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MOTH REPELLENT

Use the delightful fragrance of lavender in this blend to keep moths away from your special clothes in the closet and dresser.
4 oz Lavender flowers...................................1 oz Southernwood leaves
2 oz Rosemary leaves..................................30 drops Lavender essential oil
1 oz Vetiver root..........................................5 drops Rosemary essential oil
5 drops Vetiver essential oil

These ingredients can be grown in your garden or found at an herb crafting store and most health food stores. Combine the ingredients and place in a bouquet -garni style bag and hang in your closet or place in your dresser.

Homemade Anti-Bacterial Spray

1 gallon tap water
2 tbsp. regular Clorox bleach

Mix water and bleach in a clean, milk jug and label clearly as to contents. Pour as needed into a spray bottle, and use to sanitize counter tops, tables, cutting boards, bathroom surfaces, etc., as needed. This will keep without losing effectiveness for two weeks. This formula has been recommended by the Health Department for use in kitchens and bathrooms.

Homemade Wipes

(These are NOT all just for babies!)
Baby Wipes:
Brawny paper towels (1/2 regular roll).................2 Tblsp. liquid baby bath
2-1/4 cups water .............................................2 tsp. baby oil

Tear off paper towels and lay in a square plastic container. They can be folded or cut in half. Mix water, baby bath & baby oil slowly in a large measuring cup, and slowly pour over stack of paper towels. They will 'squish' down after absorbing the liquid. Seal tightly.
Caution: Some square seals are not airtight and may leak if tipped.

Face/Hand Wipes:...................................Bathroom Wipes:
2 tbsp.liquid baby bath .............................1/2 C pine cleaner
2 C water.................................................2 C water

Window Wipes:
1C glass cleaner
1-1/2 C water

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