Author: David Knight

Scent of Roses Perfume

Posted on by David Knight

Rose-forward perfume blend with rosemary and storax oils.

Scent of Roses Perfume

Rose-forward perfume blend with rosemary and storax oils.
Print Recipe
Course Home & Body
Status To Try

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup alcohol undenatured ethyl alcohol or vodka
  • 1/4 cup rose water
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary oil
  • 2 tablespoons rose oil
  • 1 tablespoon storax oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a glass bottle and shake well.
  • Set in a cool, dark place for at least 4 weeks to allow the fragrances to blend and fix.
Keyword body-care, essential-oils
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Source: Legacy Homesteading archive

Herb Scent

Posted on by David Knight

Herbal fragrance blend of basil, sage, dill, and sandalwood oils.

Herb Scent

Herbal fragrance blend of basil, sage, dill, and sandalwood oils.
Print Recipe
Course Home & Body
Status To Try

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup alcohol undenatured ethyl alcohol or vodka
  • 1 teaspoon basil oil
  • 1 teaspoon sage oil
  • 1 teaspoon dill oil
  • 1 tablespoon sandalwood oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a glass bottle and shake well.
  • Set in a cool, dark place for several weeks, shaking occasionally to improve the fragrance blend.
Keyword body-care, essential-oils
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Source: Legacy Homesteading archive

Lavender Cologne

Posted on by David Knight

Lavender cologne with lavender oil and storax fixative.

Lavender Cologne

Lavender cologne with lavender oil and storax fixative.
Print Recipe
Course Home & Body
Status To Try

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint alcohol undenatured ethyl alcohol or vodka
  • 1/2 cup lavender
  • 2 tablespoons lavender oil
  • 1 tablespoon storax oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a glass bottle and shake well.
  • Set in a cool, dark place for several weeks before using.
Keyword body-care, essential-oils
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Source: Legacy Homesteading archive

Lemon Perfume

Posted on by David Knight

Citrus perfume blend with lemon, citronella, and sandalwood oils.

Lemon Perfume

Citrus perfume blend with lemon, citronella, and sandalwood oils.
Print Recipe
Course Home & Body
Status To Try

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup alcohol undenatured ethyl alcohol or vodka
  • 2 tablespoons lemon oil
  • 1 tablespoon citronella oil
  • 1 tablespoon sandalwood oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a glass bottle and shake well.
  • Set in a cool, dark place for several weeks. The legacy source notes that the fragrance grows stronger with age.
Keyword body-care, essential-oils
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Source: Legacy Homesteading archive

Spicy Essence

Posted on by David Knight

Warm spiced fragrance blend of clove, cinnamon, and orris root.

Spicy Essence

Warm spiced fragrance blend of clove, cinnamon, and orris root.
Print Recipe
Course Home & Body
Status To Try

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup alcohol undenatured ethyl alcohol or vodka
  • 1 tablespoon clove oil
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon oil
  • 1/4 cup orris root

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a glass bottle and shake well.
  • Set in a cool, dark place for 2 months.
  • Filter and transfer to a sterile glass bottle for storage.
Keyword body-care, essential-oils
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Source: Legacy Homesteading archive

All-Purpose Spray Cleaner

Posted on by David Knight

Vinegar, borax, washing soda, Castile soap, and essential-oil household spray cleaner.

All-Purpose Spray Cleaner

Vinegar, borax, washing soda, Castile soap, and essential-oil household spray cleaner.
Print Recipe
Course Home & Body
Status To Try

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon borax
  • 1/2 teaspoon washing soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Castile soap
  • 1/4 teaspoon lavender oil
  • 10 drops tea tree oil
  • 2 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle, shaking well until dissolved.
  • Spray and wipe clean with a damp cloth or sponge.
Keyword cleaning, essential-oils, household
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Source: Reformation Acres Homemaking Binder

Bath Cleaner Paste

Posted on by David Knight

Baking soda and Castile soap cleaning paste with tea tree oil.

Bath Cleaner Paste

Baking soda and Castile soap cleaning paste with tea tree oil.
Print Recipe
Course Home & Body
Status To Try

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • Castile soap enough to make a frosting-like paste
  • 15 drops tea tree oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine the baking soda with enough Castile soap to make a frosting-like mixture.
  • Add the tea tree oil and mix well.
  • Scoop onto a sponge and scrub bathtubs, sinks, countertops, and shower stalls, then rinse.
Keyword cleaning, essential-oils, household
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Source: Reformation Acres Homemaking Binder

Citrus Vinegar Cleaner

Posted on by David Knight

Citrus-peel infused vinegar for household cleaning.

Citrus Vinegar Cleaner

Citrus-peel infused vinegar for household cleaning.
Print Recipe
Course Home & Body
Status To Try

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quart mason jar
  • peels from lemons, limes, or oranges
  • distilled vinegar enough to fill the jar

Instructions
 

  • Place the citrus peels in the mason jar and fill with distilled vinegar.
  • Seal and let sit for 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
  • Remove the peels and strain. Use for cleaning as you would regular vinegar.
Keyword cleaning, household
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Source: Reformation Acres Homemaking Binder

Citrus Floor Mopping Solution

Posted on by David Knight

Two-ingredient floor-mopping solution made with citrus-infused vinegar.

Citrus Floor Mopping Solution

Two-ingredient floor-mopping solution made with citrus-infused vinegar.
Print Recipe
Course Home & Body
Status To Try

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup citrus vinegar
  • 2 gallons water

Instructions
 

  • Combine the citrus vinegar and water in a bucket and mop as usual.
Keyword cleaning, household
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Source: Reformation Acres Homemaking Binder

Natural Drain Cleaner

Posted on by David Knight

Simple baking-soda and vinegar drain-cleaning treatment.

Natural Drain Cleaner

Simple baking-soda and vinegar drain-cleaning treatment.
Print Recipe
Course Home & Body
Status To Try

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 1 cup vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Pour the baking soda down the drain.
  • Pour the vinegar a little at a time into the drain after it.
  • Flush with the hottest tap water for a few minutes.
Keyword cleaning, household
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Source: Reformation Acres Homemaking Binder