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil
Mix together and store in jar with lid, or other air tight container. (You can store in fridge if worried about bacteria, but I use mine too fast to ever have concerns, and store it in the bathroom.)
Now most recipes will call for just enough olive oil or almond oil to make it somewhere between liquid and paste, that is fine. I like to use coconut oil, because it is solid at room temp, and turns liquid on your skin. It stays on your skin, much better, and makes your skin feel yummy.
To apply, use finger tips ( or wooden craft stick) to stir up mixture, with finger tips, gently rub in circular motion on face. (Excessive pressure can result in skin damage, so go easy.) You can use all over body, especially during the winter months. Rinse and pat skin dry gently with towel.
When I start to get into the shower I take mine with me, and use it right before I get out.
You may want to rinse tub/shower/or sink out with hot water after use, in case of oily residue, and to prevent possible fall risk. I have not had any, but I do rinse it and run my used towel over the shower floor.
I hope everyone has a chance to try these out, and let me and others know if you liked them, or not so much.♥
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