Cleaning Articles

Ditch the Citronella Candle and Diffuse Essential Oils

Today I show you why I switched from the commercial citronella candle to diffusing my favorite essential oil mosquito repellent blend. It just works better, and it’s natural!

Get Rid of House Ants and Carpenter Ants Naturally

We know how to get rid of ants naturally because we’ve been doing it now for years! We’ll show you how to make and use homemade ant bait, diatomaceous earth, and more.

Natural Garbage Disposal Cleaner and Deodorizer

I recently created this natural garbage disposal cleaner and deodorizer recipe to freshen my stinky garbage disposal. It is all-natural and it works really well. Enjoy!

Five Essential Oils Great For Springtime DIY Projects

In Spring I use cedarwood essential oil for my scalp and breathing problems. Lavender, geranium, and these other essential oils are also great this time of year.

DIY Drawer Fresheners for Naturally Fresh Clothes

I love pulling fresh and clean smelling clothes out of the drawer. So I came up with this DIY Eucalyptus drawer freshener recipe that delivers fresh smelling clothes without any synthetic, chemical fragrances.

Two Homemade Glass Top Stove Cleaners That Work!

I recently bought a glass top stove, and because this type of cooktop was new to me, I had to learn how to treat and how to clean glass stove top properly. Included are two homemade, natural recipes for cleaning your glass top stove.

3 Creative Ways to Reuse Your Old Glass Spice Jars

I reuse spice jars because they’re free and clear (pun intended), they come with built-in shaker tops, and you can reuse them as many times as you wish. Check out these 3 creative ways I reuse them.

How to Scale A Recipe to Make as Much as You Want

When recipes are written in parts, it’s a scaling recipe that gives you the freedom to choose the amount to make. You can use this concept with all recipes.

Learn How To Prevent Soda Ash in Homemade Soap

Soda ash in soap making is that powdery white substance that forms on soap bars as they are curing. Learn how to prevent soda ash from forming on your soap!

5 Toxic Cleaning Products & 5 DIY Natural Substitutes

You should get these 5 toxic cleaning products out of your home and replace them with natural, homemade alternatives. If you can’t DIY them, you can still buy the more natural, in-store brands.

Simple Natural Gifts to Give for the Holidays

Again this year we’re publishing homemade Christmas gift ideas to inspire you to make more gifts yourself, and to make them naturally. Plus a Black Friday Sale!

Make DIY Aromatherapy Christmas Tree Ornaments

These scented Christmas ornaments are made with natural terracotta clay. They are beautiful, elegant, and keep my home smelling fresh this Christmas season. Did I mention they’re a really fun craft project?

DIY Winter Wonderland Toilet Bowl Cleaner Bombs

Enjoy this toilet bowl cleaner bomb recipe with a winter wonderland twist. Learn how to put a fun holiday wonderland spin our every day toilet bomb recipe!

How to Clean Stainless Steel with Homemade Cleaners

Today we show you how to clean stainless steel with a homemade cleaner. Included are recipes for both light and heavy duty homemade stainless steel cleaner.

Herbs To Use For Your Homemade Smudge Sticks

Last week I outlined how to make smudge sticks, and as promised, wanted to follow that up by writing about some of the most common smudging herbs to use. Enjoy!

Freshen Your Air With Homemade Smudge Sticks

Learn how to make a smudge stick and consider doing what I do, freshen the air in your home using the entire plant, not just one concentrated form of the plant, like essential oils.

Coloring Your Soap with Pigments, Oxides, and Micas

Pigments, oxides, and micas are soap colorants that will help you achieve gorgeous color in your homemade soaps. Let’s learn how to use them to get the color we’re after.

Facts & Myths of Selling Homemade Natural Products

So you want to start selling homemade products? Be sure to familiarize yourself with these common facts and myths before you begin selling your homemade natural products.