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DIY in the Laundry Room

Laundry room: Lavender, Dry Balls, Clove, Palo Santo, Thieves®, Thieves® Household Cleaner

Liquid Laundry Detergent

Put all ingredients (except water) in just and shake a bit to mix. Add boiling water and give it a little shake with the lid off until everything is mixed well. Add room temperature water to fill line – not all the way. Keep lid off until cool. Once cooled shake it up again.

Use 1/2 to 1 cup per load depending on size of load. Safe for HE washers.

Powder Laundry Detergent

Use 1/8 to 1/4 cup per load depending on size of load. Safe for HE washers.

Fabric Softener

Mix baking soda with 1 cup water in vinegar bottle. Mix well to dissolve. Slowly add vinegar (will bubble and fizz). Add water and essential oils and fill to the neck of the bottle. Mix well.

Add 1/3 cup to fabric softener dispenser. May also be used in spray bottle to spritz and freshen dryer contents.

Rug/Carpet Freshener

Mix 5 drops of your favorite EO (Purification, Citrus Fresh, Bergamot, Tea Tree & Eucalyptus Globulus) with 1 cup of Baking Soda. Sprinkle over carpet, let sit 30 minutes and vacuum thoroughly.

Stain Remover

1 capful of Thieves® Household Cleaner plus 6 cups of water.  Soak clothing in mixture in a bowl or add this mixture to a spray bottle to use as a spot cleaner.

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