Cleaning Articles

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.

What Is Masterbatching And Why You Should Do It

Masterbatch is an easy way to speed up your soap making, or just about any other craft project process. Learn how to masterbatch the soap making process.

DIY Deodorizing Tablets For Trash Cans And More!

These homemade deodorizer tablets are great for trash cans and many other household uses. Also great for litter boxes, sink drains, RV’s, stinky shoes, and more!

A Simple and Effective DIY Toilet Tank Cleaner Recipe

Make this simple DIY toilet tank cleaner to clean your tank several times a year. Regular cleaning extends the life of your toilet, and making your own allows you to control what goes into your septic tank!

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!