Cleaning Articles

Learn to Make Your Own DIY Wet Mop Cloth Refills

Save money by making a healthier homemade DIY wet mop refill. Not only does it clean well, the smell your homemade mop refills leave behind is also much better!

How to Grow, Dry & Use Lavender for Home & Beauty

Learn how to grow lavender and how to dry lavender! We’ll show you both, along with how to infuse the lavender for your natural DIY home and beauty projects!

How to Remove a Tick Once You Have Been Bitten

Do you know how to remove a tick? Have you ever been bitten by one? The other day I discovered a tick had bitten me so I tried to remain calm and formulate a plan for a safe, natural removal. Here’s how I did it and how you can too!

A Natural Cleaner Recipe for Cleaning Your Pet’s Toys

A DIY pet toy cleaner recipe to help you eliminate the problem of nasty, slobbery, pet toys naturally. Included are wet and dry recipes for all toy types.

A DIY Hard Water Stain Remover Recipe for Cleaning

Use this DIY hard water stain remover recipe to clean your toilets and anything else that builds up stains from hard water. It’s natural and easy to make!

Several Ideas for Making Your Own Travel Soaps

I make DIY travel soap so I can ensure I have a natural, chemical-free soap while traveling. I don’t like to bring full-sized bars because they take up too bulky and real estate is at a premium when traveling!

10 Ways to Use Hydrosols for Home and Beauty

Essential oils are the focus of many natural at home cleaners and recipes. However, people are starting to take great notice to hydrosols and hydrosol uses!

5 Ways To Make Homemade Bars of Soap Super Hard

When people make DIY bar soap it often turns out too soft. We have the solution! Follow these 5 tips to make your bar soap hard and it will last much longer!

20 Ideas for Amazing DIY Natural Wedding Favors

Enjoy these 20 ideas for amazing DIY wedding favors for all you natural-living couples out there. Some of these ideas can also be used for baby showers, bridal showers, etc., just tweak the wording. Have fun and let your imagination soar!

Learn to Make Your Very Own Apple Cider Vinegar

I learned how to make apple cider vinegar (ACV) because I use it for so many things in the kitchen, and also for cleaning. Here’s the simple process, there’s not much to it, and the end result is definitely worth the wait!

8 Simple Stove Top Potpourri Simmering Pot Recipes

A simmering pot is a basic stove top potpourri made of spices, dried fruit peels, and/or extracts. Enjoy my favorite recipes, but don’t be afraid to experiment so you can come up with some favorites of your own!

Learn To Clean and Render Your Own Beeswax

Learn how to render beeswax, and clean it yourself. Yes, it is more convenient to buy the pellets, but if you’re into doing things yourself you can render and clean your own beeswax and enjoy the advantages.

How to Clean Your Top Loading Washer Naturally

Knowing how to clean washing machine naturally, specifically a top loader, requires little more than vinegar, baking soda, and a little elbow grease. Enjoy!

Holiday Gift Ideas that are Perfect for the DIY-er

These DIY gift ideas are perfect for that someone on your list who is into doing things themselves, and are trying to live a more natural, sustainable lifestyle.

Natural and Recycled Ways To Package DIY Gifts

Gift wrapping ideas to help you wrap DIY (and store-bought) gifts in a beautiful way, without breaking the bank. These ideas are also more natural, and less wasteful. Do you have any other creative wrapping ideas? Share them with the community now!

Learn How to Make Felted Wool Dryer Balls

Learn how to make felted wool dryer balls, then save time, money, and energy by tossing four to six balls in with each dryer load. They also reduce static.

Multipurpose DIY Holiday Spice Refresher Spray

Have that musty smell on something in your home? It was on our holiday decor so I created this homemade cleaner and deodorizing spray to get rid of it! Of course the spray is all natural and multi-purpose. Enjoy!

A Simplified Process for Making Natural Liquid Soap

When I first learned how to make liquid soap, I knew there was a lot to it. Now that I’ve been doing it for a while, I’ve simplified and perfected my recipe. And like the original, this liquid soap can be used as shampoo, body wash, hand soap, and even dish soap!