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Work as large of an area as you are comfortable with. I view this whole process (organic gardening, lawn care, pet care, food and nutrition, house care, etc) not as a race, but as a journey. Each additional step I implement is an improvement over what was there before. Sometimes the results come quickly and sometimes not as quickly.
Regarding the mixture, these are Howard's recommendations:
1 gallon full strength vinegar
1 cup orange oil
1 teaspoon Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Soap or other mild soap
or
1 gallon full strength vinegar
1 cup orange oil
1 cup molasses
1 teaspoon Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Soap or other mild soap
I don't always measure exactly, and if you don't have Dr. Bonner's I will sometimes use regular dish soad (Dawn, Palmolive, Joy, etc.). Dr. Bonner's has a whole line of soaps available and they are great for personal hygiene as well. I purchase mine at Whole Foods.
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