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Cleaning product recipe book

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Synecdoche · 17/09/2018 13:40

I want to start making my own cleaning products using natural ingredients (vinegar, essential oils, lemon etc.) and would like a book with some ideas to get me started.

I'm hoping to make kitchen cleaners, bathroom/toilet cleaners, surface cleaners, laundry detergent etc. and would appreciate any tips or recommendations.

I've had a look at these two books but can't really tell from the reviews if they'll be what I need so hoping for a personal recommendation:

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/161243276X/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

and

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0857834754/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

I'd ideally like to make some shampoo and face scrub as well - don't think I can justify buying a 'natural beauty' type book as I'm not into facemasks/make up etc and am happy with my body shop moisturiser.

Thanks for any help!

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Wildernesstips · 18/09/2018 17:00

I know that the blogger of Moral Fibres has written one (think it's called Fresh Clean Home). I can't attest to the efficacy of the recipes but I do like her blog - maybe check that out first?

Cynderella · 18/09/2018 17:18

If you google 'homemade oven cleaner' or 'homemade shower spray', you'll find loads of websites with recipes. Mostly American, but a couple of British sites too.

I look at a few different versions to get an idea of proportions and ingredients and go with the one I like most or a hybrid recipe.

Also, if you belong to the library, you might be able to borrow copies of books to read online either instead of buying them, or to see what they're like. If they're on Kindle, you can download the first chapter free and some books allow you to 'Look Inside'.

Synecdoche · 18/09/2018 18:21

Thanks both - I've had a look at that moral fibre website and wouldn't even have thought of my library.

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