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31 Household Products You'll Never Have To Buy Again

31 Household Products You'll Never Have To Buy Again
1. DIY Dishwashing Detergent 1 cup borax, 1 cup washing soda (or baking soda will work, as well), 1/2 cup citric acid, and 1/2 cup of kosher salt as a scrubbing agent. Use vinegar as your rinsing agent. 2. DIY Shaving Cream Shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil are the ingredients you’ll need to make this natural shaving cream. 3. Add distilled water, witch hazel, and citronella oil to a spray bottle. 4. 5. The secret is in the pump, not the soap, so never throw out an empty foam soap dispenser. 6. Make a much cheaper version with coconut oil and paper towels. 7. It’s completely earth-friendly and chemical-free. 8. Get the directions here. 9. All you need is Elmer’s glue and water. 10. Mix 1 cup of latex house paint or acrylic craft paint with 1 tablespoon of non-sanded tile grout. 11. You’ll need beeswax, almond oil, and coconut oil. 12. Get the full directions here. 13. You’ll need epsom salts, which are awesome for detoxifying baths. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

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