My newly prepared eco enzyme cleaner made from lemon and orange peels (you can use any fruit peel or pulp as well. Pineapples yield the best cleaning enzymes!)
(Please READ HERE for my review and good feedback from visitors and myself of this wonderful enzyme 
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(READ HERE is how to make Dragon Fruit Enzyme to drink for health)
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Good afternoon, dear friends 
Heheh, for quite a while, I was suffering from a writer’s block – there was so much to tell you but every time I select the “New Post” option here, I ended up just staring at the blank page and no words came out…my mind felt like it was stuck in quicksand! 
Anyway, I would say that the Earth Hour campaign carried out here in Malaysia a few weeks ago was a great success – environmental awareness has increased and there were many good articles in the local newspapers promoting environmental friendly programmes and articles.
One of them that caught my eye was the recipe or method for making our own enzymes using fruit and vegetable scraps or leftovers from the kitchen. These enzymes are really good and effective as a multi-purpose cleaner.
I have been using a fruit and enzyme based floor cleaner to mop my floors for the last 13 years but I bought the floorwash from a chemical engineer who made this environmental friendly floorwash for sale. After mopping the floor, I would pour the water into my pots of plants, which would bloom beautifully….i.e. the floorwash doubled as a plant fertiliser, too.
Last year, a friend told me the “recipe” for making our own ezymatic cleaner…but I didn’t really try making some until I read about it in the newspapers last month. It was actually called “The Garbage Enzyme” but I thought the word “garbage” sounds kind of yucky and decided to modify things a bit and made my own Citrus Enzyme, consisting of lemon and orange leftovers.
Some wonderful uses recommended for this non-toxic, environmental friendly enzyme (dilute enzyme with some water, use more if you prefer a stronger concentration) -
1) do dishes and laundry (use 1/4 cup of enzyme)
2) for washing bathrooms and toilets. grime comes off easily (1 part enzyme to 10 parts water)
3) for removing stubborn stains and odours (coloured fabrics and floors) (use undiluted)
4) to clean vegetables and fruits (1 part enzyme to 10 parts water)
5) clear blockages in kitchen sinks and drains (use concentrated or blended pulp/sludge of enzyme)
6) as a natural insect repellent (use undiluted) for ants, cockroaches.. (pouring some enzyme into sink/bath/shower stall drainage holes will deter cockroaches). My home is now cockroach and ant free!
7) as a floorwash to mop floors shiny clean (1 part enzyme to 20 parts water)
8 ) as fertiliser for vegetables, flowering and non-flowering plants (use 1 part enzyme to 20 parts water, or use the leftover mop water)
9) as a skincare product, e.g. facial cleanser or toner (1 part enzyme to 2 parts water)
10) wash cars – cars will look as if they have just been polished! (1 part enzyme to 20 parts water)
Currently, most people that I know are making this enzyme at home and many have confirmed its wonderful uses. Even my regular air-condition service/repair man said his wife has been using this homemade enzyme to wash her face and she has given it a name – SK3 ! 
I made a small batch of enzyme to try it out for myself, and I have posted a pictorial recipe below. I only used 10 % of the total ingredients required because I was impatient to get the enzyme started and I didn’t have a large enough plastic container. Anyway, the curiousity got the better of me and I didn’t want to go through waiting over a few weeks to accumulate the 3 kg of vegetable and fruit scraps from my kitchen.
Citrus Enzyme Based Multipurpose Cleaner
To begin, you need a plastic container with an airtight cover. Here, I have used an old 2-litre fruit juice bottle. The enzyme takes 3 months to “ferment” and be ready for use.
Ingredients :-
100 gms of brown sugar
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300 gms of lemon and orange scraps (these were leftover after I had juiced them)
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1 litre tap water
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Use a funnel to pour sugar into the bottle. Drop in the fruit slices. Pour in the water.
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Cover the bottle and date it, so that you will know when the enzyme is ready to use , i.e. 3 months later on
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Give the ingredients in the bottle a good shake to mix them thoroughly. Everyday, for the first month, open the cover to let out the oxygen build-up from the fermentation process. On some days, you will see the bottle swelling up in size.
Added on 27 August, 2010
Since I last posted this, I had modified the method of avoiding (based on comments by visitors here) extreme gas build-ups leading to explosions by leaving the bottle cap loosely fastened (about halfway tightened ? ) – this will allow some gas to come out at all times and there won’t be any buildup of gas 
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The above picture is my bottle of enzyme that is now almost 1 month old. To read more about this amazing enzyme cleaner from my local newspaper, CLICK HERE
Added on 27 August, 2010 -
If you see any whitish stuff growing on top of the liquid, just tighten the bottle cover, and give the contents a good, gentle shake and the whitish stuff will be mixed into the liquid. Then loosen the bottle cap again to allow gas to escape.
Have fun using your homemade enzyme!
With best wishes,
choesf
innerspaceyoga said,
May 3, 2009 @ 8:11 am
that’s so interesting! does it smell hideous when it’s a finished product? thanks!
happyhomemaker88 said,
May 3, 2009 @ 7:36 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear innerspaceyoga
Thus far, my citrus enzyme has a lovely “fruity, citrus fragrance” to it, it doesn’t smell at all. However, I would presume that those enzymes made from kitchen scraps like vegetables, fruits and potato peels may smell. Today, I made another 1 litre water of enzyme from apples leftover from juicing…I’m not sure how that will turn out.
I forgot to mention in my post that when the enzyme is ready for use at the end of the 3- month fermentation process, just filter the enzyme with a piece of muslin cloth or an old t-shirt. I read in the newspapers that the local wet markets, which often smell at the end of a trading day, use only 1 litre of the enzyme to clean/wash the whole place and the stink is all gone.
Have a wonderful week ahead!
With best wishes,
choesf
innerspaceyoga said,
May 4, 2009 @ 4:49 am
Hi Happy! We’ll try it! thanks!
happyhomemaker88 said,
May 4, 2009 @ 6:28 pm
You are very welcome, dear innerspaceyoga..hope your enzyme works out!
With best wishes,
choesf
Jennifer said,
June 2, 2011 @ 12:19 pm
yes
rozalia said,
May 5, 2009 @ 5:41 pm
Dearest choesf!
I’m so glad to see you’re back and feeling well. It is the first time I hear about this wonder cleaner.I’m interested especially in using it as fertilizer for plants : do we have to dilute it or not? If yes in what proportion?
Thank you. With lots of love, rose
happyhomemaker88 said,
May 5, 2009 @ 6:27 pm
Thank you, dearest Rose! I am back to my usual self and today is Day 3 of my second Gallbladder Cleanse. Meanwhile, I am counting the days impatiently with you until you can get out of bed!
I don’t exactly know how much of enzyme to put as fertiliser but I am assuming about 2 tablespoons to a litre or 4 cups of water. Since it is almost free to produce this enzyme ourselves, I think I will use more enzyme in proportion to the water…up to 1/4 cup of enzyme for 1 litre of water, perhaps? Yesterday, I made another 2 litres of fruit enzyme – one from apple peels and the other one a combination of apple and orange scraps.
Here is more interesting information on making our own enzyme-based cleaners and fertilisers.
With love and hugs,
choesf
K said,
August 30, 2009 @ 11:08 pm
You got sick? what happened? how do you feel about a doctor and specialist in waste management saying there might be pathogens (disease-causing bacteria) in the sludge?
“Since it involves fermentation of waste, there might be pathogens in the mixture.”
Dr. P. Agarmuthu quoted in http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2009/4/7/lifefocus/20090406185815&sec=lifefocus
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 1, 2009 @ 8:35 am
Hi there, dear K
Thank you for pointing out that article in the newspaper regarding possible harmful pathogens in the enzyme. I had ready that earlier, too, before I started making the enzymes for cleaning.
I think what is important is that the scraps that we use must be clean and not contaminated with meats and pesticides. I don’t use any vegetables but only cleaned, fruit peels. That is why it is better to make our own cleaning enzyme that buy it as we don’t know what had gone into making by other people.
Heheh, I got sick from earlier from gallstones….not from using the cleaning enzyme as the rest of my family were fine.
With best wishes,
choesf
rozalia said,
May 5, 2009 @ 11:30 pm
Thank you,dear chesf for the quick reply. I’ll try that asap. Hugs, rose
happyhomemaker88 said,
May 6, 2009 @ 3:02 pm
You are most welcome, dearest Rose! Let me know how yours turn out.
With love and hugs,
choesf
irene said,
May 24, 2009 @ 11:44 pm
after extracting the juice from the fruits, can we use the palps to do the enzymes?
happyhomemaker88 said,
May 25, 2009 @ 7:55 am
Hi there and welcome, dear Irene
Yes, we can. That was what I used to make the enzymes, but I used mainly the peels that were left, because the mushy pulp will absorb most of the sugar liquid.
With best wishes for good health,
choesf
manila said,
June 15, 2009 @ 9:07 pm
Hi Choesf,
Wow!
Sounds really good. Can I use white sugar instead? Should be fine, it will help in fermentation. What do you say? Do I need to strain it after 3 months and then use?? I will give it a go.
Thanks for the lovely tip.
happyhomemaker88 said,
June 16, 2009 @ 9:19 am
Hi there, dear manila
I was going to write about my experience with using this enzyme as a cleaner – last Sunday, I couldn’t wait for the enzyme to be fully matured and I had a “sneak preview” of the enzyme – I used it to clean my whole house with fantastic results!
I strongly recommend everyone who can to try making this enzyme and see for themselves its wonderful cleansing, environmental friendly powers.
I’m sorry I can’t advise if white sugar can be used instead of brown sugar.
Perhaps, you may like to give it a try? 
Do have a lovely week!
With best wishes,
choesf
cw said,
June 22, 2009 @ 12:37 pm
dear choesf,
enjoy yur posts immensely, inspired my own as well…
i have 2 1 liter bottles fermenting at the moment and am starting on my 3rd one. getting the leftover peels is a breeze as the local wet market has tons!
esp pineapple skins.
and yes, veg does make it smell a bit so i use only fruits. am also waiting impatiently for the 3 months to come!
btw, rozalia, you can check out my post:
http://cwmustardseed.wordpress.com/?s=garbage+in
for usage proportions.
happyhomemaker88 said,
June 22, 2009 @ 1:16 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear cw
Thank you for sharing your experience and for link on usage proportions. I have a friend who had also used pineapple peels to make her enzymes.
With best wishes,
choesf
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mark said,
July 10, 2009 @ 6:21 pm
Hi Choesf,
I got some questions.
When use as fertiliser, will it attracts ants?
Is there anything or equipment that can be used to test the presence or concentration of enzyme?
Is it safe to use enzyme on our bare hands?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers! Mark
happyhomemaker88 said,
July 12, 2009 @ 12:00 am
Hello again, dear Mark
A few days ago, I used blended the pulp from my newly matured cleaner enzyme and mix it with 5 litres of water. I used the “enzyme fertiliser” on all my plants. So far, no ants seen yet. Also, I have tried using the enzyme in full concentrate form as an insect repellent as my kitchen tends to attract tiny ants…now my kitchen has no ants trails anymore. So, the enzyme does work as an ant (not sure about other insects) repellent.
I’m not sure if there is anything to measure the strength of the enzyme – perhaps a biochemist may be able to answer that. My friend is a biochemist but she is out of the country at the moment. I will get the answer from her and post here when she returns to Malaysia.
Thus far, I have found the enzyme not only to be safe on my hands but I find that my hands are even “conditioned” after using the enzyme, i.e. my skin is so much smoother, I need not use hand lotion. My air condition servicemen told me his wife even use the diluted enzyme to wash her face and her facial complexion is so good now. She even calls it “SK-3″. It’s that good. I have not tried this way yet.
Cheers!
choesf
mark said,
July 28, 2009 @ 10:23 am
Dear Choesf
Thank you for the answer.
About two weeks ago, while releasing the pressure in one of the bottle of my fruit enzyme, the content spilled over and wetted the paper box. I decided not to clear the spillage. About few hours later some small ants (residents) came and fed on the spill. I tasted the spill around the neck of the bottle and found it a little sweet. Interesting, the ants were all gone the next day even the box was still wetted. I can’t find ants in my home since then. I have no idea whether they were dead or have left but for sure to treat them with enzyme when they return. Dead or fled? Please let me know if you got the answer.
Cheers!
Mark
happyhomemaker88 said,
July 29, 2009 @ 10:49 am
Hi there, dear Mark
You are most welcome. Heheh, my enzyme bottles have exploded a couple of times, too, especially with my apple enzymes which somehow had more gas buildup. I had to clean my kitchen. However, I learned a lesson and have a tip for when we feel that the enzyme bottle is already very tight and going to explode when we unscrew the cover. Just place a large enough plastic bag over the bottle and then unscrew the cover slowly. Whatever is exploded out of the bottle will be within the plastic bag – no mess to clean up and we can pour back the “stuff” back into the bottle, no wastage also.
Yes, when the enzyme is still relatively new, which I think is within the first month, it is still sweet and may attract some ants. But after fermentation is sufficient, the enzyme is no longer sweet but more sourish and becomes an insect repellent instead.
Cheers!
choesf
cw said,
July 12, 2009 @ 7:56 am
For your information, MBPJ in collaboration with Beautiful Gates, Justlife and Section 19 RA is running a pilot project of educating PJ households of making the enzyme.
For RA/RT or schools or organisations or corporates in PJ interested, we are offering to hold a talk and demonstration for them free of charge. AND every attendee will also be given a 300ml bottle of enzyme for trial. The project will end at early September. For those interested, please do not hesistate to contact Mr Lee at lee@mbpj.gov.my or 012-2081489.
happyhomemaker88 said,
July 12, 2009 @ 10:22 am
Thank you for the contact details for Mr Lee at MBPJ, dear cw. Interested visitors in Petaling Jaya can contact him to arrange a demonstration on this enzyme.
With best wishes,
choesf
cw said,
August 12, 2009 @ 9:30 pm
hi choesf,
recently i came across cooking oil containers that looked ideal for the eco enzyme. do you have a quick tip as to how to get rid of the residual oil? using a liquid soap would contaminate the insides?
what’s you suggestion?
thanks!
cw
happyhomemaker88 said,
August 13, 2009 @ 9:04 am
Hi there, dear cw
I think you can use a mixture of white vinegar and some dish detergent to quickly wash the cooking oil containers, rinse them well and it should be okay.
Have fun with preparing your enzyme!
With best wishes,
choesf
cw said,
August 13, 2009 @ 10:38 am
hi choesf,
thanks for the quick reply and great tip. will give it a go! have a grest day!
cw
Jon Q said,
August 20, 2009 @ 11:16 pm
This is a great idea! I’m trying it now. The reason it takes so long to ferment is that you’re relying on the tiny amount of natural yeast that lives on the citrus peels to reproduce and eat all that sugar. Since there isn’t much yeast at the beginning, it takes a long time to get the fermentation going. You can speed it up considerably by adding a spoonful of yeast at the beginning. It should take less than two weeks if there’s enough yeast. Another way to speed it up is to save the liquid / sludge at the bottom and use it in your next batch, it will speed things up a lot. Try using a balloon instead of a lid, it will stop the bottles exploding.
happyhomemaker88 said,
August 21, 2009 @ 9:05 am
Hi there and welcome, dear Jon Q
Thank you so much for your great tips in -
1) using yeast to speed up the fermentation and cut down the maturation time to 2 weeks
2) using the sludge at the bottom of the matured batch of enzyme cleaner to start off the next batch – also to speed the fermentation process
3) using a balloon over the mouth of the bottle to prevent explosion during fermentation.
Heheh, I am interested to see how big the balloon will grow with the gas build-up, just out of curiousity. I shall go get some balloons today.
I just made a 3 bottles of citrus fruit enzyme cleaners yesterday – they were leftovers peels from making citrus fruit enzyme for drinking. I will try some yeast in one bottle, some leftover mature enzyme sludge in the other 2 bottles and replace their caps with balloons. Then I shall post some feedback here.
Thank you again for sharing your information. Do have a lovely weekend ahead!
With best wishes,
choesf
K said,
August 31, 2009 @ 2:46 am
Hey, are you selling any of that? I’d love to use it, but I wouldn’t want to wait 3 months or deal with all that garbage
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 1, 2009 @ 8:16 am
Hi there and welcome, dear K:D
I’m afraid I am not selling any of that. May I know where you are from? If you are in Kuala Lumpur, I have seen some places selling the cleaning enzyme at RM5 for a 500ml bottle.
Meanwhile, Jon Q has some tips on how to shorten the fermentation process of the enzyme – for beginners, just add some yeast to the mixture and fermentation time is cut down to 2 weeks, instead of 3 months.
Or you may like to try out the Rice Water Cleaning Enzyme – it takes only 1 week to ferment for use.
Just use the water from the first wash/rinse of your rice. For every 1 litre of rice water, use at least 50gm of brown sugar (can put more sugar if you just want to estimate. 50 gm is about 5 tablespoons of sugar). Keep for 1 week.
To use – pour out some rice water enzyme and add in about 10-20 % of dish detergent (to get the suds), add in enough water to get the cleaning strength that you like and this mixture can be used for cleaning.
I noticed that the rice water enzyme is very good for heavy duty cleaning in the kitchen as it cuts grease very well. It was really easy to wash my oily woks, greasy mixing bowls used for preparing cake batters, and clean my kitchen tiles/cooking hobs, etc.
Try and see…
With best wishes,
choesf
Richard said,
September 8, 2009 @ 8:15 am
Do “green products” really clean?
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 8, 2009 @ 5:04 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Richard
Yes, this natural fruit enzyme does a fantastic job in cleaning. Last weekend, my daughter was using it to clean her bathroom – she sprayed on some diluted enzyme onto the walls/floors and she could see the dirt separating immediately and coming to the surface, even before she started scrubbing them.
With best wishes,
choesf
hoyoung yi said,
September 16, 2009 @ 9:41 am
Hi choesf.
This article gave me a good impression,
so I decide to translate it into koreans and write it in my blog(hoyoung2.blogspot.com).
but the copy of above pictures need your allow.
please email a your decision to me
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 16, 2009 @ 12:17 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Hoyoung Yi
I’m glad you found this information useful and you will translate it into Korean at your blog. Of course, you have my permission to use the pictures.
I’m not sure if you have read this post HERE, but we have a lot of good, interesting feedback at the comments section on the wonderful cleaning effects of this enzyme.
Do have a lovely week!
With best wishes,
choesf
Richard said,
September 22, 2009 @ 5:24 am
I see your daughter sprayed this on her walls in her bathroom. Was that the painted walls? Did it harm the paint? Thank you!
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 22, 2009 @ 10:19 am
Hi there, dear Richard
No, the walls in my bathroom are fully tiled.
I did use a diluted enzyme-water solution (1:10 ratio) and used an old face towel to remove hand prints from the painted walls – the dirt and grime came off easily without affecting the paint. But the paints we used on our walls have the feature that allowed us to wipe of dirt occasionally.
I think for anyone who wants to try using the enzyme to clean their painted walls, it is best to try it out in a little corner of the wall that is out of sight, just to be safe.
With best wishes,
choesf
MiniCooper said,
September 25, 2009 @ 5:45 pm
Hi.. I read with much interests about this garbage enzyme thingy.. 1 question to ask is …when we use it as household cleaner, how much do we use ? For instances, mopping the floor, washing the dishes ( do we need to add some liquid washer to get some stud ?) and has anyone tried washing it on the car ?????
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 25, 2009 @ 7:12 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear MiniCooper
There is a lot of discussion and sharing of experiences on the use of the enzyme at the comments section of my post “Wow, I’m so impressed with my eco enzyme…“…have a look there and see. The answers to your queries are there.
Happy Cleaning!
With best wishes,
choesf
Richard said,
September 28, 2009 @ 8:36 pm
Thank you for the information!
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 29, 2009 @ 12:56 pm
You are most welcome, dear Richard
With best wishes,
choesf
mustardseed said,
September 28, 2009 @ 8:42 pm
hi, quick question: have you tried it on parquet? will it be too acidic for the wood? am using my very first batch for everything else and so far, it’s been great!
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 29, 2009 @ 1:01 pm
Hi there, dear mustardseed
The steps of my stairs are made from parquet and I have been using the enzyme cleaner to mop them. However, my parquet has a layer of varnish/sealer which we had applied 5 years ago. Thus far, I’m not sure if the varnish has become thinner or not from the enzyme use. So, I think you may have to use it at your own risk.
Good question you had asked there.
But I know my parquet steps has a good shine to them these days.
Happy Cleaning!
With best wishes,
choesf
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Guest said,
October 17, 2009 @ 12:23 am
Do you ever add Tea Tree Oil to make it stronger, or as a disinfectant?
Thanks.
happyhomemaker88 said,
October 17, 2009 @ 9:40 am
Hi there, dear Guest
No, I didn’t add any Tea Tree Oil…I think this oil costs quite a bit here in Malaysia. I kept to the original “recipe” to keep costs to a minimal for the cleaning enzyme.
Do have a lovely weekend!
With best wishes,
choesf
Hugh Lasenby said,
October 31, 2009 @ 2:05 pm
Hi,
Good reading as the wife just came back from Sibu where everyone is making the enzyme liquid. Fruit only for a better smell I’m told. I assumed it was vinegar (acetiic acid) formed with a wild yeast and the sugar. But if the container is covered it must rely on yeast already on the fruit I guess. When brewing beer, it’s always a worry that a wild yeast will take over and spoil the brew, so keep in mind that if you add yeast, you may end up with a fruit beer. To prevent excesive pressure, cover the top of the container with plastic film (glad wrap) and prick a small hole with a tooth pick. This allows enough gas to escape, although the glade wrap will still bloon up some what. Ready to start the first batch.
Bye.
happyhomemaker88 said,
October 31, 2009 @ 4:39 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Hugh
Thank you very much for your comments and helpful tips.
Yes, the plastic cling film will work well, too. A few days ago, my puppy ran off with the cap of one of my juice bottles used to contain the enzyme and I just put a piece of plastic bag and tied a rubber band loosely over it. Your suggested “toothpick hole” is a great suggestion…I will go do just that now.
Good Luck with your first batch of enzyme!
With best wishes,
choesf
ms said,
November 9, 2009 @ 5:35 pm
Hi,
I have more queries thus i hope you can share your experience. There are very little discussion on the use the the thick jelly-like layer and the white foamy substance during fermentation process. I heard that some use the jelly like material for sponging the body while bathing, while others have sliced layers off to make face mask. Even the foamy layer is used directly on the face as a facial cleanser. Has anyone tried using it and how is it done? i understand the liquid can be too concerntrated and need to be diluted down before use. How about the jelly and the foam?
Sometimes, there are tiny little worms around the bottle. What does it mean? Is the enzyme still ‘clean’ or has it been contaminated? Please advice and looking forward to your answer.
Thanks.
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 9, 2009 @ 5:45 pm
Hi there, dear ms
You have posted some very interesting information and questions. Hope someone here can assist to answer them as well.
Thus far, I have not heard anything about using the top jelly-like or foamy layer to use as a mask or for as a body scrub. Did you learn that from someone or it was a suggestion?
Personally, I only use the very clean enzymes (those without formation of a layer of foam on the surface) to wash my face and neck area. If I see any foam or jelly stuff, I only use that for cleaning and doing laundry because I am scared of using that on me.
So far, I don’t see any worms forming in my enzymes but as I am terrified of worms, I would have quickly thrown away that bottle of enzyme that has worms.
I think the sugar content and later acidity would have killed the worms? I’m only guessing…..
Do have a lovely week ahead!
With best wishes,
choesf
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 9, 2009 @ 9:02 pm
Hello again, dear ms
I’m sorry I forgot TgStar had commented at #12 at my post HERE that the jelly and foam can be uses as hair conditioner, facial mask and body scrub….
Wonder if anyone else have tried this way yet
With best wishes,
choesf
anna said,
November 9, 2009 @ 6:52 pm
Most of the enzymes I made contain worms up to 2.5 months. Is it normal?
I find those made in transparent bottle contain no worms.
Pls feed back
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 9, 2009 @ 8:25 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear anna
Oh dear, yours had worms, too? Thus far, mine has no worms, thank goodness..because I am terrified of worms!
Perhaps, the other visitors can comment if they ever had worms in their enzymes. May I know what scraps did you use to prepare your enzymes
I have used peels of lemons, oranges, apples, dragon fruit, pineapple, and even vegetables like cabbage and ladies fingers. I washed them cleanly first, used whatever I need out of them (like juices, drinking enzymes, etc) before I make cleaning enzymes. I am guessing that the worms came from some sort of meat contamination or there was not enough sugar to kill the worms? Hope someone else here may have the answers to your questions…
For the enzyme containers, I have used old juice bottles, mineral water bottles and even an old plastic pail. These days, I will pour the matured enzyme sludge (the heavy stuff that floats to the bottom of the bottle, leaving a clearer yellow liquid at the upper layer) into a newly prepared cleaning enzyme to hasten the fermentation process down to one month. Also, I thought the sludge is also matures enzyme and it would help to kill bacteria (and any worms?).
Thank you for sharing your enzyme experience here…we are all learning from this.
Do have a lovely day!
With best wishes,
choesf
john said,
November 10, 2009 @ 6:28 am
This is a great idea, I really need to try this. It’s actually very similar to a flavored vodka recipe I followed last week!
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 10, 2009 @ 12:25 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear John
Thank you for your comments. That’s a very interesting napkin folding site you’ve got there. What did you put in your vodka to flavour it and how long does it take for vodka to be ready for drinking? I have a batch of homemade raisin wine which is about 5 weeks into fermentation and ready for harvest beginning of January 2010.
With best wishes,
choesf
anna said,
November 19, 2009 @ 9:54 pm
Read a few articles regarding worms in the enzyme after 3 weeks to 2.5 months. Yes the worms will resolve eventually. Meaning more protein in your enzyme and fertiliser.
Just add some brown sugar if you want the worms to die quickly.
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 20, 2009 @ 1:17 pm
Thank you, dear Anna, for your feedback on how to deal with worms in the enzymes. Yes, that would mean more protein in the enzymes, good as fertiliser.
With best wishes,
choesf
Jeanie said,
November 23, 2009 @ 10:36 pm
My first batch of citrus enzyme cleaner will be done an a couple of weeks, though I just opened the first container and used some today to clean the kitchen floor and also the bathroom tile walls. I am happy about how clean they became. I have 6 other containers started. I have a couple of questions. I find that the square 1 ltr containers with widemouth lids I used for making the enzyme have less bubbles and less air when I open them. The two tall juice containers I used, have more bubbles and more air when I turn the lids. Does the type of container used make a difference? I only drink fresh pressed juice, so didn’t have juice containers. but have a LOT of citrus scraps. My next question is, do you save the scraps in a jar in the frig untill you have enough, or do you add more water an sugar in a single container until it is full? Which is the best size to use?
Jeanie
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 24, 2009 @ 10:51 am
Hi there and welcome, dear Jeanie
I’m glad your enzymes are giving you great results in cleaning, too!
I’m not sure why some bottles produce different levels of gas buildup in the enzymes
… perhaps, it could be due to the materials of the containers? I don’t have as much fruit scraps as you and so I usually made mine into enzymes immediately. Perhaps, you may like to just place the scraps into a large container and then add more water and sugar accordingly? This way, you don’t have to put the scraps into the fridge. For the containers, ideally there should be enough space in it to allow the enzyme to ferment. Personally, I prefer to use larger containers (I have used a large pail/bucket once and wrapped it with a thick piece of plastic)….to save space and easier to harvest at one go. 
With best wishes,
choesf
Brenda said,
November 29, 2009 @ 1:50 am
I have been So So excited to make this!! I went and bought my lemons and Grapefruits. I was thinking of putting the peeling through a food processor and maybe it would ferment quicker? Well anyway..Today is the day! I am most looking forward to the info I read on fleas. How it kills them dead. Also Ants… Also.. OK… EVERTHING! IT DOES. I AM SO EXCITED I HOPE I CAN WAIT 3 MONTHS. Oh man, I can’t wait to spray it on that green slime outside on the sidewalk. Mold. I have some colored very nice towels that always smell musty too. I have tryed hot water, color safe bleach, maybe this will work. hmmm what about yellow underarm stains on men’s t-shirts?
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 29, 2009 @ 11:30 am
Hi there and welcome, dear Brenda
Wow, your enthusiasm on making enzymes is so great, I am almost jumping up and down with joy when I read your comments!
Your lemon and grapefruit cleaning enzyme will smell fantastic. So far, I only like the smell of citrus enzymes…the other types tend to smell a bit more like “garbage” after 4 months or so. Cutting the peels into smaller pieces helps to quicken fermentation and improve the enzyme somewhat. These day, I put my fruit peels, brown sugar and some water into a blender…and then add in the relevant amount of water.
You will be amazed the first time you use the enzymes for cleaning, just like those of us here did! Thus far, no one has reported anything on removing yellow underarm stains on men’s t-shirts…..hope you can give it a try and let us know the results here.
Removing Blood Stains
I know the enzymes work very well in removing the blood stains on the panties caused by menstruation “accidents”.
Do have a lovely Sunday!
With best wishes,
choesf
P.S. Do read my post HERE on how to shorten the fermentation time of the enzymes. I think it will be good to make a variety of enzymes using the the shortcut method and the standard 3 months wait. Be sure to read the comments at the bottom as there are some risks of explosion due to the quicker fermentation and the cleaning results of the shortcut enzymes.
SK said,
November 30, 2009 @ 12:44 pm
Dear Brenda
I put the enzyme on the panties for ‘accident’ cases and soaked in the pail of water for few days together with my towel contained hair dyes. A case of forgotten laundry. Hahaha. Amazed that when I need to wash it, the clothes did not smell as you might find in most of the cases and the dye mark still faintly visible. Might try to use it to soak my white color laundry in the future.
Regards – SK
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Joyce said,
December 30, 2009 @ 3:23 pm
Hi,
The 1st mth as mention, i need to open the cover and release the gas then how long can i close back the cover. Immediately or ?
So when is the 2nd gas release ?
happyhomemaker88 said,
December 30, 2009 @ 7:50 pm
Hi there, dear Joyce
During the first 2 weeks of fermenting the cleaning enzyme, there tend to be more gas buildup than later. The amount of the gas depends on the amount of sugar and type of fruit peels. I would open the cover to release any gas almost on a daily basis just to be sure. When you hear that the gas sound is getting weaker and weaker as the days go by, then you can reduce the number of times to release the gas. These days, I usually leave the bottle covers half screwed in, leaving a space for any gas to escape and I need not check on the gas often. Only thing is be sure to leave about 1/4 empty space in the bottle as the liquid may bubble out.
With best wishes,
choesf
Jeanie said,
January 12, 2010 @ 12:53 am
I have been making the enzymes for about 6 months now and I have a question. When I use the 2 ltr juice container with screw lids, there seems to be not much gas if at all. When I use milk cartons, either 2 qt or gallon, there is more release, and there also appears to be more air space at the top over time. There is no leakage from the container itself. I am using only citrus peels as a material (well, also brown sugar and water)
Another question is the 1,3,10 ratio by volume or weight? Is there a major difference if the formula is not adheared to with the fruit being more on the heavy side?
Thank, Jeanie
happyhomemaker88 said,
January 12, 2010 @ 12:51 pm
Hi there, dear Jeanie
It is indeed strange how milk cartons can cause more gas buildup….so far, I only use juice bottles because my family do not drink that much milk.
The ratio 1 : 3 : 10 ….that is the metric weight for sugar to vegetables/fruit peels in weight, and in metric liquid volume for water. These days, I don’t measure my ingredients anymore and I just estimated them.
But so far, my enzymes seem to work just as well and so, I think that is okay. 
With best wishes,
choesf
Jeanie said,
January 13, 2010 @ 9:47 pm
I wonder if the gas buildup issue is due to the thickness of plastic. I do not drink milk at all, bur have plenty of friends and family who do, so I am not at a loss for containers at all.
Another question. I am picking up a case of organic oranges today, and after juicing, will of course be making enzymes. I would like to make this batch of enzymes for human consumption. Do I use the same process? Same formula and everything? Any thought on the plastic leaching into the mix? Thank-you so much for your input.
happyhomemaker88 said,
January 14, 2010 @ 12:26 pm
Hello there, dear Jeanie
Sorry, I had thought you drank so much milk…:oops: I’m glad you can get many containers to make the cleaning enzymes.
For drinking enzymes, the method is different from making cleaning enzymes. READ HERE for my post on making dragon fruit enzymes…you can substitute with your organic oranges. Wow, lucky you to get a box of organic oranges!
I’m not sure if you can get those slabs of brown sugar but you can use honey or loose brown sugar, too, to make the drinking enzymes.
Be sure to use only glass or ceramic containers to make the drinking enzymes, for fear that the plastic may leach into the mix.
Have fun making your drinking enzymes!
With best wishes,
choesf
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John said,
January 25, 2010 @ 2:51 pm
Hi Choesf!
The citrus recipes have been coming along since December 17th. I made two batches, each of them 1/2 filling a gallon container, both with the peelings from 8 oranges. I blended two of the peelings from one batch, then 2 weeks ago blended the rest of it and poured it back in. The other batch still has the full peelings.
Both of the batches have a sour or off smell, one with the peelings smelling not quite as bad. Is this right? Should I add more sugar or something?
That is interesting the floors get up more dirt the 3rd day! I blended orange peelings with water a few times and used the mix directly to clean the concrete floor. I brushed it in and then squeegeed it off. It worked great! I have routinely always tossed orange peelings down the disposal, which has helped to keep it in good order and clean. I am looking forward to using the enzyme cleaner for many things when it’s ready!
happyhomemaker88 said,
January 25, 2010 @ 4:27 pm
Hi there, dear John
Yes, the citrus enzymes, although fruity, can have an off smell..like an orange that has gone bad. My husband thinks the enzyme still smells like garbage!
A chemical engineer once described to me how the dirt molecules/particles get off the floor when we use enzymes. On the first day, the enzyme gets rid of the top layer of old dirt on the floor. On the second day, the enzyme permeates into the dirt and loosens the molecules. upon the third mopping the next day, the water in the mop pail is extremely dirty because more dirt molecules are being picked up by the mop.
Now that I have use the enzymes to mop my floors for the past 6 months or so, my floors look so shiny and almost like brand new and I don’t have to mop my floors everyday…the floors remain squeaky clean and shiny for a longer period of time compared to the days when I was using commercial, chemical floor washes. Now, I only need to mop twice a week.
I’m not sure if adding more sugar will make the fermentation smell better….but you can try and let me know.
Did you follow the discussions that some of us had in trying out the enzymes in different ways like washing car, as a facial cleanser/toner, as fertiliser, etc…. at my post HERE
Have fun seeing what your citrus enzymes can do for you! I just used a lot of it yesterday to wipe my walls (diluted 1/4 cup enzyme to 1 small pail of water – for tough stains like finger prints, I used a stronger mix). at home.
With best wishes,
choesf
John said,
January 26, 2010 @ 12:47 am
Hello Choesf!
You are always so helpful, so wonder so many people like your blog!
> I’m not sure if adding more sugar will make the fermentation smell better….but you can try and let me know.
As long as it works well, that is what counts!
> Did you follow the discussions that some of us had in trying out the enzymes in different ways like washing car, as a facial cleanser/toner, as fertiliser, etc…. at my post HERE
I read a lot of that, yes very interesting, but must have missed something. What is the difference between the drinking enzymes and the washing enzymes? Is it that you use the fruit instead of peelings for the brew? Is the smell better using fruit? Do you use the same proportions to prepare? Thanks very much!
happyhomemaker88 said,
January 26, 2010 @ 6:41 pm
Hi there, dear John
Finally! I just finished making my second batch of Kimchi – this time, I followed your style a little – I added cukes and cukes!
But my daughter refused to let me add mango, she said it sounds yucky. 
I thought with the hot and humid weather coming up, it is good to have some Kimchi to whet our appetites during mealtimes.
Yes, drinking enzymes are a lot more different than cleaning enzymes. You can read more about drinking enzymes in my post HERE. I stopped making enzymes to drink to test out the Miracle Vegetable Soup. A word of warning – my husband and my children all hated drinking the enzyme (diluted with water)!
But they confirmed that drinking enzymes gave them more vitality, better complexion and my teenaged children’s acne all went away. But the moment we stopped drinking the enzyme, their acne came back a little until they started drinking the vegetable soup, and their acne went off again. 
Oh, thank you for you compliments there!
I have to go now to cook dinner… 
With best wishes,
choesf
P.S. I forgot to mention that you have a great tip there in hastening the fermentation time of Kimchi, just leave it out at room temperature for another day, right? Thanks! I will do just that … my daughter and I will probably sneak a taste or 2 of the Kimchi afterwards…too impatient to wait!
keatkat said,
February 6, 2010 @ 10:58 am
Dear Chosef
Thanks for all the info on the enzyme. i find them very useful and very excited to try making some myself. can i use rotting fruits like chinese pears to make the enzyme. i will remove the rotting flesh of course.
happyhomemaker88 said,
February 6, 2010 @ 2:33 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear keatkat
I’m glad you are trying out the cleaning fruit enzymes – you will have fun using it to clean your home. Yes, you can use those fruits that have rotted and not suitable for consumption anymore (not sure about bananas, though).
With best wishes,
choesf
Pete said,
February 25, 2010 @ 12:24 pm
Dear happyhomemaker88,
Thanks for sharing all the experience. It’s good to know someone cares for our environment.
I’ve read most folks follows the standard recipe of 1 ratio of brown sugar to 3 parts of garbage & 10 parts of water.
Can anyone share that they had tried 1:>3:10 ratio? will it make the enzyme more concentrated/effective ?
Thanks
happyhomemaker88 said,
February 26, 2010 @ 4:38 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Pete
Yes, that is the ratio that I am following here to make the cleaning enzyme. What was given in the instructions I got initially was 1 kg of brown sugar, 3 kgs of fruit peels/scraps and 10 litres of water…1 : 3 : 10. So far, this combination has worked very well but we have to dilute the enzyme before using it for cleaning purposes.
The amount of dilution to be done depends on the cleaning job on hand and your personal preferences.
Hope the information help…
With best wishes,
choesf
Tahnesha said,
March 2, 2010 @ 1:18 am
Hi there!
I came across your blog after doing some research on homemade cleaning recipes, and I must say, I am very excited to try this cleaner out!!
My only question is, I live in America and I’d like to know what the measurements would be in cups, tablespoons or quarts? We don’t really do the metric measurements here…
THANKS SO MUCH!!
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 2, 2010 @ 8:59 am
Hi there and welcome, dear Tahnesha
Here, I had followed just 1/10 of the original “recipe”…as I didn’t have a large enough plastic container.
The basic ratio to use is 1 : 3 : 10 ….. 1 part brown sugar, 3 parts fruit peels or scraps, and 10 parts water
In USA measurements for the original recipe – 2.2 pounds brown sugar, 6.6 pounds fruit peels/scraps and 2 gallons 5.13 pints water
I’m sure you will enjoy using the enzyme cleaner when it is ready!
With best wishes,
choesf
tootsie roll :) said,
March 6, 2010 @ 9:29 pm
this enzyme cleanser was amazing!!
its like.. i can use it all around my house.. and you know what my house smells so good..
i will never stop using this cleanser.. :]
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 8, 2010 @ 12:23 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear tootsie roll
Thank you for sharing your experience here. Yes, it’s really amazing how well the enzyme cleans, right? I, too, have been using the enzyme cleaner for almost everything. It has made my Chinese New Year housecleaning really easy and effortless.
I even made my own “wood polish” using enzyme….I took some photos, and I shall blog about it soon. My teak wood and wooden window frames now look so good.
With best wishes,
choesf
Mgnon said,
March 17, 2010 @ 11:25 pm
Despite all the glowing reviews I was skeptical of this cleaner at first, but now that I’ve been using it for about a month to clean up after my five ferrets (and other things), I’m really convinced that this is way better and more effective than any commercial enzyme cleaner I’ve ever bought. I’m not sure why, but it is. For example, a few weeks ago I discovered that ferrets had been pooping in a forbidden and unseen part of my closet (really bad smell and dark yellow stain on the carpet!). First I wet vacuumed it with a baking soda and vinegar solution, rinsed it, then I poured on a liberal amount of homemade half and half orange peel enzyme solution/water and covered it with a plastic bag and weighted it for 24 hours. When I came back and took the plastic off, the carpet looked and smelled great. Absolutely no bad smell in the area and no stain, and the carpet was dry and even felt a little bit softer and more conditioned. Also, the ferrets sometimes venture into the closet but I’ve seen no more traces of poop in there so far.
Here is a weird observation. Whenever I would use the same enzyme water solution to clean up certain ferret messes on the carpet (I have white berber carpet in my apartment) without covering for 24 hours, the solution itself would leave a dark yellow stain. The mixed solution is the same color as pee, so obviously it would leave a stain that looks like pee. To remedy this I am trying fermenting with white sugar so that hopefully the solution will be more transparent.
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 18, 2010 @ 1:35 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Mgnon
Thank you for sharing your experience with the enzyme cleaner. Yes, many people who have read the glowing reviews of the homemade enzyme cleaner were sceptical with it at first. Only those who have personally used it for cleaning had happily confirmed its wonderful cleaning powers.
Due to the colour of the enzyme is just like pee, it will leave a stain on any white material. I’m not sure if using white sugar for fermentation would stop the colouration of the enzyme as I had noticed that no matter what fruit or vegetable we used to make the enzyme, the colour of the enzyme will end with with a pee colour. Even the dark red colours of dragon fruits or beetroot would be changed to pee colour.
I am thinking you may have to use a little bleach (not too environmental friendly but…) to remove that stain on your carpet.
Happy Cleaning with your enzyme!
With best wishes,
choesf
yen said,
March 30, 2010 @ 2:32 pm
Good afternoon to you, choesf
Just a feedback from mum’s maid who asked her mom back home to try this fruit enzymes for her corn crops which were attacked by fruit flies and were destroyed.
Of course, the first time round, her mom was sceptical about this and did not bother to make, then her corn crops were destroyed again by the flies.
This time round, her mom made the enzymes (only limes) and using spray to lightly spray onto the corn crops. Wow, somehow the fruit flies were kept away perhaps by the smell and she is so happy that she can now harvest her corns.
Thank you once again for sharing with us this lovely, wonderful MAGIC enzymes cleaner.
do take care
yen
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 30, 2010 @ 8:03 pm
Hi there, dear yen
It’s good to see you here. Wow, what a fantastic feedback on the use of the fruit enzyme…thank you for sharing it here. I’m glad your mum’s maid’s family can now use their homemade enzyme as a natural pesticide and their corn crop was saved. Heheh, I think we have to rename this enzyme to “Magic Enzyme” already after hearing your story.
With best wishes,
choesf
P.S. I have copied your comments to the other thread HERE.
pohyenn said,
April 20, 2010 @ 12:41 pm
i would like to try on making the enzyme clearner, roughly how many orange or lemon requred to get 300 gms of lemon and orange scrapes ?
should i take the just ater juiced lemon or orange?
is it the smaller piecies i cut the better and the fater the fermentation processes?
thank you
happyhomemaker88 said,
April 20, 2010 @ 4:41 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear pohyenn
Errr…I’m sorry I forgot how many oranges and lemon peels went into making that 300 gms
… I think it was 3 fruits each? It depends on the size of the fruits and thickness of the skins. I used a weighing scale to measure.
Yes, you used the fruits right after you have juiced them.
I believe the smaller the pieces, the better the fermented enzyme – for convenience and practicality, I now use a blender to blend everything. This is very quick, easier to pour into bottles and the fermentation is better. When ready to harvest the enzymes for cleaning, the leftover sludge can be diluted with water and poured as fertiliser for plants.
Good Luck with your enzyme making!
With best wishes,
choesf
Tech said,
April 25, 2010 @ 6:37 pm
Hello – I’m trying to make my first batch. It’s been almost 1 month but I do not see any white foam on the surface. Is this normal? How would I know that my enzyme water is successful?
happyhomemaker88 said,
April 26, 2010 @ 1:01 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Tech
:
If you have followed closely the recipe for homemade cleaning enzyme, you will be successful in making the enzyme. Don’t worry, it is easy and straightforward and I don’t think we can go wrong much. The foam on top of the liquid depends on the fruit or vegie scraps as well as the kind of plastic bottles used. The ultimate test for a successful enzyme is to use it and see your cleaning results!
With best wishes,
choesf
Y.W. Phang said,
April 28, 2010 @ 10:59 am
Hi there, thanks for the guides! I’m now making apple and carrot enzymes, it has been more than a week now, it seems fermenting very well, however, I’ve found and removed 2 worms from inside so far, will that be ok? I suspect the worms have been in the fruits, and that I didn’t realize it during preparation? So far, I only found 2, I’m a bit worried, since it is fermenting very well without any black mould at all, I don’t wanna to give it up, what should I do???
happyhomemaker88 said,
April 28, 2010 @ 11:32 am
Hi there and welcome, dear YW Phang
Errr….so far, I have not seen any worms in my enzymes, and so, I’m afraid I not sure how to advise you.
Personally, I am afraid of worms 
and I would have thrown the whole enzyme away if I had found any. 
I think someone here also found some worms and she threw hers away, too. Since yours is only a week old and it doesn’t cost much to prepare a fresh batch of enzyme, it may just be easier to make another batch and not have to worry if more worms will turn up in your current enzyme. Or, if you are brave enough, you can let your current enzyme continue fermenting and see how it goes. At the end of the fermentation period. the enzyme would be too strong for any worms to survive.
Good Luck !
With best wishes,
choesf
Share-share said,
May 2, 2010 @ 10:49 pm
I have been making this ‘enzyme cleaner’ for more than a year. Not knowing what to do with the residual fruit skin, i usually blend it with overnight water and then store it in bottles. I would pour some of it into toilet bowl to prevent water-line from forming. Just this week, I used some of this paste to wipe a sink. Aiyoh, all the marks and stains came off, just like that! No brushing or scrubbing needed. What more could one ask for? Am blissfully clean and hygienic. Thanks for the best resource on the subject. Even the comments here have been a useful resource. That’s why I’m back to share my 2-sen worth of it.
happyhomemaker88 said,
May 3, 2010 @ 9:36 am
Hi there and welcome, dear Share-share
Thank you so much for sharing your useful tips on what to do with the enzyme’s residual pulp/fruit skin. Heheh, that is not a 2-sen’s worth, but RM2′s worth of valuable information.
I have so many bottles of enzyme pulp/sludge left and not enough plants to use the leftovers as fertiliser. Now, I shall do as you did – use the enzyme paste as a concentrated, powerful, environmental friendly cleaner.
Do have a wonderful week ahead!
With best wishes,
choesf
msm said,
May 5, 2010 @ 3:23 pm
This sounds really interesting, and I’m going to try it. Recently I got rid of all my chemical cleaners, and am using all natural. It’s hard to find really powerful alternatives. I thought I read someones comment on your blog about taking it out of the fridge?? I’m assuming that you’re supposed to keep it at room temperature for the fermentation process? Does light or no light make a difference? After the fermenting period do you just store it in the same type of container, and does it continue to ferment..get stronger? Thanks!
happyhomemaker88 said,
May 5, 2010 @ 4:02 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear msm
Yes, the fermentation and storage are both at room temperature. I think the fridge part mentioned is for those who are collecting fruit or vegetable peels to prepare their enzyme. I just store my enzymes in the same containers and keep some in smaller squeeze bottles for my cleaning jobs. I still have about 3 litres of 10 months old enzyme and I noticed that their cleaning power is indeed stronger than before.
Have fun making your enzymes!
With best wishes,
choesf
Foong said,
July 2, 2010 @ 3:09 pm
我做的番茄酵素有发霉的味道，请问可以喝吗？
happyhomemaker88 said,
July 3, 2010 @ 9:19 am
Hi there, dear Foong
I’m sorry I can’t read Chinese
I did a Google Translate and I got this :-
Perhaps, you can post in English for me, please?
Do have a wonderful weekend!
With best wishes,
choesf
Foong said,
July 7, 2010 @ 2:17 pm
The translated is correct.
Sorry about that & thanks for your reply
happyhomemaker88 said,
July 9, 2010 @ 6:25 pm
That’s okay, dear Foong, no need to apologise there.
If I get you correctly, do you mean to say that your tomato enzyme made for drinking smells musty and is it safe to drink? Personally, if it smells weird, I don’t think I will dare to drink it. But don’t waste this enzyme – you can add water and sugar accordingly and let it ferment for 3 months to turn it into a cleaning enzyme.
With best wishes,
choesf
Lulu Tanaka said,
July 9, 2010 @ 9:26 pm
Hello Choesf and everybody,
I use a concentrated one for insect bite, and a diluted for hair rinse ( i read it here so i tried it) I have a problem with dandruff, I use almost all kind of shampoo and rinse but in a weeks time the dandruff will come back again, now i can use any kind of shampoo and a diluted enzyme for rinse.
for insect bite, a concentrated one is ok for me, and no marks left.
lulu
happyhomemaker88 said,
July 12, 2010 @ 10:12 am
Hello there, dear Lulu
Thank you for your wonderful feedback on using the enzymes for insect bites and as a shampoo/rinse for hair. I have used the enzyme for skin burns but not on insect bites before. I told my daughter what you said for insect bites – she often get marks from mosquito bites and she used up a lot of cream prescribed by the doctor. So this will be good for her.
With best wishes,
choesf
Lulu Tanaka said,
July 12, 2010 @ 2:29 pm
Hello Choesf,
Right now I am trying to use the remains of fruit skin, (mine is like paste already) mix with salt and rub on my legs and arms, I will write again the results.
I used this mixture after kitchen chores, rub on my hands and there won’t be any unadorable smell left, I don’t use now any hand cream.
Always
lulu
happyhomemaker88 said,
July 12, 2010 @ 9:02 pm
Hello there, dear Lulu
That’s a very good tip – mixing the enzyme pulp with salt and using that as a scrub. I bet you will end up with soft skin.
Ah, with your feedback, I will now spray some enzyme on my hands after I have cleaned fish!
With best wishes,
choesf
happyhomemaker88 said,
July 13, 2010 @ 8:11 pm
Hello again, dear Lulu
Whoooo…hoooo! Finally, I got something planted!
Actually, it was my youngest son that sowed the carrot and daikon leaves seeds that you gave me. I told him it is his pet project and he was excited also to plant our very first organic vegetables. Actually, I was very scared to start the planting as I don’t have the green thumb and what vege I had planted previously didn’t last long!
With your encouragement, I’m sure I will be successful this time round. 
Tomorrow, I will get my youngest daughter to plant your tomato seeds as she just loves eating tomatoes! So, the tomato plants will be taken care of by her. I will plant the chamomile and lavender seeds tomorrow, too…I hope they can grow in our hot weather. Then, I will start another pot of carrots and radish leaves next week – I read on the Internet that we can mix the carrot and radish seeds together as the radish leaves can be harvested just in time when the carrots are germinated. As I don’t have much space in my garden and I am using large pots, I thought this is like “killing 2 birds with 1 stone”.
Now, I have to wait and see if I get any pests/bugs or worms and I hope I don’t get any worms….because I am terrified of worms! I will run away quickly when I see worms!
That’s another reason why I get my children to plant the vege with me…in case there are worms, they will get rid of them for me! 
Thanks to you, my new hobby, i .e. planting organic vegetables, has taken off!
With best wishes,
choesf
Recipe For Homemade Citrus Enzyme Cleaner – Natural, Really Cheap … | Cheap Quick Recipes said,
August 22, 2010 @ 12:04 am
[...] Original post by happyhomemaker88 [...]
happyhomemaker88 said,
August 24, 2010 @ 3:44 pm
Hi there, dear friends
I came across a “recipe” HERE for making a homemade pesticide to get rid of plant pests such as mealy bugs, etc. Thought you may be interested in it as well.
Homemade Pesticide
1 drop liquid dish detergent
2 tsp enzyme cleaner (aka garbage enzyme)
2 bird’s eye chili (cili padi)
200 ml water
Method :-
Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle and let stand for 10 minutes, to allow the “spiciness” of the chili to be well infused into the liquid. Spray as pesticide onto leaves and stems of plants.
With best wishes,
choesf
Wee Chuang said,
August 27, 2010 @ 12:30 pm
Hi,
I am a Singaporean living in Japan. Everything is so expensive here including detergent. I was really impressed by your innovative way of making this DIY cleaner and had just made a bottle according to the recipe. I used a 1.5L bottle and realized that the empty space on top is probably 5cm to the cap. Can you suggest the interval days to open the cap to release the air? You suggested to open the cap 1mth later.
happyhomemaker88 said,
August 27, 2010 @ 12:43 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Wee Chuang
Thank you for your kind comments. I’m afraid I didn’t invent this “recipe” but had followed it along from the newspaper article mentioned above and from friends’ experiences.
I’m really glad you are trying this out and it can save you a lot of money in terms of cleaning supplies, fertilisers and even insect repellents (this enzyme is very good for repelling cockroaches, from my experience, too. I no longer have ants and cockroaches coming to my home at all
)
Since I posted this article here, I have since modified the method of avoiding gas build-ups and mini explosions – just leave the cap loosely covered and check on it as often as you can. If you see any whitish stuff growing on the surface of the liquid, just tighten the cap and give the bottle a gentle shake to mix the whitish stuff into the liquid. It is a sign of fermentation in process and is actually some good, mouldy stuff.
Good Luck with your enzyme and have fun cleaning with it later!
With best wishes,
choesf
Wee Chuang said,
August 31, 2010 @ 8:05 pm
Hi choesf,
The bottle has some dent at the side, bottom has became rounded and worst, the wall of the bottle became so thin that it burst ….. This bottle that I used was manned to contain bleach…
Anyway, I have made another bottle using a 1.8L mineral bottle.. Hope it works..
Regards
Wee Chuang
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 1, 2010 @ 9:03 am
Hello there, dear Wee Chuang
Thank you for giving your valuable feedback here. Now we know we can’t use bleach containers to make enzymes.
I’m sorry to hear that your bottle exploded. Heheh, some of use, myself included, had experienced the explosions which caused big splatters of liquid and fruit pulp all over the ceiling, walls and floors.
Yes, the mineral bottles should work – I have used those for the past year – right now, I have 3 5 L mineral bottles with enzymes fermenting away. Remember to leave the bottle cap loosely closed, okay?
With best wishes,
choesf
Haydee said,
September 2, 2010 @ 6:35 am
Hi again
I just managed to get a very small bottle of enzyme fermenting and I have a few questions I hope you can help me with.
1) Does the enzyme have to be made with only the skins, or can I just chop the whole fruit up and add it?
2) Does it matter if the fermenting juices get mixed often and the gas released every few minutes? I can’t seem to get my kids away from shaking the bottle and opening it to report whether they heard a hiss or not! My husband is just as ‘bad’ as the kids and opens the lid everytime he walks past! Will this affect the whole process?
Many thanks for taking the time to answer all these questions!
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 2, 2010 @ 1:07 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Haydee
I’m glad you are trying out this enzyme. Heheh, your husband and kids are really curious about the fermentation process.
Yes, you can use the fruit, too, in addition to the skins. I have used whole apples (chopped up) that had been kept too long in my fridge. Also, old carrots. I even used a whole, forgotten cabbage – the fermentation process went well.
Yes, the enzyme can be shaken and stirred (I had done that, too, when I had a large plastic bucket of enzyme fermenting last year – out of curiousity to see how the fruit scraps and enzymes were doing). Actually, this process helps to keep the top layer of the enzyme moist and prevent whitish, mouldy stuff from growing on the surface.
I have some strange observations to report – I made two large bottles of enzymes with the same ingredients and both are shaken at the same time whenever I felt like it. Strangely, one bottle developed mould on the surface, whilst the other bottle didn’t. I’m wondering why.
Have fun with using enzymes when they are ready!
With best wishes,
choesf
June said,
September 3, 2010 @ 3:06 pm
Hi….I had stumbled onto your blog. Its fantastic reading! Was reading a little about ur enzyms making. I am curious to try your recipe, but I have a question. Can we use glass bottles or containers?? or it has to be plastic?
Am quite excited to try
Thanks
June
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 3, 2010 @ 5:24 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear June
I’m glad you are going to try making your own enzyme for cleaning. You will surely be happy with its multi-purpose usage.
I am not sure why glass bottles or containers are not recommended but I am guessing it is as a safety precaution just in case the gas buildup is too great during the fermentation process and the bottle explodes?
However, I think you can use a glass container and cover it loosely with clingfilm (with some holes poked to let gas out) or tie a piece of clingfilm to the mouth of the glass container. Or if there is a cover, just put it loosely over the mouth of the container.
During the fermentation process, if there is an opening in the container used, it attracts a lot of little bugs/insects/flies.
Have fun preparing and using the enzyme!
With best wishes,
choesf
June said,
September 3, 2010 @ 10:11 pm
Hi!
Thank you for your quick response! I hope my attempt works n no explosion occurs in my home.
Hmm…will have to go hunt down some form of container.
Thanks heaps!
June
mustardseed said,
September 4, 2010 @ 8:30 am
june,
what works for me are the 5 liter water bottles, you can go to any recycling center and ask for some(or places where they do recycling on sundays, like ss2)
plastic bottles allow for the gasses to expand and in case you forget to release the gases it will not ‘explode’.
another neat tip is to go to the wet market and get pineapple peels that are discarded by the tons!
have fun!
cw
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 5, 2010 @ 5:34 pm
Thank you for your very helpful information for June, dear cw.
Do have a wonderful weekend!
With best wishes,
choesf
June said,
September 11, 2010 @ 8:28 pm
hi guys….
sorry for late reply.
thks for the info of where to get some supplies…only problem is i don’t live in malaysia….so it may be a problem to get those pineapple peels n heading to ss2. I have a 1.5 ltr plastic bottle
yay! as not so easy to hunt down large plastic containers.
now i just gotta get some fruits to get goin!
thks again
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 12, 2010 @ 2:03 pm
Hi there, dear June
It is okay to use the 1.5 litre plastic bottle, just reduce the amount of the ingredients a bit to give it some space in the bottle just in case there are bubbles forming and to prevent any overflow.
With best wishes,
choesf
Bhavani said,
September 14, 2010 @ 12:19 am
Hi Choesf
Well today is 3 months! My first batch of enzyme cleaner….yeah!!! There is a slight fermented smell – guessing that’s normal? My interests for using this was to work with it in skin care. Do you have any suggestions? Can it be used full strength? I tested the pH and it was 3.5, which makes for a good exfoliating pH. Do you have any testimonials from anyone using it on their skin? Thanks again for starting this blog, it’s such a great contribution to natural living.
All the Best,
Bhavani
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 15, 2010 @ 9:35 am
Hi there, dear Bhavani
Wow, time flies and your enzymes have matured after 3 months already!
Yes, the fermented smell is normal. I have used the enzyme in 2 ways -
1) mixed it full strength with my usual facial cleanser and washed my face with the combo. This method was taught to me by my air-cond technician whose wife uses the enzyme to wash her face for a long time already – with good results
2) after washing my face and while my face is still wet, I would rub about 1 tablespoon of full strength enzyme onto my face, leaving it on for a while before rinsing off the enzyme.
Now that you mentioned the enzyme has a good exfoliating pH, I should use it more often as a gentle facial scrub and not have to buy anymore commercial facial scrubs.
Another way is for you to try the enzyme on yourself and see how it goes for you. I’m just worried that some people may react differently to the enzyme. So far, I have positive feedback from people who have used the enzyme on their face or skin – complexion is smoother and softer, whilst the little warts at the neck areas are gone (this requires full strength enzyme) after a while.
Good Luck with your enzymes for beauty purposes!
With best wishes,
choesf
Bhavani said,
September 16, 2010 @ 12:03 am
Thanks Dear Choesf for the helpful information. Yes, I agree about the concern about how others skin would react to the enzyme. Will do some experimenting for myself and see how it goes.
Have a beautiful day!
Bhavani
Haydee said,
September 16, 2010 @ 6:19 am
Hi
I have just been testing out my enzyme, I went for the cheaters version of speeding up the maturation with yeast. It really was fascinating to watch the whole process and the whole family really enjoyed it.After 2 weeks all the fruit had sunk to the bottom of the bottle and it was a yellow color. I made it with just lemon skins, I don’t really like the smell of the concentrated enzyme, but like it diluted. I may have harvested it too early, but I couldn’t wait any longer. I really admire all of you for waiting the 3 months on your first batch!!!! I guess I have a problem with delay of gratification.
I have quite a few questions: Is it hit or miss with the dilution, is it better to dilute or is the most effective at full stength?
Can it be used to remove limescale buildup around the taps and at what strenghth? Does it need to sit for a while?
Have you found a difference in the cleaning effect depending on the fruit/ veggie you use?
When you mop, do you use warm water?
This is going to sound odd, but how do you mop your floors? ( just to give you a bit of background – I went from one country where cleaning help was cheap to a country where cleaning help is expensive, so now at 33 years old I am finding myself having to clean toilets, floors etc for the first time in my life. I am now researching how to clean, because I always find that my tiled floors are streaking- even with the eco enzyme which might not have matured enough?
Has anyone had any experience of removing urine smell from matrass after a child accident at night?
Sorry to bombard you with so many questions. I really appreciate all the time and effort you take to make this such a valuable resourcce!
Regards
Haydee
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 17, 2010 @ 11:36 am
Hi there, dear Haydee
Wow, I’m glad you got to try out your enzyme. It is okay if it’s just 2 weeks old and it’s from the “cheater’s version” (heheh, I like your description). You can start using it and the enzyme will have better cleaning ability as it matures more.
I do understand your situation in cleaning your home – I had 2 maids, and then down to 1 maid, and then it was just myself cleaning my home.
Don’t worry, it is okay to ask many questions – we are all learning and sharing our experience here.
Firstly, on your question on how to remove urine smell from mattresses, I have posted a solution to this some time back :-
How To Remove Urine & Other Odours From Mattresses
So far, I haven’t noticed whether enzymes made from certain fruits are more effective in cleaning
But I was told by my friend that those made from pineapples clean and smell better.
Different cleaning jobs will require different strengths of enzyme-water solutions to be used. For example :-
1) mopping floors – if my floor is really dirty, then I would use about 1/2 cup of enzyme to 8 litres of water. Otherwise for the usual mopping on alternate days, I use only 1/4 cup of enzyme. There is no streaking or marks after mopping, but a good shine to the floor. Try to wring the mop as dry as possible and use those mops made from good water absorbent materials to prevent streaking. If the mop water gets really dirty before I finish mopping the areas I need, then I would just pour it away and use another batch of enzyme-water.
I use cold (room temperature – I am in the tropics) water to mop and clean. I only mop the floor once and there is no second rinse/mop required. The leftover mop water can be poured onto your plants – they will thrive from the enzymes and grow really well. The enzymes can be used as fertiliser.:D
2) for bathroom cleaning – I usually mix 1 cup of enzyme, 1/2 cup of dish detergent and 5 cups of water as a cleaning solution. I would use that to wet my bathroom shower stalls, floors, toilet bowl, sinks, taps first, all at one go. Then I would clean my sink first, followed by the toilet bowl. That would leave time for the enzyme to soften or loosen the stains to make them really easy to come off. I use a bristled brush. This works for me for the lime buildups around taps or shower areas – if the stains are persistent, you may need to use stronger enzyme or apply more enzyme-detergent-water again and let it sit a little longer. Then scrub again and rinse the areas off with water. The taps are shiny and look like new.
I have noticed that my cleaning jobs are made much easier with the use of enzymes. The floors, bathrooms and even my cars (which I have used enzymes to clean) remain clean longer. Somehow, they don’t get dirty so fast anymore, as if the dirt don’t stay on that easily.
Try and see if your enzyme will clean better when it has matured longer.
Have fun cleaning with your enzymes!
With best wishes,
choesf
Haydee said,
September 19, 2010 @ 3:27 am
hi Choesf
You are amazing! Thanks so much for such a quick reply!
I asked about whether the different fruits make a difference because I recently saw a natural insect repellant that was made from orange peels and the claim is that the d-limonene in the peel of the skin somehow attacks the respiratory system of the ants. I thought that maybe enzyme made with orange peel may be more effective insect repellant.
Regards
Haydee
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 20, 2010 @ 1:28 pm
Hi there, dear Haydee
Oh, now I understand why you asked about the different fruit enzymes. So far, I have not heard anything about the different fruits being different as a natural insect repellent….but I know that the fruit enzymes that I have used so far are effective in repelling insects like ants and cockroaches.
I have written a post earlier on using lemon grass extract as a natural pesticide – so, I think a lemon grass enzyme may work well, too. I have thrown some lemon grass stalks into my enzymes on some occasions as well.
Natural Pesticide Made From Lemon Grass Extract
Just now, I was at the Carrefour Hypermarket and I saw they have some whole pineapples for sale – so, I bought 2 ripe ones for just USD1 and I am going to chopped them up, skin and all, to make 2 5-litre plastic containers of enzymes. I will be using the sludge from my older enzymes to hasten their fermentation, and I will post about the cleaning efficiency of pineapple enzymes later when I try them out.
Do have a wonderful week!
With best wishes,
choesf
Bhavani said,
September 17, 2010 @ 11:02 pm
Hi Choesf
In regards to the pineapple enzyme which you said clean and smell better, do you use only the rind of the pineapple like with the lemons & oranges, or do you use the fruit part too?
Have a Peaceful Day!
Bhavani
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 18, 2010 @ 4:14 pm
Hi there, dear Bhavani
Regarding the pineapple enzyme, I have two 5-litre plastic bottles of pineapple enzyme fermenting away. According to my friend, she used just the skins only because she got them for free from those people that sell peeled and sliced fruits. I have another friend who bought a whole pineapple and used the whole thing as pineapples are very cheap at markets here in Malaysia – a pineapple can cost from US 30 cents to US 80 cents each.
Actually, you can use the fruit parts, too, for the enzymes – it is just that the “recipe” calls for rinds and skins as a way for us to put fruit kitchen scraps to good use. The original name for the fruit enzyme is “garbage enzyme” and that name is still being used. I didn’t like that name and have called it “fruit cleaning enzyme”.
Do have a wonderful weekend!
With best wishes,
choesf
June said,
September 27, 2010 @ 1:22 am
Hi again
Wow do i feel the pressure to catch up. Question time. Can I use apples? I tried to read most of ur comments but may hv missed it. If so, wot would be the recipe for it? just replace the one u did for lemon w apples?? Sorry if I sound rather blurry, but I’d rather be sure than sorry.
Cheerios
June
:)
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 27, 2010 @ 7:24 am
Hi there, dear June
Don’t worry, just ask away if you are not sure.
Yes, we can use apples, too. Actually, any fruit or vegetables (scraps, peels, or the whole thing that has withered and not suitable for consumption) can be used for the enzyme (just no meat only). From my experience, I prefer to stick to fruits because the vegetable enzyme has a really weird, awful smell. Citrus fruits are the best to be used as their enzyme still smell good after a long time (I still have 1-year old lemon and dragon fruit peel enzyme). 
The recipe is the same – a ratio of 1 : 3 : 10 parts of brown sugar to fruits/vegetables to water.
With best wishes,
choesf
June said,
September 28, 2010 @ 8:43 pm
Hi Choesf
Thanks again for the advice
hmm…dun think I would just start with fruits…..
I notice u mentioned brown sugar….is there a difference with any other sugar??
Wow a whole year?? gosh..it must be fantastic to use! Nice!
:)
Another question….I sometimes juice….presume I can use the pulp to the jar?
June
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 29, 2010 @ 7:57 am
Hi there, there June
You are most welcome to any information I or the other visitors can give here.
Yes, I have used the pulp, too, from fruit after juicing. At one time, I used apple pulp but I mixed that into my other regular fruit peels like lemon and orange.
We can use brown sugar or jaggery or red sugar (some type of sugars that the Chinese use) but no white sugar as it is bleached.
I now have 2 5-litre bottles of pineapple enzyme prepared – for some reason, the pineapples foamed a lot for the first week, more compared to the other fruits, despite the fact that the bottle caps were loosely closed and air could escape all the time. I hate to think what would happen if the cap were closed tightly – I probably would have a big mess to clean up after the explosion.
Maybe it’s because I had used whole pineapples and the sugar content is higher. I noticed that enzymes which had the sludge of older enzymes added are “quieter”.
With best wishes,
choesf
June said,
September 29, 2010 @ 4:02 pm
Hi Choesf
oops….i did not have brown sugar….so i made a batched y’day with icing sugar…..oh oh…guess i hv to throw it out now….bummer
:(
guess I was over eager…..oh well…guess i hv to add brown or raw sugar to my shoppin list. Assume all is organic?
last nite I did an apple ginger batch…but it probably down the drain now as i used the wrong sugar
oh well….put it to beginners blunder
thks heaps again for helpin out. u r just the best!
June
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 30, 2010 @ 11:57 am
Hi there, dear June
If you have not thrown away the apple ginger batch yet, why don’t you continue to keep it and see how the enzyme goes with white sugar? Maybe that will work as well?
Then compare it to the one using brown sugar. My brown sugar wasn’t the organic type, just the regular one. 
With best wishes,
choesf
June said,
October 1, 2010 @ 3:43 am
Hey hey
oops…..I had already thrown it away….eventhough it was just 24 hours old….gosh it smelt yummy, heh heh
I made a carrot, apple and cucumber batch today w the brown sugar. Strangely it looks a lot thicker than my apple ginger one I threw away.
On hindsight, I should have kept it…but i need the bottle as it was the only one i had that was over a liter.
No problem bout not being organic, was just curious as I use all organic thus was wondering whether the enzymes were also made w organic products. At end day….dun think it makes much diff when they are made without harmful chemical and from natural products which is good enough
I am sooooo excited eventho my other half was not impressed when he got home to see a murky like bottle in the pantry, hahahahahaha….so i dun think he is ready for the onslaught of bottles with different fruits n veg that may explode around our home
I mite attempt another mini batch w the apple ginger as i loved the smell when i threw it out.
another thing….we have to shake it daily rite? am bit worried as we will be goin on away thus there will be no one to shake em, will anything happen??
cheers
june
happyhomemaker88 said,
October 2, 2010 @ 11:36 pm
Hello there, dear June
Heheh, my husband and children also will make funny faces whenever they see my bottles of rotting fruit scraps in my laundry room. But I always sing praises to them about how fantastic the enzymes are in cleaning and they are now impressed with the enzymes, too!
The enzyme doesn’t need to be shaken everyday but the bottles need to be checked everyday for gas buildup. But if you have left the bottle cover loosely fastened, then there is no worry about explosions from gas buildup. I like to give the enzyme a good shake every day just to check how it is going and to wet the surface area so that it doesn’t get a yucky looking mould at the top. The shaking is optional. Sometimes, I forget to shake the bottle and the mould does grow, but another good shake of the bottle will get rid of the mould.
Looking forward to hearing you have fun cleaning with your homemade enzymes!
With best wishes,
choesf
yuki kure said,
October 1, 2010 @ 3:33 am
I made a batch of enzyme with the faster method of adding yeast to it. It did a lot with gas for the first few days but after that there is barely anything. I have left it alone for a month. Is the peelings suppose to decompose? The liquid inside looks about the same a transparent yellow color unless I shake the bottle then it becomes milky from some white stuff that collects on the bottom. Is it suppose to have that?
When do I know if it is ready? Did I do it wrong? Should I just wait longer?
happyhomemaker88 said,
October 2, 2010 @ 11:16 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear yuki kure
I’m glad you are trying out the enzyme. If you are following the faster method and it’s been a month already, you can start using the enzyme. After the usual 3 month method, the enzyme will have a clear, pale yellowish/brownish appearance. Seems like yours is the same, too. The sediments and milky stuff will sink to the bottom and the peelings “decomposed”. Try your enzyme now and see how it works in cleaning for you.
Have fun with your enzyme!
With best wishes,
choesf
Junelle M said,
October 1, 2010 @ 3:42 pm
Came across this site tonight because I’m seeking an enzyme cleaner to use on pet urine on carpets. My carpet is kelly green so I don’t want to bleach it, nor do I want to put something on it that will stain it. Any idea of what fruit/sugar I could use to do carpets?
happyhomemaker88 said,
October 2, 2010 @ 11:45 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Junelle M
I’m afraid I don’t have any experience in cleaning carpets .
However, there has been feedback here that the enzyme can make some cloth colour run. So, I am not entirely sure that the enzyme may not bleach your carpet. But if you are willing to try using enzyme to clean the pee stain, any fruit enzyme will do the job. 
With best wishes,
choesf
Haydee said,
October 5, 2010 @ 5:52 am
Hi Choesf
I have so many questions/ thoughts, but I don’t expect you to answer them, I am just putting them here to get it off my brain.
I would love to have a deeper understanding of what is actually going on, does the fermentation cause the fruit to decompose releasing the enzymes within the fruit into the water? What is the science/ biolgy behind what is happening?
There are so many different kinds of enzymes within fruit, surely the different combinations yield different solutions with different potentials. I was reading the papino and pineapples contain proteases, the enzymes that digest proteins which is probably the reason that the pineapple cleaner works better. I know you mentioned that the fruit enzymes didn’t work so well to degrease your hob, and that rice enzyme does. I read that rice bran has lipases, the enzyme that digest fat , so that could be the reason that it works on grease. nuts, grains , avocados , olives also contain lipases- would they work in the fermentation ‘soup’ to add lipases to the cleaner?
Would the drinking enzyme also work as a cleaner? ( not a cost effective one, but would the result be more concentrated?)
I used the quickened version of the enzyme and am not sure that it worked so well, I cleaned a tile floor and it streaked badly. The place that I had the best luck was cleaning a garbage bin that was reallly dirty and had baking soda sprinked on the bottom. the enzyme mix with the soda made a paste that magically made the dirt disappear as I wiped it over the dustbin. I thought that maybe the ph has to be more alkaline for the enzymes to work better and that is why it worked well, or baking soda is just a good cleaner. I am going to have to experiment alot more, but this time I am waiting longer for my enzymes to mature.
Thanks so much for your blog, you have got me interested in finding alternative ways to improve my health
Haydee
happyhomemaker88 said,
October 5, 2010 @ 7:38 am
Hello there, dear Haydee
Thank you for your helpful information on the “science” behind the enzymes of papino, pineapples and rice bran. From there we understand more on how the enzymes work.
Here is an article with information on how the “garbage enzyme” came about :-
http://vinnysreflections.blogspot.com/2009/05/questions-about-garbage-enzymes-and.html
I have not tried the “Drinking Enzyme” as a cleaner as I thought that would be a very expensive cleaner indeed, and so, I don’t have any information on that.
Someone here has mentioned that another method was to add some baking soda to the enzyme, I’m not sure why but I am guessing that the baking soda is to balance the acidity of the enzyme as well as to give it better cleaning properties.
Do have a wonderful day!
With best wishes,
choesf
Haydee said,
October 6, 2010 @ 5:47 am
thanks so much for the link, that was just what I was looking for. I see that I had it all wrong, its the bacteria and yeasts that produce the enzymes and not what is being released by the fruit. It was a bit discouraging though:)
happyhomemaker88 said,
October 6, 2010 @ 8:51 am
Hi there, dear Haydee
I believe the enzymes in the fruits you mentioned also play a role, too, in in becoming an effective organic cleaner that we can make ourselves at home. We are all learning and sharing our information here.
With best wishes,
choesf
ChloeTiong said,
October 20, 2010 @ 1:41 am
Will the garbage enzyme explode? how to avoid it?
happyhomemaker88 said,
October 20, 2010 @ 3:44 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Chloe
Yes, the garbage enzyme will explode if the gas builds up too much in the bottle without regular release. A few ways to avoid that :-
1) leave the bottle cap loosely fastened so that gas can escape slowly always
2) if the step above is not followed, then check the bottle every day and feel it for any tension from gas buildup – when you use a plastic bottle, you can squeeze it to see if it is hard or soft to the yield.
3) in case you had forgotten to leave the cap loose but had tightened it and there is a hard feel to the bottle, meaning that there surely will be an explosion ===> put a large plastic bag over the bottle (cover from top downwards). Slide your hand into the plastic bag, while your other hand is securing the opening of the plastic bag. Slowly twist open the cap – the explosion will be limited within the plastic bag and the enzyme stuff will not get everywhere onto the walls and ceilings.
With best wishes,
choesf
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Sara said,
October 29, 2010 @ 12:38 pm
I am just wondering if anyone has used this to
clean that aweful mold off of thier grout lines? I just moved into a house and let’s just say the previous owner didn’t do such a great job of keeping the shower tiles/grout clean. I have used everything I can think of with little or not result. Anyway I am very excited to start my own experiment with the enzymes
happyhomemaker88 said,
October 30, 2010 @ 12:17 am
Hi there and welcome, dear Sara
Yes, I have tried the enzyme on mouldy grout lines but it doesn’t work 100% in removing the blackish stuff. Maybe only 50%. I find using bleach undiluted works better. I just dabbed a little full strength bleach on those grout lines, leave for about 5 minutes before rinsing off with water and the grouting will be quite clean.
Be sure that your bathrooms or kitchen is well ventilated and you wear rubber gloves. The bleach fumes can be quite poisonous when inhaled. Also, do not mix the bleach with other bathroom cleaning agents for fear of creating a lethal concoction of fumes.
With best wishes,
choesf
Sara said,
October 31, 2010 @ 12:03 am
Thanks for the quick response! I will have to try the bleach tip. I am so annoied by nasty looking grout, eventually we will re do the bathroom, just not in the budget yet. (Just finished the basement last week)
A quick question: does it make any difference if you used dark or light brown sugar for making enzymes? I didn’t put much thought into it until now but, I’m sure the dark brown sugar will make a darker “finished product” . So other than that will it have any effect on my little enzymes?
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 3, 2010 @ 10:06 am
Hi there, dear Sara
You are right – the dark brown sugar will result in a darker enzyme.
I am not to sure if there’s any difference in the enzymes’ cleaning properties but so far, I have used both the dark and light brown sugars for making enzymes with good cleaning effects. 
With best wishes,
choesf
Jody said,
November 4, 2010 @ 11:39 am
This has been some interesting and wonderful reading. I am always looking for “greener” and cheaper in everything I do. This is wonderful. I made 3 batches this morning. I clean houses as a side job and look forward to using the enzymes for this as well.
The question I have is does the water we use to make enzymes matter? City tap water with it’s chlorine and who knows what else? Or should I use filtered water? or even rain water, when possible, would be a good idea but not always feasible.
Also, for doing your laundry….do you use the enzymes for every load? and what’s the ratio of enzymes to laundry soap/detergent?
Does hydrogen peroxide, essential oils or anything else cause the enzymes to become ineffective?
Thanks in advance for whatever answers you can give!
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 5, 2010 @ 11:16 am
Hi there and welcome, dear Jody
I’m glad you are trying out the enzymes – they will surely help you in your cleaning jobs.
I’m not sure if the type of water matters but I have been using filtered tap water. I think rain water may be better as it is not chlorinated but here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the rain water would contain lots of pollutants.
For laundry purposes, I used about 1/4 cup of full strength enzyme together with half the amount of my usual detergent that I would normally use. The towels ended up soft and no fabric softener is needed. However, these days, I have stopped using enzymes for laundry and I had gone back to using the commercial products because I prefer those to the enzymes.
I think hydrogen peroxide will “kill” the enzymes as well as very hot water.
Have fun using your enzymes for cleaning when they mature!
With best wishes,
choesf
Jody said,
November 7, 2010 @ 5:00 am
Hi again and thanks for your response. May I ask what is it you did not like about using the enzymes for your laundry?
I am making the rice water enzyme. It is getting very thick and slimy. Is it supposed to be? The other enzymes seem to be somewhat slimy too and I don’t remember anyone saying anything about that!
Thanks again!
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 7, 2010 @ 9:04 am
Hello there, dear Jody
For my laundry, I still prefer the “fresh” smells produced when the commercial detergent and fabric softener are used.
Both the rice water and fruit enzymes did not change in terms of their fluidity, i.e. they didn’t get thick and slimy. Yours is the first feedback on that. I’m afraid I don’t know why that happened to your enzymes.
What type of containers did you use?
With best wishes,
choesf
Sara said,
November 9, 2010 @ 12:30 pm
Ahh, I am back again with another question
lol Have you had any success with removing CAT urine with the homemade enzymes? I’m afraid my cat has had an accent on a set of sheets and blanket (thankfully I had a matress pad cover down so it spared the matress). Anyways kitty has an appointment with vet to rule out any medical issues but in the mean time my OCD is kicking in with trying to remove the aweful smell 
All other “home remidies” have failed me.
Can’t wait for my 3 months of fermentation to be up so I can test these lil enzymes out and quit bombing you with so many questions! Thanks in advace for the response
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 9, 2010 @ 1:35 pm
It’s good to see you back, dear Sara! Don’t worry, just ask away any questions you may have here…we are all trying to help each other in our cleaning jobs using enzymes.
I have 3 cats and I do so understand what you meant in the OCD making us crazy in removing those kitty “accidents” smells. One of my cats peed on my mattress many years ago, before I learned about the homemade cleaning enzymes. Fortunately, it was an old mattress and it has since being replaced with a new one. At that time, I used this method to remove the cat pee smell -
http://happyhomemaker88.com/2007/12/08/how-to-remove-urine-other-odours-from-mattresses/
If your sheets and blanket can fit into your washing machine – add in about 1/2 cup of full strength enzyme plus half the usual amount of laundry detergent and set the cycle to a full wash, that may help to remove the urine smell. I have used this method to wash my bathroom floor mats which that same cat likes to pee on sometimes
and the pee smell is gone after the wash. Remember to add on extra fabric softener to give them a good fragrance as the enzyme doesn’t smell very nice. 
I had also used the enzymes to clean effectively the floors at some corners where sometimes, my oldest cat likes to pee there. Leaving some diluted enzyme on the affected parts of the floor will remove the pee odour over time…but then, my cat would still like to go back there again.
Good Luck!
With best wishes,
choesf
Sara said,
November 10, 2010 @ 5:40 am
Sorry to hear about kitty using your bath rugs as a potty. I had a male cat that did the same thing on every single rug I owned and he even managed to get the occasional sock that was forgotten on the bathroom floor. I’m so glad that is in the past!
On a good note, I plan to try the powder tip tomorrow. I have a 14 month old son and would like to do this outside (during nap time) to keep my “little helper” from “helping” so much lol
Thanks again for the wonderful tips! I’m sure I will be back soon with another cleaning question
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 10, 2010 @ 12:29 pm
Thank you, dear Sara, for letting me know that you male cat did the same thing to your rugs. I’m so glad that my kitty isn’t “weird”.
Good Luck with your “powder” job to freshen your son’s mattress’ smells.
Here’s another cleaning tip which I came up with last week :-
You know how frustrating it can be when we accidentally get menstrual blood onto our bedsheets and we worry if we can get the stains off completely?
Previously, I would to spray those commercial “stain removers” first before throwing the bedsheets into the washing machine, but I had never liked the smells of those sprays. So, I thought I would try using the enzyme as a blood stain remover instead.
What I did was to mix 1/2 cup of concentrated enzyme with 2 tablespoons of my washing machine laundry detergent (I use Persil) in a container with 1 cup water. Mix them them up thoroughly and pour the solution slowly over the stained parts of the bedsheet. I then immediately put the bedsheet into the washing machine for a regular wash (with the usual detergent and fabric softener).
Wow, my bedsheet came out really clean – the blood stains were 100% gone. I forgot to mention that the stains were really nasty and dried already to begin with.
I’m sure this method can be used for removing the blood stains from our panties, too.
With best wishes,
choesf
Sara said,
November 17, 2010 @ 2:30 pm
Man I can’t wait for my enzymes to be ready! I think I’m starting to get a little impatient! Lol
Anyway another quick way I have found to clean the “monthly accident” is use regular peroxide. I have not used this on anything that was over 24 hrs old (I figure the stain was set by then and just simply didn’t bother) but it has not faded or ruined any of my undies. Just set undies in the sink and pour a little on the blood, let them sit for 30 min or so and throw in the wash
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 17, 2010 @ 9:28 pm
Hi there, dear Sara
Yes, I can very well imagine your impatience in trying out your enzyme!
I remember the first time I made mine, I couldn’t resist and I started using it by the second month already (well, as you can read at this post)
The peroxide you mentioned, where do you buy that from? Is it like bleach?
With best wishes,
choesf
Sara said,
November 19, 2010 @ 6:29 am
The peroxide will be with the first aid items in a brown bottle. It’s dirt cheap, usually less than a dollar. It’s used for cleaning cuts and scrapes to prevent infection, I wouldn’t think you would have any trouble finding it.
Ok so today my cat peed all over my bed again, I am so angry at her! And the thought of enzymes are dancing in my head about the time I found this mess. I had 2 bottles of enzymes started, one the “regular” version and the other “cheater” version. I think it’s been about a month so I decided to give the cheater version a try. I just put it in a spray bottle with no dilution and sprayed the heck out of the urine spots. The sheets are in the wash now, the bed spread is outside because I want to keep my son from crawling on them. While I was out there I couldn’t resiest giving the bed spread a sniff and I am soooo pleased to tell you I can not smell and pee! Only the enzyme cleaner, which I have to admit smells like drinking alochol but anything is better than cat pee! I can’t wait to update you later on how everything smells once it has been washed and dried! I know you have said before that it works on cat urine, but it’s one of those things, I just have to see it to believe it! Lol I have a feeling I am going to be kicking myself in the butt later for spending all that money on commerical enzyme cleaners for pet stains in the past, and let me add, they DIDNT even work!
Thanks a million for the tips again!
Sara said,
November 19, 2010 @ 11:06 am
Well I am back, without the horrible smell of cat urine in my house! I am thrilled with my enzymes! I seriously can’t thank you enough, who would have though something so simple and cheap would prove to be so effective on one of the worst smells in the world? YAY! Lol
On another note, I got to thinking after I wrote the other post. The peroxide will be labeled “hydrogen peroxide” and it may be botteled differently since you live in Malaysia. It is a very common thing here in America, you can find it at most any store here. Either way I bet the enzymes will do an excellent job on those type of stains and you might as well use it since you already have that on hand!
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 19, 2010 @ 9:01 pm
Hello there, dear Sara
Whooo…hoooo, I am so happy for you that you have successfully removed the terrible cat urine smells with the use of your homemade enzyme cleaner!
I know, it is really irritating having to be “reminded” of the cat urine and accidents everytime we get a whiff of it. Stale cat pee is even worse…so I do understand your exhilaration in your success there.
Thank you for letting me know about the hydrogen peroxide….I will go look out for that the next time I go to a supermarket just so I can know what it is.
Have fun using your cleaning enzymes and think how much savings you will have from not buying commercial ones!
With best wishes,
choesf
Danny Wong said,
November 25, 2010 @ 2:58 pm
Dear happyhomemaker88,
I’m Danny, Hi, how are you? Came across your enzyme recipe and find it very interesting. I notice that the fruit enzyme is usually consisted of orange peel or lemon peel, but no mention of the pulp.
If I have the whole orange EXCEPT THE PEEL, do you think it can be used to make fruit enzyme? Be it a cleaner or a drink!
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 26, 2010 @ 12:00 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Danny
Actually, we can use the whole fruit and any fruit – here, I had used fruit peels as they were leftover from juicing and it’s a way to being eco-friendly….heheh, nothing of the fruit is wasted. The “Citrus Enzyme” was the name I gave to this enzyme – the original name given to enzymes made in this manner using fruit and vegetable scraps from the kitchen is actually “Garbage Enzyme”.
So, you can use the whole orange to make this cleaning enzyme.
Please note that the recipe here is for making cleaning enzyme, the drinking one is here -
http://happyhomemaker88.com/2009/08/12/easy-homemade-dragon-fruit-health-enzyme-for-drinking-my-review-of-this-enzyme/
With best wishes,
choesf
Sara said,
November 28, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
Hello once again, Choesf! I am back again with another question. It took me a few days to gather up my fruit peels for the latest batch of enzymes, so in the mean time I kept the
peels in the freezer. Now my enzymes have been started for about a week and I am not getting the gas build up as I did with previous batches. So long story short, did I mess things up by freezing my fruit peels?
Thanks in advance for your response!
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 28, 2010 @ 9:45 pm
Hello there, dear Sara
I, too, have some frozen citrus peels in my freezer which I had intended to make into cleaning enzymes. I’m not sure if freezing the peels would affect the gas buildup in any way or not.
Come to think of it – I just realised that my 2 bottles of pineapple enzymes had different rates of gas buildup – I had added a little bit of frozen lemon peels together with the whole pineapples…so, you may have a point there. However, I don’t think freezing would affect the enzymes as the peels would also start to rot and the enzyme will ferment?
I guess the only way to find out is to see how good the enzyme cleans when it matures.
With best wishes,
choesf
Natalie said,
March 24, 2012 @ 4:04 pm
I am super excited to make your enzyme recipe! Thank you for sharing and for all of the great tips. I was wondering – can I use the peel of pineapple that still has a bit of fruit still in it, or it is supposed to be the fruit? I know you are using the peel of citrus fruit, but pineapple has such a tough peel, I didn’t know if it was different. Thanks for any help!
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 24, 2012 @ 6:00 pm
Hi there, dear Natalie
I’m glad you got all excited as well to try making some fruit enzymes for cleaning.
Yes, you can use the peels of pineapple that just have a little fruit left in it. I use that, too. You can also mix the pineapple peels with other fruit peels that you may have, such as lemons, mandarin oranges, limes, etc.
Some tips for everyone here
-
1) enzymes made from fruit pulp leftover from juicing are harder and more messy to filter and use as the dry pulp will soak up more water. I made 2 large bottles of the “pulpy” enzymes and I have yet to harvest them as they are now 80% slush and 20% only liquid. Perhaps, they can be used to clean toilet bowls or clear kitchen sink pipes
2) remember to use the slush leftover at the bottom of the bottles during harvest to start new batches of enzymes. The fermentation period can be cut down by half the time. You can see the fuits/peels sinking to the bottom and the liquid become a clear tea yellow colour after 1 month or so.
With best wishes,
choesf
Natalie said,
March 25, 2012 @ 6:35 am
Oh, that is a great tip about the pulp making it more of a pain to strain. I am going to be juicing some citrus today and will add those peels and I’ll be all set… to wait 3 months! Haha I am excited. I love your blog, and especially the feeling here, because of how nice you are.
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 25, 2012 @ 1:16 pm
Thank you for your compliments of my blog, dear Natalie
:
Here is another post on how to cut short the enzyme fermentation time
– I understand that for some people, they are excited to use the enzyme and couldn’t wait the whole 3 months 
–
http://happyhomemaker88.com/2009/09/18/shortcut-to-reduce-the-fermentation-time-of-your-fruit-cleaning-enzyme/
When using the yeast, you have to be extra careful about the gas buildup in the bottle -due to the speedier fermentation there are more bubbles, so be sure to leave the cover on the bottle loosely screwed on so that gas can escape all the time
.
Have fun making and using your cleaning enzymes!
With best wishes,
choesf
Jeanie said,
December 9, 2010 @ 3:55 am
I did an experiment with oranges recently and want to share my findings. I used organic in one batch and conventionally grown in another. The organic was amazing in that it started fermenting almost immediately and finished sooner. The conventionally grown orange batch started slower and contiued longer. The results of the product were the same.
happyhomemaker88 said,
December 9, 2010 @ 7:50 am
Hello there, dear Jeanie
Thank you for your feedback on using organic fruit peels versus the conventionally grown ones. Perhaps, it is due to the use of commercial pesticide that slowed down the fermentation process. It is indeed fascinating there that the end results were the same – i.e. they both cleaned just as well.
With best wishes,
choesf
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happyhomemaker88 said,
December 21, 2010 @ 10:49 pm
Good evening, dear friends
The last batch of fruit enzyme that I made was from using 2 ripe pineapples that cost me RM0.99 or US0.30 each only. Two 5-litre plastic water containers were used. This week, I used some of the pineapple enzymes for cleaning and I have found some interesting results :-
1) the pineapple enzyme smells really good, almost like new, with very little ‘fermented” or “rotting” smell like my citrus (lemon & orange) or dragonfruit enzymes. When I mopped my floors, the whole whole smelled subtly of pineapple!
2) despite the pineapple enzyme being only 3 months old (I had added the sludge from old enzymes as well), it cleaned extremely well, almost like my 1-year old enzymes! My floors are so gleaming clean now that it’s such a joy to look at my polished floor tiles…heheh, you should see the grin that’s stuck on my face all day today!
3) because of the nice smell, I prefer using pineapple enzyme to wash my fruits and vegetables as other fruit enzymes would give a slightly rotting smell.
I had read earlier from other websites that pineapple enzymes cleaned better than others and that was why I decided to try it for myself and see. Anyway, I have always love pineapples, its taste and aroma – so, why not pineapple enzymes for cleaning.
For some strange reason, my honey bottle got attacked by many black ants that came through my back door and into the kitchen. There was a long trail of ants from the door, along the floor, up the kitchen work surfaces and to the honeypot!
Before this, there was no ants nor cockroaches in my house since I started using enzymes to clean my floor and kitchen countertops.
So, I just used some full-strength pineapple enzyme and poured it along the floor at the back door…to block the ants from coming in, then wiped the same enzyme along the trail the ants took to reach the honey pot. I had to do this twice because this type of ants was rather persistent …it was as if they called in more “reinforcements” after the first time I applied the enzyme to repel the first round of ants.
Before I learned how to make the fruit enzyme for cleaning, I used to apple cider vinegar at full strength to repel the ants and it was successful, too. But apple cider vinegar is quite expensive. Now I can pour ample fruit enzyme all over as an ant repellent.
Now, I’m looking forward to using the pineapple enzyme to clean my bathrooms. Do try making some for yourself to try its cleaning powers, too!
With best wishes,
choesf
cindy said,
January 12, 2011 @ 5:05 am
Hi choesf,
Am I able to use apples which are almost rotten?
happyhomemaker88 said,
January 12, 2011 @ 8:34 am
Hello there and welcome, dear Cindy
Yes, you can use almost rotten apples, too. Yesterday, I made some pineapple enzymes from 2 overripe pineapples. I bought them when they were still green and forgot all about them. I like to let them spoil or rot a little more to aid in the fermentation process.
Have fun making and using your enzymes!
With best wishes,
choesf
cindy said,
January 12, 2011 @ 4:49 pm
Hi choesf,
My apple weight is 582g,sugar 194g and water only 1.4littler .Do you think is alright.
happyhomemaker88 said,
January 13, 2011 @ 7:42 am
Hello there, dear Cindy
The proportions of sugar to fruit to water is a ratio of 1 : 3 : 10.
So, your water should be 1.94 litres.
Actually, there is no need to be very accurate with the measurements….an estimate will do, too.
With best wishes,
choesf
LEP said,
January 26, 2011 @ 8:03 pm
Can you please tell me how to do this and convert the grams into teaspoons or cups or whatever…I don’t know how much a gram is…or how many orange skins?
You have everything listed in grams and litrers…I don’t use these measurements in Pennsylvania.
Thanks, LEP
happyhomemaker88 said,
January 26, 2011 @ 8:46 pm
Hello there and welcome, dear LEP
When making the cleaning enzymes – there is a ratio to follow ===> 1 : 3 : 10 ===> which is 1 part brown sugar, 3 parts fruit (whole fruits or peels) and 10 parts water.
So, if you are using 1 ounce of sugar, then add 3 ounces of fruit peels and 10 ounces of water.
I’m sorry I’m not familiar with ounces as we follow the metric system here.
Here is a metric conversion for your easy reference :-
http://www.metric-conversions.org/weight/grams-to-ounces.htm
With best wishes,
choesf
Curiousity said,
March 14, 2011 @ 9:55 pm
Can you use the enzyme solution for washing clothes-colored and whites?
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 15, 2011 @ 10:42 pm
Hello there and welcome, dear Curiousity
I have added about 1/4 cup of undiluted enzymes to wash towels and coloured clothes and I didn’t add in liquid fabric conditioner. The clothes turned out softer than expected.
However, we have to be careful about using the enzyme on whites as the enzyme is yellowish in colour and it may discolour the whites.
With best wishes,
choesf
Curiosity said,
March 15, 2011 @ 11:06 pm
Hi! Thanks for your tip. Just to clarify, do you mean to say you added the 1/4 cup of enzymes in the washing machine filled with the clothes, required water and laundry detergent?
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 15, 2011 @ 11:16 pm
You are most welcome to the tip, dear Curiousity. Yes, I added the 1/4 cup of enzyme to water and laundry detergent.
1/4 cup of enzyme mixed with 2 tbsps of laundry detergent and 1 cup of water can be used on some stains on clothes before putting them into the washing machine for a regular wash cycle. It’s very good for removing stains easily.
With best wishes,
choesf
Jim said,
March 24, 2011 @ 2:39 pm
Hi there, thanks for a very interesting blog. I was reading up on a commercial product called Kleen Free, which I presume is the same sort of thing, but I think I’ll have a go at making my own since commerciall enzymatic cleaners are quite expensive here in South Africa. My situation is a bit unusual. I believe I have mites in my house (and on me) either from my pet rats or from some other source. This I have determined is the cause of some mild rosacea on my face as well as some random flare-ups of adult acne (it’s no fun feeling little bugs crawling over your face & hair)
I was hoping the home-made enzyme concoction will work to remove these mites from myself and my home and was wondering if you or any of your readers have had success in this regard.
Anyway, I will start a batch today with some yeast to speed it along, but since waiting is not an option I will be buying a commercial product in the meantime to see if that makes any difference. I do know that tea tree oil kills mites but it’s very costly here…. so let’s see how it goes… I may even add some to the finished product to maybe boost its effectiveness…
Thanks again for your great blog.
James
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 26, 2011 @ 6:53 pm
Hello there and welcome, dear James
Thank you for your compliments on my blog. I’m sorry to hear about your mites’ situation and hope you can find a good solution for them soon. It sounds scary to have mites crawling over you.
So far, I have not heard of the homemade enzyme being used to deter mites here but you can give it a try. If you can find lemon grass in your area in South Africa to add on to your enzyme, lemon grass is a very good natural pesticide. Once your enzyme is ready, probably in 3 weeks’ to a month’s time as you are following the yeast method, test out your enzyme in a small area at home to see if it will deter the mites. Start with a solution of equal parts of water to enzyme.
Hope it works!
With best wishes,
choesf
Jim said,
March 27, 2011 @ 4:11 am
Hi again, thanks for the reply.
My first batch of emzyme is bubbling away nicely, looking forward to trying it. I’ve used some lemon and pineapple skins along with some bits of papaya, so it should be interesting. Smells nice already. Regarding the mites, no need for concern, I am just glad I have finally discovered the cause of my flare-ups! I have also learned that people who are susceptible to mite irritations (believe it or not, most of us have mites on us with no issues) usually have lowered immune systems. This makes a lot of sense since I have been under tremendous pressure at work these past few years. So it’s actually a good thing in a way, having given me the motivation I needed to get back to the gym and back to eating properly. I have been getting my emzymes from the odd bottle of kombucha (yum) as well as a bit of yoghurt daily, but I think I’ll try your enzyme drink soon, or maybe the soup if I can find the ingredients – that should boost my immunity even more and finally drive these buggers into remission. Thanks for the lemon grass tip – I have been eyeing it out at the health food store and now I’ll definitely buy some. By the way, emzymes are very effective miticides (hence the Kleen Free idea), so there’s a good chance this enzyme recipe will work just as well. Wish me luck. 
Cheers.
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 27, 2011 @ 4:16 pm
Hello there, dear James
It sounds like your enzymes are coming along nicely. **two thumbs up**
Thank you for sharing your information on enzymes being good and effective miticides – now, we can add one more to the list of benefits of our homemade enzymes.
I got the lemon grass idea for making enzymes as a better pesticide from a lemon grass product which I had bought and tried a few years ago. Now, I don’t use that anymore and use my homemade enzymes instead. Here’s my post on the lemon grass natural pesticide :-
http://happyhomemaker88.com/2008/04/10/natural-plant-extract-pesticide/
It’s good you are picking up your gym and sensible eating routine. Most of us under stress or pressure would tend to forget to exercise and eat well. Drinking the Miracle Vegetable Soup and Fruit Enzymes will boost your health and immunity.
Do have a wonderful weekend!
With best wishes,
choesf
Jim said,
March 27, 2011 @ 4:12 am
Whoops, meant enzyme with an “n”.
Suzette said,
March 27, 2011 @ 6:23 am
This is an awesome blog site. I learned about enzymes on February 26, 2011, and did some more research. I made some fruit enzyme and eco/garbage enzymes. I have at least 23 batches in various stages of fermentation. I used gallon water jigs to make the eco enzymes. I learned about putting in yeast to speed up fermentation from your blog. Thanks for the tip. Do you know if it is good for the fruit enzymes that we make for consumption to put yeast in them? I read in one DIYsite you can drink the fruit enzymes after a month but that 4 months was best. Since I learned about making enzymes I post a message on Facebook at least four times a week to make people aware about eco friendly products that you can make at home. Knowlege is power and I love to learn. Thanks for all the tips you have posted here especially the one about the pesticide or insect repellent.
Thanks again,
Suzette
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 27, 2011 @ 4:24 pm
Hello there and welcome, dear Suzette
Thank you for your compliments on my blog. I’m glad you found the enzyme information useful.
Yes, there is a lot of information in the Internet on drinking fruit enzymes – the longer they are kept, the better they taste. I had some dragon fruit enzyme which I stopped drinking when I went on the Miracle Vegetable Soup and I put the rest of that enzyme in my fridge. Heheh, I forgot all about that until a few months back and I drank the rest of it. One thing for sure, it has turned more alcoholic from the sugar fermentation.
Wow, you have a lot of enzymes fermenting, 23 gallons is a lot of enzymes – you can be the expert on enzymes already. Because of the many uses of enzymes, there can never be too much enzymes around…the pulp and sludge can be used to speed up the fermentation process of future enzymes and also to reduce the “gaseous bubbling” effect.
Do have a wonderful weekend!
With best wishes,
choesf
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 27, 2011 @ 4:28 pm
P.S. As the drinking fruit enzyme fermentation process is shorter than that of the cleaning enzyme, there is no need to put any yeast to hasten the time. Anyway, I think for some homemade wine or vinegar, yeast is added? So far, I have not heard of yeast being added to drinking fruit enzymes.
With best wishes,
choesf
Suzette said,
March 27, 2011 @ 6:28 am
Hi, do you know of any fruit enzyme mixture that helps with breaking down body fat??
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 27, 2011 @ 4:33 pm
Hello there, dear Suzette
Last month, an article came out in my local newspapers about fermenting some coconut water which have benefits as a probiotic, a booster for good health and for slimming. I was very interested in making some of that as my second daughter is overweight. Here is the link to that article and an excerpt of it is copied below that :-
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/2/6/sundaymetro/7887834&sec=sundaymetro
Coconut Probiotic Drink (four servings)
This rejuvenating drink helps in the slimming process as it improves metabolism and boosts energy. It also prevents heart disease, lowers cholesterol and helps with chronic fatigue. It’s a good choice for those with Crohn’s disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other digestive disorders. It’s antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal, and also helps to maintain thyroid health and prevent wrinkles and age spots.
50ml warm water
30g coconut sugar
1 litre fresh coconut water
1 coconut, flesh only
Bring water to boil. Turn off heat, add coconut sugar and stir to dissolve. Set aside to cool until warm.
Place the coconut water and flesh in a sterilised glass jar and stir in the warm coconut sugar-water. Cover jar with lid and leave to ferment in the refrigerator for three to four days.
Healing pina colada cooler
After that time, remove jar from the fridge and ferment at room temperature for four to five days, until the liquid is foamy.
The foam can be as thick as 1cm. When the drink is mature, it will taste sour.
Strain the liquid and store, covered, in the fridge. Serve cold.
Healing Pina Colada Cooler (makes 400ml)
This tropical tongue-twister uses the coconut probiotic drink as a base, and combines it with pineapple, which contains the enzyme bromelain. This enzyme helps to digest protein, so it’s a good drink to have after a high-protein meal.
250ml coconut probiotic drink
200g fresh organic pineapple
50ml fresh coconut milk
1 cup ice cubes pineapple wedges, for garnish
Place all ingredients in a blender. Whizz until mixture is smooth and foamy. Pour out into a glass and garnish with the pineapple wedges.
With best wishes,
choesf
Mami4Kailyn said,
April 13, 2011 @ 12:05 pm
Hi Choesf,
This is my first time here on this website. I find that you are very knowledgeable about a homemade enzymatic cleaner. We moved to a new house 6 months ago. I have two cats. My female cat (Mally) is great. Now my boy cat (Darth) is not so great about using a litter box after the move. I have had to move everything out of the living room and into the family room only to find several pee stains. I tried several store bought cleaners that are for “Pet odor and Stains.” Turns out one of the bottles beached my carpet and the other didnt do much for the smell or stain. Since then i bought a carpet cleaning machine. well over $200 dollars. i let it dry and checked again with a black light and the stain and smell is still there. Im at my wits end. We want to have a house warming party soon but im so embarrassed to have anyone over. My boyfriend has nieces that want to come over to spend the night and i feel so embarrassed i keep making excuses. I will have to postpone the party for several months until this homemade enzymatic cleaner is done fermenting. Is there any other way to hurry up the process. I which i could have known about this 6 months ago. i wold have had several bottles done now. Goodness. Well thanks again for your time and great information. -E
happyhomemaker88 said,
April 13, 2011 @ 6:36 pm
Hello there and welcome, dear Mami4Kailyn
Yes, I do understand the frustrations you have with trying to remove the cat pee odours and stains. You can try this homemade fruit enzyme to see if it will work for you as well.
I have written earlier about some shortcuts to reducing the fermentation period here :-
http://happyhomemaker88.com/2009/09/18/shortcut-to-reduce-the-fermentation-time-of-your-fruit-cleaning-enzyme/
Although the shorter fermented enzymes also work, their potency is not up to par with the fully matured enzymes. The older the enzymes….the better they clean (though they smell more
). 
Hope you will soon be able to invite your boyfriend’s nieces over soon without any worry over the cat pee smells.
With best wishes,
choesf
Poh Lin said,
April 15, 2011 @ 4:46 pm
Hi. I’ve started a few bottles of citrus enzymes and am eagerly awaiting their “maturation.” During the fermentation process is it recommended to leave the bottles in the light or in the dark? Is there any difference? Hope you can help me with this question. Thanks!
happyhomemaker88 said,
April 16, 2011 @ 7:14 pm
Hello there and welcome, dear Poh Lin
I’m glad you are trying out the homemade cleaning enzymes. I’m not sure if there is any difference leaving the enzyme bottles in the dark or in the light. I usually leave mine in the kitchen or laundry room, with exposure to light during the day and in the dark during the night, but not sunlight. So far so good.
Have fun using and cleaning with the enzymes!
With best wishes,
choesf
Poh Lin said,
April 18, 2011 @ 6:08 pm
Oh OK. Am so looking forward to the first batch to be ready.
Thanks!
Poh Lin said,
April 16, 2011 @ 10:07 am
Hi – in your recipe for Coconut Probiotic Drink, what is the coconut sugar that you are referring to? Is it gula melaka? Is there a substitute if we cannot find coconut sugar?
Thanks!
happyhomemaker88 said,
April 16, 2011 @ 7:20 pm
Hi there, dear Poh Lin
That Coconut Probiotic Drink recipe was obtained from The Star newspaper at the link given. I still have not tried this interesting drink yet and thus, I have not got around to looking out for coconut sugar. I’m not sure if coconut sugar is the same as palm sugar or gula melaka. I will try out those Indian sundry shops or kedai runcit and ask around for coconut sugar.
With best wishes,
choesf
Poh Lin said,
April 18, 2011 @ 6:07 pm
Thanks! I’ll also experiment once I find a relatively free weekend. All best!
happyhomemaker88 said,
April 17, 2011 @ 6:15 pm
Hello there, dear friends
I have written a post on using the enzyme to clean and fix a leaking air-conditioner :-
http://happyhomemaker88.com/2011/04/17/using-homemade-enzymes-to-fix-clean-leaky-air-conditioners/
With best wishes,
choesf
Using Homemade Enzymes To Fix & Clean Leaky Air-Conditioners « Welcome to Happyhomemaker88′s Virtual Home said,
April 17, 2011 @ 6:24 pm
[...] (READ HERE for the homemade cleaning enzyme recipe) [...]
pwincessdee said,
April 24, 2011 @ 9:36 am
Hi,
I’m interested to make my own citrus based enzyme … but would like to know if the sacs of the fruit should be removed or not? Can’t really tell from the pictures above. Thanks for your reply!
happyhomemaker88 said,
April 24, 2011 @ 1:01 pm
Hello there and welcome, dear pwincessdee
I’m glad you are trying out this wonderful fruit enzyme. Yes, the sacs of the fruit can be used, too, to make this enzyme. I usually use everything left from juicing, even the seeds.
With best wishes,
choesf
flower said,
May 18, 2011 @ 9:09 pm
Hi dear friend, I had started my first fruit enzyme,hv to wait patienly for 3 mths before i cn use, so at this moment, may i ask whether the flowers be use instead of the fruits.Thanks
happyhomemaker88 said,
May 19, 2011 @ 7:44 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear flower
I’m glad you are making your own fruity enzyme multipurpose cleaner – I’m sure you will be very happy with it. So far, I have not heard of flowers being used to make this enzyme cleaner
….if you do try that out, I would love to hear of its results from you. 
With best wishes,
choesf
Jennifer said,
May 25, 2011 @ 9:26 am
Hi there,
I am in the process of fermentation right now. I am at about a month using the yeast additive and am thinking I will still wait a bit longer to test it out. I do notice that it doesnt smell nice. Is it suppose to? I am planning on using it on poopy cloth diapers. Since the enzyme is sour smelling…wont it make the poopy diapers smellier or anthing else I clean smell dirtry?
happyhomemaker88 said,
May 26, 2011 @ 2:08 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Jennifer
Yes, the enzyme does smell a little – perhaps, a day or 2 before using it, add a few slices of lemon or orange peels/skins and that may help to mask the sour smell a little. When the enzyme is used in a laundry wash, it is used diluted and after rinsing and drying, it doesn’t smell at all…well, that’s my experience and I hang my laundry in the sun most of the time here in the tropics.
With best wishes,
choesf
Jennifer said,
June 3, 2011 @ 11:16 am
Question, so once I have this batch ready…what do I do with it? Am I suppose to dilute it before I use it? I am looking for something I can spray directly on cloth diapers before they go into the dry pail. They will sit there for a few dys before the get washed and the ammonia smell gets nasty!
Please tell me what to do step by step once my enzyme is brewed!
thanks
happyhomemaker88 said,
June 7, 2011 @ 11:47 am
Hi there, dear Jennifer
Once your enzyme is ready for use, you dilute it according to the strength or concentration needed for the job. I have not used enzymes to clean soiled diapers before
and so, I can only suggest it here. Perhaps, you can start with 1 part enzyme to 3 parts water and use that on the soiled diapers. See how it goes….you can reduce or increase the enzyme ratio according to your preference. 
Good Luck!
With best wishes,
choesf
Curiosity said,
June 7, 2011 @ 11:53 am
Hi! My first batch of enzymes will be ready in 2 weeks and am excited to use it. Questions: When I mop my floors or wash dishes, clean toilets, what do I need to do? I know I have to dilute the enzymes in water but do I still have to add some kind of cleaning soap/detergent to the solution or should it be purely the diluted enzymes solution only?
Thanks!
Alice said,
July 4, 2011 @ 11:35 pm
Hi there! I’m so happy and exciting to know that there is such a natural homemade cleaner. I cann’t wait to try to make my first batch, but right now I only have watermelon skin. Is it good to make the enzymes? Do you ever try this?
Thanks
Alice
happyhomemaker88 said,
July 6, 2011 @ 5:08 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Alice
Yes, you can use watermelon skins to make the enzyme, too, if you like. I have made some with honeydew skins but the enzymes have not matured yet and so, I can’t confirm its cleaning efficacy. I know for sure that pineapple enzymes clean the best!
With best wishes,
choesf
Alice said,
July 5, 2011 @ 1:47 am
Hello,
Another question, after you mix all the ingredients, where did you store the contaier? Should it be placed inside or outside? Should it be kept in dark and cool place? Or it can be placed in the garage?
Many Thanks.
Alice
happyhomemaker88 said,
July 6, 2011 @ 5:10 pm
Hi again, dear Alice
The enzymes can be stored in a place away from sunlight and preferably in a cool (no need dark) place, and where you can access them easily to check on the fermentation process. The garage is good.
Have fun making and using your enzymes!
With best wishes,
choesf
Alice said,
July 7, 2011 @ 4:21 am
Thanks very much Choesf!
Will see how it turn out.
Cheers,
Alice
Dicky said,
July 27, 2011 @ 1:02 pm
Dear choesf,
Do you know how to make enzyme for cleaning human skin?
waiting for your reply,thanks.
with best wishes,
Dicky.
happyhomemaker88 said,
July 27, 2011 @ 7:04 pm
Hello there, dear DIcky
The enzyme here can be used for cleaning our skin. However, it is best to make sure that the fruit peels and container are clean.
With best wishes,
choesf
izzah osman said,
July 28, 2011 @ 5:49 pm
HELLO.. I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU SOMETHING. DO YOU HAVE ANY JOURNAL AS A REFERENCE FOR DOING THIS CITRUS ENZYME CLEANER? BECAUSE I WOULD LIKE TO DO THIS WORK AS MY MINI PROJECT OF BIOLOGY IN UNIVERSITY. I NEED THE JOURNALS AS A REFERENCE FOR MY PROJECT. WILL U REPLY MY MESSAGE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE PLEASE?
THANK YOU
happyhomemaker88 said,
July 30, 2011 @ 8:18 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Izzah
I’m sorry I don’t keep any journals on making this enzyme. What you see here is what I have done. You have my permission to use the information here for your biology project in university.
Do have a wonderful weekend!
With best wishes,
choesf
izzah osman said,
August 1, 2011 @ 12:41 pm
Thanx for ur replied.. hmm i`m so sad,i can not proceed with my project if i dont have any journals that can be my references… hmm it`s ok i u dont have any.. thank you!
happyhomemaker88 said,
August 1, 2011 @ 1:42 pm
You are most welcome, dear Izzah.
To be frank, I don’t think you would find any journals relating to this enzyme making as most of the information gathered was from word of mouth, newspapers and blogs.
Good Luck with your project!
With best wishes,
choesf
izzah osman said,
August 3, 2011 @ 10:46 am
yes i know about it,because i had try to found out the journals from the internet,but i couldn`t found it.. my lecturer said,if they do this experiment,of course they also provide the journals. i just want to know,what is the enzyme in the citrus that can be the cleaner enzyme. i need to proof to them(from the references). i can not say it is enzyme cleaner. i must give the name of the enzyme..
happyhomemaker88 said,
August 4, 2011 @ 8:16 am
Hello there, dear Izzah
Perhaps you can check out this link – it has information relating to the origins of the homemade enzyme cleaner
http://blackandwhite999.blogspot.com/2008/11/garbage-enzymes-more-information.html
With best wishes,
choesf
Dicky said,
July 30, 2011 @ 6:02 pm
Thanks 4 the reply Choesf.
with best whises,
Dicky
Stacee Magee said,
August 5, 2011 @ 12:59 pm
This is great! I just linked to you on my blog about washing cloth diapers http://evolutiondiapers.blogspot.com/2011/08/why-do-my-diapers-stink-answers-to.html
happyhomemaker88 said,
August 6, 2011 @ 6:09 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Stacee
Thank you for linking me up to your post on washing cloth diapers! Do have a wonderful weekend!
With best wishes,
choesf
STan said,
August 6, 2011 @ 1:02 am
Hi Choesf, thanks for such a very interesting cum informative cum awesome blog site. I started to made the brown rice enzymes cos it’s the fastest to harvest and as stated cleaning oily pots and pans proofed very much easier and also resulted sparkling clean and shine. So say my sisters with their ten fingers up. I told them about your blog on the brown rice enzymes and eco citrus enzymes. They made the enzymes themselves for cleaning dishes, kitchen sink, stubborn stains etc etc etc. Thanks for all the tips you have posted. As I have already harvested about 2 litres brown rice enzymes which ready to use, I have left one batch of brown rice enzymes fermentation for about a month now. Question:- is there any time frame to harvest? Does the eco citrus enzymes aslo have time frame to harvest? Please advise. Thanks again,
Lastly, are you still on your miracle vegetable soup? I’m intersted to try this recipe for general well-being. Any further advise for beginners?
happyhomemaker88 said,
August 6, 2011 @ 6:24 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear S Tan
Thank you for your kind comments and feedback here. I’m glad your sisters have find good uses for the rice water enzymes they made.
If you are referring to whether the enzymes have any “expiry dates” for use, I’m afraid I don’t have a definite answer to that. I still have fruit cleaning enzymes that are almost 2 years old…they smell worse and have turned a darker clear brown colour but their effectiveness in cleaning is even better! I kept some to see what happens when they are kept for a longer period and I would use some occasionally to mop my floors – I put in about 2 tablespoons of liquid fabric softener to mask the bad smell.
On the Miracle Vegetable Soup, I still make it occasionally for my family as I am making other health soups and drinks in between. Instead of making this soup 3 times a week for a continous basis (daily drinks), I now make it once or twice a week only.
For beginners to the Miracle Vegetable Soup – there may be some diarrhoea with black stools experienced a few days after drinking the soup. The more toxins a person has, the worse the diarrhoea…nothing to worry about, it is a cleansing process. I think the black stool could be due to the old, hardened stools that is trapped in the villi of our colon and the vege soup has helped to loosen that out.
If you are from Malaysia or South East Asia and we have hot, tropical weather here….I suggest that you omit drinking the Brown Rice Tea as that is very, very heaty. Just drink the vege soup will do. The first time my youngest son drank the rice tea, he was so heaty right after that his face and ears turned red, and he only got relief when he drank the vege soup. The vege soup is cooling.
It is good to drink the vege soup in the morning and on an empty stomach. It provides energy and when drank too late in the evening, one may not be able to fall asleep as easily.
With best wishes,
choesf
STan said,
August 8, 2011 @ 12:13 am
Hi Choesf, thanks for your response and advice. Likewise, will keep this one batch of cleaning enzymes for testing purposes.
I have started the Miracle Vegetable Soup today as I managed to buy all the ingredients in the market this morning and as adviced only drink the soup on empty stomach (after boiling for 2 hrs + it’s almost noon) before brunch and dinner. Store the extra vege soup in glass containers and refrigerate for next two days consumption . So far experience frequent urination and been drinking lots of water. Thanks to your write up on the Five Elements, it given me an idea to incorporate this when cooking brown rice. Instead of just cooking brown rice I have included black bean and or black glutinous rice, Chinese Barley, green lentil, carrot and or small red bean, fresh corn and some herbs. Been eating since two weeks ago and its tasty, delicious,very filling and easy for bowel.
I have also just discovered your blog on Daun Pegaga, very interesting and informative articles and added this as a must have daily diet as well. Once again thanks.
happyhomemaker88 said,
August 8, 2011 @ 9:13 am
Good morning, dear S Tan
Wow, you are very good with health foods and drinks. Your brown rice with the legumes and vegetables sound so yummy! I love brown rice, too, but have not thought of adding stuff to it…you have given me an idea there! Thank you.
Yes, taking the pegaga is very good..I am trying to grow some so that I can eat 3 leaves fresh every day but so far, I only have a little pot of pegaga that I started growing last week. So far, I buy them from the wet markets here and we take a cup every day.
With best wishes for good health,
choesf
smitra said,
August 12, 2011 @ 10:46 am
Hi Choesf, how are you? I tried making the Rice Water Enzyme using the recipe you posted here. It’s been 10 days now so is ready to be harvested. However, apart from the color turned pale yellowish, nothing changed really, neither the consistency nor the smell. I wonder if it is ready to be used now. I don’t have any greasy pots to clean at the moment so can’t put it into test. Do you have any comment or suggestion? Thanks a lot.
happyhomemaker88 said,
August 12, 2011 @ 3:45 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear smitra
I am fine, thank you. How are you?
Rice water cleaning enzymes don’t change as much compared to fruit enzymes. The only similarity among them is the fermented smell. You can try using the enzyme to clean stove or kitchen counter tops. etc. I have feedback from people who use the rice water on anything they could think of, like mopping floors, washing bathrooms, wiping furniture/walls, etc.
Remember to dilute your enzyme with water – their ratio/proportions would depend on your preference – test them out in your cleaning and see how they work best for you. 
I have only used rice water enzyme for a short period as I still prefer the fruit cleaning enzymes.
With best wishes,
choesf
Natalia said,
September 11, 2011 @ 5:18 am
Hello! I just mixed up my first batch of citrus cleaner, using the yeast. It seems to me that you shouldn’t have to add any sugar at all if you are using a fruit as there is already so much natural sugar. Have you heard anything like this?
Another question about sugar. I am in Canada, and here and in America, most brown sugar, especially the light brown sugar that looks like what you used above, is simply white sugar with a little molasses mixed back in. (You can also buy raw brown sugar, but at much higher expense.) When baking with yeast, it doesn’t really matter what kind of sugar you use. Perhaps if we are using the yeast method for enzyme cleaner, it also doesn’t matter?
I have not yet added any sugar at all to the cleaner that I mixed today, as I only have white sugar and molasses, (I use it to make my own brown sugar to save money.) I’d be interested to know whether since you wrote this and made so many batches and heard from so many people, you might have learned something about a) not using added sugar at all and b) the reasons for not using white sugar.
I wish you all the best and thank you for all the time you have put into writing about this!
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 11, 2011 @ 1:35 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Natalie
Thank you for your comments. Indeed your questions are valid and are fruit for thought. I’m sorry I don’t have the answers for you as I am only following the “recipe” for making homemade fruit enzymes.
I guess sugar is required to help speed up the fermentation process as the original enzyme recipe is actually called “garbage enzyme” and kitchen scraps from fruit and vegetables were used to make the enzyme and the sugar content may not be high enough. So far, I don’t have any feedback here from people who may have used white sugar in place of the brown sugar. Perhaps, you may like to try that out and let us know here how it goes for you?
Here in Malaysia, we have many types of brown sugars, like jaggery, light brown, dark brown, red sugar, bar type sugars and they cost slightly more than white sugar. So, perhaps that could be the reason why using brown sugar here is not a problem.
Do have a wonderful weekend!
With best wishes,
choesf
Natalia said,
September 14, 2011 @ 5:20 am
Thank you for your kind reply! My mixture was bubbling already, with no sugar, however after 2 days I did add some white sugar after I found another recipe online that had been adapted for North Americans, that said “any kind” of sugar, so I thought, I guess it must have worked for someone! I also was a little worried that all the acid might affect the yeast if there wasn’t added sugar. I don’t know if there’s any chance of that really, though.
happyhomemaker88 said,
September 14, 2011 @ 8:40 am
Hi there, dear Natalie
I’m glad your enzymes appear to be fermenting well! It’s good that you found an adaptation of this recipe whereby any kind of sugar can be used. This will be encouraging to those who have trouble finding brown sugars.
Do have fun using your enzymes when they are ready!
With best wishes,
choesf
savasgonen said,
October 13, 2011 @ 7:19 am
Hi Choesf!
I have almost read all post about enzyme on your blog and I thank you for fascinating knowledge. I want to ask some question in dealts. Thanks for answers.
Meanwhile, I want your permission to use your pictures on my forum, http://www.bizimbahce.net.
1)When I translate in Turkish there is a complexity about apple cider? What is the apple cider? Wine or apple juice or apple cider vinegar?
2)Enzyme is available as a pesticide but also how it seems to function as a fertilizer? Does not enzyme kill micro-organisms in the soil?
3)In the lots of forums or internet sites, it is said that while the production of enzyme there is some Ozone gas output. How is ozone formed when the enzyme occurs?
4)Why we must not use the white sugar? We also consume the white sugar and there is no damage on us. In that case what can be if we use white sugar while making the enzyme? On the other hand, is it possible to use molasses and white sugar together?
5)While making enzyme, can we use beet molasses instead of sugar cane molasses?
6)I know you “are terrified of worms!” but, can we use the sludge that remain from the enzyme production for feeding the vermicompost worms?
7)The protective effect of citric acid in citrus fruits is known. I wonder putting some citrus fruits into the enzyme make the enzyme long-lived or not?
Savaş
happyhomemaker88 said,
October 13, 2011 @ 9:50 am
Hi there and welcome, dear Savas
I’m glad you are trying out making your own enzymes for cleaning. Yes, you can use the photos here for your forum.
As to your questions, I may not know all the answers but I will try my best to reply them
-
1) sometimes, in translation, some words may have different meanings. If there was any apple cider I had used, it was apple cider vinegar and that was used for making “Drinking Enzymes”….not cleaning enzymes, which just required fruit, water and sugar.
2) I guess the enzymes are beneficial to the plants as a fertiliser, and maybe microorganisims are killed. My purpose of using the enzyme is as a plant fertiliser there only.
3) Not sure if any ozone is released during enzyme fermentation and why, if any ozone is released.
4) in North America, there are reports that white sugar has been used successfully to make cleaning enzymes. The original recipe for making “garbage enzyme” (the original name given to this cleaning enzyme) called for “brown sugar’.
5) if you are referring to the cleaning enzyme, no sugar cane molasses were used…just brown sugar. If you are referring to the drinking enzymes where I had used some honey, then you can use beet molasses. I think beet molasses should not be used for making cleaning enzymes as that will not be very cost effective.
6) I am not sure how the enzymes will work for feeding the vermicompost worms….I can only guess that the enzyme must be used in very diluted form to prevent killing the worms. I use 2 tablespoons of enzyme to 2 litres of water to wash my vegetables and remove any worms. The worms dropped off very quickly. Hence, using enzyme to feed vermicompost worms may be risky.
7) I am not sure about the shelf life of enzymes but I used mainly citrus fruits/peels for making my enzymes. I have enzymes that are now 2 years old and although it doesn’t smell very good, it cleans even better than the 3 months old enzymes! It’s cleaning power is even better.
Do have a wonderful day!
With best wishes,
choesf
savasgonen said,
October 13, 2011 @ 10:04 am
Thanks for your answer choesf.
I will tell here the result of enzyme using of mine in the future.
For now I am continuing to resarch.
best wishes to you,
Savaş.
happyhomemaker88 said,
October 13, 2011 @ 11:54 am
You are most welcome, dear Savas. Looking forward to hearing your findings.
With best wishes,
choesf
happyhomemaker88 said,
October 24, 2011 @ 4:41 pm
More feedback on the enzyme cleaner :-
Posted by Theresa :-
happyhomemaker88 said,
October 24, 2011 @ 4:42 pm
More feedback on the enzyme cleaner :-
Posted by Theresa :-
Joe said,
October 26, 2011 @ 12:35 pm
Hi,
I had a small question, i currently own a puppy and am having difficulty housetraining him. One of the methods suggested was to clean up after his ‘accidents’ using an enzymatic cleaner. As market value of such cleaners are quite high, will this work as an acceptable substitute?
happyhomemaker88 said,
October 26, 2011 @ 2:51 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Joe
I have not used commercial enzyme cleaners before but the homemade enzymes work very well in removing odours and in cleaning the accident areas/
With best wishes,
choesf
Dicky said,
November 9, 2011 @ 10:21 am
Dear choesf,
Do you know,what kind of enzyme for cleaning stain?and how to make it?thanks.
Best whises,
Dicky
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 9, 2011 @ 2:03 pm
Hi there, dear Dicky
This enzyme is very good for removing stains on coloured clothing – just pour a mixture of equal parts water to enzyme onto the stain and then wash by hand or in a washing machine as usual. Or use the enzyme undiluted is you want a stronger effect.
For removing stains on white clothing – I still use bleach
as the enzyme may cause a yellowish stain on whites. 
Do have a wonderful day!
With best wishes,
choesf
Yu said,
November 28, 2011 @ 2:00 am
Hello,
I was amazed by your enzymes and just started to make my own enzyme. In order to spread the information to more people about making enzyme detergent, I created a Facebook fan page. Please join this page to support going green!!!! On facebook, please search the name: “Making Your Own Eco-enzyme Detergents” and Join us!!!
Thank you so much!!
happyhomemaker88 said,
November 28, 2011 @ 1:11 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Yu
Thank you for starting a Facebook page on making these really useful enzymes. I will check out your page shortly. I think someone in Spain also have a FB page on this. Take care and do have a wonderful day!
With best wishes,
choesf
Mommy23ZsAndAC said,
January 22, 2012 @ 4:55 am
Hi Yu I searched Facebook for this name and was unable to find the page…is it still in existence? If so I would like to join!
happyhomemaker88 said,
January 27, 2012 @ 9:51 pm
Hi there, dear Mommy23ZsAndAC
I know someone here started a Facebook Group on making this enzyme cleaner…but I, too, can’t seem to find it either.
With best wishes,
choesf
Paul said,
December 29, 2011 @ 1:24 pm
Hi, I have just made up my first 2 bottles of your enzyme cleaner, I am hoping that I can use it to get rid of the dog urine smell from my back lawn. It’s worth a try I guess.
happyhomemaker88 said,
December 29, 2011 @ 1:30 pm
Hi there, dear Paul
The enzymes are very good for getting rid of pet urine odours. However, if you are using the enzyme on your lawn (grass), you have to dilute the enzyme really thin, as it may be too strong and may kill the grass.
With best wishes,
choesf
Paul said,
December 29, 2011 @ 1:39 pm
wow that was quick
thanks for the advice, I will let you know how it goes. I have added yeast to my mix so it will be ready in a couple of weeks.
many thanks
Paul
happyhomemaker88 said,
December 29, 2011 @ 4:32 pm
You are most welcome! Heheh, it so happened I was here when you posted your comments.
Happy New Year!
With best wishes,
choesf
Beth Beech Klacik said,
January 7, 2012 @ 10:33 pm
Started my first batch yesterday. Anxious to give it a try.
happyhomemaker88 said,
January 7, 2012 @ 10:42 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Beth
I’m sure you will find it amazing when you use your enzymes.
With best wishes,
choesf
Mommy23ZsAndAC said,
January 9, 2012 @ 6:57 pm
I just started my first batch! I’m really excited…I used half a lemon rind and pulp, cucumber peel, and some orange peels that were still at the top of the trash from a couple days ago should that be ok? Also when I use the finished product would it be ok to add essential oils? I used to make my own household cleaners a few years ago and I loved putting my own scents to them! I would also like to say I admire your “upkeep” on this post and appreciate the fact that you are still taking the time to help people and answer questions after all this time!
happyhomemaker88 said,
January 10, 2012 @ 10:54 am
Hi there, dear Mommy23ZsAndAC
Thank you for your kind comments.
I have used some fruit peels that are not so fresh, like a rotting pineapple that I had totally forgotten about. I have also used frozen lime or lemon skins but I often mix them with some fresh peels or pulp just to ensure I don’t miss out on fermentation, in case the frozen ones don’t ferment.
You have a fantastic tip there on using essential oils to make your enzymes smell good! Thank you.
Do have fun making and using your enzymes! I’m absolutely sure you will find their cleaning powers amazing!
With best wishes,
choesf
Mommy23ZsAndAC said,
January 10, 2012 @ 2:52 pm
Thank you! Now I’m even more excited! I already have made 3 bottles! lol …we eat a lot of fruit!
happyhomemaker88 said,
January 10, 2012 @ 7:51 pm
You are most welcome, dear Mommy23ZsAndAC
When you start using your enzymes, you would be glad you made so much. I like to give some of my enzymes to friends – to those that are too lazy to make some on their own.
I have seen 500 ml bottles of garbage enzyme (that’s the original name of this enzyme as it uses kitchen scraps/garbage and I changed the name to fruit enzyme to make it more pleasant sounding) sold at RM5 or USD1-60 per bottle at farmers’ markets.
With best wishes,
choesf
Kendra said,
January 11, 2012 @ 11:53 am
Hi, I’m sorry if you’ve already addressed this. This is a popular blog! I started a batch of enzyme cleaner over three months ago. It started out great, started bubbling within a day, but after 3 weeks it stopped bubbling and it hasn’t changed since. It smells the same and looks the same as it did at 3 weeks. Did I use the wrong proportions (I just guessed)? Is it ruined? Can I get it to start fermenting again somehow? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
happyhomemaker88 said,
January 12, 2012 @ 12:04 am
Hi there, dear Kendra
It’s okay, questions can be repeated here, not to worry.
It’s normal for the enzyme to bubbling after a few weeks as it starts to ferment. However, it should look different at the end of 3 months – instead of a cloudy liquid, the enzyme will turn into a clear, tea coloured liquid. Sometimes, lighter or darker depending on what sugar or type of fruit/vegetable was used.
I recently found some good information on the homemade cleaning enzymes, some sort of scientific tests and opinions on the garbage or fruit enzyme :-
http://www.ecowalkthetalk.com/blog/2011/03/04/responses-how-effective-are-garbage-enzymes/
One way is to test your enzyme by using it to mop your floors – see if the pail of water at the end of the mopping is much dirtier than if you had used a commercial floorwash. Also, try to clean some glass with it and if the glass gleams a lot after that.
Or wash your car – the dirt comes out really easy and the car will looked as if it was just polished with some wax when you have used just water and enzyme to clean it.
Dilution – about 1/2 cup enzyme into half a pail of water for wipine, washing car. 1 part enzyme to 5 parts water for wiping clean class, kitchen counter tops, table, wood furniture..
Have fun using your enzymes!
With best wishes,
choesf
Kendra said,
January 12, 2012 @ 12:51 am
Thanks! It doesn’t look clear at all but that could be because I put a lot of whole fruit in it and it looks like it was put through a blender now. I’ll strain it and see what color it is. I’ll check out that website too. I would try the car thing but I live in Wisconsin so that won’t work in January! I think I’ll start with the bathroom mirror. Thanks for the help!
happyhomemaker88 said,
January 12, 2012 @ 6:38 pm
You are most welcome, dear Kendra. Yes, if you are in Wisconsin, you won’t be able to wash your car in the freezing weather outside. Sorry, I am too used to the hot, tropical weather all year round here and forgot about those of you that may still be experiencing winter.
With best wishes,
choesf
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Mommy23ZsAndAC said,
January 22, 2012 @ 5:16 am
Ok so I’m back for another question
I now have 11 bottles of cleaner working (well hopefully it’s working) I used “American version” of brown sugar which is basically bleached sugar cane with the molasses added back to it in the first half of the batches I made and raw cane sugar in the second half of batches. I watched a video where the guy said not to use white sugar because all of the nutrients have been stripped from it. So now I’m not sure what I should do…the first batches I made have one bottle that is bubbling and has a lot of gas buildup when I open it and the second half have none yet…now I’m a little confused and wonder if I should be maybe adding something to them to be sure they are “working”
Could you please help?
happyhomemaker88 said,
January 27, 2012 @ 9:56 pm
Hi there, dear Mommy23ZsAndAC
I think someone from North America has mentioned here before that he or she had no problems with using white sugar to make the enzymes.
I am not sure if the quality of your enzymes has been compromised in any way, but I think they are alright. Some types of fruit do not yield as much gas buildup as others. One way to know if all your bottles are working is to use them upon maturity and compare their cleaning results.
If you feel they are not fermenting as nicely as you would like them, perhaps you may add a little more sugar?
Just a thought…
With best wishes,
choesf
Prashanth Edwin said,
February 9, 2012 @ 7:12 am
Hi
While these cleaners are effective they do not however have any anti bacterial properties. Is there anything we may add to this to make it anti bacterial and also some thing to make it work as a hand sanitizer without the alcohol… ?
I am also looking for a hand sanitizer recipe without alcohol in it any suggestions?…..
Thank you once again for the lovely recipe
happyhomemaker88 said,
February 10, 2012 @ 11:21 am
Hi there, dear prashanth
I don’t think these enzymes are anti-bacterial or germ killers. There are supposed to be some micro-bacterial organisms (called EM) in the enzymes that help to remove dirt easily. I’m not sure if putting a little dettol or antiseptic would kill them, hence the effectiveness of the cleaning enzymes would be affected.
I recently used up the last bit of my “original” enzymes made in 2009…so, it’s almost 3 years old. When I opened up the bottle, I noticed that the smell has become better and the colour of the enzyme different – actually, I almost thought it was some fruity wine.
With best wishes,
choesf
melle said,
February 17, 2012 @ 3:37 pm
Hi, I stumbled upon your blog.
Thanks for the info on making eco enzyme. I was wondering if I could make eco enzyme from just pandan leaves, as I’ve a glut of pandan leaves in my garden.
Thanks.
happyhomemaker88 said,
February 23, 2012 @ 3:55 pm
Hi there, dear melle
My apologies for the late reply
You have a very good suggestion of using pandan leaves for making enzymes. However, I am 100% sure but I would say if fermentation takes place with the pandan leaves, then they should be good for making enzymes. Perhaps, you can make a batch of pandan leave enzymes and another bottle of fruit enzymes and compare the 2 and see what happens.
Heheh, over the Chinese New Year, we had an abundance of mandarin oranges – I made so many bottles of mandarin orange cleaning enzymes from peels and rotting fruit. The smell is really fantastic! I’m sure your pandan leaves enzyme will smell great, too!
Have fun making and using your enzymes for cleaning!
With best wishes,
choesf
queenternet said,
March 9, 2012 @ 2:47 am
Hi,
I just tried out my enzyme cleaner after 3 months of eagerly waiting. I am really disappointed…. I tried cleaning some soap scum in my shower stall with a microfiber sponge and plain water and then with spraying full strength enzyme on another section, waiting a minute to see if the scum broke up (it did not) and then using the microfiber sponge to clean. i saw NO difference between the too in cleaning ability. The only difference was the scent- garbage enzayme smells like fruit wine.
I expected wonderful cleaning power, but it just smells like I cleaned with wine
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 9, 2012 @ 9:28 am
Hi there, dear queenternet
Thank you for sharing your experience with using the enzyme cleaner. I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you.
For me, I am still making new batches of enzymes and have been using them successfully for cleaning well…even bathrooms.
Try this
– use a quarter cup of enzyme to 5 cups of water and wash a dirty car. See if the dirt comes off easily and your car looks like it’s newly polished/waxed. The dirt comes off so easily with the enzyme that it’s so effortless cleaning the car and that’s without the use of any use of soap – just water and enzyme. If this still doesn’t work for your enzyme, that means there is something wrong with your enzyme and it does not have EMs (Effective Mocro-organisms, i.e friendly bacteria that breaks down dirt and cleans for us).
With best wishes,
choesf
Raiva said,
March 19, 2012 @ 8:42 pm
Hi,
how can enzyme cleaners act as pest control and yet a modified version(drinkable fruit enzyme) be good for you if taken internally? it seems contradictory. Any thoughts? Want to try but needed to clarify this point.
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 19, 2012 @ 9:03 pm
Hi there, dear Raiva
The “pest control” type of enzyme is not the same as the one for drinking – they are 2 different types of enzymes made differently.
Cleaning enzymes that used for pest control are made sugar, fruit peels/scraps and water in the ratio of 1 : 3 : 10.
Drinking enzymes are made with just fruit and brown sugar/jaggery and must be made under strict hygienic conditions. Here is my post on Drinking Enzyme :-
http://happyhomemaker88.com/2009/08/12/easy-homemade-dragon-fruit-health-enzyme-for-drinking-my-review-of-this-enzyme/
The enzyme in the post here is for cleaning purposes only, not for drinking at all
With best wishes,
choesf
rendy said,
March 28, 2012 @ 7:56 pm
greetings,
I have a question to ask.
In a seminar, I likely heard that eco enzyme can help heal bleeding injury. But, I cannot find that written in internet. Is it true?
Please answer as soon as possible because I want to write a short story based on eco enzyme for small competition.
Thank you..
happyhomemaker88 said,
March 29, 2012 @ 12:01 pm
Hi there, dear rendy
I had a quick look in the Internet about eco enzymes and bleeding … there is mention of a dragon fruit enzyme that is made under hygienic conditions for drinking. It seems the enzymes can help the blood to coagulate faster to stop bleeding.
The enzyme in this post here is meant for cleaning, not for drinking…and so, it can’t help in healing bleeding injuries.
With best wishes,
choesf
Milan said,
April 9, 2012 @ 11:44 pm
Hello, I always look for natural and cheaper solutions, been using baking soda for some time and recently started using vinegar as well, mostly for the laundry, and uncloging the drains , so while browsing for practices of using them I found the eco enzyme.
I have just started a 5 litre batch.
I have red that it could be used for washing bathrooms, laundry and regular cleaning of washing machine as well, cleaning dishes, vagetables and fruits, but reading the comments, I found that it is not so easy as in theory.
You said that you do not use it for the laundry anymore and so on.
So, could we summerize the best practices of using the eco enzyme based on the experience.
Thanks, Milan
happyhomemaker88 said,
April 11, 2012 @ 6:59 pm
Hi there, dear Milan
I’m glad you are making some cleaning enzymes to try them out.
Depending on the “strength” of your homemade cleaning enzymes, you will need to adjust from your experience the proportion of enzyme to water for the various uses. Pineapples (fruit and or peels) makes the most effective and aromatic enzyme. From my experience so far, here are some examples
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Car Wash – 1 cup enzyme to 1 litre water, be sure to rinse off with lots of water. Car will look like it’s newly polished and will be gleaming
Bathrooms – 1 cup enzyme to 1/2 litre water to a squirts of dish detergent. I find that the dish detergent makes the cleaning even better.
Mop floors – 1/2 cup enzyme to 1/2 pail of water
Cleaning pet areas – equal parts of enzyme and water. To remove urine stains and smells, use undiluted enzyme first and then repeat with diluted mixture
Clogged Drains – the enzyme doesn’t help to clog drains like baking soda and vinegar do….but can help to maintain a clog-free kitchen sink if we pour in some concentrated enzyme down the kitchen sink and leave it overnight.
There is more feedback here ===>
http://happyhomemaker88.com/2009/06/22/im-so-impressed-with-my-eco-fruit-enzyme-cleaner-heres-my-review/
Have fun making and experimenting with your enzymes!
With best wishes,
choesf
Milan said,
May 11, 2012 @ 3:45 pm
Hello,
I have made 3 batches, it has been a month already, regularly releasing the build up gas, but 1 bottle does not have any. It used to have it in first 2-3 weeks, but now doesnt .
happyhomemaker88 said,
May 11, 2012 @ 5:49 pm
Hi there, dear Milan
Some enzymes will “make a lot of fuss” for a long, long time… while some will have the normal 2 – 3 weeks of bubbling and then keep quiet for the rest of the duration.
But they are all usable.
With best wishes,
choesf
darwin said,
May 16, 2012 @ 2:17 pm
Is this okay to clean cars specifically the body paint, windows, alloys wheels and tires?
darwin said,
May 16, 2012 @ 2:31 pm
will the brown sugar produce a sticky effect in the surface?
happyhomemaker88 said,
May 16, 2012 @ 6:52 pm
Hi there, dear Darwin
The enzyme is really good for cleaning cars – after the wash, the car looks like it’s just been polished. The dirt comes off easily, too. The car stays clean longer because the paintwork and glass feel really smooth to the touch. However, the enzyme must be rinsed/hosed off properly with water.
The enzyme, if not wiped or washed off after application, may be a little sticky, but mot much as the brown sugar used in comparison to the amount of water is not a lot.
Hope that helps….
With best wishes,
choesf
darwin said,
May 17, 2012 @ 9:16 am
Hi, Choesf. Thanks for your comments. I was thinking NOT to use water to hose off. What I was thinking is just to spray it on the car surface and wipe it out using a micro fiber towel. So how can I do this? How can I remove the sticky substance? what component should I add to have a shiny wax coating? any ideas
happyhomemaker88 said,
May 17, 2012 @ 12:09 pm
Hi there, dear Darwin
Someone told me that the enzymes could cause rust on the paintwork and so, it’s best to rinse them off properly with adequate water. You would have experiment for yourself to see how to use the enzyme on the car with a good shine without any stickiness. Most people here came out with some creative uses for the cleaning enzymes, but so far, I don’t have any information on what you needed to know.
With best wishes,
choesf
Iris said,
May 17, 2012 @ 4:14 am
Hi there” Thank you for just a wonderful website. I was not clear if you need to leave the enzymes with a foaming cleaner before it is rinsed to the face. How many minutes you have to leave it.? Does the eco-cleaner has to be in hygiene conditions in order to put it in the face.?
Iris said,
May 17, 2012 @ 4:22 am
By the way. Where is the pro-biotic coconut drink that have been mentioned by someone?
Iris said,
May 17, 2012 @ 5:23 am
thank you!!!!
happyhomemaker88 said,
May 17, 2012 @ 12:05 pm
Hi there, dear Iris
When I make enzymes for washing my face, I made sure my fruit peels are washed clean and the container is clean, too. You can use the enzyme as a toner or mix some into your foaming cleanser when you wash your face. Be sure to rinse enzyme off. The amount used is up to you – you can experiment with the enzyme and see, whether you want it diluted or use straight.
Here is the article for the coconut probiotic drink :-
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/2/6/sundaymetro/7887834&sec=sundaymetro
With best wishes,
choesf