These are my top 5 Go-To products that are essential in my house. These items are cheap, chemical-free and best of all multi-purpose! Thanks to these 5 items I am on my way to saving money on homemade products that are a healthier alternative for me and my family, and surprisingly easy to make!
1. Baking Soda- I swear I use baking soda a million times a day! Okay, maybe not quite a million, but Wow is it awesome. I pick up boxes of it at the dollar store and if you regularly follow my blog you know that I use it to make cleaning products, beauty products, and even for healthcare.
2. Vinegar- Of course you should always have raw, organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar on hand for its multitude of health benefits. But in this particular post I am referring to just plain, white vinegar. I also get bottles of this at the Dollar Tree because it is a must have for homemade cleaning products and works wonderfully.
3. Hydrogen Peroxide- Another dollar store gem. This is great to use in a homemade toothpaste recipe or to whiten teeth yourself. It can also be used in cleaning products as a safe alternative to bleach.
4. Epsom Salts- Okay, last dollar store item on the list! Epsom salts are great for making a scrub, or making bath salts (not the kind that make you want to eat another’s face!) It’s also great for a detox bath and helps to replenish the body of magnesium.
5. Lemons- Hopefully you are lucky enough to have some growing in your own backyard, or at least know someone. Otherwise these are cheap and accessible at any grocery store. I love drinking lemon water to start my day and it offers many health benefits. Lemons can be used as a natural bleach alternative for skin, is great at removing blackheads and can be used to make homemade cleaning products.
A few of my past posts have been written using these products and are linked throughout this post. Be on the look out for future posts as I am making new things each and every week! I would love to hear about your top 5 essentials or any ways that you use the above list!
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