Just pulled the trigger on some Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner and Soybean oil. I have 91% Iso on hand. We'll see what comes of this. 
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Green Cleaner: How to make your own?
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Just pulled the trigger on some Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner and Soybean oil. I have 91% Iso on hand. We'll see what comes of this.
If you need any other oils, (I use lemongrass rosemary and others.) prices are good on bulk sizes here:
https://www.100pureessentialoils.com/collections/bulk-essential-oils
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate here:
http://www.bulkapothecary.com/raw-ingredients/other-ingredients-and-chemicals/sodium-lauryl-sulfate-sls/
Proper IPM alongside predatory mites predatory beetles and clean practices go a long way...
Although there are always special cases that need rougher treatment,
I dont advocate grabbing the most toxic bottle available immediately for every case.
I was hoping to keep it simple and just get away with Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner as it already has the Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Citric Acid. We'll see.
I've had the Sals Suds, Soybean oil, and iso on hand for a bit now but was waiting to get through the last of the Green Cleaner before mixing up the custom stuff. As per Mile's recommendations on Iso and Sals amounts I'll mix up the first batch at (48 ounce pump sprayer)
10mL iso
10ml Sals
20mL Soybean oil
as well as my typical aloe, coconut water, yucca, and silicon. Not going to pussy foot around and am going to spray everything. Most, if not all, of my lessons are learned the hard way anyways so let's get it out of the way.
10mL iso
10ml Sals
20mL Soybean oil
as well as my typical aloe, coconut water, yucca, and silicon. Not going to pussy foot around and am going to spray everything. Most, if not all, of my lessons are learned the hard way anyways so let's get it out of the way.
best of luck wdi; let us know how it works for u.
just a note; that iso aint good for soil life, i usually do a light inoculation with microbes/em1 after a spray with iso.
also, if possible to cover your soil to avoid getting iso into soil, probably not a bad idea... i figure mulch layer protects pretty well tho, iso evaps fast tho...
just a note; that iso aint good for soil life, i usually do a light inoculation with microbes/em1 after a spray with iso.
also, if possible to cover your soil to avoid getting iso into soil, probably not a bad idea... i figure mulch layer protects pretty well tho, iso evaps fast tho...
The plants seem fine after the spray with the above recipe. There is definitely spots of thin oily film on the fan leaves so next time I think I will drop the Sals down to 5 mL and the soybean oil down to 15mL.
yo wdi, status update on this concoction? was it successful at killing mites at the reduced levels?
I think it works, yes. I haven't seen any signs of them visible to the naked eye and growth has taken off again, even on the most affected plants (SFV & Garlic Breath). I haven't been going over them with a magnifying glass or scope but have been doing those sprays probably once a week. Instead of the Soybean oil too I have been using the Essential Oil Blend from Build A Soil. I DID notice some signs of slight burning on some of the more sensitive Skunk 91s after their first application with this spray. Granted the Essential oil blend was full strength and these aren't even teens yet.
ya i've burned too much shit with that BAS essential oil blend - why did u stop using the soybean oil?
No reason. I still have it but decided on rotating it with stuff I had on hand (BAS oil blend).
Pretty much what I posted earlier I guess? Instead of using soybean oil I'll be using canola oil as it's cheaper and way easier to get. I was switching it up with neem but ran out and don't know if I'll be picking any more up. I am still using the essential oil blend from build a soil and will continue to do so until it is out but don't think I'll be using anymore of that as it's too easy to burn plants with it. I use it on the lower recommended application rate and have only seen issues with one plant who must be more sensitive to that oil mix. I have also started adding liquid seaweed extract so now the spray is an all around ipm + plant tonic with the aloe and coconut water extract too.
been rinsing with kombucha; the strong stuff that's gone too far and tastes like vinegar, i dilute it down with about 1-3 oz per gallon
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Whoscottgreen
interesting read. following
green cleaner recipe:
48 oz.
10mL 90% iso alcohol
5ml Dr. Bronners Sals Suds
15mL Canola oil or neem and/or essential oils
1 gal.
30mL 90% iso alcohol
15ml Dr. Bronners Sals Suds
30mL Canola oil or neem and/or essential oils
48 oz.
10mL 90% iso alcohol
5ml Dr. Bronners Sals Suds
15mL Canola oil or neem and/or essential oils
1 gal.
30mL 90% iso alcohol
15ml Dr. Bronners Sals Suds
30mL Canola oil or neem and/or essential oils
JayTrinity
Member
is this the final green cleaner recipe?
I went to buy some and the store said its soap and ISO and bronners.
he said make it your self.
I went to buy some and the store said its soap and ISO and bronners.
he said make it your self.
