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Mint Hydrosol

May 1, 2017by The Crunchy Urbanite Leave a comment

Sometimes called floral waters, hydrosols are a very rudimentary eau de toilette. Or a different way to think about it: the beginner’s foray into essential oil extraction. Common uses for hydrosols […]

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Cleaning, DIY, Homesteading

Lemon & Vinegar Everything Cleaner

March 4, 2014by The Crunchy Urbanite 6 Comments

I know this recipe has been making the rounds online lately — and for good reason: it really works. This everything-cleaner uses just citrus peels and white vinegar, and you […]

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Cleaning, DIY, Homesteading, Sustainability

Homemade Foaming Drain Cleaner

October 30, 2013by The Crunchy Urbanite 7 Comments

Between a long-haired Dachshund and my male pattern baldness, the drain in my shower has seen better days. But before heading out to reluctantly buy a bottle of horrible liquid […]

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Cleaning, Homesteading, Sustainability

Pure & Mild Castile Soap

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Of all the products I’ve made myself, soap was always the DIY project that dare not speak its name. The ingredients were simple, the outcome was delightful, but there was […]

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Cleaning, DIY, Grooming / Beauty, Homesteading, Sustainability

Natural Cockroach Repellent

March 13, 2013by The Crunchy Urbanite 5 Comments

Some things in New York City are unavoidable. High rent. Loud sirens. And cockroaches. I haven’t been able to do anything about the first two, but seem to have found […]

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Cleaning, Health, Sustainability

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