My Favorite Homemade Cleaning Products
May 24, 2021One of the first major lifestyle changes of zero waste living is making your own cleaning products. Commercial cleaning products contain many harmful chemicals. Since I have a lot of allergies, it was often difficult to find cleaning products that did not cause me to feel ill. I did try some commercial, “natural” cleaners but…
On the Edge (of BO): Experiments with Natural Deodorants
September 24, 2018Being zero waste is not without its sacrifices. Most of the time, it involves precious personal time spent making something from scratch: think my husband’s granola, toothpaste, mustard, cleaning products, yogurt. In my mind, it is a worthwhile investment to help reduce the plastic and garbage in the world. I can’t just tell people to…
Experimenting with Homemade Cleaning Products
May 8, 2018As a wanna-be zero waster, I know that I have to make and use homemade cleaning products. Unfortunately, my efforts to date have been limited and somewhat unsuccessful. In researching the topic of homemade cleaning products, three ingredients appear: vinegar, baking soda and castile soap. I have tried a vinegar and water 50/50 blend for…