doing half milk and half water and more). But my favorite method has to do with temperature. The key to making soap with milk is to keep temperatures low by freezing the milk beforehand. To do this, measure out the amount of milk that you’ll need for...
You can easily remove the pickle (or other) smell from a glass jar simply by washing it. This doesn’t work for lids. I have tried a few techniques to remove stubborn smells from jar lids. I have soaked them for several hours on low heat in my slow cooker filled with baking soda an...
The wonderful thing about the newer one-step dyes is that you don’t need to use a dye fixative (like a soda ash pre-treatment solution) on your shirts. The dyes are formulated to work without pre-treatment. If you go with a different type of kit, you will need to add this step i...
There are a wide variety of natural ingredients that can be used in cold process soap. From natural colorants andexfoliantstoessential oilsandextracts, new soapy ingredients are always popping up. Recently, adding fruit and vegetable purees to cold process soap has become extremely popular. Natural ...
The problem with making lye from wood ash, although it is a simple process, the end result can be that your lye water is either too strong, or too weak. Either way, it could spoil your batch of homemade soap. Having said that, none of our ancestors had access to commercial lye and...
By using these pre-treatment techniques, you can help to loosen and lift scorch marks from fabric, making it easier to remove the stain completely. Removing Stubborn Scorch Marks Scorch marks on fabric can be frustrating and difficult to remove, especially when they are stubborn. However, there...
Here’s how to make your own Zote laundry detergent:Liquid SoapBoil 3 cups of water, remove the heat, and stir in some grated Zote until it dissolves.Pour it into a large container with 3 gallons of water, 1 cup of baking soda, and 1 cup of Borax....
A filter is designed to remove sediment and suspended matter from the main body of water, however, some dirt will inevitably settle to the bottom of the pool during periods when the filter is not in operation. The only way for this sediment to be removed is through vacuuming. The swimming...
How to Remove Grease & Oil Stains from a Leather Sofa (How to Get Grease Out of Leather) Use one or a mixture of these (see below for cleaning tips) to get the best possible outcome: Dry brush Vacuum Baking soda Steamer Vinegar Water Drying towel View Items in this Room How to Cond...