I thought of a couple more ideas for you with the essential oils. I'll quickly tell you because I hear a screaming baby and little toddler feet padding around upstairs and I know my free moment has reached a conclusion.
I had been buying these packages of little bags full of dried lavender at Trader Joe's that you put in the dryer to make your clothes smell nice. Problem was, they were expensive, and when Toddler got a hold of them they were quite messy. So I got an old rag and put about 20 drops of each - Lavender, Rosemary, Tea Tree and Peppermint (or more or less to your tastes) and threw that in the dryer with the clothes. Works great! The peppermint especially adds a nice fragrance.
Liquid castile soap with lavender and tea trea drops also make a nice fragrance in a pump in the bathroom. Or a bit of castile soap with a couple drops of lavender and tea tree in about a cup of water over squares of white flannel make a great substitution for wipes. (I may have said that one before.) (Sorry.)
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Question: does the homemade dryer sheet leave spots on the clothes from the oil?
ReplyDeleteI haven't noticed any spots from the oils. Despite their name, they aren't really oily. They evaporate very quickly as well.
ReplyDeleteQuick thought- the onset of Baby J's rash didn't coincide with when you started using your homemade wipes, did it? Just a thought. Still pondering, in between moments of pondering other things... :)
ReplyDeleteNo G, I've been using those wipes as long as I've used cloth diapers, which is over 6 months now. Thank you for keeping him in mind, he appreciates his Aunt Gwennie's attention. :)
ReplyDeleteI should also note that I don't use every one of those oils at once - I usually pick 2 when I do the dryer thing.
ReplyDeleteI think the post previous to mine was also intended to be some helpful information about possible side effects of substances commonly used in your household. "Natural" products have just as much potential for side effects as other medications, and it's always good to be aware of them.
ReplyDeleteThis conversation was removed because I felt that it could be summed up in Gwen's last post, which I left.
ReplyDeletePlease try to keep your comments brief if they are not directly related to the topic. If you are quoting from another source, a link will suffice for those who are interested.
Thank you.