Cleaning Articles

5 Ways To Make Homemade Bars of Soap Super Hard

When folks make DIY bar soap it often turns out too soft. We have the solution! Use these 5 tips to make your bar soap hard and long-lasting.

Diffuse This Essential Oil Mosquito Repellent Blend

See why I began diffusing an essential oil mosquito repellent blend instead of burning a commercial citronella candle. It just works better!

Homemade Fabric Softener and DIY Dryer Sheets

Homemade fabric softener and homemade dryer sheets have no strong chemical scents like store brands. Their light, natural smell is awesome!

How to Clean, Restore, and Protect Cutting Boards

Every home cook needs to know how to clean and maintain a wooden cutting board. We show you how, including making your own cutting board oil.

Learn How to Make the Best DIY Foaming Hand Soap

This DIY foaming hand soap is easy to make, inexpensive, and effective! Follow these simple steps to make this homemade foaming hand soap!

A Natural Homemade Shower, Tub, and Tile Cleaner

This homemade shower cleaner is natural, easy to make, and effective! Making a DIY shower cleaner saves money and eliminates the chemicals.

Natural Homemade Febreze Fabric Refresher Recipe

A disinfecting homemade Febreze spray for fabrics. This homemade fabric refresher is effective, natural, and stain-free on all our fabrics!

A Comprehensive List of Mosquito Repellent Plants

Our porch has no screens so we use mosquito repellent plants to keep pesky insects away. Here is a list of 25 plants that repel mosquitoes!

A Quick And Easy Way To Add Scent To Any Soap

Sometimes the fragrances added to soaps dissipate after a week or less. Learn how to add fragrance to soap so the scents last for longer.

Get Rid of House Ants and Carpenter Ants Naturally

Knowing how to get rid of ants naturally is easier than it sounds! You’ll learn how to make homemade ant bait, diatomaceous earth, and more.

How To Clean an Essential Oil Diffuser Naturally

Learning how to clean a diffuser is pretty simple. To clean an essential oil diffuser you need only water, vinegar, and essential oils.

Natural Homemade Mosquito/Insect/Bug Repellent

This natural homemade mosquito repellent works for mosquitos, flies, and other insects. Apply your DIY mosquito repellent with confidence.

The Original Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe

Homemade laundry detergent is simple, cheap, and effective in all types of washers. Save money and avoid chemicals with DIY laundry detergent.

How to Build A Naturally Heated Outdoor Shower

I think outdoor showers are a must on the farm and now that I finally own a home I am building a DIY outdoor shower on top of my goat shed!

How to Naturally Remove Oil Stains From Clothes

When you work with oils, you end up with a lot of stains. So knowing how to remove oil stains from clothes is a must, even if they’re set in!

DIY Essential Oil Reed Diffuser Oil Blend Recipes

Don’t buy expensive essential oil reed diffuser oil blends that contain chemical agents. Make your own blends and use chopsticks as reeds!

Learn How To Knit and How To Make A Dishcloth

Learn how to knit a dishcloth with a basic dishcloth pattern, how to cast on, and cast off. Also included are links to common knitting terms.

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent and Rinse Agent

Our homemade dishwasher detergent (soap) and natural rinse agent work great, are simple, and are proven by homemakers all over the country!