If you can avoid using chemicals in your daily life- you’re obviously going to do it, right? We all know that’s the healthier choice. Well, I challenge you to integrate these simple and natural home remedies in your routine and cut back on your use of harmful chemical-based products. These life hacks are all based on different combinations of baking soda, vinegar, salt, and lemons, and are aimed at providing easier, and more affordable alternatives. Instead of buying more products for each individual life problem, cluttering up your home- try consolidating down to these 4 items. You probably have most of these ingredients in your kitchen right now! There are so many more fantastic and smart uses for these ingredients, so if you enjoy these life hacks I encourage you to read the book Salt, Lemons, Vinegar, and Baking Soda by Shea Zukowski.
Deep Clean Your Hair Brush
You Need…
- 3 Tablespoons of Baking Soda
- 3 Tablespoons of Vinegar
- Warm Water
Instructions
Take your hairbrush and sprinkle the baking soda onto the bristles. Place the hairbrush into the sink and sprinkle baking soda onto the bristles. Next, pour the vinegar on top. The combination of vinegar and baking soda will start to “fizz” and bubble, forming a reaction. Next, remove the brush while you fill the sink with warm water. Leave the brush to soak in the warm water for about 1 hour. Afterwards, rinse your brush and then place it somewhere to air dry.
Keep That Vase Full of Flowers Alive Longer
You Need…
- 1 Quart of Warm Water
- 3 Tablespoons of Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons of Vinegar
Instructions
Mix everything together until the sugar is completely dissolved. Pour mixture into a vase and add your flowers- which you can now admire for twice as long.
Natural Fix For Bad Breath
You Need…
- Juice from 1 Lemon (or 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 Cup of Water
Instructions
Mix the ingredients into a glass, and then gargle for about 20 seconds. Treat the solution similarly to mouth wash, allowing it to reach back of your throat and swish between teeth. Spit it out when complete.
Instant Relief for Itchy Bug Bites
You Need…
- 1 Spoonful of Baking Soda
- 1 Spoonful of Water
Instructions
Mix the ingredients together until they form a paste. (you can add ingredients as needed, in order to reach the right consistency) Dab mixture onto the bug bite, using a cotton pad. Give the ingredients an opportunity to really soak in and work their magic- so allow it to completely dry on your skin. Wash off when needed.
Fabric Softener You Can Feel Good About
You Need…
- Juice from 4 Lemons (or 8 tablespoons)
- 2 Cups of Cold Water
- 1 Teaspoon of Baking Soda
Instructions
Mix everything. Add it to the wash during the final rinse cycle.
No More Puffy Eyes
You Need…
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Quart of Warm Water
Instructions
Mix the salt into the warm water. Tilt head back and use cotton pad to apply the solution to under-eye area. Lay back and allow the saltwater mix to fully absorb into skin (or at least 10 minutes). Bonus points if you use that time to practice meditation.
Soothe A Sore Throat- Fast!
You Need…
- 1 Teaspoon of Salt
- 1 Cup of Warm Water
Instructions
Mix into a saltwater solution. Salt should be fully dissolved before continuing. You do not need to pour the entire solution into your mouth at once. Instead, sip a small amount into your mouth and then gargle for 10 seconds. After the 10 seconds, spit everything out and do this again with another small sip until you run out. You should make a new solution and repeat the process approximately 3 times a day, if possible.
Here’s Another Natural Recipe to Soothe Your Sore Throat…
You Need…
- 1 Teaspoon of Honey
- 2 Teaspoons of Lemon Juice
Instructions
Mix honey with lemon juice and then take a small sip into your mouth. Carefully swallow the mixture to ensure that it reaches the back of your throat. You want to feel it lubricating the sore spots of your throat as you do so. You may mix additional batches and repeat as needed.
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