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Homemade Antiseptic Spray

I just had surgery, and needed to clean my wound the nurse told me to use this. It works good.

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Rice Filled Heat Pad Sweats When Heated

I made a heat pad with rice, but when I first got it out of the micro wave it was sweating. Why?

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Name for a Homemade Hand Sanitizing Lotion

Can you guys help me come up with a name for a product that I'm creating? It's a "hand sanitizing lotion".

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Best Heat Pack Filler

What heat pack filler stays hottest the longest?

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Make Your Own Saline Solution

I checked with an experienced pharmacist on the correct ratio/proportions necessary to make a nasal saline 0.9% isotonic solution. Use 250 ml (1 cup) of distilled water. To this, add 1/3 or 2.25 grams of non-iodized canning or pickling salt.

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Make Your Own Toothpaste

Does anyone have a recipe for toothpaste?

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Which Types of Rice Are Safe to Use in Microwave Heat Pads

I've made heat pads before and had no problem with them, but I do not remember what kind of rice to use. I'm concerned about fire.

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What is the Best Filler to Use in a Homemade Heat Pack?

I want to make my own heat packs as Christmas gifts. Some have posted that they use rice, others use flax, some use oatmeal, etc. The ingredients don't cook or go rancid, etc. after use?

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Handmade Adult Wipes

I am looking for a recipe for adult wipes.

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Homemade Sanitary Pads

I'm looking for help in obtaining pattern/patterns for cloth sanitary napkins/pads. My group and I will be submitting the pads to different organizations that need help for girls in Africa.

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Cold Sack From Cat Food Bag

Recycle a small cat food sack into a cold sack. Cat Food Bags are plastic coated and have multiple layers. Turn them inside out, wash by hand and you have a cold sack that really works great.

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Homemade Neck Coolers

I am making a neck wrap to keep cool in hot weather. What does it get filled with?

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Homemade Denture Cleaner Recipe

Does anyone have info on making homemade denture cleaner? I'm not interested in bleach; my dentist said never use bleach as it bleaches them out. I've seen homemade everything, but not this. Thank you.

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Homemade Aloe Vera Lotion

How do you make aloe vera lotion?

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Making Foaming Hand Sanitizer

How can I make my own foaming hand sanitizer? I use a Germ X brand I love, but the main ingredient is benzalkonium Chloride,.13 %. There are other ingredients, which may be the foaming properties....

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Preserving Homemade Aloe Vera Gel

How do you preserve homemade Aloe Vera gel?

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Homemade Nedi Pot Mixture

Has anyone tried to make their own mix that goes in the Neti Pot? The pre-mixed packets cost $7.95 for 50. If you've made your own, where did you get the ingredients? They seem to be high-grade pure components.

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Homemade Phase Change Ice Packs

I've been trying to think of ways to defeat heat stroke. I'm thinking about buying these jell packs filled with Phase change material. They are expensive. Would any one have ideas on making some thing similar?

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Homemade Wet Tissues

I have a major cold and like most colds I have a runny nose! I have a small problem, I ran out of tissues and was unable to go to the store today. so i need a recipe to make my own wet tissues. I need then wet because dry will hurt my nose more than it already does.

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Aloe Vera Oil

How do I make homemade aloe vera oil from that plant?

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Microwave Heat Bag

I am looking for instructions for making the bags that you can put in the microwave. The ones you use for aches and pains etc. What is inside and how do you clean them when needed?

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Dry Scalp Hair Treatments

I have very dry scalp and hair problems. What are some homemade secrets to fix this? It is very embarrassing and I need help!

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Homemade Hot Water Bottle

An old Listerine bottle that has been emptied and washed can be filled with warm water and used as a hot water bottle in a pinch.

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