I try to use natural cleaning and health products whenever I possibly can. The best finds that I LOVE are beauty, health and cleaning products that incorporate natural ingredients and I don’t mind making my own. I have tried many, many tips/tricks/hacks and some have been successful and some have been fails. All the work has been done for you by me and I’m posting 3 tips that you will love too!!
clean fresh towels
I don’t know about you, but some of my towels and washcloths get a mildewy smell even after they are washed. I found a great solution: Run a load of towels and wash cloths through the washer on a normal cycle using hot water and NO DETERGENT. Pour 1 CUP VINEGAR on top of the towels and run cycle. After that cycle is done, pour 1/2 CUP BAKING SODA on top of the towels and run another normal cycle with hot water. Do NOT — USE DETERGENT in this cycle either. Your towels will smell and feel brand new. (from Delectable Bake House)
TEA TREE blemish stick
Sometimes I get blemishes on my face and I want nothing more than for them to disappear. Well, this following recipe does just that. I use this blemish stick and it works wonders literally overnight. What is also great about it is it doesn’t irritate the skin like some over-the-counter products do. Tea Tree Oil is a wonderful, multi use essential oil.
2 Tablespoons apricot oil
1 Tablespoon beeswax
8 drops tea tree essential oil
Melt the beeswax and apricot oils together in a double boiler over low heat.
Once those ingredients are melted together, remove from heat and add the essential oils. Stir together and pour into a lip balm container. Let cool. Put a little bit on the blemished area morning and night. **melting the beeswax and apricot oil together can get a little messy…I bought a pan just to use for DIY projects**
dryer sheets
This is one of my absolute favorites and so easy. Whether you know it or not, dryer sheets are very toxic. Simple solution: get towels or washcloths from the dollar store. Cut them into small squares. Pour vinegar and 8-10 drops of your favorite essential oil into a mason jar. Put the cut up towels/washcloths into the jar and turn the jar upside down. Let stand about an hour. Throw a bunch of the squares into your dryer with your laundry and you will have fresh, clean smelling items right out of the dryer. When the towels squares fray or disintegrate, I just throw them away and cut some more:)
It seems like there are more and more natural products on the market, which is a good thing. However, some of them can be quite pricey so I hope that these easy DIY natural products will help you out. Let me know about your favorite DIY natural products, I LOVE hearing from my readers.
Great post. I hate new towels and my towels get more and more threadbare each time they’re washed. My son has lovely new ones but my towels are super old and I love them. But I do really love them to be freshly washed. Lovely.
Washing them with the baking soda and vinegar is will make them like new:)
i had no idea about dyer sheets. thank you for sharing. i will definitely be doing that.
So easy and so great smelling:)
Those blemish sticks look awesome! What a great list of ideas. Going to have to try some of these out.
It works like a charm…visit that website for other great recipes:)
I’d love to try those dryer sheets out!
So easy and they work great
Loved the clean fresh towels and dryer sheets hack! Definitely going to become a huge fan of these! Thanks so much for sharing! *running to the laundry and wash towels* 🙂
It takes a little longer than a just a regular wash, but so worth it.
I sincerely apologize. I thought adding the link would allow readers to go to your blog to get more recipes. I have changed the recipe and removed the link.
Such great ideas! I m trying to move towards a more naturally way of cleaning our home.
Thanks Amy…I’ve been going step by step to introduce more and more natural products into cleaning…I also love Mrs Meyers products
Thanks Amy…give them a try:)
Ummmm thank you for the tip on the towels!! I am going home and doing that ASAP!
It takes a little longer than a regular wash, but it’s so worth it.
These are great! I love using more all natural products in place of regular supplies, I think it is healthier for sure.
I have been slowly introducing more natural products…vinegar is an awesome cleaning product
I have never tried that with my towels but I want to now, I definitely get that mildew smell every now and then and it’s no good!
Give it a try…I couldn’t believe how great it worked!!!!
The tea tree blemish stick looks nice. I wonder if I can use shea butter instead of the beeswax? I like using vinegar in my laundry too.
Oooooooo…I love shea butter too..I don’t see why not:)
I love these ideas, especially the one about the towels! Mine are so old. hahah
It makes them fluffy and clean and they smell great!!!
These tips are awesome!! I love the one about the blemish stick, I think I’m going to have to make my own. I often use tea tree as a natural remedy for lots of other things too!!
Tea tree oil is da bomb!!!!
Great ideas! My towels could do with a refresh so I will try out your tip!
Lianne | Makes, Bakes and Decor
It works so well…give it a try:)