Last night I stayed up until 1am writing some really fabulous blog posts in my head. In the light of the day, I forget every last one of them. So, here is a little household tip to hold you over until I can think up some brilliant and insightful thing to write about…
Baking Soda. Not just for making cookies anymore. OK, that’s still its best use in my book. But did you know it is the work horse of your household cleaning repertoire as well?
I could give you a huge list of DIY cleaning products its in. But how about some straight BS tips this time? (Man I love that abbreviation!)
I keep a shaker of baking soda on my kitchen windowsill. I got it at the dollar store, and I think it was meant for fake parmesan at cheap italian restaurants. But I have reclaimed it!
I fill it with about 1 cup BS, and sprinkle 10 drops of essential oil in it (lavender is my favorite, but lemon or geranium are nice too- pick a scent that makes you happy while cleaning). Then sprinkle this on any dishes that have stuck on food or counters or stovetops that need some extra cleaning power. I like to combine it with my all purpose cleaner on the tub, and the soap scum comes off like magic. Bonus use you never would have thought of… sprinkle it on your mattress (with a light hand) whenever you change your sheets to freshen up your bed. Its even working hard just sitting on your windowsill sucking up bad smells, and perfuming the air with its loveliness.
Enjoy your new bottle of BS. I know I do!
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You have the greatest tips!! Where do you buy your essential oils?
I got this one at Central Market I think, but I’ve been getting stuff on Mountain Rose Herbs and LOVE them. They have the highest quality and purest ingredients for the best prices that I have found. http://www.mountainroseherbs.com
Great tips! Like the mattress freshener one.
Thanks Jim!
Hey Heather!
Thanks for sharing this. Baking soda’s brilliant stuff isn’t it!
I’ve been using it on my hair for a couple of years now and I’m keen to use it for other things as well (next project is home-made toothpaste…)
If you’re interested I’ve been experimenting with new recipes for natural homemade hair care and sharing the results weekly through my newsletter (sign up on my site if you want!)
Best tip so far is using beer as a conditioner!
Just tipped it over my head after using baking soda to wash first, worked it in and left it for 5 minutes then rinsed. Result: lovely soft hair)
I need to get some essential oils too…
Cheers anyway,
Rob
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My husband will LOVE the beer conditioner idea. I’ll forward him onto your sit. Thanks!
Essential oils are volatile and liquid aroma compounds from natural sources, usually plants.`
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