Reusable Cleaning Wipes

If you love the convenience of kitchen wipes, but not the waste, try this recipe for DIY wipes that are kid and pet-safe and reusable.

Supplies

• Canning jar with lid or food storage container with a sealable lid
• 2-3 cups water
• 2 Tbsp. liquid Castille soap
• 1/8 cups peroxide
• Your favorite essential oils
• 12 reusable dusting cloths

Directions

• Combine liquid ingredients in container, and add 5 drops of essential oil for scent. (Lavender is nice!)
• Lay reusable cloths on a table or counter; roll together and place in canning jar or fold cloths and place in food storage container.
• Use cloths to quickly clean up your kitchen or bath!

Eggshell Bathroom Scrub

If you love how clean a powdered cleanser gets your porcelain, stainless steel and fiberglass, but don't love the chemicals, try this all-natural and gentle option made with eggshells or calcium powder.

Supplies

• Large stockpot filled with water
• 3 dozen eggshells*
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• Your favorite essential oil
• Canning jar with flexible mesh screen or glass jar with shaker top

*For a safe, sustainable scrub with less work, use 3/4 cup calcium powder in place of eggshells.

Directions

• Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce water to a simmer and add eggshells for 10- 12 minutes.
• Remove eggshells from water and place on a baking pan to dry for 8-12 hours.
• Dry eggshells completely in a 200 degree oven for 10 minutes.
• Grind eggshells in a coffee grinder and place in jar.
• Add baking soda and essential oils and mix.