When I first started using herbs, I was battling post natal depression as well as PCOS (polycystic Ovaries Syndrome). The reason I am starting with telling you this is because my endocrine system was completely out of whack. I started my healing journey with herbal tonics, beautiful flower remedies and herbal infused oils. I started to slowly make the change away from toxic chemical cleaning products and beauty products.
I started to see and feel such a difference in my mental state and emotional state. I started to see a difference in my son Charlie who was going through a Diagnosis of Autism. On the shelf cleaning products, soaps, washing powders, washing fragrance liquid the ones that make your clothes smell like a summer field, yes those! are full of products that actually effect your endocrine system. throwing your hormones out of whack, this in turn will effect every part of your life, from sleep, your sex drive, your period, menopause, anxiety etc
The average women puts 150 plus chemicals on her body per day!
For the last 7 plus years my journey with making natural products has grown from with skincare and cleaning. I have to say I love knowing what I use on my family’s skin is stuff I hand make myself. I love picking different oils, different herbs, wildflowers etc
I am sharing a beautiful easy natural cleaning recipe that you can make yourself at home with 2/3 simple ingredients. This is also amazing to make with your children.
Ingredients/supplies
Pine /cedar (perfect if you are throwing out your real Christmas tree) gather up the needles
dried/fresh oranges (organic if possible)
white vinegar
clean jar and lid
baking paper (enough to cover the lid of the jar)
Method
Place your pine/oranges or mixture of both into your jar, half fill if dried and fill if fresh.
cover to the very top with white vinegar, little stir
place baking paper on top and then your lid over. Give it a gentle shake.
place it in a dark place for 3 weeks ( I do 6 for greater scent), give it a shake every few days/week
after the three three weeks get yourself a clean jar, some cheese cloth/muslin and stain out the liquid, you will see the liquid has changed colours as it is now infused with amazing herbal benefits. please place the pine/oranges in your compost of back into the earth.
Get yourself a spray bottle that you can reuse over and over, place 1/3 of vinegar to 2/3 water and you have made a beautiful natural cleaning multipurpose spray. Dont forget to label so you know what you have used.
If you are using essential oils, please use a glass spray bottle and a pinch of salt, remembering less is more and most essential oils are so powerful 1 drop is needed, taking caution with pets and people in the house who may have a reaction. Lavender is beautiful and also lemon or orange essential oil. Always shake bottle before use.
Bathroom cleaner use full strength, add some baking soda to hard dirt areas.
Window cleaner 1 cup of water with 1 cup of vinegar , pour into spray bottle and mist your windows and mirrors, wipe clean.
*Dont use vinegar on natural stone, wood, electronics and grout.
