Thank you for showing a cleaning video on actual dirty surfaces! I've seen so many cleaning videos that look like they clean before they film. I'm always thinking "why are they cleaning, that tub isn't even dirty?" It was nice to see how your dusting spray worked on actual dust and tub spray worked on the ring around the tub. Thank you for keeping it real!
@AshleysConsciousLife7 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean! I wish my house was clean like some of those youtube houses-lol. Happy to keep it real. ( : Thanks for watching!
@ThePlantEaters8 жыл бұрын
I've been testing out diy/homemade green cleaners, so this was very helpful! I have been busting my rump trying to scrub an old tub. I found that if I use the tube cleaner and some baking soda sprinkled on, and let it sit for a little bit it really brings the touch stains up.
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+The Plant Eaters Glad you found it helpful! Cleaning the tub is the worst...it's like a workout in itself, ugh. Hope this helps speed up the time! ( :
@lisadetroit18 жыл бұрын
Can't thank you enough for this video! Glad you showed exactly how to make.
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Lisa G Glad you found it helpful! ( :
@RawMadeSimple8 жыл бұрын
We love it too!
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+RawMadeSimple ( :
@AARTHI2019868 жыл бұрын
Laundry detergent-1 bar (or 4.5 ounces) shaved bar soap ( Dr. Bronner’s) 1 cup borax 1 cup washing soda Dish washer-1 cup borax 1 cup washing soda ½ cup citric acid ½ cup kosher salt (for scrubbing action)+ add white vinegar at the time of loading Fabric softener-1 gallon white vinegar 30-40 drops of essential oil (orange/lemon/peppermint) Dishwasher-coal ash+ tamarind concentrate
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+aarthi duraisamy Thanks for sharing! ( :
@jaymillymills6 жыл бұрын
you can also try Dr Bronner's Sal Suds soap instead of dish soap it has better washing power as Dr Bronner's Castile and a little goes a long way
@AshleysConsciousLife6 жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@kimxgree8 жыл бұрын
Great recipes. I use 50/50 water/vinegar mix and spray that on my tub/shower, and then throw plain table salt at the sprayed surfaces which makes it easy to scrub any grime off. :)
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+kimxgree Cool! Thanks for sharing! ( :
@LaurenHammes8 жыл бұрын
Essential oil suggestion: Eden's Garden. I've been using them for sometime and I like their blends and their prices. Just a suggestion. Love the video 😊
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+LaurenHammes Good to know! Thank you. ( :
@Nappalious8 жыл бұрын
Omg Ashley, let's just say my kids didn't get to clean their bathroom for a while. The scum was pretty piled up and hard, but when I used the All-Surface Spray as you instructed, it proved to be the boss against all the dirt and scum. This spray stood up againt all dirt I threw at it; cleaning was a breeze for me. I'm sure my kids will enjoy using this spray when they do their chores. I love this spray!!! Oh, and I evicted my bottle of 7th Generation Tub & Sink Cleaner. Lol
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
Oh so glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing how it worked and glad it's all nice and clean now! ( :
@Nappalious8 жыл бұрын
+AshleysGreenLife Thank so much Ashley for sharing.
@michellesunshinestar7 жыл бұрын
I just use vinegar, water, tea tree oil and some orange scented oil for scent. I'm going to have to check out this book.
@andreasyvertsen92998 жыл бұрын
Great video Ashley! Thank you! I love using and making these cleaners too! 👍🏼 I just love your hair! It always looks so great! Little baby Avery screaming at the end! The best! 😂😊
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Andrea Syvertsen Aww thanks I usually film right after a night of "plopping" it so that helps-lol and yes I love Avery at the end too! ( :
@AARTHI2019868 жыл бұрын
floor cleaner-hot water+salt+lemon or apple cider vinegar/white vinegar+camphor veggie cleaner- I soak them (esp. grapes) in sea salt water for an 1hr or jus diluted apple cider vinegar. shoe freshners-diluted tree tea oil-helps keep the smell away . I hope this is useful ..u make such productive videos .thank u ..
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+aarthi duraisamy Love your recipes, thanks for sharing! ( :
@jadehoffman99808 жыл бұрын
I am SOO excited to try these! Especially the tub cleaner as of yet I haven't found a clean alternative that will remove the soap scum. Scrubbing Bubbles is what I have been using and have to open the window and turn on a box fan so I can breathe and remove some of the harmful chemicals in the air! Yuck! Once again thank you soo much for sharing!!
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Stargazer Lily Hope you like it and it can replace the Scrubbing Bubbles! ( :
@GlowySweetFabulous8 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to try these. Not only green but budget friendly. :D Thank you.
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+GlowySweetFabulous Hope you like them! ( : You're welcome.
@EssentOilyBalanced7 жыл бұрын
Have you tried Young Living's Thieves Household Cleaner? It's good for everything that you are cleaning as well as it's super concentrated. 1 part to 30parts water. It's life changing for us and the bottle lasts forever. Thanks for the video!
@AshleysConsciousLife7 жыл бұрын
Sounds interesting, thanks for sharing!
@Skims247 жыл бұрын
Beckie Bursey Young living is awesome!
@faliciamoon-wilson87107 жыл бұрын
Tip! To make the tub cleaner work better.... try heating the vinegar or the solution. it works faster.
@AshleysConsciousLife7 жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@sakegirl36658 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing! I'm still using your recipe for toothpaste and still loving it!!!
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Sakegirl You're welcome! So glad you like the toothpaste recipe still ( :
@p6nch68 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I've been wanting to transition to homemade, green cleaners. :)
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Megan Warren Hope you can give some of them a try! ( :
@RawMadeSimple8 жыл бұрын
We have too! Great video
@susanditzler12638 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I made the tub and all purpose spray today.
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Susan Ditzier Awesome, hope you like them. ( :
@Gegegray20118 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I'm a big fan of your channel, but this is the first time I leave a comment! I use the Castile soap, too.. But I will add some tea tree oil like what you do! It's a good tip! For the oil and vinegar one, I'll give it a try later.. Veggie wash one, not so sure, it's because I saw Dr. Greger's video on Nutritionfacts.org, saying it only works by soaking the veggies in not diluted white vinegar or 10% salt water.. For the bathroom, I use orange/lemon peel to clean it, then use Castile soap wipe off the residues..also some good facial cleanser can be green and interesting, too! Thanks for all the good work!
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Ge Ge Thanks for commenting, I always love getting comments so thanks for being brave and leaving one! ( : Love hearing what you use. ( :
@christineflores92758 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for sharing these cleaner recipes. I am definitely going to try out the all-purpose cleaner. I, like you, am very sensitive to smells, especially when there are chemicals in the air. P.S. I love your channel! I really appreciate how you put thought and effort into your videos. They are all so useful and informative.
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Christine Flores Aww thanks for your kind words, hope you like the cleaner!
@mallorytsd8 жыл бұрын
I love trying new cleaning recipes thanks for posting. :) I'm going to try the wood one today
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+mallory passer Great to hear! Hope you like it!
@tanjaparsalidi72748 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great, inspiring videos. For the bath tub I use baking soda/ wather cream for corners or places that need to sink in. I use an old toothbrush to crub. I love the dusting spray, the idea of cleaning wood with olive oil is great. =) Greetings from germany
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Tanja Parsalidi Hello in Germany! Thanks for sharing what works for you ( :
@IamAvaMonroe6 жыл бұрын
Sooooooo good!!! That covers just about everything! Yay!!! Thank you 😊
@AshleysConsciousLife6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@ES117778 жыл бұрын
thank you sooo much for this video! looking forward to try these green cleaners out! x
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Emilia S You're welcome! Enjoy. ( :
@BvanBeeck5 жыл бұрын
Try olive oil and lemon juice to clean furniture. Its a bit safer than vinegar and its feeds the wood as well 😊
@AshleysConsciousLife5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@colleenrobichaudmountzouro45178 жыл бұрын
For the dusting spray, I know walnut oil is great for wood. Maybe give that a try at some point!
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, I have heard that. Will do! ( :
@keyisme13567 жыл бұрын
Thank-you for writing the recipes below!!!
@AshleysConsciousLife6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@darcysmithson22908 жыл бұрын
We just love you Ashley! Thank you for yet another smart, earth friendly, people and pet friendly video. I'm sorry to hear about your break with do TERRA. I've never heard of the Native American Nutritionals brand, but I just looked it up, and I'm liking the looks of their pricing. Is this a brand you trust to take internally as well?
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+darcy smiths Aww thanks! I appreciate your support. Yes, Native American Nutrionals has great prices and even free shipping, not to mention no hassle of "being a member" or "earning points". I have taken a few internally, a flu-bomb like mixture once and a tummy blend, and I trust them. You'll have to check them out to see if you're comfortable with them. ( :
@duramaxmak8 жыл бұрын
Did you save all your prefold cloth diapers they are great for dusting and cleaning rags
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Milton Fludgecow I save all my old homemade cloth napkins for this too. We used a diaper service so they have all my old ones ( :
@louised67905 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! The cleaning hangover, ugh. That’s a great way to describe it. I can’t even tolerate going down the cleaning isle at the grocery store anymore since going green. It burns my nose!Unfortunately that’s where the sponges are. I Love Karen’s book and Sally’s Bottles. What encouraged you to pick the oils that you use now and are you still using them? Thank you so much for sharing this wealth of knowledge 😊
@AshleysConsciousLife5 жыл бұрын
Glad you could relate!
@agiesafitri6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing. Its kinda hard to get castille soap in my country, can you suggest any substitute for it?
@AshleysConsciousLife6 жыл бұрын
Not sure...anyone else know a suggestion?
@lele1love6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You are totally so helpful!
@AshleysConsciousLife6 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@echosixten7 жыл бұрын
This is perfect. I've been looking for homemade cleaner recipes. Thank you so much for sharing!
@AshleysConsciousLife7 жыл бұрын
Hope you like them!
@gracefulhumble72488 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why they would ask you to remove the photos from your blog, if anything you were giving them free advertising!!...... I have been having a internet break, and it is so much fun catching up on your videos, I feel like I'm watching a friend, hope you and your family are well xx great video
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
You would think so right? Oh well. ( : Aww thanks for your kind words. Glad you feel like watching a friend, I always like watching channels like that too.
@missjuno57568 жыл бұрын
Just found you and like you but I really liked the baby's personality so I decided to sub.
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
Glad to have you! ( :
@stephanieirene49057 жыл бұрын
love this video. I will try this thanks.
@AshleysConsciousLife7 жыл бұрын
Great! Let me know how it turns out! ( :
@lailacox64958 жыл бұрын
Great video. Do you have a recipe for a shower cleaner?
@carriezich68508 жыл бұрын
Hey Ashley-have you thought of making an amazon "products that I love" list?? I would totally shop off of it :)
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Carrie Zich Will have to try that out! ( :
@mommywant2bvegan6068 жыл бұрын
Awesome Thanks!
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Mommywant2BVEGAN You're welcome! ( :
@RawMadeSimple8 жыл бұрын
This is good information. Thank you
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+RawMadeSimple You're welcome. ( :
@sarahxxoo8 жыл бұрын
Is there a reason you don't use Young Living essential oils? Very helpful video, thanks!
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Sarah10680 Trying to get away from the multi-level marketing oil companies...I'm sure they are a good company, just want an alternative ( :
@sumtl8 жыл бұрын
Thnak you I'll try the fist one for sure! Since many years, I clean all the house with 100% vinegar. when I dilute vinegar I find it not as effective..
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+sumtl Hope you like it! ( :
@korinnemcchesney45456 жыл бұрын
Whipping these up now. Can I us sweet orange for dusting spray I don't have lemon yet? Thanks Ashley!!
@piney706 жыл бұрын
Korinne McChesney i use sweet orange in mine, i love it!
@raccooneyes20998 жыл бұрын
do you a have a recipe for laundry detergent and fabric softener?
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Lucifette I don't....I'll share next week what I use but I never had much luck making my own. Anyone have any suggestions?
@pari22447 жыл бұрын
For the first recipe can you use dish soap instead of castil soap? And lemon essential oil instead of tea tree oil ?
@AshleysConsciousLife7 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if the dish soap can be used in place of castile soap...I haven't tired it. And I haven't tried the tea tree one either...
@kaseemwilliams26907 жыл бұрын
Riya Gill yes you can use dish soap.
@carolinamorck29558 жыл бұрын
Great video! But why do you use a spray for produce and not just water? i have necer thought about it before, i always just rinse it under water...
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Carolina Mörck To get off all the other things that may be on the produce. ( :
@anthonyjones96236 жыл бұрын
when you add the water to the the spray bottle, is this yust tap water or distilled water? thanks.
@AshleysConsciousLife6 жыл бұрын
Distilled would be best but tap works fine too
@eveTennis8 жыл бұрын
Do you feel like the fruit and veggie wash makes everything have a vinegar aftertaste?
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+eveTennis Luckily no vinegar aftertaste! I was worried about this too, but I don't taste it at all. ( :
@peytone49378 жыл бұрын
Thank a lot I even made my own
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@danialezero935 жыл бұрын
Ashley can you share your Goodreads user name if you have one! PLEASE it's easier for tracking all your wisdom and eco-friendly books in there.
@brookeyboo98 жыл бұрын
how do you do your hair? do you do it naturally or with chemicals? (like do you dye it?)
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+brook marie I only dye it to get the blonde highlights, I just to be all blonde, but in trying to go a little greener at least I just get the highlights now ( :
@korydeea8 жыл бұрын
very interesting. thank You. one question: what can I make for cleaning my toilet? I can use the same spray You use for cleaning your kitchen? or the one for the bathtube? thank You. hugs
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
I use a store-bought toilet cleaner. I haven't had much luck with a homemade one. Anyone have a recipe to share? ( :
@happinessishandmade81408 жыл бұрын
Wow... this is really good. I will have to try making these. Also, I noticed in your video that you have the Squatty Potty! :D
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+Kristin Creates Aww thanks, yep, love my squatty potty!
@83msmoon6 жыл бұрын
Can I use alcohol instead of tea tree oil in the all surface cleaner?
@AshleysConsciousLife6 жыл бұрын
Not sure...haven't tried that.
@emilywalley69796 жыл бұрын
What is the best essential oil company to use that you know are not testing on animals
@AshleysConsciousLife6 жыл бұрын
I like RMO or rocky mountain oils (their full name) ( :
@melissagerber72318 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Is that tub cute, or what?
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
( :
@Bella-pg6nf7 жыл бұрын
I guess I can add tea tree oil to the tub cleaner for a germ- cleaner, right? I need a 'green' tub cleaner for my daughter to take a bath in a germ-free tub
@AshleysConsciousLife7 жыл бұрын
Sure I think that could work.
@dagmarl44477 жыл бұрын
Love your tub cleaner but need to rinse with clear water. Will try your all purpose cleaner next.
@AshleysConsciousLife7 жыл бұрын
Hope you like it too!
@mis_verynice8 жыл бұрын
You are so beautiful!!! I love your channel!!! Thank you.
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you!
@movegan4life4488 жыл бұрын
Thank you ....never buying veggies wash again 😘
@AshleysConsciousLife8 жыл бұрын
+MOvegan4life Glad to help! I'm not buying it either! ( :
@TeckEnigm6 жыл бұрын
Where do tou store this homemade products? Do they go bad quickly?
@AshleysConsciousLife6 жыл бұрын
I haven't had them go bad. Anyone have trouble with this?
@lesleyhubble29767 жыл бұрын
Is lavender oil antiseptic
@Joani1617 жыл бұрын
Yes
@redgeminiarts36747 жыл бұрын
I hope her book is good, I just purchased it on Amazon. Thanks for sharing. Do you use distilled water? Have you ever tried Castile liquid soap? I will make sure to subscribe and check out your blog. Again, thanks for sharing.
@AshleysConsciousLife7 жыл бұрын
Haven't used distilled water, probably should but usually just use tap water. Liquid castile soap is one of my favorites as well. Glad to have you in our little green community here!