These recipes were in the July issue,2010, of The Herbal Messenger, Maumee Valley Herb Society’s Newsletter, and were sent by Leslie Snell. You will find these herbal cleansers easy to make and fun to use. Please try them.
Rosemary/Lemon Scrubber
1 part borax
1 part baking soda
4 drops lemon oil
2 drops rosemary oil
Mix together and enjoy using.
Lavender/Lemongrass Countertop Cleaner
1 cup water
1/2 tsp borax
1 Tbsp vinegar (lavender vinegar is great)
1 tsp cornstarch
2 drops each of lemongrass and lavender oils
Mix together and use.
Peppermint/Tea Tree Bowl Cleaner
2 cups water
1 Tbsp castile soap
5 drops tea tree oil
7 drops peppermint oil
Mix and use. This is an antibacterial spray cleaner.