$$ saving and cleaning tips

I wanted to share this site on how to make your own laundry detergent. If you use the Nels Napatha, and follow the direction, on average this soap will cost about 1 cent/load!! Yes 1 cent, that is not a typo!! I have been making this for about a year now, sometimes I buy some handmade soap, so does average to be a little more, but still a savings. Make sure you check out what soaps FairHaven Farms has to offer, Patti has some great scents!!

 It doesn't take long to mix, so it is worth the effort. I have very sensitive skin, so I like making my own, less chemicals and perfumes. I have used the Ivory soap, also, which you can find in the dollar stores. After mixing and letting it stand according to the directions, I transfer the soap to milk gallons jugs that washed. I give it a little swirl before pour to redistribute and use about 1/2 c, 3/4 c for a "dirtier" load. This doesn't get as "sudsy" as commercial soap, but it washes everything clean! Give it try and let me know what you think.

http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/laundrysoap.htm


Here is a fantastic inexpensive De-greaser, soap scum and a general all purpose cleaner.


You will need:

1/2 c Dawn liquid Dish detergent
1/2 c white vinegar
a spray bottle

Heat the vinegar until just warm. Pour this into the spray bottle. Add the Dawn to the bottle, and swirl the bottle gently to just combine. Spray on shower walls, let stand for 1 minute, wipe and rinse well. I also use this to clean my stove stop!! I absolutely love this stuff!! (use it to bathroom sink, outside area of toilet)

Just be careful when spray that the vinegar smell doesn't overwhelm!