tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3870908096416937819.post8034749111161879172..comments2024-03-29T00:58:39.885-06:00Comments on Nerd and Healthnut: Spring [Green] CleaningJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08871290373629577048noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3870908096416937819.post-45050776947337269462013-06-01T06:10:50.922-06:002013-06-01T06:10:50.922-06:00Cleaning an oven is often a problematic and chaoti...Cleaning an oven is often a problematic and chaotic process, but with the right approach you can get through it effortlessly. As you may have imagined, the best way to keep your oven clean is to have it regularly scrubbed and maintained. That way, when it comes time to bake that cake, you won’t have to scrape off months of buildup.<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.ovencleanings.com.au/oven-cleaning-melbourne/" rel="nofollow">Oven Cleaning Melbourne</a></b> | <b><a href="http://www.ovencleanings.com.au/oven-cleaning-gold-coast/" rel="nofollow">Oven Cleaning Gold Coast</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703743335166485160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3870908096416937819.post-88735683333001510772012-03-28T13:21:03.256-06:002012-03-28T13:21:03.256-06:00Sweet! I love amazon.Sweet! I love amazon.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13108877762595668365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3870908096416937819.post-68591073076942806002012-03-28T13:17:43.110-06:002012-03-28T13:17:43.110-06:00Alicia, the tea tree oil is a great deal (most 4 o...Alicia, the tea tree oil is a great deal (most 4 oz bottles are around $35). The castile soap is $16.99 at Target, so it is cheaper on Amazon!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08871290373629577048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3870908096416937819.post-22121097650555338692012-03-28T13:11:36.192-06:002012-03-28T13:11:36.192-06:00I use the vinegar for our whites all the time and ...I use the vinegar for our whites all the time and it hasn't damaged any fabric. Sometimes I still need a dryer sheet though to help with static.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13108877762595668365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3870908096416937819.post-47895185478081305652012-03-28T13:06:47.304-06:002012-03-28T13:06:47.304-06:00No problem! Let me know if it works, or if you not...No problem! Let me know if it works, or if you notice that it starts to fade your clothes. Also, I put 1-2 tablespoons of vinegar in the "fabric softener" cup of my washer for all clothing except Carinessa garments. I was told not to use softener on them because it will damage the fabric. I'm not sure if vinegar will affect them in the same way, but I'm not going risk it :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08871290373629577048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3870908096416937819.post-89409260183014521812012-03-28T13:04:03.730-06:002012-03-28T13:04:03.730-06:00K, so amazon has 4 oz of tea tree oil and 32 oz of...K, so amazon has 4 oz of tea tree oil and 32 oz of castile soap for about $15.50 each. Are those good prices or do I have to leave to house to get them. =)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13108877762595668365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3870908096416937819.post-38546287963377641042012-03-28T12:53:36.037-06:002012-03-28T12:53:36.037-06:00Thanks! I've only seen recipes that use the fe...Thanks! I've only seen recipes that use the fels-naptha, so I'll feel much for confident using your recipe. I might just have to print this entire post..... =)It's so nice that you've already done all the research and know what's best.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13108877762595668365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3870908096416937819.post-53678343780823153842012-03-28T12:04:47.076-06:002012-03-28T12:04:47.076-06:00I used the homemade detergent for about 6 months b...I used the homemade detergent for about 6 months before I was married and I didn't see any fading (right now we are trying to use the rest of the eco-friendly detergent that Aaron bought as a bachelor).<br />I have seen recipes that include a bar-soap called "Fels-Naptha" and people have said that that particular soap fades dark clothes, but I did some researched and found out that castile soap is more gentle and does not fade clothes. So, I use castile soap instead of the other stuff. This homemade soap recipe is safe for HE washers because it does not create a lot of suds.<br />Also, if you need to do some heavy duty cleaning (e.g. cloth diapers), you can substitute the salt in the recipe for 20 Mule Borax. Washing Soda and Borax are in the detergent aisle in most Wal-Marts. The castile soap is usually in the natural beauty section at Target (by the Burt's Bees products).<br />I only make enough cleaner to fit in a spray bottle, and it takes about 6 months to use it all. I haven't seen a difference, but it makes sense that it would start to lose effectiveness over time. I would suggest making the cleaner in smaller batches, just in case :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08871290373629577048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3870908096416937819.post-29058719738620028522012-03-28T09:17:00.392-06:002012-03-28T09:17:00.392-06:00Hey Jessica, How long have you been using homemade...Hey Jessica, How long have you been using homemade laundry detergent? I've been looking into it, but I'm worried my clothes will fade faster. Does it work well in "HE" machines? Also, what section at Target do you get your castile soap? Do you have to use your cleaners the same day you make them? I've heard some natural cleaners loose their effectiveness over time. =) I'm interested, can you tell!? =) I'm a huge fan of vinegar for a fabric softener and my pumice stone for the toilet.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13108877762595668365noreply@blogger.com