Personal addition for laundry detergent, what you'll need is food processor and cheese grater:

1 bar of fels-naptha

1 cup of borax

1 cup of arm & hammer laundry booster (powder)

Grate the enitre bar of Fels-Naptha. Add the borax and arm & hammer into the processor and blend until fine. Then add the grated fels-Naptha and blend (you may have to do this in halfs if your processor isn't big enough).

You'll only need 2 tbs per load and it'll be the cleanest laundry you've ever done. I also use essential oils on dryer wool balls (1-3 per load depending) usually just like 6-8 dabs of oil on one ball. Thats only if I want extra scent because the natural scent from the powder is soooooo nice.

Oh! Let me also add a few other things. Sorry for a separate comment but I'm so excited that my interests are getting so much attention. I love sharing stuff like this.

Citric acid diluted in water is a GREAT natural cleanser. It kills most bacteria, germs, and fungi! You just have to remember to store it in a non-metallic container. Y'know, chemical reaction sciencey stuff.

A lighter cleaner is apple mint leaves dissolved in white vinegar and then you strain the leaves from the vinegar and pour into your spray bottle of choice!

Soap nut is also a good dish washing replacement as it suds up great! I personally don't mind using Dawn still but I know soapnut is good for glasswear. I have also seen people use used cooking oil (I'm sure it doesn't have to be used but its a zero waste type thing) to make their own soap that appears to suds up very well for bathroom surfaces.

Wow. High effort. Thank you.

Baking soda to brush teeth with. Add powdered Taurine if your gums are bad. Olive oil to moisturize. When you think of all of the aisles of products in the store, entire industries, all unnecessary.

Thank you fren! This is a goldmine of information....Hey Mods, can we get a sticky?

Blessings...

You've put together a great resource here.

Thank you, fren!

This list is fantastic. Thank you!

Back when I was doing an ACV rinse on my hair, I would dilute the ACV with Celestial Seasonings organic Apple Cinnamon Spice tea since I didn't have any essential oils on hand. I just kept the spray bottle in the fridge between uses and my hair would smell like a fresh apple pie for the rest of the day. :D Bonus, something in that tea started to bring out the red highlights in my hair.

Sorry if you listed it but have food grade diatomaceous earth on hand. It kills almost all bugs but safe for people and animals (just don’t breathe it in). You can sprinkle in and around food storage to keep bugs out. Also can be used as an internal cleanse.

Make the Citrus Vinegar Hair Rinse with oranges instead and dilute the infused vinegar with water in a spray bottle for an all natural orange oil multipurpose cleaner.

Harden that Kombucha by fermenting a second time with ale or champagne yeast!!

It all starts with good ingredients.

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no information on a critical component of survival...water

just about everything you mention here involves using water...that would be the chlorinated fluoride shit they charge you money for

until you address that issue alone, everything posted here is "secondary"

changing your shampoo won't make a difference if the water you are showering in is the real cause of your "issues"

People don't listen...

Here's one thing that is handy to have in the home. I use mine almost daily to print ghosty things along with stuff for around the house.

Micro Center has a $99 off deal if you sign up and get this coupon.

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/specialoffer3dprinter.aspx?storeid=181

Can't beat $100 machine that helps you make parts for home, auto, and yard repair.

Excellent post! Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful list. I would suggest, first, saving this list and other great suggestions to a file, second, every time you try an item, print it off and put it into a page protector. This way, you have a hard copy in case you cant get to your copy on your computer.

My great-grandmother used baking soda and salt to brush her teeth, and she still had all her teeth in perfect shape when she died. She made her own toothbrush by taking a twig and chewing one end until the fibers came apart. This was in the 60s.

We could use an actual site for this dialog ue. Good job.

I fix everything now instead of replacing it. The kids say that if daddy can't fix it, nobody can. To think this day and age that my kids will grow up with a repair don't replace mentality...

crap they're gonna be bullied, aren't they?

Great info. Thanks!

I hadn't even thought of this angle. I was mostly focused on food supplies. Thanks for taking the time to write this post.

I didn't know that DIY Prepping was a flair on this .win (I know there's at least one "prepping" oriented .win, but it gets little to no traffic). Glad to see that this is a topic in this group.

I love high quality link and idea posts like this u/GDZeus 👈🏻

Thank you!

Your effort and research will save so many of us a ton of time and it's very much appreciated. These are the kinds of posts I save in my account for future reference.

Have a great weekend!

u/#Merica

GDZuess thank you for this wonderful list. I’ve been wanting to attempt making deodorant. I buy my natural deodorant. It’s hard to find it with out baking soda. I have a good brand but they have increased in price considerably.

Grow grow grow!

Soapwort - short term soap source, just chop, boil, strain, bottle.

Soapberry - long term soap source, collect berries, pit, throw in a mesh bag and use

Wow, great ideas here, thanks for putting this all together. I’ve been recently trying to simplify and make homemade stuff, this is an excellent resource guide.

Here is a really good book,, full of color pics and great information.. found the pdf as well below

The lost ways Claude Davis

"Hy, my name is Claude Davis and this is my 432 pages, color, hardcover. The SHTF we all prep for is what folks 150 years ago called daily life: no electrical power, no refrigerators, no Internet, no computers, no TV, no hyperactive law enforcement, and no Safeway or Walmart. The Lost Ways prepares you to deal with worst-case scenarios with the minimum amount of resources just like our forefathers lived their lives, totally independent from electricity, cars, or modern technology whatsoever, which means you'll also be bulletproof against the ever-increasing threat of an Electro Magnetic Pulse, a Powerful Economic Breakdown, Famines, and Natural Disasters."

Pdf at Library Genesis (click thumbnail of book, the click "GET" and pdf will download):

https://libgen.li/edition.php?id=138680800

I recommend Harris ant and roach products (boric acid based). For less than $10 you can buy a box of tablets last will last several years. Grew up in S FL and boric acid is the best! and natural!

I have this bookmarked from one year ago. Helpful information, and very inclusive.

You might think about posting again so newbies will see it.

Wow, thanks for so much info!

I will just add that Dr. Bronner's is a great source for toothpaste.

Just found a good cleaning guide using essential oils.

https://aromaticstudies.com/cleaning-your-home-aromatically/

Awesome post. Some great information. I am still in search of a shampoo recipe that does not include anything with coconut in it. I'm allergic to it. Even Dr Bronner's Castile Soap is now made with coconut oil.

WOW! What an exhaustive list. Thanks for posting, fren!

I’m not trying to be a downer!!!

Please double check any advice and recipes concerning natural DIY recipes! Aloe Vera is toxic to dogs. https://wagwalking.com/condition/aloe-vera-poisoning

https://www.edensgarden.com/blogs/news/aaa-which-essential-oils-are-safe-for-dogs

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/are-essential-oils-safe-for-dogs/

This has links from reputable sources.

https://wellnessmama.com/remedies/essential-oils-safe-pets/

I’ve read many personal experiences concerning EO use with dogs. Person was diffusing an oil in the house a lot. One person came home and the dog didn’t recognize them. Others so severe the dogs were slowly poisoned and eventually died.

For example Eucalyptus is a very good oil for cleaning and respiratory conditions. It’s very toxic to dogs. I know someone that had fresh eucalyptus in the house on a coffee table. The dog was lethargic. The emergency vet said it was weed. They don’t smoke weed. They finally figured out the dog had eaten a eucalyptus leaf.

https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/blog/essential-oils-cats/

https://www.veterinarians.org/are-essential-oils-safe-for-cats/

This is an excellent source for essential oils.

https://tisserandinstitute.org/cats-essential-oil-safety/

Filter Shop By & them by Kidsafe or Pup & Pony safe. It’s a great company. Even if you don’t buy from them it’s a good source.

https://www.planttherapy.com/

Essential Oil Safety Research this from many different sources. Pregnant women can’t use certain EOs. EOs should never be used around babies or Toddlers. I’d say the only exception might be for the adults to use a nasal inhaler and roll on down the back. That probably depends on how strong the oils are. (I’m not giving advice, just my thoughts) I took in two cats for six months and I never used my oils during that time. I would not use oils if I was going to be around a baby.

https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/ACH-News/General-News/Are-Essential-Oils-Safe-for-Children

EOs are amazing for health conditions, prevention, depression, pain management, skin conditions, etc. They can also be dangerous if you don’t use them properly. Hot oils will burn you as bad as a sunburn! All oils except lavender should be applied mixed with a carrier oil (coconut, olive, avocado, etc.) I keep Lavender around for burns and scrapes. I can’t stand the scent but I use it for healing. If you put to much of an oil in anything it can be too strong. There’s different percentages for face and body.

Reputable Sources!

https://tisserandinstitute.org/safety-guidelines/

https://www.aromaweb.com/articles/safety.asp

(This is a great source for herbs and essential oils) https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/essential-oil-safety?hs_amp=true

(This is a great source for herbs and essential oils) https://theherbalacademy.com/a-guide-to-essential-oil-safety/

https://www.nowfoods.com/quality-safety/safety-data-sheets-essential-oils

https://draxe.com/essential-oils/essential-oil-safety/

https://www.rockymountainoils.com/learn/essential-oil-safety/?gclid=CjwKCAjwx46TBhBhEiwArA_DjAitxyGOsRZnHMhGV0DMBO90djR1rdrxG5d7Dod7pldnrTj7VuN1FRoCTfsQAvD_BwE

I’m not searching for links on child and pregnancy safety. I don’t enough to advise. I was in Herbal and EO Facebook groups about five years. I learned a lot. If you can put up with Facebook I highly suggest this. Use a fake name & don’t add friends. Many groups require a real profile picture. I think it’s stupid bc anyone can use a fake pic. I always changed my pic after group acceptance. Most groups are not good or professional. There’s some good ones with many certified experts as admins.

EO safety when making cleaner or body products. Oil & water doesn’t mix still applies! If you don’t use water in a recipe the product will grow bacteria with out a preservative. For cleaning surfaces use Ever Clear (illegal in many states) or cheap vodka. You can use a plant based glycerin instead of alcohol.

Even a very safe dish soap by Planet & another very safe body wash with coconut (don’t remember brand, got at Walmart) has made my made my hands very dry, hurt & scaling skin.

I personally don’t use Dr Bronners. I had stopped using the brand years ago. There’s lots of information on this companies history online. Very early when the vaccine came out they were offering employees $1,000.00 if they got the vaccine. It’s my personal choice! If you like it use it. I’m sure I use products the companies aren’t good to the employees & aren’t aware of it.

Again, I’m not trying to be negative! I very much appreciate any advice on natural living. I highly respect people making the effort to be healthy and dump big corporations. Most named brand products we use on our bodies are very toxic causing cancer and skin conditions. If you can make the switch it’s worth it! Research ingredients banned in Europe vs America. It’s mind boggling! For this reason I stopped trusting the FDA & gov many years ago. Many food ingredients cause cancer and heart disease. Dr Axe has some good videos on this subject. If you don’t want to make something or just don’t have the time. Etsy is an excellent source for natural non toxic products. Just like any other company do your research. Ask the shop owner questions. Get essential oils from reputable sources. EOs have become very popular in the last ten years. Many companies are putting cheap & unsafe products. Organic isn’t a priority for me with essential oils. Many oils just aren’t available in organic. When buying an herb or essential oil check the country of origin. Some oils, herbs & plants are better from the Middle East vs Africa or USA. Many plants are going extinct from over harvesting & some oils are so expensive I wouldn’t consider buying. 10 ML of an expensive oil might be $100.00.

These are awesome! Good to know, (I was aware of some of this, but not nearly all). Thanks for sharing.

The Dining on a Dime book and website is also very good for food and various non-food concoctions.

Another great find is the Tightwad Gazette.

We've been making our own deodorant and a warning- mind how much essential oil is used! I made some coconut/vanilla scented and it burned my pits so bad! I had to buy some without all the crap in it.