Green Mermaid Cottage

When I packed my bags to move into my new home I was amazed at how many cleaning products and air fresheners I was taking with me.  Bathroom cleaner, kitchen cleaner, floor cleaner, window cleaner, bleach, drain cleaner... This would also create a lot of empty plastic bottles to dispose of once used. I was concerned as well that using air fresheners were really good for my health or the environment.  Manufacturers' clever marketing has convinced us that unless with buy multiple products for each room and purpose we must be slobs with unsanitary houses... Thankfully I learned that there are recipes I can use to make my own products with simple ingredients and that many of these products can be used all over the house.  GENERAL CLEANERS I have have several recipes for all purpose cleaners: 1- Castile soap-based cleaner : Ingredients: Castile soap, essential oil (I use tea tree or lemon) and water.  - Mix two cups of water with 2 tbsp or Castile soap and 10 drops o...

 This body recipe works well for my dry and sensitive skin.  INGREDIENTS - Castile soap  - Pure organic honey - Organic sweet almond oil (you can also use jojoba oil, avocado oil or olive oil - Essential oil (I chose Lavender oil).  MAKING THE PRODUCT Mix in a bowl: - 1/3 cup of Castile soap - 1/3 cup of honey  - 1/3 cup of almond oil  - 30 drops of your chosen essential oil. Once mixed pour the content of your bowl into a pump bottle.  That's it! your DIY body wash is ready to enjoy.  Remember to always do a test for any product you create on a small area of your skin to make sure that it won't cause you any irritation/allergy.