by Ivory Soap | Jul 23, 2012 | Cleaning Products, Household
1. Straight baking soda irritates sensitive skin. I have sensitive skin. Most commercial products irritate my skin. Baking soda is a really gentle, effective product for sensitive skin, if diluted by something else. If you are using baking soda as a homemade...
by Ivory Soap | Jul 4, 2012 | Cleaning Products, Household
Yesterday, I did a presentation on DIY cleaning at my local library. I think I learned as much as they did. Having to explain the stain routine and answer questions really helped me refine it. The best contribution, though, was a lady who knew what old-timers used...
by Ivory Soap | May 30, 2012 | Cleaning Products, Household
My homemade laundry detergent recipe completely changed after hours of research on this household chemical database! Homemade Laundry Detergent Cleaning Power 1. NO commercial detergents contain BORAX and WASHING SODA together. It’s an either/or. Powder is...
by Ivory Soap | May 24, 2012 | Cleaning Products, Household
Homemade dishwasher detergent is the holy grail of DIY home products. It’s the most persnickety and undependable. I was determined to solve the mystery! I spent HOURS on this household products database researching all of the possible chemical formulations of...
by Ivory Soap | May 23, 2012 | Cleaning Products, Household
1. Reality Check Do you really treat stains? I don’t. I NOTICE stains after they’ve been through the wash. If you aren’t an avid stain treater, you really only need a bar of soap and a faucet. Here’s my REAL stain routine: Shoot,...
by Ivory Soap | May 18, 2012 | Cleaning Products, Household
1. Learn About T.A.C.T T.A.C.T. stands for Temperature, Agitation, Chemistry, and Time. It means, the hotter the water the better it cleans. The more elbow grease you use the better it cleans. The stronger the chemicals are, the better it cleans. The...
