MY CLEANING FORMULAS

NETTIE-ISM: A Youtuber asked me about my formula for dish washing liquid. I have one but I don't think I have done a video on it.  There are lots of videos out there and I went through quite a few finding one that I liked. I am sharing all of my formulas (Most of them anyway.)  I have added links to each formula  so that you can get a general idea of how it is prepared. (There is even one of  my own).

DISHWASHING LIQUID

1/4”   ZOTE SOAP (canuse Fels Naptha) 

2 T  BAKING SODA

1 T BORAX WASHING SODA - (Na2CO3- Sodium Carbonate- odor and germs)

2 T VINEGAR

1 t LEMON Juice or essential oil (optional) 

WATER 

Chop Zote and place in hot water to disolve complete.

Add Soap water with Baking Soda and Borax in a container -I use a large mixing bowl

You will need to add more water- start with 2-3 cups

Mix well and add Vinegar and lemon juice

What no one mentioned in the videos I watched was the solution will become a soft solid if there is not enough water. 
I am still tinkering this formula this time I made it without the baking soda, I don't know why??

My problem is getting the consistency. Not enough water and the formula will be to thick, to much water and it will be to watery. I like to allow it to thicken and add more water until I get it to the right consistency. It takes me about 2 days to. You can also add a little ready made dish washing liquid, I have- I don’t think it makes that much difference.   

VIDEO FROM: DIYNATURAL Homemade Dish Soap

LAUNDRY DETERGENT / SOAP POWDER

2 BOXES 65oz. 20 MULE TEAM BORAX

2 BOXES 55oz. ARM AND HAMMER SUPER WASH

1.5 lb. OXY CLEAN STAIN REMOVER

2 bars ZOTE SOAP CHOPPED or 4 Fells Naptha 

*Note I have seen others who have used the generic form of each of these ingredients. Aside from transitioning from store bought laundry soap to my homemade bars I use name brands. 

I use a 5 gallon bucket and layer the ingredients. One box of Borax, One box of Super Wash a little Oxy and zote Mix and repeat. 

Because I triple the recipe (except the Oxy Clean) I keep this in the bucket with the top on and use another container for what I am going to use. 

**With Oxy Clean a little goes a long way.

I DO NOT USE THE LAUNDRY CRYSTAL SCENTS 

VIDEO FROM: Around the Home 

DISHWASHER POWDER

(Now this I am still fine tuning) 

2 Cups ARM AND HAMMER WASHING SODA

1 Cup Citric Acid

1 C COURSE SALT

Mix well and store in a container with a good seal. The moisture will cause clumping.

Use VINEGAR as a rinse agent. 

VIDEOS FROM: I don't know why I didn't use P Allen Smith's recipe but I like him. 
I actually found my video! What do I think? Homemade Dishwasher powder

DEODORANT

I have been using this deodorant for a few years now and I don’t stink! I live in Miami and I don’t have a problem with perspiration either! 

• 3 T COCONUT OIL
• 3 T AAROWROOT POWDER
• 1 T ALUMINUM FREE BAKING SODA (some people have a sensitivity to the baking soda. It can be eliminated. But it does help absorb odor.) 
• 10 gtts essential oil (optional) I use Eucalyptus for its’ anti-bacterial properties. 

Mix these ingredients together until a paste forms. I use the small containers that can be purchased in a 6 pack at the dollar store. They are about 2 ounces each (?) 

This yields 2 of those containers. I place the one not in use in the refrigerator.

Use deodorant sparingly, If you use to much it will have the opposite effect! 

Swipe a small amount of the deodorant on your finger and massage under your arm- repeat under the other arm. 

Some people pact the deodorant into a used or purchased container so that it can be rolled on. Remember if it gets hot it will melt. 

VIDEO FROM:   HOW TO MAKE NATURAL DEODORANT THAT WORKS WITH 3 INGREDIENTS

BONUS FORMULA! 

LIQUID HAND SOAP

Simply chop or shred the old pieces of soap you have and place in hot water until completely dissolved.  Since I make my own soap I use it. Do not use laundry soap.  

Monitor consistency and soap until you are happy.
Allow soap water to cool and place in dispenser.

You might want to check out my FACEBOOK PAGE COUNTRY IN THE CITY  that is where I place quite a few of my YouTube finds and welcome the input of others. 

                                                                                                      MARSHA L F RANDOLPH

                                                                                                             aka. NETTIE F R

None of these recipes are original. They have been obtained and tweaked from other YouTubers and books.