With natural, organic products becoming more mainstream, we have a dizzying array of options when it comes to grocery shopping. But living a natural lifestyle does not have to be complicated. With only a few ingredients, many items can be made at home from scratch. Below are a few of my favorite recipes for common household products.
All Purpose Cleaner
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup white vinegar (you can also use apple cider vinegar water)
- 20–30 drops essential oil of your choice (I use a mixture of lemon and orange oil)
- 1 glass multi-use spray bottle
Combine the water, vinegar and essential oils in the spray bottle. Shake vigorously before each use (separation is natural).
Wood Cleaner/ Polish
- 2 cups water
- 1 ½ cups white vinegar
- 1 cup olive oil
- 30–40 drops essential oil of your preference (I use lavender oil)
- 1 glass multi-use spray bottle
Combine the water, vinegar, olive oil and essential oil in the spray bottle. Shake before each use.
Homemade Toothpaste
- 1 cup organic coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons baking soda
- 20 drops peppermint essential oil (you can also use eucalyptus, spearmint or a mixture of your preference)
- Glass jar (I use 16-ounce mason jars)
Combine the coconut oil, baking soda and peppermint oil together in the glass jar and stir generously. Keep in a cool environment (60 F).
All Natural Mouthwash
- 2 cups water
- 3 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon tea tree oil
- 15 drops peppermint oil (you can also use spearmint or eucalyptus oil)
- Glass jar
Combine the water, baking soda, peppermint and tea tree oil in the glass jar and shake vigorously before each use (separation is natural).
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Molly O'Brien
Molly O'Brien is a freelance writer based in Gainesville, Florida. She specializes in community and personal health topics. Born in Huntington, New York, she graduated from SUNY Farmingdale with a Bachelor of Science in biology. Molly has a passion for literature, language and art in all forms. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in English with a specialization in creative writing.
