Outside Link to an article I wrote titled, Five Natural Cleaners For Your Home. Covers uses of vinegar, baking soda, lemon, borax, and essential oils for cleaning a wide variety of surfaces.

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Making your own laundry powder is easy and unbelievably cheap! This is a highly customizable soap powder. You can make a lot or a little.

First, decide how much you want to make. I’d recommend starting with a small amount, to be sure you like it. If you don’t, all of the other “ingredients” can be used for other purposes.

If you’re starting with a small amount, get a coffee can or a large glass pickle jar or similar container. If you’d like to make a large amount, use a five gallon bucket with a lid.
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