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All-Purpose Cleaner
A simple castile soap spray for countertops, sinks, stovetops, cabinets, and most hard surfaces. The one bottle that replaces a cabinet full of cleaners.
Yield: 16 oz spray bottle
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Body Wash
A moisturizing body wash that lathers well and leaves skin soft. Made with castile soap, glycerin, coconut oil, and honey.
Yield: ~12 oz
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Bathroom Scrub
A thick paste scrub for tubs, tile, sinks, and grout. Baking soda provides the grit, castile soap does the cleaning, and hydrogen peroxide disinfects. Like a non-toxic Soft Scrub.
Yield: ~1 cup paste (enough for 2–3 full bathroom cleanings)
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Conditioner (ACV Rinse)
An apple cider vinegar rinse that detangles, adds shine, restores pH balance, and replaces conventional conditioner. Pairs perfectly with the homemade shampoo.
Yield: 16 oz (one application bottle)
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Delicate Laundry Detergent
A gentle formula for silks, woolens, lingerie, and anything labeled 'hand wash.' Uses only castile soap and glycerin — no washing soda, no borax.
Yield: ~16 oz
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Dishwasher Detergent
A simple powder dishwasher detergent made from washing soda, baking soda, and salt. Paired with a separate citric acid rinse for spot-free results. Works in standard and HE dishwashers.
Yield: ~3 cups powder (~48 loads)
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Fabric Softener
White vinegar-based fabric softener that actually works. Removes detergent residue, reduces static, and leaves clothes soft without coating fibers in synthetic chemicals.
Yield: ~1 quart (16–32 loads)
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Face Wash
A gentle daily cleanser with castile soap, aloe vera, and glycerin. Diluted enough for facial skin without stripping natural oils.
Yield: ~8 oz
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Floor Cleaner
A gentle but effective floor cleaner for tile, vinyl, laminate, and sealed hardwood. Castile soap and vinegar versions for different floor types.
Yield: 1 gallon (one mopping session)
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Foaming Hand Soap
Uses even less castile soap than liquid hand soap. The foaming pump does the work — you just need the right ratio of soap to water.
Yield: 12 oz (one foaming pump bottle)
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Glass & Mirror Cleaner
A streak-free glass cleaner using rubbing alcohol and vinegar. Outperforms commercial glass cleaners at a fraction of the cost. No soap — that's the secret.
Yield: 16 oz spray bottle
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Hand Dish Soap
A castile soap-based dish soap for hand washing. Citrus essential oils and washing soda give it real grease-cutting power. Gentler on your hands than anything from the store.
Yield: ~16 oz
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Hand Sanitizer Gel
An alcohol-based hand sanitizer gel using rubbing alcohol, aloe vera gel, and essential oils. Meets the CDC's 60% alcohol threshold for effective germ-killing.
Yield: ~8 oz
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Heavy-Duty Laundry Detergent
A concentrated formula for work clothes, athletic gear, heavily soiled loads, and anything your regular detergent can't handle. Extra washing soda and borax for maximum cleaning power.
Yield: ½ gallon (~32 loads)
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Laundry Detergent
An everyday liquid laundry detergent made from castile soap, washing soda, and borax. Works in standard and HE machines. Costs about 5–10 cents per load.
Yield: 1 gallon (~64 loads)
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Liquid Hand Soap
A simple, moisturizing hand soap made from castile soap, vegetable glycerin, and a carrier oil. Costs about 50 cents per bottle to refill.
Yield: 16 oz (one pump bottle)
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Shampoo
A natural shampoo using castile soap and coconut milk. Lathers well, cleans thoroughly, and leaves hair soft without synthetic surfactants.
Yield: ~10 oz
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Stain Pre-Treat Spray
A powerful spot treatment for laundry stains using hydrogen peroxide, castile soap, and baking soda. Works on grease, food, blood, wine, grass, and set-in stains.
Yield: ~6 oz (enough to treat 20–30 stains)
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Toilet Bowl Cleaner
A two-part toilet cleaning system: a castile soap squirt cleaner for regular use, plus a baking soda and vinegar fizz treatment for deep cleaning and hard water stains.
Yield: ~12 oz liquid cleaner + dry powder for deep cleans
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Simple Homemade Crackers
Crispy, flavorful crackers made with pantry staples. Customize with your favorite seeds and seasonings.
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Yield: About 60 crackers