Preserving the wisdom of the lost arts for life.
Making homemade cleaners
There is something empowering about knowing how to make the products your family uses every day. These are the kinds of practical household skills that were once passed from one generation to the next—simple knowledge that helped families use what they had, save money, and care for their homes. Making your own cleaners brings that resourcefulness back into the modern home and keeps these useful traditions alive.
Laundry Stripping Using a Washing Machine
Learn how to give towels, bedding, and other heavily used laundry a thorough refresh using your washing machine.
Liquid Castile Soap Making HACK
Discover this handy homemade shortcut and learn how to make a useful liquid soap for everyday household cleaning.
Stage 2 of Making Your Own Liquid Castile Soap from a Castile Soap Bar
continues the process of turning a simple bar of soap into a useful liquid household cleaner.
Foaming Hand Soap with Lemon Essential Oil from Homemade Liquid Castile Soap
Create a gentle, fresh-scented hand soap with the bright fragrance of lemon while keeping everyday cleaning supplies simple and homemade.
Clean A Horribly Dirty Oven
a simple, practical method for tackling baked-on grease, spills, and stubborn buildup to bring a neglected oven back to a clean and usable condition.
Dryer Sheets: Breathe Easy
a simple homemade option for adding a fresh, clean fragrance to clothes and linens as they dry.
Laundry Scent Booster - Breathe Easy
a simple homemade laundry addition that gives clothes and linens a fresh, clean fragrance.
Clean Your Microwave Naturally
a simple way to loosen stuck-on food and freshen the inside of your microwave using a common kitchen ingredient.
Laundry Scent Booster - Fresh Citrus
a simple homemade laundry addition that gives clothes and linens a bright, fresh citrus fragrance.
Dryer Sheets: Fresh Citrus
a simple homemade option for adding a bright, refreshing scent to your laundry as it dries.
Remove all Oil Stains
simple ways to treat fresh and set-in oil stains and restore clothing, linens, and household items without harsh or complicated cleaning methods.
Homemade Laundry Detergent
a simple way to make an effective laundry cleaner using common household ingredients.
Wood Cream Recipe for Seasoning Cutting Boards
a simple homemade treatment that helps nourish and protect wooden cutting boards, keeping them from becoming dry and cracked.
Clean a Wood Cutting Board
properly helps remove food residue and odors while protecting the wood from unnecessary damage.
Dryer Sheets: Mountain Air
a simple homemade option for adding a fresh, clean scent to laundry as it dries.
Laundry Scent Booster - Mountain Air
a simple homemade laundry addition that gives clothes and linens a fresh, clean fragrance.
Laundry Stripping
a deep-cleaning method used to help remove built-up detergent, body oils, dirt, and residue from washable fabrics.
Convert Baking Soda into Washing Soda
a simple process that turns an everyday pantry staple into a stronger household cleaning ingredient.
Dawn Powerwash Refill
a simple homemade alternative for keeping your spray bottle filled and ready for everyday kitchen cleaning.
Countertop Spray
a simple homemade cleaner for freshening and cleaning everyday kitchen surfaces.
DIY Waterless Car Wash Solution
a simple homemade cleaner for removing light dirt and dust from your vehicle when a traditional wash with a hose isn’t practical.