Confessions of A Messy Person #2

Wow a week goes really fast!  I was hoping to have an amazing update about how the counter is completely clear and has been all week.  Not so much.  I got the stuff on the counter contained, but those containers still need to find their final home, many of these homes are upstairs which is why they are still on the counter.

The one good thing about having my list is that I don't forget about things that need to be done.  I didn't get to the hottub chemicals 3 days a week, but I did do them twice which is a great improvement from the past few months.  While Brad worked this weekend at updating my closet, I worked on the windows and mirrors, both of which were on the list to be completed.

Now for the amazing cleaning tip of the week!

DIY Fabric Softener

The recipe makes a GIANT batch, so it might be easier to cut it in half or third.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup baking soda
• 6 cups white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 10-15 drops essential oil (I love using lavender) 
• Use however much you want to get your preferred level of fragrance
• Bucket
• Wooden Spoon

Directions:

• Put the baking soda into the bucket
• Add the water
• SLOWLY add the vinegar.  Remember, baking soda + vinegar = exploding volcano
• Stir until the baking soda dissolves.
• Add in the essential oil
• Pour into smaller container to keep by the laundry
• Add about 1/2 cup per load of laundry - just put into the spot where the fabric softener goes.

I keep mine in a pump bottle by the washing machine and do about 15-20 pumps per load., the extra is in a mason jar under the bathroom sink that I use to refill whenever the pump bottle is empty. 

How is everybody's spring cleaning going?  Have a happy first day of summer tomorrow!

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