The other day I was reading about the many hazardous chemicals contained in everyday cleaners. While we’ve replaced most of the cleaning products in our home with safer versions or products that I make for us, it’s rather concerning to me that trying to clean up can be linked with so many health hazards.
We’ve been using a “green” scouring powder for years. But when a friend of mine passed along this recipe, I decided to give making my own scouring cleanser a try. It was super easy to make – it took only a few minutes from start to finish — and it smells terrific. Also, I made it entirely with ingredients I already had at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup grated all-natural bar soap
- 15-20 drops essential oils (I use pure, therapeutic-grade Lemon that I get HERE)
- 1 glass jar for storage
Instructions
- Grate the bar of soap until you have about ½ cup.
- Combine the grated soap, baking soda, and essential oils of your choice in a food processor. Blend until the soap is completely broken up and the mixture looks like a fine powder.
- Transfer to a glass jar and screw on the lid. I used an old salt container, so my lid has holes and a flip top, which seem handy for shaking out the cleanser.
- Be sure to label your jar so that everyone knows exactly what is inside.
Homemade Natural Scouring Powder Recipe
1 cup baking soda
½ cup grated all-natural bar soap
15-20 drops essential oils (I use pure, therapeutic-grade Lemon that I get HERE)
1 glass jar for storage
Grate the bar of soap until you have about ½ cup.
Combine the grated soap, baking soda, and essential oils of your choice in a food processor. Blend until the soap is completely broken up and the mixture looks like a fine powder.
Transfer to a glass jar and screw on the lid. I used an old salt container, so my lid has holes and a flip top, which seem handy for shaking out the cleanser.
Be sure to label your jar so that everyone knows exactly what is inside.
If you don’t want to make your own products and are looking for a pre-made powerful, natural cleaning alternative, please look HERE.
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