here is a really simple toothpaste that i've been making for years- equal parts organic salt and baking soda- add a few drops of peppermint, or cinnamon or cloves or whatever organic essential oils you enjoy- easy and cheap-
I used that washing soap for years but gave up on it because of the work involved. I also found a non perfumed, cheap powder now and then available at the store that works better on stains.
Shampoo and toothpaste are post ordered from a brand that does not use harmful ingredients. Yes, they are out there, even though it takes some searching. As to the saliva, it is an excellent salve for small injuries. Watch animals, they lick their wounds. I used lots of different salves and shampoos for a rash, and saliva solved it in 2 days.
my dad once got a nasty cut hiking in a remote area and lacking a first aid kit he rubbed a vitamin c tablet on the wound and was amazed how quickly it healed (maybe due to disinfectant but have been reading also about vit c IVs also)
Thank you for commenting about your rash Ingrid C Durden! I happen to have a rash on the back of my left hand that has been itching like crazy all week. After reading your comment about saliva solving your rash, I tried saliva on mine and the itching stopped immediately! Thank you. Thank you.
here is the household homemade products that i circulated to my friends: as items disappear from grocery shelves, you can make your cleaning supplies out of inexpensive-( at least right now) products- but buy them soon
items include: borax, baking/washing soda, vinegar, castile soap- liquid and flakes, glycerin, oils for lotions, beeswax
• 1/2 teaspoon light vegetable oil (omit if you have very oily hair.) 1. Mix together all ingredients.
Herbal Shampoo MAKES 8 OUNCES
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons dried or 1/3 cup fresh chamomile, lavender or rosemary
• 1/2 cup Basic Shampoo or mild commercial shampoo
• 2 tablespoons glycerin
1. Mix together the water and herbs and heat gently to make a strong tea. Let the mixture steep for at least 20 minutes.
Add shampoo and glycerin to the herbal water mixture and stir well. Let the mixture sit overnight to thicken.
Beer Shampoo MAKES 10 OUNCES
• 1 cup beer (any inexpensive beer will do—fresh or flat)
• 1 cup Basic Shampoo or inexpensive commercial shampoo
Simple Washing Machine Powder
16 cups baking soda
12 cups washing soda
8 cups grated castile or glycerin soap flakes*
3 tablespoons lavender, lemon or grapefruit essential oil
Combine baking soda, washing soda and soap flakes. Add essential oil and mix with a wire whisk. Use 1⁄8 cup per load. Yield: This recipe makes enough powder to last a family of four one year.
*Try Sun Feather Natural Soap Company, or buy bars of castile soap (e.g. Dr. Bronner’s) and grate with a kitchen grater.
Pre-Wash Stain Spray
1⁄2 cup white vinegar
1⁄4 cup baking soda
3 cups water
Stir together and fill a labeled spray bottle. Spray on soiled spots just before washing. Always test a hidden spot first.
Bleach/Brightener Substitute
1 cup hydrogen peroxide
1⁄4 cup lemon or grapefruit juice
12 cups water
Store in a labeled plastic jug. Add 2 cups per load along with detergent.
Extra tips: For extra-clean clothes, follow your detergent with 1/2 cup of washing soda, an all-natural laundry booster. Add baking soda to wash water at the same time as detergent to soften and freshen clothes and linens.
1. Boil water and pour over herb. Cover and let mixture brew for 10 to 20 minutes. Strain out herb, reserving herbal infusion.
2. Pour oil into a Pyrex measuring cup and add beeswax. Set it in a saucepan of water that reaches about halfway up the side of the Pyrex container. Heat mixture on stove over low heat until beeswax dissolves, then immediately remove pan from heat. Allow it to cool for a minute or two, but not longer, as beeswax will begin to harden.
3. Pour herbal infusion into blender and begin blending on high speed with lid on (with a hole left in the lid for pouring the beeswax-oil mixture). Slowly pour oil-beeswax mixture into the water. It will begin to thicken after about three-quarters of the oil has been incorporated. Continue adding oil until you’ve incorporated all of it.
4. Immediately pour lotion into jars. Use a spatula to remove any remaining lotion from the blender. Because it’s free of preservatives, it’s best to store this lotion in the fridge, where it will last about 3 months.
Skin refresher cream: Makes approximately 1-3/4 cups.
2 teaspoons dried yarrow flowers and leaves, or 4 teaspoons fresh yarrow flowers and leaves 1 cup water
3/4 cup sweet almond oil or apricot kernel oil
2 tablespoons shaved beeswax
Boil water and pour it over yarrow. Cover mixture and let brew for 10 to 20 minutes. Strain out yarrow, reserving yarrow-infused water. Set aside.
Pour oil into a Pyrex measuring cup and add beeswax. Set measuring cup in a saucepan of water that reaches about halfway up the side of the measuring cup. Heat mixture until beeswax melts, then immediately remove measuring cup from heat. Allow to cool for a minute or two, but not longer, as the beeswax will begin to harden.
Pour yarrow-infused water into a blender, cover, and begin blending on high speed. With blender running, slowly pour beeswax mixture through the hole in the blender lid. The mixture will begin to thicken after about three-quarters of the beeswax has been incorporated.
Once beeswax is fully blended, immediately pour lotion into a 16-ounce glass jar or two 8-ounce glass jars. Use a spatula to remove any remaining cream from the blender. The cream lasts about 3 months and is bestkept in the refrigerator.
recipe that works best— 50% oil : 50% water
oils- can be anythng you like- examples:
50% (shea, cocoa, coconut, almond, olive, jojoba etc. ) blend together + 50% water (3 parts) and aloe (1 part)
melt a little beeswax and add to the warm oil— blend oil and water together- add water a little at a time, until it is white and creamy and put in sterilized jars
Start by shaking off any wee critters inside your rose petals. Put the petals into a wide-mouthed jar and cover with the avocado or olive oil. Use a wooden spoon (or smaller jar that fits inside the larger jar) to bruise the petals (drawing out some of the moisture). Put the lid on the jar. Leave in the sunlight (inside, but not somewhere too hot – just a place where it can get sunlight) for a couple of weeks. Strain the oil into a bowl and discard the petals.
Put the strained rose oil and the beeswax into a double boiler over a low heat and heat until melted and combined. If you don’t have a double boiler, then instead use a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water (making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water underneath).
Remove from the heat and leave to cool a little, then stir in the vitamin E oil and rose essential oil. Pour into a sterilised jar and leave to cool completely before putting the lid on. The mix will emulsify like coconut oil does, but will melt when touched. Keep in a cool, dark place for up to a month.
Use as required, gently rubbing into your skin.
To make CBD oil
Dry cannabis in over 250 degrees- 20 minutes- powder it in a coffee grinder or whole leaf
warm up coconut oil- stove top—cook 30 minutes or so -warm
strain
add oils and scents that you like- massage oils/olive oil etc— allow to cool- you can add beeswax- just a little- to make thicker
Deodorant
• 6 tablespoons coconut oil
• 4 tablespoons shea butter
• 2 tablespoons beeswax
• 2 tablespoons almond oil
• 3 tablespoons arrowroot powder
• 3 tablespoons diatomaceous earth (optional)
• 5 drops vitamin E oil
• 50 drops essential oils, such as tea tree, thyme, lavender or rosemary
1. Melt coconut oil, shea butter and beeswax in a small pot over low heat until just melted, stirring constantly.
2. Add almond oil and stir to combine. Remove from heat and add arrowroot and diatomaceous earth, if using. Mix well.
Add vitamin E oil and essential oils and stir to combine.
3. Immediately pour into a glass jar or a deodorant tube and let sit undisturbed until it hardens, about four hours
This deodorant does not need refrigeration. If using a glass jar, you can line it with cheesecloth so it will be easier to remove after it sets.This powder combines the power of two essential oils with the cleaning power of baking soda.
Tooth powder Makes 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 10 drops peppermint essential oil
• 5 drops myrrh essential oil (optional)
1. Mix ingredients in a jar with a lid, cover and shake vigorously.
2. Use a small amount on a damp toothbrush, as you use toothpaste.
Ingredients
Basic Liquid Dish Soap
¼ cup (9 g) soap flakes
2 cups (470 ml) water
1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) distilled white vinegar
Liquid Dish Soap with Essential Oil
1 ½ cups (353 ml) water
¼ cup (9 ml) grated castile bar soap, tightly packed
¼ cup (60 ml) liquid castile soap
2 ¼ teaspoon to 1 tablespoon (10 to14 g) super washing soda
½ teaspoon (1.5 g) glycerin
15 to 40 drops essential oil
Liquid Dish Soap with Borax
2 ½ cups (600 ml) water
1 tablespoon (2 g) Borax
1 tablespoon (14 g) washing soda
2 tablespoons (30 ml) white distilled vinegar
½ cup (120 ml) liquid castile soap
Ingredients
Basic Liquid Dish Soap
¼ cup (9 g) soap flakes
2 cups (470 ml) water
1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) distilled white vinegar
Liquid Dish Soap with Essential Oil
1 ½ cups (353 ml) water
¼ cup (9 ml) grated castile bar soap, tightly packed
¼ cup (60 ml) liquid castile soap
2 ¼ teaspoon to 1 tablespoon (10 to14 g) super washing soda
I make my own soap shampoo with coconut oil and the lather is amazing the closest shave ever and that fact has been verified by friends who have tried it
The 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide, which you can pick up from most health. Food stores is also good for teeth whitening get a Q-tip dip it in the solution paint the teeth you want whitened and then don’t eat or drink anything for 20 minutes. It’s also good if you have gum receding issues even toothache use the 3% food grade as a mouthwash rinse and while you’re looking in the mirror fixing your teeth and you noticed you have some eczema use 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide on your face twice a day and most skin issues will go POOF!!
So a small indicator that inflation does exist goes along with your ‘recipe’ from your sister Bebe for ‘home laundry’ soap. One of the ingredients is borax. I have been using borax for a number of years. Added to wash water it ‘conditions and softens’ the water in your wash and makes the laundry detergent work better! In bath water it acts as a detoxifier, pulling toxins out of the body (along with Epsom salts, baking soda and bentonite clay), plus many more uses that I won’t go into here.
BUT the price of a box of borax has shot through the roof. For years it was under $5 for a box of borax. Over the past three years the price has steadily climbed up. Recently at a Food for Less it was $8.99 for a 65 oz box. At a local supermarket Vons it was $10.99 for the box! (Ok I live in Commifornia so I live in a different world for cost of goods, so that could factor into the high price.)
The other natural ingredient that I wouldn’t be without is white vinegar. Added to the ‘rinse’ cycle (you can put it in the water softener slot your machine) it reduces lint and rinses clothes clean (removes soap). Use it in the rinse water when you mop your floors. Use undiluted white vinegar to remove calcium deposits on shower heads, bathroom and kitchen faucets and around sink faucets (if you live where there is ‘hard water’), soak in a bowl of white vinegar.
Also do not use those fabric softener ‘sheets’...they are super laden with toxic chemicals...bad for you and your pets (if they sleep with you or on blankets or towels), they coat the fabric of the item they are dried with and eventually ruin clothing. Why do towels dried with fabric softener sheets seem to not absorb water when you dry yourself with them? The fibers of the towel are coated with toxic goo!
Good to know…washing soda (baking soda in bulk) is also a water conditioner and makes the detergent work better. It’s interesting you think works better than borax and gets the clothes cleaner. And it is cheaper. I keep it in a stainless steel ‘shaker’ in my kitchen and laundry sink and add to dish detergent to help wash greasy pots and pans!
here is the rest of the list-Liquid Dish Soap with Borax
2 ½ cups (600 ml) water
1 tablespoon (2 g) Borax
1 tablespoon (14 g) washing soda
2 tablespoons (30 ml) white distilled vinegar
½ cup (120 ml) liquid castile soap
Method 1
Mixing Up Basic Liquid Dish Soap
1 Mix the water and soap flakes. Add 2 cups (470 ml) of water and ¼ cup (9 g) of soap flakes to a medium sauce pan. Use a spoon to stir the ingredients together so the soap is mixed throughout the water.[1]
Soap flakes are usually sold in the laundry aisle at grocery stores.
You can substitute soap shavings for store-bought flakes if you prefer.
· 2 Heat the mixture until the soap melts. Place the saucepan with the water and soap on the stove. Allow the mixture to slowly heat on medium until the soap melts completely, which should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. When all of the soap has melted, remove the pan from the stove and allow the mixture to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.[2]
Do not allow the mixture to come to a boil on the stove. If it starts to boil, reduce the heat.
Stirring the mixture as it heats can help the soap melt more quickly.
· 3 Mix in the vinegar. Once the soap and water mixture has cooled for several minutes, add 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) of distilled white vinegar to the pan. Stir well to ensure that the vinegar is fully incorporated.[3]
You can substitute fresh lemon juice for the vinegar if you prefer. Both will help cut grease when you’re washing dishes.
The amount of vinegar you should add to the soap depends on how thick the mixture is. If it is extremely thick, add approximately 2 tablespoons (30 ml) to help loosen it up. If the soap mixture is already liquify, just add 1 tablespoon (15 ml).
4 Cool the mixture completely before transferring to a soap dispenser. Allow the soap to sit in the pot until it is completely cooled, which may take 15 to 20 minutes. Next, pour the soap into a soap dispenser or pump bottle, and place beside your kitchen sink.[4]
It’s often easier to transfer the soap from the pan to the dispenser with a funnel.
Method 2 Preparing Liquid Dish Soap with Essential Oil Download Article 1 Heat the water and grated soap until the soap melts. Add 1 ½ cups (353 ml) of water and ¼ cup (9 ml) of tightly packed, grated castile bar soap to a medium saucepan, and place on the stove. Turn the heat to medium-high, and allow the mixture to heat until the soap completely dissolves, which should take 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the stove.[5]
Stir the mixture as it’s heating to help the soap dissolve more quickly.
2 Add the liquid castile soap, some washing soda, and glycerin. Once the soap has dissolved completely and the mixture is off the heat, mix in ¼ cup (60 ml) of liquid castile soap, 2 ¼ teaspoons (10 g) of super washing soda, and ½ teaspoon (1.5 g) glycerin. Stir well until all of the ingredients are fully incorporated.[6]
Washing soda is usually found in the laundry aisle of large grocery stores. If you can’t find it locally, you can order it from a variety of online stores.
For a simple alternative, just mix boiling water, castile soap, and essential oil. Mix 1 1/2 cups of boiling water with 1/4 cup of grated bar castile soap. Then, add 1/4 cup of liquid soap. Mix the solution thoroughly, and use an eye dropper to add 25-50 drops of your favorite essential oil. Allow the solution to set for 24 hours, stirring occasionally to check the consistency. The solution will thicken a bit over time, so if you need to, add a little warm water into the mix to adjust it. Then, place the solution into a container with a pump and it will be ready to use!
3 Allow the soap to set. Leave the soap mixture in the pan, and let it sit for 24 hours. Stir it periodically during this period to get a feel for the consistency. The soap will thicken up over time so it’s okay if it’s a bit runny. If it seems too thin, though, you can warm the soap up, mix in additional washing soda, and let it set again.[7]
If you’re adding extra washing soda, start by mixing in ¾ teaspoon (3 g) and letting the soap sit again. If it’s still not thick enough, mix in the washing soda in ½ teaspoon increments (2 g) until it’s the right consistency.
If your soap has chunks or lumps, smooth it with a blender or an immersion blender.
Mix in the essential oils and transfer the soap to a soap dispenser. When the soap has reached your desired consistency, add 15 to 40 drops of your favorite essential oil. Stir well to ensure that the oil is blended throughout the soap for a fresh fragrance, and pour it into a soap dispenser for use beside the kitchen sink.[8]
You can use any essential oil that you like, but citrus oils, such as lemon, lime, and orange, are particularly effective in cutting grease. Juniper and lavender are also good options.
Method 3 Creating Liquid Dish Soap with Borax Download Article
1 Combine the Borax, washing soda, vinegar, and castile soap. In a large bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon (2 g) of Borax, 1 tablespoon (14 g) of washing soda, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of white distilled vinegar, and ½ cup (120 ml) liquid castile soap. Stir well to ensure that all of the ingredients are well blended.[9]
Borax is a natural mineral that’s ground down into a powder and used in cleaning products, such as dish soap and laundry detergent. You can find it with washing soda in the laundry aisle of most grocery markets.
If you want your dish soap to have a scent, you can use a scented castile soap, such as lavender, peppermint, citrus, or tea tree.
·2 Boil the water and add the Borax mixture. Pour 2 ½ cups (600 ml) of water into a medium saucepan, and heat on the stove on high until it is boiling, which should take approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the stove, and gradually pour the Borax mixture into the water, whisking after each addition to fully mix the soap.[10]
If you want your soap to have a stronger scent, add 3 to 5 drops of your favorite essential oil, such as lavender or tea tree, and mix well.
It’s okay if your soap is thin and liquify. It will thicken up as it cools.
3 let the soap cool and transfer it to a soap dispenser. Allow the soap mixture to cool down to room temperature, which should take 20 to 30 minutes. Next, pour it into a dispenser and place it beside the kitchen sink.[11]
Another recipe uses Dr. Bronner's Sals Suds. Mix 1/3 cup of Sals Suds, 3/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon washing soda (which is different from baking soda), and ten drops of your favorite essential oil scent. Shake the ingredients well, and you have powerful dish soap. You can also use Sals Suds to make a floor or bathroom cleaner.
With all of the toxins everywhere it’s a testament to the power of Life and to how blinking magnificent we humans are! Imagine how effortless and harmonious things can be when all of these toxic ways become obsolete and healthy options abound.
Very nice and thank you (for the link to Dr. Paul Alexanders substack)!!
I just found out that Thom's of Maine toothpaste was bought out by Colgate palmolive in a docuseries on Environmental Toxins, now on the 2nd episode of 7 with one every day, this link good for another 8 1/2 hours.
Tom's of Maine is a brand name and manufacturing company of natural personal care products. Tom's of Maine has been a majority-owned subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive since 2006.
It states it's still
"The company's products are sourced and derived from nature, with formulas that are free of artificial flavors, fragrances, colors, sweeteners, and preservatives."
As for tooth-, why paste? I make oil, starting with apricot kernel oil (almond would do, too) as bulk base, adding a little each of essential oils of sage, clove (potent - careful here!), and mint. If the result is a bit rough on the tongue, just add more base, and shake. Kept in a small bottle with a dropper. Two or three drops on the toothbrush is all that is needed.
Sounds awesome! I had a hard time believing Thom's is still the authentic formula regardless of what it said. They've been talking about essential oils in the docuseries,, but hadn't heard about being used for tooth paste. Thanks!
Also, compared to toothpaste, oil penetrates everywhere. It has the advantage of providing early indication of tooth decay. Pain while brushing with oil will be the clue to arrange for a timely visit with a dentist.
I've been using a laundry soap recipe from Heidi at Rain Country YouTube channel (link below) for about six months and am super pleased. Baking soda, washing soda, and salt--as long as I can source the ingredients I will always use this recipe. It's super quick to make and lasts a long time. I only use it for laundry--some use it in their dishwasher too, but that didn't work for me. Highly recommend!
30 drops peppermint ( or other essential oil) or Clove OIl
2 -4 stevia packets ( makes it more enjoyable, but you don’t have to use)
+ also recommend a tea tree rinse
+ Neem sticks for chewing
+ Xylitol can be sourced too and excellent for oral health
+ flossing at least 1x a day.
I would recommend adding Nano-hydroxyapatite if you can source it in small quanties or from another commercial toothpaste. Nano-hydroxyapatite is superior to flouride for enamal repair without the potential health side effects.
Totally optional agreed but Hydroxyapatite is the main component of teeth and bones and it is widely used in orthopedic and dental applications. In dental paste it helps teeth repair damage.
The main supplier of hydroxypaptite for dental applications is Sosfera out of Japan. Nano refers to the size of the particle (https://sofsera.co.jp/hap_e.html). You can source non nano if you are worried about particle size.
nothing scary once you learn how its made... the diatomacesus earth is also excellent for re-mineralization.
if you want to make it or research the various pretty normal formulations to get pure hydroxypatite there are various ways to get it.
Sol-gel synthesis: This involves the use of a sol-gel process, where a precursor solution containing calcium and phosphate ions is slowly reacted to form a gel-like material, which is then dried and heated to form nHA.
Co-precipitation method: This involves the precipitation of calcium and phosphate ions from an aqueous solution in the presence of a surfactant, which helps to control the particle size of the resulting nHA.
Hydrothermal method: This involves the use of high pressure and temperature to promote the crystallization of nHA from a solution containing calcium and phosphate ions.
Spray drying method: This involves the atomization of a solution containing calcium and phosphate ions into a spray, which is then dried to form nHA particles.
I like that soap recipe. I specifically use Naptha bar soap as it is an older type and less likely to be adulterated. Likely Dr Bronners would be good too, though more expensive.
Absolutely requires hot water or it doesn't work well.
For those not wanting the YooTube, the toothpaste recipe is under the video.
Homemade Toothpaste Ingredients:
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp hydrogen peroxide (food-grade 3%)
• 3 drops cinnamon or clove oil
Mix the ingredients above and use as you usually would any other toothpaste.
Not directly related, but I started making milk kefir earlier this year and love it. Resolved most of my son’s digestive issues. Been around for thousands of years. Our ancestral traditions ‘disappeared’ by marketing and ‘easier’ inferior replacements.
If you have chickens (and our government hasn’t killed them yet for you), you can clean your scalp/hair with egg yolk (the egg white way over-conditions, so save it for the ends of long hair). Rinse in COLD water--you can probably imagine why. 😃 (Yes, I was an idiot and forgot once.) Rinse with leftover tea (or very watered down leftover coffee for dark hair--coffee will darken light hair, because it’s an acid on a protein).
I stopped using shampoo and use a thin, pourable baking soda/water paste instead 18 years ago. My thin, baby-fine hair doesn’t fall out as fast, or lay so limp on my head nearly as much, or get dirty nearly as quickly.
Using 3% peroxide as a mouthwash for a few minutes a day (not too long) will naturally whiten teeth dramatically over six months. So does oil pulling with coconut oil. Also, both of those make your teeth feel clean all day long, instead of “fuzzy” at the end of a day. I oil pull while reading Substacks and watching videos. Use a trash can--the coconut oil will solidify in your pipes.
I add powdered milk to my tooth powder, for the calcium and phosphorous. It also seems to help with sensitivity somewhat, which I’ve had all my life (long before discovering H2O5 as a mouthwash). Glycerin prohibits demineralization, so avoid it if at all possible.
I’d love to see other natural remedies for tooth sensitivity and gum receding, if anyone has them. As an EDS/Hashimoto’s patient, I have battled it lifelong.
For sensitivity, you might try tooth oil; see my other post in this stack. Using super soft toothbrushes goes without saying. I hardly remember when my teeth were sensitive last time (20 years ago?).
here is a really simple toothpaste that i've been making for years- equal parts organic salt and baking soda- add a few drops of peppermint, or cinnamon or cloves or whatever organic essential oils you enjoy- easy and cheap-
My gums love the cinnamon cloves and great for teething babies too.
Thanks for your toothpaste recipe!
I used that washing soap for years but gave up on it because of the work involved. I also found a non perfumed, cheap powder now and then available at the store that works better on stains.
Shampoo and toothpaste are post ordered from a brand that does not use harmful ingredients. Yes, they are out there, even though it takes some searching. As to the saliva, it is an excellent salve for small injuries. Watch animals, they lick their wounds. I used lots of different salves and shampoos for a rash, and saliva solved it in 2 days.
my dad once got a nasty cut hiking in a remote area and lacking a first aid kit he rubbed a vitamin c tablet on the wound and was amazed how quickly it healed (maybe due to disinfectant but have been reading also about vit c IVs also)
I used this recipe, too. It didn't work well with our water. The clothes started getting very gross looking
thank you that probably was the case here too.
vinegar in rinse helps
Thank you for commenting about your rash Ingrid C Durden! I happen to have a rash on the back of my left hand that has been itching like crazy all week. After reading your comment about saliva solving your rash, I tried saliva on mine and the itching stopped immediately! Thank you. Thank you.
sometimes sleeping with the dog has its opportunities LOL
here is the household homemade products that i circulated to my friends: as items disappear from grocery shelves, you can make your cleaning supplies out of inexpensive-( at least right now) products- but buy them soon
items include: borax, baking/washing soda, vinegar, castile soap- liquid and flakes, glycerin, oils for lotions, beeswax
https://www.motherearthliving.com/healthy-home/lemon-dishwasher-detergent-powder-recipe-ze0z1407zdeb
Lemon Dishwasher Detergent Powder
• 1 cup Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
• 1 cup baking soda
• 1 cup borax
• 20 drops lemon essential oil
Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Place 1 Tbsp. / per load
Basic Shampoo MAKES 4 OUNCES
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup liquid soap, such as castile
• 1/2 teaspoon light vegetable oil (omit if you have very oily hair.) 1. Mix together all ingredients.
Herbal Shampoo MAKES 8 OUNCES
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons dried or 1/3 cup fresh chamomile, lavender or rosemary
• 1/2 cup Basic Shampoo or mild commercial shampoo
• 2 tablespoons glycerin
1. Mix together the water and herbs and heat gently to make a strong tea. Let the mixture steep for at least 20 minutes.
Add shampoo and glycerin to the herbal water mixture and stir well. Let the mixture sit overnight to thicken.
Beer Shampoo MAKES 10 OUNCES
• 1 cup beer (any inexpensive beer will do—fresh or flat)
• 1 cup Basic Shampoo or inexpensive commercial shampoo
Simple Washing Machine Powder
16 cups baking soda
12 cups washing soda
8 cups grated castile or glycerin soap flakes*
3 tablespoons lavender, lemon or grapefruit essential oil
Combine baking soda, washing soda and soap flakes. Add essential oil and mix with a wire whisk. Use 1⁄8 cup per load. Yield: This recipe makes enough powder to last a family of four one year.
*Try Sun Feather Natural Soap Company, or buy bars of castile soap (e.g. Dr. Bronner’s) and grate with a kitchen grater.
Pre-Wash Stain Spray
1⁄2 cup white vinegar
1⁄4 cup baking soda
3 cups water
Stir together and fill a labeled spray bottle. Spray on soiled spots just before washing. Always test a hidden spot first.
Bleach/Brightener Substitute
1 cup hydrogen peroxide
1⁄4 cup lemon or grapefruit juice
12 cups water
Store in a labeled plastic jug. Add 2 cups per load along with detergent.
Extra tips: For extra-clean clothes, follow your detergent with 1/2 cup of washing soda, an all-natural laundry booster. Add baking soda to wash water at the same time as detergent to soften and freshen clothes and linens.
Horsetail lotion Makes about 2 cups
• 1 cup purified water
• 2 teaspoons dried horsetail (or 4 teaspoons fresh horsetail)
• 3/4 cup sweet almond or apricot kernel oil
• 2 tablespoons shaved beeswax
1. Boil water and pour over herb. Cover and let mixture brew for 10 to 20 minutes. Strain out herb, reserving herbal infusion.
2. Pour oil into a Pyrex measuring cup and add beeswax. Set it in a saucepan of water that reaches about halfway up the side of the Pyrex container. Heat mixture on stove over low heat until beeswax dissolves, then immediately remove pan from heat. Allow it to cool for a minute or two, but not longer, as beeswax will begin to harden.
3. Pour herbal infusion into blender and begin blending on high speed with lid on (with a hole left in the lid for pouring the beeswax-oil mixture). Slowly pour oil-beeswax mixture into the water. It will begin to thicken after about three-quarters of the oil has been incorporated. Continue adding oil until you’ve incorporated all of it.
4. Immediately pour lotion into jars. Use a spatula to remove any remaining lotion from the blender. Because it’s free of preservatives, it’s best to store this lotion in the fridge, where it will last about 3 months.
Skin refresher cream: Makes approximately 1-3/4 cups.
2 teaspoons dried yarrow flowers and leaves, or 4 teaspoons fresh yarrow flowers and leaves 1 cup water
3/4 cup sweet almond oil or apricot kernel oil
2 tablespoons shaved beeswax
Boil water and pour it over yarrow. Cover mixture and let brew for 10 to 20 minutes. Strain out yarrow, reserving yarrow-infused water. Set aside.
Pour oil into a Pyrex measuring cup and add beeswax. Set measuring cup in a saucepan of water that reaches about halfway up the side of the measuring cup. Heat mixture until beeswax melts, then immediately remove measuring cup from heat. Allow to cool for a minute or two, but not longer, as the beeswax will begin to harden.
Pour yarrow-infused water into a blender, cover, and begin blending on high speed. With blender running, slowly pour beeswax mixture through the hole in the blender lid. The mixture will begin to thicken after about three-quarters of the beeswax has been incorporated.
Once beeswax is fully blended, immediately pour lotion into a 16-ounce glass jar or two 8-ounce glass jars. Use a spatula to remove any remaining cream from the blender. The cream lasts about 3 months and is bestkept in the refrigerator.
recipe that works best— 50% oil : 50% water
oils- can be anythng you like- examples:
50% (shea, cocoa, coconut, almond, olive, jojoba etc. ) blend together + 50% water (3 parts) and aloe (1 part)
melt a little beeswax and add to the warm oil— blend oil and water together- add water a little at a time, until it is white and creamy and put in sterilized jars
add any scents- vitamin d/e/a that you like
https://www.motherearthliving.com/health-and-wellness/rosy-face-moisturiser-ze0z1909zsta/
recipe for rosewater oil
250ml avocado or extra virgin olive oil
10g beeswax
2 teaspoons vitamin E oil
10 drops of rose essential oil
wide-mouthed jar
sterilised jar, for storage
Directions: how to make rose petal oil
Start by shaking off any wee critters inside your rose petals. Put the petals into a wide-mouthed jar and cover with the avocado or olive oil. Use a wooden spoon (or smaller jar that fits inside the larger jar) to bruise the petals (drawing out some of the moisture). Put the lid on the jar. Leave in the sunlight (inside, but not somewhere too hot – just a place where it can get sunlight) for a couple of weeks. Strain the oil into a bowl and discard the petals.
Put the strained rose oil and the beeswax into a double boiler over a low heat and heat until melted and combined. If you don’t have a double boiler, then instead use a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water (making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water underneath).
Remove from the heat and leave to cool a little, then stir in the vitamin E oil and rose essential oil. Pour into a sterilised jar and leave to cool completely before putting the lid on. The mix will emulsify like coconut oil does, but will melt when touched. Keep in a cool, dark place for up to a month.
Use as required, gently rubbing into your skin.
To make CBD oil
Dry cannabis in over 250 degrees- 20 minutes- powder it in a coffee grinder or whole leaf
warm up coconut oil- stove top—cook 30 minutes or so -warm
strain
add oils and scents that you like- massage oils/olive oil etc— allow to cool- you can add beeswax- just a little- to make thicker
Deodorant
• 6 tablespoons coconut oil
• 4 tablespoons shea butter
• 2 tablespoons beeswax
• 2 tablespoons almond oil
• 3 tablespoons arrowroot powder
• 3 tablespoons diatomaceous earth (optional)
• 5 drops vitamin E oil
• 50 drops essential oils, such as tea tree, thyme, lavender or rosemary
1. Melt coconut oil, shea butter and beeswax in a small pot over low heat until just melted, stirring constantly.
2. Add almond oil and stir to combine. Remove from heat and add arrowroot and diatomaceous earth, if using. Mix well.
Add vitamin E oil and essential oils and stir to combine.
3. Immediately pour into a glass jar or a deodorant tube and let sit undisturbed until it hardens, about four hours
This deodorant does not need refrigeration. If using a glass jar, you can line it with cheesecloth so it will be easier to remove after it sets.This powder combines the power of two essential oils with the cleaning power of baking soda.
Tooth powder Makes 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 10 drops peppermint essential oil
• 5 drops myrrh essential oil (optional)
1. Mix ingredients in a jar with a lid, cover and shake vigorously.
2. Use a small amount on a damp toothbrush, as you use toothpaste.
Ingredients
Basic Liquid Dish Soap
¼ cup (9 g) soap flakes
2 cups (470 ml) water
1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) distilled white vinegar
Liquid Dish Soap with Essential Oil
1 ½ cups (353 ml) water
¼ cup (9 ml) grated castile bar soap, tightly packed
¼ cup (60 ml) liquid castile soap
2 ¼ teaspoon to 1 tablespoon (10 to14 g) super washing soda
½ teaspoon (1.5 g) glycerin
15 to 40 drops essential oil
Liquid Dish Soap with Borax
2 ½ cups (600 ml) water
1 tablespoon (2 g) Borax
1 tablespoon (14 g) washing soda
2 tablespoons (30 ml) white distilled vinegar
½ cup (120 ml) liquid castile soap
Ingredients
Basic Liquid Dish Soap
¼ cup (9 g) soap flakes
2 cups (470 ml) water
1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) distilled white vinegar
Liquid Dish Soap with Essential Oil
1 ½ cups (353 ml) water
¼ cup (9 ml) grated castile bar soap, tightly packed
¼ cup (60 ml) liquid castile soap
2 ¼ teaspoon to 1 tablespoon (10 to14 g) super washing soda
½ teaspoon (1.5 g) glycerin
15 to 40 drops essential oil
Fantastic!!
I make my own soap shampoo with coconut oil and the lather is amazing the closest shave ever and that fact has been verified by friends who have tried it
Can you drop the recipe here, Michael?
I got it off the internet Mommypotamus.com
thanks Michael!
The 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide, which you can pick up from most health. Food stores is also good for teeth whitening get a Q-tip dip it in the solution paint the teeth you want whitened and then don’t eat or drink anything for 20 minutes. It’s also good if you have gum receding issues even toothache use the 3% food grade as a mouthwash rinse and while you’re looking in the mirror fixing your teeth and you noticed you have some eczema use 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide on your face twice a day and most skin issues will go POOF!!
So a small indicator that inflation does exist goes along with your ‘recipe’ from your sister Bebe for ‘home laundry’ soap. One of the ingredients is borax. I have been using borax for a number of years. Added to wash water it ‘conditions and softens’ the water in your wash and makes the laundry detergent work better! In bath water it acts as a detoxifier, pulling toxins out of the body (along with Epsom salts, baking soda and bentonite clay), plus many more uses that I won’t go into here.
BUT the price of a box of borax has shot through the roof. For years it was under $5 for a box of borax. Over the past three years the price has steadily climbed up. Recently at a Food for Less it was $8.99 for a 65 oz box. At a local supermarket Vons it was $10.99 for the box! (Ok I live in Commifornia so I live in a different world for cost of goods, so that could factor into the high price.)
The other natural ingredient that I wouldn’t be without is white vinegar. Added to the ‘rinse’ cycle (you can put it in the water softener slot your machine) it reduces lint and rinses clothes clean (removes soap). Use it in the rinse water when you mop your floors. Use undiluted white vinegar to remove calcium deposits on shower heads, bathroom and kitchen faucets and around sink faucets (if you live where there is ‘hard water’), soak in a bowl of white vinegar.
Also do not use those fabric softener ‘sheets’...they are super laden with toxic chemicals...bad for you and your pets (if they sleep with you or on blankets or towels), they coat the fabric of the item they are dried with and eventually ruin clothing. Why do towels dried with fabric softener sheets seem to not absorb water when you dry yourself with them? The fibers of the towel are coated with toxic goo!
I have used borax for years in my laundry. I recently started adding washing soda instead. It's a bit cheaper, and my laundry looks so much better
Good to know…washing soda (baking soda in bulk) is also a water conditioner and makes the detergent work better. It’s interesting you think works better than borax and gets the clothes cleaner. And it is cheaper. I keep it in a stainless steel ‘shaker’ in my kitchen and laundry sink and add to dish detergent to help wash greasy pots and pans!
here is the rest of the list-Liquid Dish Soap with Borax
2 ½ cups (600 ml) water
1 tablespoon (2 g) Borax
1 tablespoon (14 g) washing soda
2 tablespoons (30 ml) white distilled vinegar
½ cup (120 ml) liquid castile soap
Method 1
Mixing Up Basic Liquid Dish Soap
1 Mix the water and soap flakes. Add 2 cups (470 ml) of water and ¼ cup (9 g) of soap flakes to a medium sauce pan. Use a spoon to stir the ingredients together so the soap is mixed throughout the water.[1]
Soap flakes are usually sold in the laundry aisle at grocery stores.
You can substitute soap shavings for store-bought flakes if you prefer.
· 2 Heat the mixture until the soap melts. Place the saucepan with the water and soap on the stove. Allow the mixture to slowly heat on medium until the soap melts completely, which should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. When all of the soap has melted, remove the pan from the stove and allow the mixture to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.[2]
Do not allow the mixture to come to a boil on the stove. If it starts to boil, reduce the heat.
Stirring the mixture as it heats can help the soap melt more quickly.
· 3 Mix in the vinegar. Once the soap and water mixture has cooled for several minutes, add 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) of distilled white vinegar to the pan. Stir well to ensure that the vinegar is fully incorporated.[3]
You can substitute fresh lemon juice for the vinegar if you prefer. Both will help cut grease when you’re washing dishes.
The amount of vinegar you should add to the soap depends on how thick the mixture is. If it is extremely thick, add approximately 2 tablespoons (30 ml) to help loosen it up. If the soap mixture is already liquify, just add 1 tablespoon (15 ml).
4 Cool the mixture completely before transferring to a soap dispenser. Allow the soap to sit in the pot until it is completely cooled, which may take 15 to 20 minutes. Next, pour the soap into a soap dispenser or pump bottle, and place beside your kitchen sink.[4]
It’s often easier to transfer the soap from the pan to the dispenser with a funnel.
Method 2 Preparing Liquid Dish Soap with Essential Oil Download Article 1 Heat the water and grated soap until the soap melts. Add 1 ½ cups (353 ml) of water and ¼ cup (9 ml) of tightly packed, grated castile bar soap to a medium saucepan, and place on the stove. Turn the heat to medium-high, and allow the mixture to heat until the soap completely dissolves, which should take 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the stove.[5]
Stir the mixture as it’s heating to help the soap dissolve more quickly.
2 Add the liquid castile soap, some washing soda, and glycerin. Once the soap has dissolved completely and the mixture is off the heat, mix in ¼ cup (60 ml) of liquid castile soap, 2 ¼ teaspoons (10 g) of super washing soda, and ½ teaspoon (1.5 g) glycerin. Stir well until all of the ingredients are fully incorporated.[6]
Washing soda is usually found in the laundry aisle of large grocery stores. If you can’t find it locally, you can order it from a variety of online stores.
For a simple alternative, just mix boiling water, castile soap, and essential oil. Mix 1 1/2 cups of boiling water with 1/4 cup of grated bar castile soap. Then, add 1/4 cup of liquid soap. Mix the solution thoroughly, and use an eye dropper to add 25-50 drops of your favorite essential oil. Allow the solution to set for 24 hours, stirring occasionally to check the consistency. The solution will thicken a bit over time, so if you need to, add a little warm water into the mix to adjust it. Then, place the solution into a container with a pump and it will be ready to use!
3 Allow the soap to set. Leave the soap mixture in the pan, and let it sit for 24 hours. Stir it periodically during this period to get a feel for the consistency. The soap will thicken up over time so it’s okay if it’s a bit runny. If it seems too thin, though, you can warm the soap up, mix in additional washing soda, and let it set again.[7]
If you’re adding extra washing soda, start by mixing in ¾ teaspoon (3 g) and letting the soap sit again. If it’s still not thick enough, mix in the washing soda in ½ teaspoon increments (2 g) until it’s the right consistency.
If your soap has chunks or lumps, smooth it with a blender or an immersion blender.
Mix in the essential oils and transfer the soap to a soap dispenser. When the soap has reached your desired consistency, add 15 to 40 drops of your favorite essential oil. Stir well to ensure that the oil is blended throughout the soap for a fresh fragrance, and pour it into a soap dispenser for use beside the kitchen sink.[8]
You can use any essential oil that you like, but citrus oils, such as lemon, lime, and orange, are particularly effective in cutting grease. Juniper and lavender are also good options.
Method 3 Creating Liquid Dish Soap with Borax Download Article
1 Combine the Borax, washing soda, vinegar, and castile soap. In a large bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon (2 g) of Borax, 1 tablespoon (14 g) of washing soda, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of white distilled vinegar, and ½ cup (120 ml) liquid castile soap. Stir well to ensure that all of the ingredients are well blended.[9]
Borax is a natural mineral that’s ground down into a powder and used in cleaning products, such as dish soap and laundry detergent. You can find it with washing soda in the laundry aisle of most grocery markets.
If you want your dish soap to have a scent, you can use a scented castile soap, such as lavender, peppermint, citrus, or tea tree.
·2 Boil the water and add the Borax mixture. Pour 2 ½ cups (600 ml) of water into a medium saucepan, and heat on the stove on high until it is boiling, which should take approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the stove, and gradually pour the Borax mixture into the water, whisking after each addition to fully mix the soap.[10]
If you want your soap to have a stronger scent, add 3 to 5 drops of your favorite essential oil, such as lavender or tea tree, and mix well.
It’s okay if your soap is thin and liquify. It will thicken up as it cools.
3 let the soap cool and transfer it to a soap dispenser. Allow the soap mixture to cool down to room temperature, which should take 20 to 30 minutes. Next, pour it into a dispenser and place it beside the kitchen sink.[11]
Another recipe uses Dr. Bronner's Sals Suds. Mix 1/3 cup of Sals Suds, 3/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon washing soda (which is different from baking soda), and ten drops of your favorite essential oil scent. Shake the ingredients well, and you have powerful dish soap. You can also use Sals Suds to make a floor or bathroom cleaner.
With all of the toxins everywhere it’s a testament to the power of Life and to how blinking magnificent we humans are! Imagine how effortless and harmonious things can be when all of these toxic ways become obsolete and healthy options abound.
Very nice and thank you (for the link to Dr. Paul Alexanders substack)!!
I just found out that Thom's of Maine toothpaste was bought out by Colgate palmolive in a docuseries on Environmental Toxins, now on the 2nd episode of 7 with one every day, this link good for another 8 1/2 hours.
https://zonia.com/tf-episode-2-live-2824b74a
Tom's of Maine is a brand name and manufacturing company of natural personal care products. Tom's of Maine has been a majority-owned subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive since 2006.
It states it's still
"The company's products are sourced and derived from nature, with formulas that are free of artificial flavors, fragrances, colors, sweeteners, and preservatives."
But I like the make it yourself idea!
Colgate is satanic - boycott.
As for tooth-, why paste? I make oil, starting with apricot kernel oil (almond would do, too) as bulk base, adding a little each of essential oils of sage, clove (potent - careful here!), and mint. If the result is a bit rough on the tongue, just add more base, and shake. Kept in a small bottle with a dropper. Two or three drops on the toothbrush is all that is needed.
Sounds awesome! I had a hard time believing Thom's is still the authentic formula regardless of what it said. They've been talking about essential oils in the docuseries,, but hadn't heard about being used for tooth paste. Thanks!
Also, compared to toothpaste, oil penetrates everywhere. It has the advantage of providing early indication of tooth decay. Pain while brushing with oil will be the clue to arrange for a timely visit with a dentist.
I've been using a laundry soap recipe from Heidi at Rain Country YouTube channel (link below) for about six months and am super pleased. Baking soda, washing soda, and salt--as long as I can source the ingredients I will always use this recipe. It's super quick to make and lasts a long time. I only use it for laundry--some use it in their dishwasher too, but that didn't work for me. Highly recommend!
https://youtu.be/FB4LDBZLoIU
Made the toothpaste recipe and using it now 😁
Very Easy: Tooth paste recipe
3 tablespoons coconut oil
4 tablespoons baking soda
2 tablespoons bentonite clay (foodgrade)
1 tablespoon diatomaceous earth ( food grade)
30 drops peppermint ( or other essential oil) or Clove OIl
2 -4 stevia packets ( makes it more enjoyable, but you don’t have to use)
+ also recommend a tea tree rinse
+ Neem sticks for chewing
+ Xylitol can be sourced too and excellent for oral health
+ flossing at least 1x a day.
I would recommend adding Nano-hydroxyapatite if you can source it in small quanties or from another commercial toothpaste. Nano-hydroxyapatite is superior to flouride for enamal repair without the potential health side effects.
beware anything nano...not natural and not needed
Totally optional agreed but Hydroxyapatite is the main component of teeth and bones and it is widely used in orthopedic and dental applications. In dental paste it helps teeth repair damage.
The main supplier of hydroxypaptite for dental applications is Sosfera out of Japan. Nano refers to the size of the particle (https://sofsera.co.jp/hap_e.html). You can source non nano if you are worried about particle size.
nothing scary once you learn how its made... the diatomacesus earth is also excellent for re-mineralization.
if you want to make it or research the various pretty normal formulations to get pure hydroxypatite there are various ways to get it.
Sol-gel synthesis: This involves the use of a sol-gel process, where a precursor solution containing calcium and phosphate ions is slowly reacted to form a gel-like material, which is then dried and heated to form nHA.
Co-precipitation method: This involves the precipitation of calcium and phosphate ions from an aqueous solution in the presence of a surfactant, which helps to control the particle size of the resulting nHA.
Hydrothermal method: This involves the use of high pressure and temperature to promote the crystallization of nHA from a solution containing calcium and phosphate ions.
Spray drying method: This involves the atomization of a solution containing calcium and phosphate ions into a spray, which is then dried to form nHA particles.
I like that soap recipe. I specifically use Naptha bar soap as it is an older type and less likely to be adulterated. Likely Dr Bronners would be good too, though more expensive.
Absolutely requires hot water or it doesn't work well.
For those not wanting the YooTube, the toothpaste recipe is under the video.
Homemade Toothpaste Ingredients:
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp hydrogen peroxide (food-grade 3%)
• 3 drops cinnamon or clove oil
Mix the ingredients above and use as you usually would any other toothpaste.
Or buy Neem toothpaste.
Not directly related, but I started making milk kefir earlier this year and love it. Resolved most of my son’s digestive issues. Been around for thousands of years. Our ancestral traditions ‘disappeared’ by marketing and ‘easier’ inferior replacements.
I’m loving everyone’s contributions!
If you have chickens (and our government hasn’t killed them yet for you), you can clean your scalp/hair with egg yolk (the egg white way over-conditions, so save it for the ends of long hair). Rinse in COLD water--you can probably imagine why. 😃 (Yes, I was an idiot and forgot once.) Rinse with leftover tea (or very watered down leftover coffee for dark hair--coffee will darken light hair, because it’s an acid on a protein).
I stopped using shampoo and use a thin, pourable baking soda/water paste instead 18 years ago. My thin, baby-fine hair doesn’t fall out as fast, or lay so limp on my head nearly as much, or get dirty nearly as quickly.
Using 3% peroxide as a mouthwash for a few minutes a day (not too long) will naturally whiten teeth dramatically over six months. So does oil pulling with coconut oil. Also, both of those make your teeth feel clean all day long, instead of “fuzzy” at the end of a day. I oil pull while reading Substacks and watching videos. Use a trash can--the coconut oil will solidify in your pipes.
I add powdered milk to my tooth powder, for the calcium and phosphorous. It also seems to help with sensitivity somewhat, which I’ve had all my life (long before discovering H2O5 as a mouthwash). Glycerin prohibits demineralization, so avoid it if at all possible.
I’d love to see other natural remedies for tooth sensitivity and gum receding, if anyone has them. As an EDS/Hashimoto’s patient, I have battled it lifelong.
For sensitivity, you might try tooth oil; see my other post in this stack. Using super soft toothbrushes goes without saying. I hardly remember when my teeth were sensitive last time (20 years ago?).
Thank you! I found it, took a screenshot, and will give it a try. I appreciate it.
Forgot to mention it: With oil, do not rinse to maintain full effect. Just spit out if necessary.