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DIY Activated Charcoal Shoe Deodorizer

July 19, 2017 by Lance Shroyer Leave a Comment

How To Make Homemade Charcoal Shoe Deodorizers

In my ongoing saga to find the best shoe odor eliminators, this week I tried making my own homemade activated charcoal shoe deodorizers. Charcoal has long been used as an absorber of nastiness from being used in medicine to treat various types of poisoning (more on that here in a dense medical research paper), filtering filtering water and alcohol, as well as dozens of other uses. I’d seen some fancy pants charcoal shoe deodorizers for sale on Amazon from Moso Natural which look great. In the end I decided to make my own charcoal shoe deodorizers with some handy supplies I had laying around….

Homemade DIY Toilet Cleaning Powder

July 17, 2017 by Lance Shroyer Leave a Comment

How To Make Homemade Toilet Cleaning Powder

I don’t think anyone enjoys cleaning their toilet, I know I sure don’t. Hopefully, this diy toilet cleaning powder will make you feel a bit better about how you’re cleaning your toilet! No harsh chemicals just two simple ingredients and you’ll be ready to get your toilet sparkly clean in no time!
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How To Make A Homemade Reed Diffuser

November 19, 2016 by Lance Shroyer Leave a Comment

Easy DIY Essential Oil Reed Diffuser

If you’re looking to fill your home with delightful scents that will waft gently around your home but are looking to avoid the smoke that comes with candles, then making your own homemade reed diffuser is the way to go.

I remember seeing reed diffusers pop up in magazines and fancy home good stores before becoming such a staple of home decor that you could find some cheap version of a reed diffuser in nearly any store. The problem is that some of the available reed diffusers have unneeded chemicals you might not want floating around your home in the air that you and your family breath everyday. Plus, making them for yourself is way more fun, not to mention you can make your own diffuser with the perfect scent that reflects you and your home….

How To Make Homemade Baking Soda Body Scrub

November 18, 2016 by Lance Shroyer Leave a Comment

How To Make Your Own DIY Body Scrub

I like a good exfoliating body wash as much as the next guy. You can find a million different body washes and scrubs at the store. Unfortunately, a lot of these options are loaded with chemicals as well as tiny plastic microbeads that perform the task of exfoliation. I’m not super into washing chunks of plastic down the drain every time I hop in the shower. Ever since I found out those lovely bits of scrubbing’ stuff were actually plastic I have been on the look out for a good homemade body scrub alternative.

Since it seems like you can clean pretty much anything with baking soda. I decided I would put it to the test and making my very own homemade body scrub with baking soda and essential oils….

How To Make Homemade Reed Diffuser Oil

October 24, 2016 by Lance Shroyer Leave a Comment

DIY Reed Diffuser Oil Recipe

DIY reed diffuser oil is fast an easy to make at home. In no time you can fill your home with your perfect scent for a fraction of the cost. If you are planning to make your own homemade reed diffuser from scratch or you have a store bought diffuser in need of diffuser replacement oil you are in the right spot….

Simple Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner

August 27, 2016 by Lance Shroyer Leave a Comment

How To Make A Simple All-Purpose Cleaning Spray

There are a few different ways you can make a simple homemade all-purpose cleaning spray. The biggest difference between them is what you choose as your primary cleaning ingredient. There are all sorts of All-purpose cleaner recipes out there that use everything from Borax to castle soap. However I find that more often than not a simple vinegar and water solution is more than up to the task! It seems like there are almost endless uses for vinegar around the home. Here’s how to use vinegar to make a handy dandy diy all-purpose cleaner! This all-purpose cleaner works great for tackling all sorts of jobs from kitchen cleaning, to bathrooms, and pet messes….

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