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December 15, 2008
Living a little "Green"
Green living is the healthiest thing you can do. Even the smallest changes can help Mother Earth recover from what humans have done. I have several customers who own their own cleaning services and cater to those who prefer only natural cleaning techniques and supplies.
While you can purchase green cleaning supplies at markets such as Ike's Markets, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's, green cleaners are easy to make and probably less expensive. Try my recipes and see for yourself how much fun these cleaners are to make and how nice your home smells!
Lavender Ironing Water (for Steaming)
32 oz. Distilled Water
1/16 to 1/8 Lavender Essential Oil (I prefer lavender, but you can also use eucalyptus, or any blend.)
Mix essential oil with water and shake vigorously before adding to steam iron. For special gifts, this water, along with the laundry powder and laundry rinse, make a wonderful set. Great for linen collectors, and those who live away from home, like your college age kids! Dispense into 16 oz. bottles with a special label: Shake vigorously before dispensing into iron.
Hint of Lavender Laundry Powder
All measures are by weight (scale).
1 pound, very dry, grated cold process soap
8 oz. washing soda (not baking soda)
8 oz. borax
1/2 oz. Lavender Essential Oil - (I prefer lavender, but you can also use eucalyptus, or any blend.)
Mix dry ingredients in large bowl with gloved hand. Add essential oil by sprinkling on top. Mix again and dispense into containers. Jars work well if you are giving these as gifts. Tie off with raffia at lid and attach a handmade tag with these instructions: "For light loads, use 2 tablespoons; for sheets or heavy laundry, use 1/4 cup." Add a wooden scoop to complete!
Easy Window/Glass Cleaner
Make a great all-purpose window cleaner by combining 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent, and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Combine in a spray bottle. Shake to blend.
While you can purchase green cleaning supplies at markets such as Ike's Markets, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's, green cleaners are easy to make and probably less expensive. Try my recipes and see for yourself how much fun these cleaners are to make and how nice your home smells!
Lavender Ironing Water (for Steaming)
32 oz. Distilled Water
1/16 to 1/8 Lavender Essential Oil (I prefer lavender, but you can also use eucalyptus, or any blend.)
Mix essential oil with water and shake vigorously before adding to steam iron. For special gifts, this water, along with the laundry powder and laundry rinse, make a wonderful set. Great for linen collectors, and those who live away from home, like your college age kids! Dispense into 16 oz. bottles with a special label: Shake vigorously before dispensing into iron.
Hint of Lavender Laundry Powder
All measures are by weight (scale).
1 pound, very dry, grated cold process soap
8 oz. washing soda (not baking soda)
8 oz. borax
1/2 oz. Lavender Essential Oil - (I prefer lavender, but you can also use eucalyptus, or any blend.)
Mix dry ingredients in large bowl with gloved hand. Add essential oil by sprinkling on top. Mix again and dispense into containers. Jars work well if you are giving these as gifts. Tie off with raffia at lid and attach a handmade tag with these instructions: "For light loads, use 2 tablespoons; for sheets or heavy laundry, use 1/4 cup." Add a wooden scoop to complete!
Easy Window/Glass Cleaner
Make a great all-purpose window cleaner by combining 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent, and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Combine in a spray bottle. Shake to blend.
December 14, 2008
The weeks before Christmas...
Hey everyone! The VUU Festival was another great success due to a wonderful turnout on our "Green" Holiday theme. Though the jewelry sales were a little down from last year, the soap sales went through the roof! I doubled my soapmaking from what I made last year due to a literal "sell-out" of stock and this year was the same with even the additional soap made! Thank you everyone, I hope you have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to seeing you next year. If you need to purchase any bath, body or jewelry from Nature's DNA for those last minute gifts then just visit Nature's DNA online.
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