Cahlen Lee makes his own homemade Wood Polish for the Yurt using Beeswax and Coconut Oil.
Last Winter when he was living in the Mongolian Ger, the moisture in the air led to mold growing on the wood supports which ultimately affected his health. This time with the new Yurt he hopes to ward off the mold using a homemade Wood Polish made of 1 Part Beeswax, 2 Parts Caprylic Acid and some Lavender Essential Oil. He decides to add Borax at the end to decrease flammability and to add a third anti-mold ingredient.
Here are the sources of all ingredients:
BEESWAX:
http://geni.us/HoneyExpressBeeswax
CAPRYLIC ACID:
http://geni.us/BulletproofBrainOctane
LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL:
http://geni.us/PurpleHazeLavenderOil
BORAX:
http://geni.us/Borax
Thanks for stopping by and have a wonder-filled day!
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super cool post. The living off the grid thing has always interested me a lot. What would some good alternatives be for making this is a more bushcraft scenario. Beeswax wouldn't be too hard to get. Perhaps some sort of animal fat and charcoal for the odor?
I think any kind of oil or fat would work, as long as you keep in mind the consistency at certain temperatures when coming up with your mixing ratios.
Charcoal for odor is an interesting idea! I've never tried our heard of anyone trying it though. Seems like the charcoal might be blocked from absorbing anything due to the beeswax surrounding it.
aah yes that may be true. A surface dusting may help limit smell of fats on a hot day, but may increase the amount of heat absorbed, causing dripping or maybe fire in extreme cases. Who knows. A test my be in order
This is great @cahlenlee! May I link this article and feature your username in the next issue of the Weekly Homesteading Newsletter? Please let me know! Thank you!
I'm glad you enjoyed it @kiaraantonoviche. You are welcome to link to this post and reference my username. Thanks for asking!
Awesome video. Good luck this winter and I hope this wood polish keeps that black mold out!
Thanks @liamoreilly, me too!
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