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Simply shaklee saturday {Basic H}

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Today I am going to be sharing an amazing product with you called Basic H [5]! But before I get started, I want to show you the reason for this post… Carrington, my minature schnauzer.  She gets all of the lovely credit to why my kitchen floors are so dirty! 

Isn’t she cute?

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My floors are consistantly filthy… its a never ending battle with a cat and a dog in the house. I have accepted the fact that they will never stay clean. I have to mop A LOT & I used to despise “mop” time.  It was a dreadful chore for me.  I didn’t like touching the swiffer wipes. I knew they were toxic.  I finally found a new mop that I can add my own (non-toxic) cleaner to.  Now, I don’t mind mopping at all. Its so easy now.
Here is what my floors usually look like. 
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Once I found this inexpensive mopping system, I was just elated. I found it at walmart for $19.95. Its called the Cedar Promist.
 (I am not endorsing this mop, I just love it). 
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All I do is mix 1/4 tsp of Basic H to the bottle of water and the cleaner is made!  Basic H [5]is so economical that just one 16 oz. bottle makes 48 GALLONS of cleaner! Its also non toxic. So, no more TOXIC & chemical filled swiffer for my floors. Now, that I am happy about!



Here is a shocking comparison…

1 bottle of Basic H equals the cleaning uses of 5,824 bottles of 26 oz. Windex


To Use Basic H:  [5]


For all-purpose cleaning: 
Add 1/4 tsp. to 16 oz. of water. 

For windows and mirrors: 
Add 1-2 drops to 16 oz. of water. 

For degreasing: 
Add 1 1/2 tsp. to 16 oz. of water. For bigger jobs, add 2 oz. to 1 gallon of water.

 



Many uses for Basic H: [5]

Window Cleaner – Mix – Only 1 to 3 drops in 16 oz. spray bottle of water. If smearing occurs, mixture too strong – add water to dilute.
General Spray Cleaner – Mix 4-6 drops in 16 oz spray bottle of water. Use all over the house to wipe furniture, chrome, the stove, the refrigerator, vent blinds, and excellent for louvered doors.
General Spot Remover – Apply Basic-H directly on spotted area. Use a toothbrush or finger to rub into area. Wipe off with a damp cloth or rinse in basin of water. (Removes coffee, ink, grass, etc)
General Cleaning – 1/2 tsp. in qt. of warm water.  Cleans doors, walls, woodwork, appliances, bathroom fixtures & tile.
Insect Repellent for People and Animals – Rub/Apply full strength Basic-H wherever you do not want insects to bite; they won’t bite where Basic-H has been applied. Also relieves itching of insect bites (rub on, full strength). Be careful around eyes, it does sting. If you get some in the eyes just flush with water.
Floors  1 Tbs. per gallon of water.  Leaves floor shining.  May require rinsing.
Dusting – 1/8 tsp. in pint of water, squeeze sponge almost dry (Or spray on), Wipe off dust, fingerprints, etc.  Dry with clean cloth.  Leaving the wax finish beautifully bright & dust repellent, less dusting required.
Outside Windows – 1/2 tsp. in “Ortho-type” spray applicator full of water.  Makes 2 gallons of solution for windows & screens. Squeegee dry.
Coffee-makers – Dilute 1/8 tsp.  Basic-H in pot of water. Run through cycle & coffee stains will rinse away.
Ironing – 1 drop in steam iron keeps the jets & interior clean.
Wallpaper – Excellent for removing wallpaper.  1/2 Tbs. per gal. of water.  Soak wallpaper with sponge & peel or scrape.
Concrete & Mortar Mix – 1/4 oz. per 1 gallon of water.  Makes cement & mortar spread easier & smoother, set harder.
Plumbing – Will keep pipes clean & free-running when used regularly to wash hands, pots & pans at sinks.  It emulsifies grease & can eliminate cleaning of grease traps.
Pressure Washer – 1/2 oz Basic-H to 20 gallons of water.
Heavy Duty – use 1 oz per gallon of water.  Leaves a luster to mobile homes, homes, RVs & etc.
Humidifiers – Use 1 or 2 drops in humidifier water to help prevent rust & scum.
Knives  1 or 2 drops on cutting stone for sharpening knives. Keep moist & add Basic-H as needed.  Doesn’t clog stone – very important when sharpening tools. Stone rinses free of residue.
Yard Spray to Rid of Fleas – in hose spray bottle, fill with water; add 1 cap-full of Basic-H. Attach to hose & spray yard every 10 days for 3 applications. Use twice a year thereafter to control.  Rinse all plants thoroughly.
Liquid Hand Soap – Mix 1/4 Basic-H to 3/4 water in pump dispenser by sinks.  Will not dry or irritate hands like soaps may.  Will help moisten, soften & protect hands!
Fine Fabrics – Use 1/2 tsp to a basin of lukewarm water to wash woolens, nylon stockings, and all fine fabrics.
Gum – Use full strength to remove gum from skin, hair or carpeting.
Fruits & Vegetables – Use 1/8 tsp. in pint of water wash and rinse.  Removes insecticide residue, dirt and waxes. For lettuce cut head in half and place in cold water with a couple drops of H. It removes the poisons and crisps up the lettuce.
Automotive Uses Washing- vehicle – 1/2 tsp. per gallon of water. Wash small area at a time and hose off.  Wipe windshield, windows and chrome with paper towels after rinsing.  You’ll love the shine!
Battery Terminals – 1/2 tsp. to pint of water and spray on battery terminals and let soak 2 minutes. Clean with wire brush.
Filters – 1 tsp to gallon of water. Soak air filters from motors and watch the dirt float out into the water. Air dry or put on hot engine for faster drying.
Camping Cleaning & Washing – Coat bottoms and sides of pots and pans with Basic-H before placing over campfire.  Black soot just slides right off when you wash.
Fish Odors – 1/2 Tbs. per quart of water.  Basic-H2 works wonders on boats, docks.
Washing RV, Boat & Camper – 1/2 Tbs. per gallon of water.
Crayon – To remove from walls, use full strength.
Spot Remover  Apply directly on spotted area, which has been dampened with water. Use a toothbrush or finger to rub basic-H2 into area.  Wipe with a damp cloth or rinse in basin of water
Upholstery – Mix 1/2 Tbs. to ½ gallon water. Spray on & rub clean.
Septic Tanks – Keeps crust from forming.  For maximum health of septic system use all of Shaklee’s phosphate free cleaning products.  This will do much to promote the growth of needed friendly bacteria.
Houseplants – Water plants with 1 oz. Basic-H to 1 gallon water. 4 drops to 1 pint water can be sprayed on the leaves to make healthier plants and keep dust off.
Fertilizer  Add a few drops to warm water, then water your indoor or outdoor plants. The Basic Hsolution will make the ground soluble to the water, thus making your plants much healthier than with regular water.
Toothpaste  Add a drop or two to your toothbrush, right on top of your normal dab of toothpaste. Watch as your teeth become whiter and your gums healthier. Your breath may even stay fresh longer, as Basic H fights germs of all sorts.
Glove –  Before you start a dirty job or before gardening, pour a few drops directly onto your hands. Rub them together to coat both hands. After you are done cleaning, wash your hands to find that dirt, scum, smell and overall ickiness are nowhere to be found.
Pesticide –  Dilute your Basic Hto a couple of drops per spray-bottle, then spritz your plants as part of your regular routine. Not only will the bugs stay away but you might also find that they are bigger and healthier, as well.
Produce wash – Just 1/8tsp. added to a pint of water will make an effective and safe wash for your produce. Grit and dirt on leafy vegetables are easily removed, and you no longer have to worry about a funny taste remaining on the produce.
Diaper wash – Coupled with 1/2 tsp of Shaklee Basic G (a germicide), 1/4 tsp of Basic Hcan remove germs and odors from your cloth diapers. Leave a bit in your diaper pail to prevent odors there, as well.
Windshield Wash/Rain repellent – Pour 3 1/2 tsp of Basic Hinto one quart of water, and use it as your windshield wash. Rain and slush will easily wipe away from your windshield, and bugs will slide away, as well.
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Here are my floors after I cleaned them with Basic H.
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All nice and shiny.
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Even though they are still laminant floors, I am happy for now, that they actually look clean. I can’t wait to get my new hand scrapped hardwood, wide plank, dark flooring. Until then, this is what I have. 
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Here is a cost comparison to the traditional cleaners you might find at walmart or target. Pretty shocking how much $ America spends in cleaners! Every since we started on the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace plan, I have been searching for ways to save money. Once I found Shaklee, I knew God was watching out for us. We have saved so much. 🙂
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If you are interested in Basic H or any other Shaklee products, you can visit my website (here [14]) or email me (here [15]). 
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So off the topic… Look what I found today at Hobby Lobby.  It was 1/2 off! I love vintage wire baskets.
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I received a blog award today from Katie at Katieshowto.blogspot.com [18]
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Thank you so much Katie.  She has a new and adorable blog. Make sure to check it out. 🙂
If you would like to share your Shaklee exprience, you can link up your blog here!

Toni [20]