DIY Laundry Detergent! Save BIG &Have Fresh, Clean Laundry! | Well, I did it! I have pinned various recipes for homemade laundry detergent for months, now, thinking that soon I would gather the exotic ingredients and muster the courage to make some. I should have paid a lot more attention to those recipes I was pinning. There is nothing exotic about the ingredients, nor is it difficult. I’m actually mourning a little bit, for all the money I have wasted over the years, just not realizing I could do this quickly and simply. Once I actually stopped to look at the details, I was shocked. My own DIY brand! The one thing that they all had in common was that they make gigantic batches – 10 to 12 gallons, at a time.
Why would I bother to make laundry detergent when I could just conveniently grab a bottle off the shelf at the store? These ingredients are easy to find and very inexpensive! Still need a list of reasons to try this? 20¼¢!! Well, if you’re convinced, now; here’s the recipe that I used to make mine. Ingredients Instructions Notes: You Don't Say: Twenty-Two Unique Uses for the Dishwasher. A friend recently told me that she and her boyfriend had a huge fight because he opened the dishwasher and found her flip-flops right next to his dinner plate. He was disgusted and shocked. My friend calmly explained to him that it’s actually completely hygienic as the heat and soap of the dishwasher kill any lingering bacteria.
I’ll admit that I too was a bit taken aback by her unconventional use of the dishwasher at first, but after doing some research for myself, I was surprised to learn that there are many unconventional items that can be cleaned in the dishwasher and that there are some unique uses for the dishwasher itself. While I advise against washing your shoes with your forks (purely because of the grossness factor), there’s nothing wrong with using your washer instead of that nasty old sponge to clean pesky household objects. 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 22. Helpful Kitchen Tips and Tricks | My Organized Chaos. Tile Coaster Tutorial. There’s nothing better than a handmade gift and this Tile Coaster Tutorial will do the trick! What better way to celebrate than with some fun, festive coasters. These coasters are made from inexpensive tiles from the hardware store and are embellished with fun, designer scrapbook paper.
Make these coasters as a gift or make them for your home – either way, they are sure to get noticed! Supplies: 4 square tiles from your local hardware store (4.25″ x 4.25″) 4 pieces of scrapbook paper (3.75″ x 3.75″) 4 pieces of felt (3.75″ x 3.75″) Mod Podge Sponge brush Glue (i.e. Fabri-tac or other strong adhesive) Clear acrylic sealer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Wrap four of these coasters up with some beautiful ribbon and you’ve got a gorgeous handmade gift. And finally, grab yourself a cocktail and toast to a wonderful New Year!