Make your Own Eco-Friendly Soft Scrub Cleaner

Join The Smart Mama as she shows you how to make a non-toxic, non-abrasive, eco-friendly soft scrub for use on countertops, sinks, bathtubs and shower stalls.

Recipe:

• mix 1/2 cup of baking soda
• 1/8 cup of castile soap (Dr. Bronner's is recommended)
• 1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerin
  
• for scent add 10 drops of essential oil, such as lavender or rose (optional)

Notes: Make only as much as you will use in one cleaning session, because it dries out quickly. Unscented castile soap is recommended if you choose to add your own essential oils.

Shop for the ingredients:
Dr. Bronner's Castile Soaps
Essential Oils

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It's syrupy at first but lathers up nicely, yet it's somewhat translucent which we found was an added bonus. The unexpected brown sugar color of the gel has a hint of a gingerbread cookie scent, although it is labeled as an unscented product. The result was a smooth shave, very gentle, no stinging and best of all no chemicals. It's available in 4 other scents too, but the fragrance free is the best bet for sensitive skin. Dr. Bronner's shaving gel earns its space on our shelf.

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