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 <span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">The Indigo Earth Soap Company is
happy to share with you some of the recipes that we have used for years. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Getting green is easy with these
easy to create, all natural, products for you and your home. Following are
recipes for both household cleaners and bath products:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Making your skin care products
allows for a newly inspired version every time you create. Make sure to write
down your tailor-made recipe in detail, it could be the perfect one!</span></div>
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PRODUCTS</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">:</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Mineral/Bath
Salts Recipe:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">It's good to use Epsom salts as
they are reputed to have therapeutic values in relaxing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Muscles. But try to add some
other salts such as solar, Celtic, </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Dead Sea</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">, etc, and avoid table salts as
they are perceived as being unhealthy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">For 2 cups of your salt blend,
you could add one or any combination of the following:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1 - 2 T of finely grated cocoa
butter;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1/4 - 1/2 tsp of essential oils
or a blend of;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1 T of ground rose petals or
other flower petals;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1 T of detoxifying green clay;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1/4 - 1/2 tsp of natural
coloring, a color that would match the scent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">For a specific scented salt,
consider the following, using a 2 cup salt-blend base:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Lavender scented salts:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1/2 - 1 tsp Lavender essential
oil,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1 T dried lavender petals,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">And 1/2 tsp or less of natural
liquid coloring (i.e.: Raton jot or indigo).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Rose Scented Salts:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1/2 - 1 tsp of Rose Geranium
essential oil,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">2 T dried rose petals,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1 tsp Madder Root powder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">We are all very accustomed to
scents having a complementary color. If your lavender bath Salts are green,
people may not be able to tell what scent it is by smell alone, or may think something
has gone wrong with their item. When in reality, the essential oil color of
lavender is clear.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Bath</span></b><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">
and/or Massage Oil Recipe:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">The carrier oil blend that I
love and got rave reviews about was:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1 cup sunflower oil;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1/2 cup sweet almond oil;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1/2 cup grape seed oil.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Essential oils of your choice,
from 1/2 - 1 tsp of scent. Some scents are a lot stronger than others and this
is why there is no standard measurement. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">This blend is great for massage
oil as it does not quickly absorb like some massage oils do. The molecules in
the sunflower oil are </span>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">larger than other oils and
therefore absorb a lot less quickly. Sweet Almond and Grape seed Oils are in
any skin care product. But, any oil in a bath may create a slippery surface and
sides to your tub, so use caution.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">And the above oil recipe,
colorants do not blend into the oil completely and you may have spotty oil. But
because scented oils tend to be without a color, you can omit the coloring without
anyone thinking something is wrong with it.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Body
Scrub Recipe:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">I always used a natural raw
sugar as my exfoliated. White sugar works well too, raw sugar tends to have
more appeal, and while a brown sugar is nice too, the scent of brown sugar
doesn't always blend with your essential oil. Lavender is a good example of
that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Depending on the level of oil
you desire, start with 1/2 cup sugar to 2 T of carrier or specialty oils. Mix
well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Too much oil may cause a layer
of oil on the bottom of the jar. Add directions your sugar scrub to use it
first in the bath or shower, and then bathe as usual. The excess oils are
rinsed away leaving the perfect amount of moisturizing. This simple but tried
and true recipe is great for any skin care routine.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Massage
Melts or Cocoa Butter Melts:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Perfect for spot moisturizing by
rubbing on those specific dry areas like heels. These recipes can be a little
flexible, in that you can add some specialty oils or butters without creating
too soft of a melt. For every 1 ounce of cocoa butter, you can add 1 tsp of
shea or mango butter, or jojoba oil. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1 ounce of massage melt would
require little scent; start with 1/8 tsp at first.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Cocoa Butter is a luxurious yet
inexpensive butter, the ultimate moisturizer for any skin care.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Melt your butter and oils on
very low heat, stir in your scent and place in a small mold.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Flexible molds work best for
popping out the melt. Your finished product will be similar to the texture of
chocolate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">The only concern in making these
is to not use a high temperature for melting the butters, for when they cool
from this temperature, they will cave in at the top's center, which will
probably be the bottom of your finished melt. The other insider trick here is
to place the melts in the fridge as soon as possible. Cooling these fast, and
for 24 hours, tends to prevent any caving in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Handle while just out of the
fridge to avoid getting smudges on your new melts. Wrap in a foil type wrap so
they don't easily melt when someone carries it. The scent of these melts tend
to be 'locked in' the melt, and when used, the aroma is quickly released.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Lip
Balm Recipe:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Again, these measurements are
approximate depending on the type of balm consistency you like. Luckily, if you
don't like the finished product, it is easy to melt and adjust. My recipe is:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">2 ounces of cocoa butter;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1/2 ounce of carrier oil like
jojoba;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1/8 - 1/4 ounce of bee's wax.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Often, a couple drops of
peppermint essential oil are added.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Melt on low heat, blend together
and pour into a little lip balm pot or similar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Natural skin care is also about
knowing that any natural as possible product you can make is </span>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">going to be far superior than
any mass-produced chemical-filled jar of marketing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">exaggeration.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">THE
NATURAL CLEANERS</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Natural cleaners and green
cleaners are perfect for you, your family, your pets, and your</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;"> If the Bubonic Plague returns, then get out
those chemicals, but in the meanwhile, you</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">must give nature a chance.
Natural cleaners have no carcinogenic, allergens or immune system suppressants.
If one method of natural cleaning doesn't suit you, try another one, the right
back to basics cleaner is waiting for you.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">All-Purpose
Cleaner</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1/2 cup (125 ml) pure soap such
as liquid </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Castile</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1 gallon (4 liters) hot water.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">For a clean scent and to help
cut grease, add 1/4 cup (60 ml) of lemon juice OR 1/2 tsp of lemon essential
oil.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">This solution is safe for all
surfaces, should be rinsed with water, and is very effective for most jobs. For
a stronger natural cleaner, double the amounts of soap and lemon juice or
essential oil.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Scouring
Powder:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Use a firm bristle brush and
scrub with pure soap combined with either table salt or baking soda.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Baking soda alone on a damp
sponge is also effective on most surfaces. You can also</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">personalize your scouring powder
by adding an essential oil. Put the ingredients in a blender or blend with a Wisk,
until the fragrance has infused the powder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">For oven spills, scrub using
straight baking soda or combine with the stronger version of the all purpose
cleaner. Wear gloves when scrubbing, even for natural cleaners.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Air
Fresheners:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Commercial air fresheners work
by masking smells and coating the nasal passages with</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">chemicals which diminish the
sense of smell by deadening the nerves, as well as using</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">crude oil based carcinogenic
chemicals that just happen to have scents. Try some of these natural recipes to
diminish odor and add a fresh clean smell to your house:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1. Use baking soda in your
garbage or refrigerator to help reduce odors at their source.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">2. Dissolve 1 tsp (5 ml) of
baking soda in 2 cups (500 ml) of hot water, add 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice. Pour
the solution into a spray bottle and spray as you would an air freshener.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">3. Place a few slices of a
citrus fruit, cloves or cinnamon in a pot with enough water to simmer gently
for an hour or two.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">4. Most of the people I know use
a couple drops of essential oils in inconspicuous places.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Choose any scent you like.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">5. Simmer cinnamon and cloves in
water.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">6. Pour vanilla extract on a
cotton ball and place in a small dish. Use in your car, home or refrigerator.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">7. Set out a dish of vinegar or
boil 1 tablespoon white vinegar in 1 cup of water to eliminate cooking odors.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Try some of the natural cleaners
that you can find in the green sections of your grocer.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Liquid
Dish Soap:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Grate a bar of pure/castile soap
into a sauce pan. Cover with water and simmer over low heatuntil they melt
together. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Add some vinegar to the water
for tough grease and to remove spots.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Pour into a container and use as
you would any liquid dishwashing soap.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">There are a lot of natural dish
cleaners in the supermarkets these days. I like them but it</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">seems like you need 2 - 3 times
as much as the chemical versions, and for more money.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Definitely give these versions
of natural cleaners a chance.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Mirrors,
Glass and Windows:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Wash with pure soap and water,
rinse with a solution of 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water. Use washable,
reusable cheese cloth instead of paper towels.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Carpets:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">To fully clean and deodorize
carpets, first vacuum, liberally sprinkle cornstarch or baking soda, leave one
hour, then vacuum again. For tougher stains, try cold soda water or repeatedly
blot with vinegar and soapy water.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Polishes:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Most store-bought polishes
contain solvents harmful to the environment. Aerosol sprays are wasteful and
also contain harmful gases. It always seemed that I was coating my lungs with nthe
waxes in the polish if I breathed it.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1. Furniture Polish: Dissolve 1
tsp (5 ml) lemon essential oil in 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable oil.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Apply with a clean dry rag.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">2. Floor Polish: Melt 1/8 cup
(30 ml) bee’s wax or vegetable wax in a double boiler. Add 1</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">quart/liter castor oil and a few
drops of lemon essential oil. Apply with a rag, allow drying and polishing.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Polishing
Metals:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1. Copper: Try lemon juice and a
little salt or hot vinegar and a little salt on a rag.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">2. Brass: Try equal parts salt
and flour, with a little vinegar on a dry rag.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Grease
cleaner:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Mix vinegar and salt together
for a good surface cleaner. This mixture will remove grease if the vinegar is
at full strength.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Disinfectants:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">For kitchen cutting boards and
bathroom fixtures, use a spray of distilled white vinegar</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Followed by a 3 percent peroxide
spray. Wipe clean.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Glass
cleaner, another recipe:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Combine 1 quart warm water with
1/4 cup white vinegar or 2 tablespoons lemon juice (use both vinegar and lemon
if you want the cleaning abilities of vinegar with the scent of lemons).</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Mix ingredients and store in a
spray bottle. Use as you would any glass cleaner (add a drop or two of essential
oil for a pleasant scent).</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Invest in a squeegee. It is a
great tool for cleaning windows. A razor blade also is a good tool for scraping
off dirt or paint before cleaning.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
<b><span style="color: midnightblue; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Liquid
Dish Soap:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Grate a bar of pure/castile soap
into a sauce pan. Cover with water and simmer over low heatuntil they melt
together. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Add some vinegar to the water
for tough grease and to remove spots.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Pour into a container and use as
you would any liquid dishwashing soap.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">There are a lot of natural dish
cleaners in the supermarkets these days. I like them but it</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">seems like you need 2 - 3 times
as much as the chemical versions, and for more money.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Definitely give these versions
of natural cleaners a chance.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Mirrors,
Glass and Windows:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Wash with pure soap and water,
rinse with a solution of 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water. Use washable,
reusable cheese cloth instead of paper towels.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Carpets:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">To fully clean and deodorize
carpets, first vacuum, liberally sprinkle cornstarch or baking soda, leave one
hour, then vacuum again. For tougher stains, try cold soda water or repeatedly
blot with vinegar and soapy water.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Polishes:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Most store-bought polishes
contain solvents harmful to the environment. Aerosol sprays are wasteful and
also contain harmful gases. It always seemed that I was coating my lungs with nthe
waxes in the polish if I breathed it.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1. Furniture Polish: Dissolve 1
tsp (5 ml) lemon essential oil in 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable oil.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Apply with a clean dry rag.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">2. Floor Polish: Melt 1/8 cup
(30 ml) bee’s wax or vegetable wax in a double boiler. Add 1</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">quart/liter castor oil and a few
drops of lemon essential oil. Apply with a rag, allow drying and polishing.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Polishing
Metals:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1. Copper: Try lemon juice and a
little salt or hot vinegar and a little salt on a rag.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">2. Brass: Try equal parts salt
and flour, with a little vinegar on a dry rag.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Grease
cleaner:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Mix vinegar and salt together
for a good surface cleaner. This mixture will remove grease if the vinegar is
at full strength.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Disinfectants:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">For kitchen cutting boards and
bathroom fixtures, use a spray of distilled white vinegar</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Followed by a 3 percent peroxide
spray. Wipe clean.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Glass
cleaner, another recipe:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Combine 1 quart warm water with
1/4 cup white vinegar or 2 tablespoons lemon juice (use both vinegar and lemon
if you want the cleaning abilities of vinegar with the scent of lemons).</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Mix ingredients and store in a
spray bottle. Use as you would any glass cleaner (add a drop or two of essential
oil for a pleasant scent).</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Invest in a squeegee. It is a
great tool for cleaning windows. A razor blade also is a good tool for scraping
off dirt or paint before cleaning.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Liquid
Dish Soap:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Grate a bar of pure/castile soap
into a sauce pan. Cover with water and simmer over low heatuntil they melt
together. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Add some vinegar to the water
for tough grease and to remove spots.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Pour into a container and use as
you would any liquid dishwashing soap.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">There are a lot of natural dish
cleaners in the supermarkets these days. I like them but it</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">seems like you need 2 - 3 times
as much as the chemical versions, and for more money.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Definitely give these versions
of natural cleaners a chance.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Mirrors,
Glass and Windows:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Wash with pure soap and water,
rinse with a solution of 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water. Use washable,
reusable cheese cloth instead of paper towels.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Carpets:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">To fully clean and deodorize
carpets, first vacuum, liberally sprinkle cornstarch or baking soda, leave one
hour, then vacuum again. For tougher stains, try cold soda water or repeatedly
blot with vinegar and soapy water.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Polishes:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Most store-bought polishes
contain solvents harmful to the environment. Aerosol sprays are wasteful and
also contain harmful gases. It always seemed that I was coating my lungs with nthe
waxes in the polish if I breathed it.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1. Furniture Polish: Dissolve 1
tsp (5 ml) lemon essential oil in 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable oil.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Apply with a clean dry rag.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">2. Floor Polish: Melt 1/8 cup
(30 ml) bee’s wax or vegetable wax in a double boiler. Add 1</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">quart/liter castor oil and a few
drops of lemon essential oil. Apply with a rag, allow drying and polishing.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Polishing
Metals:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1. Copper: Try lemon juice and a
little salt or hot vinegar and a little salt on a rag.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">2. Brass: Try equal parts salt
and flour, with a little vinegar on a dry rag.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Grease
cleaner:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Mix vinegar and salt together
for a good surface cleaner. This mixture will remove grease if the vinegar is
at full strength.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Disinfectants:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">For kitchen cutting boards and
bathroom fixtures, use a spray of distilled white vinegar</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Followed by a 3 percent peroxide
spray. Wipe clean.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Glass
cleaner, another recipe:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Combine 1 quart warm water with
1/4 cup white vinegar or 2 tablespoons lemon juice (use both vinegar and lemon
if you want the cleaning abilities of vinegar with the scent of lemons).</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Mix ingredients and store in a
spray bottle. Use as you would any glass cleaner (add a drop or two of essential
oil for a pleasant scent).</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Invest in a squeegee. It is a
great tool for cleaning windows. A razor blade also is a good tool for scraping
off dirt or paint before cleaning.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Liquid
Dish Soap:</span></b></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Grate a bar of pure/castile soap
into a sauce pan. Cover with water and simmer over low heatuntil they melt
together. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Add some vinegar to the water
for tough grease and to remove spots.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Pour into a container and use as
you would any liquid dishwashing soap.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">There are a lot of natural dish
cleaners in the supermarkets these days. I like them but it</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">seems like you need 2 - 3 times
as much as the chemical versions, and for more money.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Definitely give these versions
of natural cleaners a chance.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Mirrors,
Glass and Windows:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Wash with pure soap and water,
rinse with a solution of 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water. Use washable,
reusable cheese cloth instead of paper towels.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Carpets:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">To fully clean and deodorize
carpets, first vacuum, liberally sprinkle cornstarch or baking soda, leave one
hour, then vacuum again. For tougher stains, try cold soda water or repeatedly
blot with vinegar and soapy water.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Polishes:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Most store-bought polishes
contain solvents harmful to the environment. Aerosol sprays are wasteful and
also contain harmful gases. It always seemed that I was coating my lungs with nthe
waxes in the polish if I breathed it.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1. Furniture Polish: Dissolve 1
tsp (5 ml) lemon essential oil in 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable oil.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Apply with a clean dry rag.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">2. Floor Polish: Melt 1/8 cup
(30 ml) bee’s wax or vegetable wax in a double boiler. Add 1</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">quart/liter castor oil and a few
drops of lemon essential oil. Apply with a rag, allow drying and polishing.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Polishing
Metals:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">1. Copper: Try lemon juice and a
little salt or hot vinegar and a little salt on a rag.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">2. Brass: Try equal parts salt
and flour, with a little vinegar on a dry rag.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Grease
cleaner:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Mix vinegar and salt together
for a good surface cleaner. This mixture will remove grease if the vinegar is
at full strength.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Disinfectants:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">For kitchen cutting boards and
bathroom fixtures, use a spray of distilled white vinegar</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Followed by a 3 percent peroxide
spray. Wipe clean.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: 11pt;">Glass
cleaner, another recipe:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Combine 1 quart warm water with
1/4 cup white vinegar or 2 tablespoons lemon juice (use both vinegar and lemon
if you want the cleaning abilities of vinegar with the scent of lemons).</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Mix ingredients and store in a
spray bottle. Use as you would any glass cleaner (add a drop or two of essential
oil for a pleasant scent).</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Invest in a squeegee. It is a
great tool for cleaning windows. A razor blade also is a good tool for scraping
off dirt or paint before cleaning.</span></div>
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