Keeping it Clean & Green

One thing that I have really wanted to change in my life is the amount of impact that chemicals have on myself, my family and my environment. It is important that we teach not only our children to take care of themselves, but that they take care of the world around them. 


I attempted a couple of years ago to make my own cleaning products, but like other things sometimes do, it fell by the wayside. So I resorted to purchasing the Eco friendly versions from the supermarket. But some of them to my frustration just weren't cutting it for me or the grease lol! And they can be expensive. Let you in on a little secret............read the ingredient labels. Most of what is in them you can buy cheap like me and make yourself for pennies. Not sure of an ingredient? Internet ladies. Its a world of knowledge out there & knowledge is POWER!! 


So it wasn't till a few weeks ago that I read a friends blog and thanks to her I have my passion for everything green back! Thanks www.stellamoments.blogspot.com she has a great blog.


So, as some of you know quite well i'm a research junky! and anything I can find on the net is fair game. I looked at so many recipes for homemade cleaning products it would make your head spin! I looked at what each everyday item you purchased from the supermarket did, what its power was and I would have to say I am impressed!! those extremely cheap items your grandma and great grandma's used to use all those prehistoric days ago. Lol! OK maybe not that long ago, are great.
They were on to something there. It is so healthy, incredibly cheap and great for the world around us. Did I also mention FUN? yes I actually enjoy making these easy concoctions in my science lab (laundry). Oh! and the kids can make it with you! Start them young and they will be set for life. 


So I want to share with you a few that I have found to be the best. I have modified a couple to make them even better.


So I hope you enjoy the recipes and you also have fun while keeping those nasty chemicals from having an impact on your family and the environment.


LAUNDRY POWDER


3 Cups Borax
3 Cups Lectic Soda (not the crystals)
3 Cups Lux Soap Flakes crushed up (or grate a bar of laundry soap. I would find this tedious and time consuming)! Lux Flakes smell gorgeous in the laundry.
3 Cups of Nappy San (I found a sensitive skin one from woolies) 


Mix all together and store in a container. Use a 1/4 cup per load.

Should look something like this

FABRIC SOFTENER 
you will love this. Cant get any easier & will not wreck your machine. 


2 liter bottle of White Vinegar
Eucalyptus oil
Tea tree oil


Pore equal amounts of  Tea Tree & Eucalyptus oil into the Vinegar. Strong enough that you can smell it when you take it out of the wash. Sorry I just pored and didn't think to measure. I love the freshness of the clothes. I also have to watch what I use because my son gets eczema. Both these oils are antibacterial, anti microbial, anti fungal. Impressive! 

I need to make some more!

So there you have it. Time is running away from me, so I will try and do Auto Dish washing Powder and Rinse Aid tomorrow, so keep your eye out for the next post. 

I should also mention that my whites come out white. Stain removing power, just use a Sard Soap bar rubbed in and let it go to town.

I am also happy to tell you, my man has not complained once, even about the smell of his clothes. I think he's just happy i'm saving us money & having fun doing it.

Enjoy!!

Kitty Kat x