Use Fuller's Earth

Fuller's earth is a clay-like material made from aluminum silicate.[1] It has many uses including deodorizing, filtering and purifying. It is especially effective at soaking up grease-based dirt, whether it's on skin, fabric, upholstery, or other surfaces.

Steps

  1. Sprinkle fuller's earth on items of clothing and Clean Upholstery with a fat-based stain that cannot be washed. Leave it to sit overnight. The next day, simply brush off and the stain should lift with the Fuller's earth.
    • Use it to absorb stain such as wine from materials that cannot be washed.
    • Use it on the floor of a garage, driveway, or other area where there is an oil spill.
  2. Use very finely powdered fuller's earth on the skin. Mix it with a few drops of rosewater to make a paste and apply to the skin. Leave on for 15 minutes to invigorate, cool, and soothe skin. It also has antiseptic properties.[2]
    • A face mask made of fuller's earth and orange juice can help to remove acne from your face.[2]
  3. Use fuller's earth as a compress to relieve insect bites, menstrual cramps, muscle pain, or burns. Simply mix with a little water and apply/hold in place with a cloth such as muslin or linen.[2]
  4. Use fuller's earth as a deodorizer. Fuller's earth is often found in kitty litter to help absorb smells. Sprinkle a little over smelly carpet, upholstery, etc. to deodorize. Vacuum up the next day or when the odor has gone.



Tips

  • Fuller's earth can be added to soaps if you're a soap maker. It makes a good shaving soap bar.
  • Fuller's earth is also called "Multani mitti". Its technical names are attapulgite or montmorillonite.[3]
  • Major producers of fuller's earth include the USA, Japan, England, and Mexico.[1]

Warnings

  • Do not use industrial fuller's earth for skin; it must be cosmetic grade quality.
  • As with any product for the skin, do a skin patch test to ensure that you have no allergies.
  • While this is generally a safe product, it does produce a fine dust, so protect your eyes and respiratory system but accidentally inhaling a small amount shouldn't result in harm.[3]

Things You'll Need

  • Cosmetic grade fuller's earth for any skin application purposes
  • Fuller's earth any grade for other purposes

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-fullers-earth.htm
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 http://www.goodeveningworld.com/skin-benefits-with-fullers-earth/
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA48890

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