Shower Steamers with Menthol Crystals
Create effervescent shower tablets with menthol and essential oils for a spa-like aromatherapy and respiratory relief experience.
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Gum Rosin
Pine Resin Extract
Natural tree resin harvested from pine trees. Used traditionally in wood treatments, adhesives, wate...
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Menthol Crystals
5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol
C₁₀H₂₀O
Menthol is a cyclic monoterpene alcohol occurring naturally in mint oils and produced synthetically....
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Lye
Sodium Hydroxide
NaOH
Traditional soap-making ingredient used by homesteaders for generations. When mixed with fats, creat...
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Shower Steamers with Menthol Crystals
Create effervescent shower tablets with menthol and essential oils for a spa-like aromatherapy and respiratory relief experience.
Natural Mouse Repellent Using Menthol Crystals
Create a safe, natural mouse repellent using menthol crystals to deter rodents without toxic chemicals.
Restoring Rusty Tools with Washing Soda
A simple, safe method using sodium carbonate to remove rust from hand tools and garden equipment.
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