A deodorising powder to keep the nappy bucket fresh between washes
Yield 300 g · Difficulty Beginner · Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
200 g Bicarbonate of Soda (Food Grade)
80 g Cleaning Salt
10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
10 drops Lemon Essential Oil
Method
Measure the Bicarbonate of Soda and Cleaning Salt into a clean mixing bowl.
Add the Tea Tree Essential Oil and Lemon Essential Oil.
Stir well until the oils are evenly distributed through the powder.
Transfer to a small open container or muslin bag.
Place in the base of the nappy bucket beneath the liner bag.
Replace every 2–3 weeks or when odour returns.
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Stirring spoon
Digital scales
Small open container or muslin bag
How to use
Place the mixture in a small open container or muslin bag in the base of the nappy bucket. The Bicarbonate of Soda absorbs odour while the salt and Essential Oils freshen. Replace every 2–3 weeks.
Storage
Store any unused mixture in an airtight jar. Use within 6 months.
Safety
Not for direct skin contact. For bucket use only; not for use in baby’s direct environment. Tea Tree oil is toxic to cats and dogs; keep the bucket out of reach of pets and site it away from the room where baby sleeps. Keep out of reach of children. Do not ingest.
Make it yourself: every ingredient is available at homemadehaven.com.au.
