by Ivory Soap | Jul 26, 2012 | Cleaning Products, Household
by James Bowe I hate mixing proprietary cleaners. But, I don’t have special surfaces in my kitchen. I like the flexibility of choosing my solvent based on my mood. But if you have granite, marble, tile/grout as your countertops, you have limited options for...
by Ivory Soap | Jul 24, 2012 | Household, Simple & Frugal
You’ve cleaned the closets, the pantry, and set out a gorgeous workout schedule and meal plan. And it all works…for three days. Then it all falls apart and you’re back to your old habits. What happened? Some would say that it takes two weeks to...
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 19, 2012 | Body Care, Household
Over the years doing this blog, I’ve done lots of research on DIY products. Now, my daily ablutions are all taken care of with homemade products…’cept the cotton swabs and toothbrushes! In the Shower Baking Soda solution in old rubbing alcohol...
by Ivory Soap | Jul 18, 2012 | Body Care, Household
Daisy says she’s raising apes. If she leaves out liquid soap or bar soap by the kitchen sink, the natives attack. She noticed however, that her Parmesan shaker can of baking soda and tea tree oil “carpet cleaner” remains untouched. So, she started...
by Ivory Soap | Jul 17, 2012 | Body Care, Household
I finally tried washing my long hair with baking soda, and it works! The Principle of the Thing The equation of clean, as I have said many times, is: (1)Temperature + (2)Agitation + (3)Chemistry + (4)Time = CLEAN In the shower, you have hot water(1) going for you...
