Saturday, July 12, 2008

Getting Rid Of Slugs

A great tip for getting rid of slugs in your garden is to fill a container with beer. Cut a small hole in the lid, and bury it in your garden. The lid should be flush with the ground! The slugs are drawn to the smell of the hops in the beer! Check occasionally, dump out and replace beer!

Friday, July 11, 2008

More Honey

Honey mixed with ground almonds makes an excellent facial cleansing scrub.
Here are some more benefits of Honey!

Honey also makes a great lotion for dry patches of skin on hands, elbows, or other parts. Just mix 1 teaspoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and a 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply to hands, elbows, heels of your foot, etc., and wash off after 15 minutes. Fast relief!

Because it has antibacterial properties, Honey works well on chapped lips and for acne

Mix 1 tablespoon of honey with a cup of warm water. Use it as a mouthwash. Honey cleans teeth and dentures, and kills germs in the mouth.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Honey Lustrous Shine

To give your hair.. lustrous shine, mix 1 teaspoon of honey into 4 cups of warm water. Use as a hair rinse. And if you're a blond, add the juice of 1 lemon, too.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Honey Moisturizing pack

To make a great moisturizing pack. Just mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 2 teaspoons of whole milk, smooth over the face and throat, and let it do its job for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, and finish splashing with cold water.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Honey Firming Mask

A tablespoon of honey whisked together with an egg white, 1 teaspoon of glycerin and about 1/4 cup of flour makes an excellent firming mask. Just smooth on the face, leave on 15 minutes, and rinse off with warm water. You will be pleased with the results.

Monday, July 7, 2008

SCOURING POWDER

SCOURING POWDER Use the following mixture anywhere you would use a powdered cleanser.
1-1/2 cups Baking Soda
5 to 6 drops disinfectant essential oil (like thyme, clary sage, tea tree and grapefruit seed extract which have antibacterial properties).
1 Tbsp Borax for extra whitening, optional

Mix ingredients in an empty Parmesan cheese shaker or similar container. Label the container clearly and store it where it cannot be confused with food.

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Furniture Polish

FURNITURE POLISH

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup Vinegar

2 tsp lemon juice

Mix in spray bottle. Apply liberally to wood surfaces.

Remember that although the cleansers presented here are homemade and environmentally friendly, they must be properly labelled, kept out of the reach of children and stored safely at all times.

Test any cleaner in an inconspicuous place before use.

1 tsp = 5 mL
1-1/2 tsp = 8 mL
2 tsp = 10 mL
1 Tbsp = 15 mL
2 Tbsp = 30 mL
4 Tbsp = 60 mL

1/4 cup = 60 mL
1/2 cup = 120 mL
3/4 cup = 180 mL
1 cup = 240 mL
1-1/2 cups = 360 mL
4 cups = 1 L
6 cups = 1.5 L

4 quarts= 4 L

Saturday, July 5, 2008

Ceramic Tile Cleaner

CERAMIC TILE CLEANER An inexpensive cleaner for ceramic tile can be made by dissolving 1 tablespoon of trisodium phosphate (found in hardware stores) in 1/2 gallon of water. Store in a glass container. Always wear rubber gloves when preparing or applying the solution.

Remember that although the cleansers presented here are homemade and environmentally friendly, they must be properly labelled, kept out of the reach of children and stored safely at all times.

Test any cleaner in an inconspicuous place before use.

1 tsp = 5 mL
1-1/2 tsp = 8 mL
2 tsp = 10 mL
1 Tbsp = 15 mL
2 Tbsp = 30 mL
4 Tbsp = 60 mL

1/4 cup = 60 mL
1/2 cup = 120 mL
3/4 cup = 180 mL
1 cup = 240 mL
1-1/2 cups = 360 mL
4 cups = 1 L
6 cups = 1.5 L

4 quarts= 4 L

Friday, July 4, 2008

Carpet Cleaner

CARPET CLEANER Blend equal amounts of Salt and Baking Soda. Add several drops of white Vinegar to each 8 ounces of the dry mixture. Stir in sufficient water to form a paste. Spread the paste on the soiled area, and let it dry completely. Then brush away the powdery cleanser along with the dirt. In the case of stubborn stains, gently scrub the rug when the cleanser is first applied. Test in an inconspicuous place before use.

Remember that although the cleansers presented here are homemade and environmentally friendly, they must be properly labelled, kept out of the reach of children and stored safely at all times.

1 tsp = 5 mL
1-1/2 tsp = 8 mL
2 tsp = 10 mL
1 Tbsp = 15 mL
2 Tbsp = 30 mL
4 Tbsp = 60 mL

1/4 cup = 60 mL
1/2 cup = 120 mL
3/4 cup = 180 mL
1 cup = 240 mL
1-1/2 cups = 360 mL
4 cups = 1 L
6 cups = 1.5 L

4 quarts= 4 L

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Lemon Oil Furniture Polish

LEMON OIL FURNITURE POLISH In 1 quart of mineral oil, mix 1 tablespoon of lemon oil (available at drugstores). Use a spray bottle to apply the polish. Wipe clean.

Remember that although the cleansers presented here are homemade and environmentally friendly, they must be properly labelled, kept out of the reach of children and stored safely at all times.

Test any cleaner in an inconspicuous place before use.

1 tsp = 5 mL
1-1/2 tsp = 8 mL
2 tsp = 10 mL
1 Tbsp = 15 mL
2 Tbsp = 30 mL
4 Tbsp = 60 mL

1/4 cup = 60 mL
1/2 cup = 120 mL
3/4 cup = 180 mL
1 cup = 240 mL
1-1/2 cups = 360 mL
4 cups = 1 L
6 cups = 1.5 L

4 quarts= 4 L

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Flypaper

FLYPAPER Mix equal amounts of castor oil and melted resin. Spread the gooey mixture on nonporous paper (for example, magazine and catalog covers) with a warm knife. Leave the edges clear so that you can fasten the paper down wherever flies are a nuisance.

Remember that although the mixtures presented here are homemade and environmentally friendly, they must be properly labelled, kept out of the reach of children and stored safely at all times.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Creamy Furniture Polish

CREAMY FURNITURE POLISH Grate 2 1/2 ounces of beeswax into a tin can. Melt the wax by placing the can in a pan of preheated water. Blend 1 cup of turpentine with the melted wax. Using a separate vessel, dissolve 2 tablespoons of powdered rosin and 1 ounce of Castile soap in 2 cups of water. Add this to the turpentine mixture. Store the creamy polish in a glass jar. For use, rub a little at a time on furniture and polish with a dry soft cloth.

Remember that although the cleansers presented here are homemade and environmentally friendly, they must be properly labelled, kept out of the reach of children and stored safely at all times.

Test any cleaner in an inconspicuous place before use.

1 tsp = 5 mL
1-1/2 tsp = 8 mL
2 tsp = 10 mL
1 Tbsp = 15 mL
2 Tbsp = 30 mL
4 Tbsp = 60 mL

1/4 cup = 60 mL
1/2 cup = 120 mL
3/4 cup = 180 mL
1 cup = 240 mL
1-1/2 cups = 360 mL
4 cups = 1 L
6 cups = 1.5 L

4 quarts= 4 L