30 CLEANING AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS YOU CAN MAKE IN THE Thermomix

1. All-Purpose Cleaner

Ingredients:
500ml water, 100ml white vinegar, 10 drops lemon or tea tree oil

Steps:

1. Add all to bowl. Mix 10 seconds at speed 4.
2. Pour into spray bottle. Shake before use.

2. Dishwashing Powder

Ingredients:
100g washing soda, 100g citric acid, 100g salt, 10 drops lemon essential oil

Steps:

1. Add all to bowl. Blend 10 seconds at speed 5.
2. Store in airtight container. Use 1 tbsp per load.

3. Laundry Powder

Ingredients:
200g grated soap, 100g washing soda, 100g bicarbonate of soda

Steps:

1. Blend all 30 seconds at speed 10.
2. Store in jar. Use 2 tbsp per wash.

4. Fabric Softener

Ingredients:
500ml water, 100ml white vinegar, 10 drops lavender oil

Steps:

1. Add all to bowl. Mix 15 seconds at speed 3.
2. Store in bottle. Use 1/4 cup per load.

5. Glass Cleaner

Ingredients:
250ml water, 250ml vinegar, 1 tbsp cornflour

Steps:

1. Add all to bowl. Mix 20 seconds at speed 5.
2. Pour into spray bottle. Shake before use.

6. Toilet Bombs (Fizzies)

Ingredients:
100g bicarbonate of soda, 50g citric acid, 1 tsp water, essential oil

Steps:

1. Mix dry ingredients 10 seconds at speed 4.
2. Add water slowly. Mix 10 seconds.
3. Press into moulds, let dry overnight.

7. Surface Scrub (Cream Cleanser)

Ingredients:
200g bicarbonate of soda, 100ml castile soap, 10 drops lemon oil

Steps:

1. Mix 15 seconds at speed 4.
2. Store in jar. Use with sponge.

8. Air Freshener Spray

Ingredients:
200ml water, 10 drops essential oil, 1 tbsp alcohol or witch hazel

Steps:

1. Add all and mix 10 seconds at speed 3.
2. Store in spray bottle.

9. Floor Cleaner Concentrate

Ingredients:
500ml water, 50ml vinegar, 10 drops eucalyptus oil

Steps:

1. Mix all 10 seconds speed 3.
2. Use 1/4 cup per mop bucket.

10. Mattress Deodoriser Powder

Ingredients:
100g bicarbonate of soda, 10 drops lavender or eucalyptus oil

Steps:

1. Mix 10 seconds at speed 5.
2. Sprinkle, leave 30 mins, then vacuum.

11. Carpet Refresher

Ingredients:
200g bicarbonate of soda, 10 drops peppermint oil

Steps:

1. Blend 10 seconds at speed 5.
2. Sprinkle, wait 15 mins, vacuum.

12. Stain Remover Paste

Ingredients:
100g bicarbonate of soda, 50g hydrogen peroxide

Steps:

1. Mix to form a paste 10 seconds speed 3.
2. Apply to stain, scrub, rinse.

13. Anti-Mould Spray

Ingredients:
300ml water, 100ml vinegar, 10 drops clove oil

Steps:

1. Mix 10 seconds speed 3.
2. Spray and leave on affected area.

14. Insect Repellent Spray (Natural)

Ingredients:
250ml water, 10 drops citronella or lemongrass oil, 1 tbsp witch hazel

Steps:

1. Mix 10 seconds speed 3.
2. Spray on skin or around windows.

15. Stove Cleaner Paste

Ingredients:
100g bicarb, 50g castile soap, 2 tbsp vinegar

Steps:

1. Mix 15 seconds speed 3.
2. Use paste to clean stubborn grease.

16. Shampoo (Liquid Castile Base)

Ingredients:
100ml castile soap, 100ml water, 1 tsp glycerin, essential oil

Steps:

1. Mix all 10 seconds speed 4.
2. Store in a squeeze bottle.

17. Conditioner (Leave-in)

Ingredients:
100ml aloe vera gel, 100ml water, 5 drops lavender oil

Steps:

1. Mix 10 seconds at speed 4.
2. Store in spray bottle and shake before use.

18. Bar Soap Base (Glycerine)

Ingredients:
250g melt-and-pour glycerine base, essential oil

Steps:

1. Chop and melt base 4 mins at 60°C, speed 2.
2. Add oils, pour into moulds, let set.

19. Body Scrub

Ingredients:
200g sugar or salt, 50g coconut oil, zest or essential oil

Steps:

1. Mix 20 seconds at speed 3.
2. Store in jar. Use in shower.

20. Body Wash (Castile Based)

Ingredients:
100ml castile soap, 100ml water, 10 drops essential oil

Steps:

1. Mix 10 seconds speed 3.
2. Store in pump bottle.

21. Tooth Powder (Natural)

Ingredients:
100g bicarb, 1 tsp clay, 5 drops peppermint oil

Steps:

1. Blend 10 seconds speed 5.
2. Store in jar. Use small scoop on brush.

22. Deodorant Paste

Ingredients:
50g coconut oil, 50g bicarb, 25g arrowroot powder

Steps:

1. Mix 30 seconds at speed 4.
2. Store in small jar.

23. Lip Balm

Ingredients:
20g beeswax, 20g shea butter, 20g coconut oil

Steps:

1. Melt 4 minutes at 60°C, speed 2.
2. Pour into tins. Let cool.

24. Shaving Cream (Soft)

Ingredients:
100ml castile soap, 50g coconut oil, 50ml aloe gel

Steps:

1. Blend 20 seconds speed 4.
2. Store in jar.

25. Dry Shampoo Powder

Ingredients:
50g arrowroot or cornstarch, 1 tbsp cocoa powder (for dark hair), 5 drops oil

Steps:

1. Mix 10 seconds speed 4.
2. Apply with brush.

26. Hand Soap Refill

Ingredients:
100ml castile soap, 200ml water, essential oil

Steps:

1. Mix 10 seconds speed 3.
2. Pour into hand wash pump bottle.

27. Mouthwash (Natural)

Ingredients:
200ml water, 1 tbsp baking soda, 5 drops peppermint oil

Steps:

1. Blend 10 seconds speed 3.
2. Store in bottle, shake before use.

28. Makeup Remover Balm

Ingredients:
50g coconut oil, 20g beeswax, 10g almond oil

Steps:

1. Melt 4 minutes at 60°C, speed 2.
2. Pour into jar, let set.

29. Bug Bite Soothing Gel

Ingredients:
100ml aloe vera gel, 5 drops lavender oil, 5 drops tea tree oil

Steps:

1. Mix 10 seconds speed 3.
2. Store in squeeze tube.

30. Foot Soak Blend

Ingredients:
200g Epsom salts, 10 drops peppermint oil, dried herbs (optional)

Steps:

1. Blend 5 seconds speed 3.
2. Store in jar. Use 2 tbsp per soak.