Sunday, June 26, 2016

DIY Liquid Hand Soap

Hello! Today we're making DIY hand soap. You will need:
  • Grater
  • About 3 bars of travel-sized soap
  • Whisk
  • 4 cups of boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
  • Funnel



First, grate your soap until you get about 2 ounces of shaved soap.


Then, add your coconut oil.


After that, add the boiling water and whisk until the soap is dissolved.


Once everything is combined, let the mixture cool completely to room temperature. As it cools, it thickens and changes color. It should look something like this:


Then with a funnel, pour the soap into a pump-top container.


After that, you're done! Here's how mine looked:


This DIY was easy, and it's very practical. You should really try this one out sometime!

Until next week,
-Vasti

Saturday, June 18, 2016

DIY Sink Unclogging Bombs

Hello! Today we're making DIY bombs for unclogging a sink or other drainpipe. You will need:

  • 2 cups of baking soda
  • 1/4 cup of epsom salts
  • 8 tablespoons of dish soap
  • Cupcake liners
  • Muffin tin


First, mix the epsom salts and the baking soda.


Then, pour in the dish soap a little at a time.


Mix the ingredients until it resembles wet sand.


Line the muffin tin with the cupcake liners and scoop the mixture into them.


Let them dry overnight, and you're done! These are how mine turned out:


This DIY was super easy to make, and it's very useful. This recipe makes about 6 bombs. Whenever your drain is clogged, stick one of these into it and the drain should clear up. These also work as bath bombs.

Until next week,
-Vasti

Saturday, June 11, 2016

DIY Sticky Residue Remover

Hello! Today we're making DIY sticky residue remover. This can be used for sticky labels, and much more! You will need:
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons of baking soda
 


Combine your ingredients.

Put it in an airtight container, and you're done! 


This DIY was super easy and took less than 5 minutes to make. To apply, rub the paste onto the sticky area and wipe off with a paper towel. It actually works!

Until next week,
-Vasti

Sunday, June 5, 2016

DIY Stain Remover

Hello! Today we're making stain remover. You will need:

  • 1 tablespoon of baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide
  • 1 tablespoon of dish soap
  • Optional: container to put finished product in



Mix all of the ingredients in a small bowl.


And you're done!


This DIY took less than 5 minutes to make. It's super easy to make, and you'll probably have all these ingredients at home. Apply with a toothbrush or sponge. It actually works! You should try this one out!
Until next week,
-Vasti