"Well, I do use tea tree oil. Mostly topically. I have used it when washing cloth diapers as well. However, I'm not really sure how much you have to use to create an actual disinfectant--such as in a 32 oz spray bottle. Do you know? I believe…"
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What is the most effective, affordable, and safe household disinfectant; grapefruit seed extract, oil of thyme or oregano, something else?
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"Have you considered tea tree oil?
Pat"
What is the most effective, affordable, and safe household disinfectant; grapefruit seed extract, oil of thyme or oregano, something else?
Has anyone already figured this out? I am currently debating whether or not to re-order the NutriBiotic GSE Liquid Concentrate (active ingredient: "Citricidal") that I have been using for the past six months for my own household cleaning and laundry as well the paid "green" housecleaning I do. Based on the research I did before purchasing it I determined it is not truly a natural product since the "extract" is basically created through scientific means from the grapefruit seeds as opposed to…See More
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- What does "holistic" mean to you?
- truly whole. the whole thing. not just surface stuff, but the core and everything else.
- How long have you been interested in holistic living?
- since my pregnancy with my second child twelve years ago.
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- homeschooling, homebirthing, doula, mom-of-four, wife to a seminary student
- What professional or business affiliations do you offer?
- former Bradley Method childbirth educator
birth doula
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