All-Purpose Cleaner
suggested uses: hard surfaces like countertops and kitchen floors, windows and mirrors

2 cups white distilled vinegar
2 cups water
20-30 or more drops of essential oil (optional)

Tip: Warming in microwave until barely hot will boost cleaning power for tough jobs. Only microwave in a glass container.

Creamy Soft Scrub
suggested uses: Use this creamy soft scrub on kitchen counters, stoves, bathroom sinks, etc.

2 cups baking soda
½ cup liquid castile soap*
4 teaspoons vegetable glycerin (acts as a preservative)
5 drops antibacterial essential oil such as lavender, tea tree, rosemary or any scent you prefer (optional)

Mix together and store in a sealed glass jar, shelf life of 2 years. Tips: For exceptionally tough jobs spray with vinegar first—full strength or diluted, scented—let sit and follow with scrub.

Dry soft scrubs can be made with baking soda or salt (or combination of both) with 10-15 drops essential oil to scent

Furniture Polish
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
20-30 drops lemon essential oil

Shake well before using (2 teaspoons lemon juice may be substituted for lemon oil but then must be stored in refrigerator) Dip a clean, dry cloth into the polish and rub wood in the direction of the grain. Use a soft brush to work the polish into corners or tight places. Tips: To remove water spots rub well with toothpaste. To remove scratches use 1 part lemon juice and 1 part oil, rub with soft cloth.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Option 1
Sprinkle toilet bowl with baking soda, drizzle with vinegar, let soak for at least 30 minutes and scrub with toilet brush.

Option 2
Put ¼ cup borax in toilet bowl and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Swish with a toilet brush and then scrub. A few drops of pine oil can be added for increased disinfecting. (Note: some people are allergic to pine oil.)
Tip: Let ingredients soak for a while to make for easy scrubbing, especially on persistent stains like toilet bowl rings

Drain Opener
½ cup baking soda
½ cup vinegar

Pour baking soda down the drain and follow with vinegar. Cover and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Flush with boiling water. Tip: Prevent your shower form clogging by using a drain trap to catch hairs.

Laundry Detergent
1 cup soap flakes
1/2 cup washing soda
1/2 cup Borax

Soap flakes can be made by grating your favorite pure vegetable soap with a cheese grater. Mix ingredients together and store in a glass container. Use 1 tablespoon per load (2 for heavily soiled laundry), wash in warm or cold water.

This standard recipe can be adjusted for soft water by using 1 cup soap flakes, 1/4 cup washing soda and 1/2 cup borax. For hard water, use 1 cup soap flakes, 1 cup washing soda, and 1 cup borax.  Note: Borax should not be ingested.  Tips: Add 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar to rinse as a fabric softener. For a whitener, use hydrogen peroxide rather than bleach. Soak your dingy white clothes for 30 minutes in the washer with 1/2 cup 20% peroxide. Launder as usual.

Stevia Toothpaste
2 tablespoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon white stevia powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder Blend the ingredients in a small glass
jar. Scoop on a dampened toothbrush and brush as usual.

Another one to try…

Mint Tooth Paste
Ingredients:
6 teaspoons baking soda
1/3 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons glycerin
15 drops peppermint or wintergreen extract

Directions:
Mix thoroughly. Should be a tooth paste consistency. Store in a container. You’ll be surprised with how fresh your mouth feels.

Cinnamon Toothpaste
This is a spicy toothpaste that helps keep your teeth pearly white and your breath fresh. Baking soda neutralizes acids from plaque, helping to prevent gingivitis or gum disease, while the cinnamon gives the paste a great flavor! Don’t forget to brush your gums and tongue, and rinse well. If the mixture seems a bit dry to you, add some more water.

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon*
2 teaspoons Water
Yield: 1 ounce

Mix together all the ingredients to form a smooth paste using the back of a spoon. Use as you would any toothpaste and rinse well. I made a few adjustments and used cinnamon oil (just a drop at a time and mix until you get the right strength for you) instead of the powder, and added another 1/2 tsp of water for the above recipe. I
doubled the above recipe and then put the resulting paste into a large needle-less syringe for dispensing. I LOVE this toothpaste.

Simple but Elegant Bath Salts

1/2 pound Epsom Salts
1/2 pound Baking Soda
1/2 pound Sea Salt
1/2 tablespoon Sweet Almond Oil or Jojoba Oil or Oil of your choice
1 - 2 teaspoons essential oil(s)

Mix all ingredients in large bowl and then knead with hands until well blended.
You only have to let this mix dry out a couple hours before pouring it into fancy jars, labeling it, and tieing it all up with a pretty bow to give away to a dear friend.

Awesome Moisturizing Bath Crystals

2 cups Sea salt
1 cup Kosher Salt
2 Tablespoons baking soda
1 Tablespoon Glycerin
1/2 Teaspoon vitamin E oil
Essential Oils or fragrance oil

Mix all ingredients together well, add your Essential Oils (say 10 drops or so). Let the mixture firm up for about 3 days - or at least 2 days at the least. Now, just draw a warm bath, pour about 1/2 cup of these AWESOME Moisturizing Crystals into the running water, and enjoy! Or, pour into a clear fancy bottle, tie a fancy ribbon on the neck, and give as a gift!