Natural Stuff I've Tried

I have really gotten hooked on natural, cheap, everyday alternatives to so many more expensive commercial products. There are overwhelming varieties of home made combinations for all kinds of uses and I have tried many of them. Sometimes I recommend to a friend something I have discovered and like, and they ask for details. So I started a blog to make it easy to share. Here are some of my favorites which I use regularly.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

CLEAN TILE GROUT

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I saw a post about this grout cleaner and finally tried it. It WORKS! Here are 2 shots of my kitchen floor: After cleaning: Not clea...
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

NATURAL INSECT REPELLENT

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I just guessed on how to put this together after researching the most common recommendations for natural mosquito / insect repellents. I tr...
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Saturday, May 15, 2010

FREE PAPER SHREDDER ALTERNATIVE

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Completely destroy confidential papers without a shredder . I got this tip from the head of an accounting firm: Submerge paper in water, ...
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Saturday, May 1, 2010

REMOVE BLOOD SPOTS

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This works well -- even on dried blood.  Caution: It could lighten the color on some fabrics. 1 cup hydrogen peroxide 1 teaspoon dish was...
Friday, March 12, 2010

MSM AND GLUCOSAMINE FOR JOINT PAIN

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This isn't a homemade concoction, but it is a natural treatment for joint pain that I have found to be very effective. It was recently c...
Friday, December 25, 2009

SUGAR SCRUBS

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I first tried making sugar scrubs one Christmas as an economical way to give a fun and useful gift to some friends. I tried lots of differen...
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Thursday, December 24, 2009

CRYSTAL SALT STICK DEODORANT

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I can't believe I didn't make this my first post.  I used deodorant from about age 9, and antiperspirant probably since it was inven...
Wednesday, December 23, 2009

HEAVY DUTY CARPET SPOT CLEANER

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This is good for pet odor or other tough cleaning challenge as an alternative to enzyme cleaners, which work well but can be expensive becau...
Monday, December 21, 2009

LAUNDRY DETERGENT

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Not only is this the most economical way possible to clean clothes, but I like it better than commercial detergent. All natural ingredients ...
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CLEAN JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING!

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This is really my all purpose cleaner . . . 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water in a spray bottle -- I have one in almost every room. ...
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