Good tip in What To Do with Extra Herbs

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By Kjnorris918
August 9, 2016

Have extra herbs from the garden you don't know what to do with? Make all-natural homemade cleaners!

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Dinu

Aug 10, 2016 5:08 AM CST

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Name: Dinu
Mysore, India (Zone 10a)

Thanks for the interesting tip. What about the method of crushing the leaves with lemon juice and diluting, to save on boiling [energy]? How does it work?

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Kjnorris918

Aug 10, 2016 12:28 PM CST

Name: Jaime N.
Indiana (Zone 6b)

Dinu said:Thanks for the interesting tip. What about the method of crushing the leaves with lemon juice and diluting, to save on boiling [energy]? How does it work?

You can use that method, but it takes a while longer. You would need to dilute with warm water and seal in a container (mason jars work well) and let sit at room temperature for around 2 weeks.

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LindaTX8

Aug 11, 2016 3:03 PM CST

Name: Linda Williams
Medina Co., TX (Zone 8a)

Many spray bottles clog up easily, so wouldn't it be a good idea to strain the water in case there's little pieces of plant?

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LindaTX8

Aug 11, 2016 3:03 PM CST

Name: Linda Williams
Medina Co., TX (Zone 8a)