There are literally hundreds of ways to use castile soap — it’s sort of a natural cosmetic superhero. The cult classic, Dr. Bronners Castile Soap, is made from water, organic coconut oil, potassium hydroxide, organic palm kernel oil, organic olive oil, organic hemp oil, organic jojoba oil, citric acid, and tocopherol. I personally love how gentle & versatile this soap is. We’ve touched upon this in the magazine before, but I wanted to give you guys some easy-to-follow recipes for how to use castile soap everyday.
This is an inexpensive, natural & elegantly simple way to clean all sorts of surfaces around your home. It leaves things clean and smelling great. You can use it anywhere you’d normally use a conventional multipurpose cleaner.
All you’ll need is:
Shake all the ingredients together in the spray bottle and then you’re good to go. This all-purpose cleaner works on any surface, it’s gentle, and it smells great.
This concoction is hypoallergenic & perfectly safe for sensitive skin. As soon as a stain occurs, you should try to wash it out with water. If you’re at home, get this mixture out and spray it onto the affected area ASAP. Rub the mixture in and let it sit for 30 minutes, ideally.
You’ll mix together:
A spray bottle works best for this mixture, as well. The key to remember is that this is the most natural option, but it will take longer than its conventional counterpart — it’s still worth it! And you can even use Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap as a laundry detergent!
Nobody actually likes to dust, or at least that’s what I thought. But if you must dust, the best way to clear your home and wooden furniture of its cobwebs is to whip up a batch of this DIY all-natural dusting spray.
To make this, you’ll need:
Add all together in the spray bottle & mix well. If you want to polish your wood while you clean, add a splash of olive oil to the mixture. It’s so easy to make, it smells great, and it’s free from all of the chemical additives that conventional versions tend to contain.
I don’t know about you guys, but when I use harsh cleaning products, I can actually feel the effects it has on my respiratory system — and, let me tell you, it does not feel good. I don’t want to feel like I’m inhaling toxic chemicals every time I make the effort to maintain some semblance of a hygienic home. Especially if you have small children running around, touching every surface before touching their face. This is why it is as equally important to switch over to natural cleaning products as it is to use natural cosmetics. The products that we use in our home spaces affect us similarly to the products that go on our skin. Luckily, it’s not too difficult to make many of your own gentle cleaning products. The soothing aroma of the essential oils may leave your mind feeling as clear as your counter top.
Are there any cleaning products you’d like to know how to make at home? Let me know in the comments below.
Tags: Detox, DIY, Environment, Health
Emma Stern is an American expat who, 5 years ago, fell in love with the city of Berlin and hasn't been able to stay away ever since. A writer and English editor for the Amazingy magazine, Emma's other interests include film, surrealism, avocados, and barefeet. Emma finds herself in perfect harmony with Amazingy's ethos, as a sustainable lifestyle is at the core of her values. She aims to spread her love for life and art through her quirky writing and upbeat attitude.
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