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Here are some other miscellaneous items you may want swap for chemical free alternatives.

Homemade Laundry Powder
3 bars of coconut oil soap - Kirk's Castile Soap
6 cups of Washing Soda - Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
Grind the bar soap into powder (I cut the bars up and threw them in my Ninja because I don't have a food processor)
Combine the soap powder and washing soda into a large container
Add 2-3 Tbsp to each load


Helpful tips
- when washing in cold water, add the powder first to hot water so it dissolves then switch the water back to cold
- add a few drops of essential oil directly into the water as it fills the machine. Lemon is a great degreaser and lavender's deodorizing capabilities can work wonders on your laundry


Here are some chemical free store bought options.

Eco-me - natural plant extract laundry detergent
Attitude - worry-free laundry detergent

Fabric Softener

Fill your fabric softener compartment or Downey ball with white vinegar. It softens and fluffs naturally

Dryer Sheets

Did you know dryer sheets are toxic? They are. Stop using them and switch to dryer balls or make your own reusable dryer sheets.
1 airtight jar
1 package of multi-purpose wipes (I used these)
1/2 cup vinegar
10 drops lavender essential oil (or any oil of your choice)
Add vinegar and essential oil the the jar.
Cut the all-purpose wipes in squares. I bought the 5 pack of wipes and cut each one into quarters.
Add wipes to the jar and shake so the vinegar and oil mixture coats each one
Use one per load
Save the used ones after each load and make again

All-Purpose Cleaner
2 cups white vinegar
4 cups hot water
1/4 cup lemon juice
Optional - add a few drops of lemon essential oil
Mix ingredients in a spray bottle.

Stain Remover
Mix equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and Dawn original blue dish soap. Transfer to a spray bottle and let sit for 24 hours before you use. The mixture will be blue when you make it and will turn clear after 24 hours. This stuff is amazing. It gets out all kinds of stains, including red wine and blood.

Dusting Spray
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 cup warm water
Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use.

Mirror Cleaner
Put some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and clean your mirrors with it. It doesn't leave any steaks!

Bathroom Cleaner
12oz white vinegar
12oz Dawn original blue dish soap
Heat the vinegar up in the microwave until hot. Pour into a spray bottle. Add the Dawn. Shake to mix. This cleaner is so powerful. It works wonder on soap scum and leaves my shower sparkling clean.

Norwex 
I just recently got my first taste of Norwex. The Norwex approach is "cleaning without chemicals". Most of their cloths are used without any products. Yes, you read that correctly, you can use their cloths with just water to clean. I went to one of those home parties at my friend Laurie's house. I was so impressed with the cloths and I ordered the Envirocloth, the Window Cloth, and the Dusting Mitt. You can read more about Norwex here

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