A few of my favorite DIY home stuff

I started with making my own surface cleaner a few years back and it has snow balled since. I don't know if it is the money saved, feeling of accomplishment or the (harsh) chemical free aspect of making your own cleaners that got me hooked but something did. Now, I make my personal care products like body and face wash along with stuff for the kids and cold/allergy remedies.  Here are a few of my favorites. These are easy and cost effective. Good luck and comment with questions.

Sore Throats
2 tablespoons of sage
pour 6 ounces of near boiling water over sage
add 1/4 teaspoon of salt
cool to very warm temperature
gargle with this solution
do not swallow

Laundry Detergent
1 cup borax
1 cup washing soap
1 bar soap (fragrant free for sensitive skin and babies)
place borax and washing soap in mixer
shave bar of soap into mixture
use food processor to make fine texture for detergent
Bubbles - 1 gallon
11 cups water
4 cups dish soap
1 cup corn syrup

Surface Cleaner
half white vinegar and half distilled water in spray bottle
about 20 drops of essential oil per 12oz of mixture - I like lemon (10drops) & lavender (10 drops)
10 drops = .5 ml

Not in the mood to make your own? I also use Everyone soaps for the family.
http://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Soap-Coconut-Lemon-Ounce/dp/B0063I3R9O
Whole Foods sells it too.