Being a college student is tough. You're mostly broke and have to buy your own cleaning supplies, face washes, shampoo, soap etc. That's why I pinterested for a few hours to find the best all natural, cheap and definitely quality products to make.These are the five best recipes I came up with. Test them out for yourself, get rid of harsh chemicals and spending extra money.
1. Laundry Detergent
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4 lbs Baking Soda (If you can’t find a big box in the detergent aisle, it’s totally fine to use four 1-lb boxes from the baking aisle)
1 box of Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda (I think it only comes in one size, so that should make it easier)
1 box Borax (also, I’ve only ever seen one size)
4 bars of Zote Soap OR Fels-Naptha (or even a combination of both) (Grated)
2 small bottles or one large bottle of Purex Crystals
After you mix it all up then put it in a large air tight glass container, such as a mason jar. This is a such a cheap option rather than buying detergent from the store. This amount will last a college student at least a whole years worth of laundry.
2. Homemade Dishwasher Tablets
1 cup Borax
½ cup Epsom salt
1 cup Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
⅓ to ½ cup lemon juice
8 drops lavender essential oil
Combine in a large bowl, then take an ice tray and pack the mix into the tray. Let sit for at least 4 hours and then you can take them out and they will be solid! Perfect to put in your dishwasher.
3. Aloe Green Tea Face Scrub
-1/3 C. Coconut Oil
-1/4 C. Sugar
-1 Tbs. Aloe Vera Jelly
-2 Green Tea Bags
-3-4 drops Vitamin E Oil (optional- just really good for your skin!)
-5-6 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil (optional- great for keeping acne away!)
-cut the tea bags open and add to the mixture! Keep in an air tight container and use once daily for maximum results!
4. Dryer Sheets Homemade
1/2 cup of vinegar
8 drops tea tree or other essential oil
Sealable container
Cotton cloths
Cut the cotton cloths into square pieces. You can use a cotton tshirt or cheap dish towels. Then put them in the container with the mixture. Pull one out and make sure to wring out any excess liquid. Throw into the dryer and use over and over again!
5. Homemade Lotion
1 cup pure shea butter, softened (in microwave)
1 cup pure coconut oil
75-100 drops of lavender or other essential oil
You only need a dime size of this mixture to moisturize your arms and hands. This batch will be around 20 oz. of lotion! Keep it in an air tight container when finished.
