DIY: Recipes For Everyday Products

October 28th, 2009

I ran out to the store this morning because I needed some deodorant and soap and what not.  I normally never sit and study the prices of things, but this morning I had some time.  It was $3-4 for deodorant $4-5 for soap.  Why is it so expensive for these items?  Inflation has slowly been making normal everyday items more expensive.  The government can say that we are having a “normal inflationary period” of 1%- 2% but I do not buy it.  For instance, there are certain organic things that I buy such as milk and eggs.  The milk I buy is $5.99.  That’s a bit much in my opinion.  And I know that in the next few years, the prices could go way up. 

Instead of spending exorbident amounts of money for brand name items, try making them yourself.  I found a few recipes that I thought I would share.  There are five main ingredients in these recipes that can be used in different ways.  They are: baking soda, cornstarch, vinegar, ammonia, and alcohol.  These would be great to add to your prepping supplies.  So, here ya go:

Quick Deodorant

• 1/4 c. baking soda
• 1/4 c. corn starch (If you have especially sensitive skin, increase the amount of cornstarch to 6T and decrease the baking soda to 2T)
• 10 drops of scented oil (tea tree oil, lavender, rose, etc)
• 2 tbsp. coconut oil

Put 1/4 cup each of baking soda and cornstarch in a bowl and add 10+ drops of scented oil (you can add more if you would like).

Stir 2+ tbsp of coconut oil until it is the consistency you like.

Smash the mixture into an empty deodorant container. 

Let it set a few days and enjoy. 

Note: This deodorant should be applied lightly.  It is invisible, but works.

Shampoo/Conditioner Alternative

• 1 bar of soap
• 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
• 1 quart of water
• squeeze bottle

Wash hair with soap and rinse.

Squeeze vinegar and water solution onto your hair and rise.

Furniture Polish

• 1 c. olive oil
• 1/2 c. lemon juice
• Spray bottle

Shake well and apply a small amount to a cleaning rag or cloth.  Spread evenly over furniture surface.  Turn cloth to a dry side and polish dry.

 Glass Cleaner

• 1 c. rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol
• 1 c. water
• 1 tblsp of non-sudsing ammonia (clear ammonia)

Shake well and apply.

 Homemade Spray Cleaner

• 1 c. white vinegar
• 1 c. water

 Shake well and apply.  Use on kitchen counter tops, toilets, bathrooms, bathtubs.

Pre-Wash Mix for Laundry

• 1 tsp. liquid detergent
• 2 tblsp. household ammonia
• 1 pint warm water

Shake well in spray bottle and apply to stains.  Let stand 15 minutes before laundering.

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