As a mom with lots of little people around, I wash my hands often and have tried many different things to wash my hands with. I am always on the lookout for what is effective, simple, inexpensive and safe. I thought I would share a recipe for my latest favorite hand soap powder.
Mix in a blender:
- 1 cup baking soda (sodium bicarobonate)
- 1/2 cup borax (found in the laundry aisle)
- 1/4 teaspoon orange essential oil
I bought a Parmesan cheese dispenser at a dollar store and it is the perfect container for my soap. It is sitting next to my kitchen sink. I sprinkle some "soap" in my hands, add some water and clean my hands. My hands feel very soft after I dry them and the light orange scent is very pleasant.
This powder can also be used to clean the sink as it is mildly abrasive but completely non-toxic. For cleaning the sink I usually use just baking soda (with a drop or two of essential oils depending on my mood.) But I will try this out for fun.
I think this will work well for my sons when they come inside with greasy hands after working on their vehicles. I will let you know.
If you don't want to bother with the borax or essential oils, I have used just plain baking soda to clean my hands for months and have liked that.
Happy hand washing! :)
~Mama to Many~
