Table of Contents
Introduction 9
Get to Know Your Natural Ingredients-The Basics 11
Natural Solutions for the Home 21
Bathroom 23
Toilet Cleaner 24
Soft Scrub Bathtub, Shower and Sink Cleaner 25
Mold and Mildew Cleaner 26
Soap Scum Cleaner 27
Scouring Powder 28
Grout Cleaner 29
Hard Water Deposit Remover 30
Mirror Cleaner 31
Kitchen 33
Lemon Dish Soap 34
Powdered Dishwasher Detergent and Rinse Aid 35
All-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner 36
Stainless Steel Cleaner 37
Granite Countertop Cleaner 38
Degreaser 39
Eliminate Sponge Odor 39
Microwave Oven Cleaner 40
Oven Cleaner 41
Garbage Disposal Cleaner 41
Drain Clog Remover 42
Coffee Pot and Coffee Machine Cleaner 43
Cast Iron Skillet Cleaner 44
Silver and Tarnish Cleaner 45
Solid Copper Cleaner 46
Cutting Board Cleaner 47
Laundry 49
Powder Laundry Detergent 50
Liquid Laundry Detergent 51
Lemon Bleach Alternative 51
Scented Fabric Softener 52
Washing Machine Deodorizer 53
Sour Towel Relief 54
Blood Stain Remover 55
Laundry Stain Remover 55
Household Cleaning 57
Streak-Free Window Cleaner (Indoor and Outdoor) 58
General Floor Cleaner 59
Wood Floor Cleaner 60
Label and Sticky Residue Remover 60
Carpet Stain Remover (Wet and Dry) 61
Cigarette Smoke Odor Remover 62
Fabric Upholstery Freshener 63
Fresh-Cut Flower Food 64
Crayon and Pencil Mark Remover for Walls 65
Leather Furniture Cleaner and Conditioner 66
Electronic and Television Screen Cleaner 67
Fresheners and Deodorizers 69
Carpet Deodorizer 70
Air Freshener Spray 71
Bathroom Air Freshener 72
No-Wax Candles 73
Simmering Potpourri 74
Refrigerator Deodorizer 75
Trash Can Deodorizer 76
Car Deodorizer 77
Fish and Bacon Odor Remover 78
Odor Remover (for Garlic and Onion on Hands) 79
Pest Control 81
Asian Lady Beetles 82
Asian Lady Beetles: Eliminate Their Scent 83
Cockroaches 84
Fleas 85
Fruit Flies 86
Ant Control 87
Bed Bugs 88
Hornets and Wasps 89
Centipedes and Millipedes 90
Mice 91
Outdoors 93
Bug Spray and Patio Diffuser Repellent 94
Weed Killer 95
Natural Garden Pesticide 96
Heavy-Duty Grill Cleaner 97
Screen Cleaner 97
Car Wash Soap 98
Wax for Cars 98
Car De-Icer 99
Natural Solution for Common Health Problem 101
Head, Ears, Face and Mouth 103
Headaches and Migraines 104
Healing and Nourishing Customizable Dry Shampoo 105
All-Natural Head Lice Treatment 106
Nourishing Hair Mask 107
Lighten Hair Naturally 108
Darken Hair Naturally 109
Dandruff Control 110
Stye 111
Pinkeye 112
Excess Wax Removal from Ears 113
Swimmer's Ear 114
Gingivitis 115
Toothache Relief 116
Whitening Teeth 117
Remineralizing Peppermint or Cinnamon Toothpaste 118
Bad Breath Control and Mouthwash 119
Canker Sores 120
Cold Sores 121
Healing Lip Balm 122
Allergies 123
Foaming Face Wash and Toner 124
Acne Control Mask 125
Chest Throat and Immune System 127
Nasal Decongestant Rinse 128
Cough and Sore Throat Syrup 129
Vapor Rub 130
Flu 132
Heartburn, Acid Reflux and GERD 133
Stomachache 134
Restoring Electrolytes 135
Hands, Legs, Arms and Feet 137
Foaming Hand Wash 138
Sensitive Skin Body Wash 138
Hand Sanitizer 139
Easy Deodorant Spray 140
Sensitive Skin Deodorant Cream 141
Creamy Lotion 142
Sunscreen 143
Foot Odor 144
Athlete's Foot 145
Jock Itch 146
Healing Balm (for Sore Muscles and Joint Pain) 147
Skin Irritations and Health Conditions 149
Eczema Treatment 150
Plaque Psoriasis Treatment 151
Rosacea Treatment 152
Soothing Rosacea Gel 153
Minor Skin Burns 154
Minor Cut Disinfectant and Healing Ointment 155
Bruises 156
Razor Bumps 157
Warts 158
Splinters 159
Chafing Powder 160
Poison Ivy and Poison Oak 161
Bee and Wasp Stings 162
Anti-Itch Bug Bite Lotion 163
Flexible, Reusable Ice Packs 164
Reusable Heating Pads 165
Do-it-Yourself Adhesive Bandages 166
Butterfly Adhesive Bandages (to help close a wound) 167
Digestive System 169
Constipation 170
Diarrhea 171
Healing Drink for Diarrhea 171
Hemorrhoids 172
Gas, Bloating and Belching 173
Hiccups 175
Emotional and Pain Support 177
PMS and Menstrual Cramps 178
Nature's Pain Relief 180
Detox Bath 181
Seasonal Depression 182
Insomnia 183
Anxiety 185
References 186
Acknowledgments 188
About the Author 188
Index 189