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I don't know about you, but when the weather starts to warm up, I always feel the need to purge and detox out my home from the clothes I'm no longer wearing, to getting rid of clutter, to dusting those shelves that may or may not have been neglected for a month (or 4 ๐๐ฌ).
Especially if you have kids or pets, you want to be more conscious of what you're using in your home when it comes to cleaners and air fresheners. Here are some of my favorite cleaning recipes, so you can ditch the toxins, save money, and get the benefits of the oils while tidying up your space. You'll notice a significant difference between the smell and the way you feel around your cleaning supplies, compared to fragrances and chemical alternatives.
A few simple, staple recipes to screenshot and save:
ESSENTIAL OIL ROOM SPRAY
INGREDIENTS
20 drops Lemon oil
20 drops Grapefruit oil
20 drops Lime oil
Distilled water
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a glass spray bottle, add essential oils and top with water. Depending on the size of the spray bottle, you may wish to add more essential oils.
2. To refresh a room, shake the bottle well, and spray liberally.
ALL-PURPOSE CLEANSING SPRAY
INGREDIENTS
1 3/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup white vinegar
25-30 drops essential oil (use an oil dropper if you want an exact number of drops)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a spray bottle, combine water and vinegar.
2. Add essential oil(s) of choice. Shake well.
3. Use on counters, wood, glass, stainless steel, and porcelain.
4. Wipe with a microfiber cloth or paper towel.
REFRIGERATOR AND MICROWAVE CLEANSER
INGREDIENTS
1 cup white vinegar
2 cups hot water
15 drops Lemon oil
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine the ingredients in glass spray bottle.
2. Spray mixture inside fridge or microwave, then scrub and wipe using damp cloth
FABRIC SOFTENING SPRAY
INGREDIENTS
2 cups white vinegar
10โ15 drops Lavender, Grapefruit, Peppermint, or Geranium oil
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Add essential oils to a glass spray bottle.
2. Fill the remaining space with warm white vinegar.
3. Shake well before each use to ensure oils and vinegar are well combined.
4. To use, spray over wet clothing before drying.
As you can see, you can honestly replace just about everything with water, baking soda, vinegar, and essential oils! Which means you're using simple ingredients while also getting to customize and use different oils for different effects to find your personal preferences when it comes to scent.
ESSENTIAL OILS WITH PROPERTIES THAT ARE USEFUL FOR HOUSEHOLD CLEANING: Arborvitae, Basil, Bergamot, Cassia, Cedarwood, Cilantro, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Lime, Tea Tree, Melissa, Myrrh, Oregano Petitgrain, Siberian Fir, Thyme, & Wild Orange
SOME OF THE BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR CLEANSING THE AIR INCLUDE: Arborvitae, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Tea Tree, Thyme, & Wild Orange
Some of my personal favorite cleaning oils are:
Wild Orange is another great citrus oil to cleanse and purify surfaces. Putting a few drops in your own all-purpose spray will not only add a great cleansing boost but a lovely aroma as well!
Lemon and Lime essential oils are powerful cleansing agents that purify the air and surfaces, and can be used as natural cleaners throughout the home.
Purify Cleansing Blend is comprised of Lemon, Siberian Fir, Citronella, Lime, Tea Tree, and Cilantro. This blend is specially designed to dispel unpleasant odors and purify the air
Peppermint is refreshing and rejuvenating. It repels bugs naturally and creates an invigorating atmosphere when diffused or used topically on surfaces.
Maybe you're overwhelmed and thinking "I'm too busy to make my own cleaners" and aren't much of a DIY person... that's ok, too! The great news is, doTERRA has oil infused cleaners, soaps, detergents, etc. They're ready to use, making the swap to natural, effective cleaners super simple.
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You can also tap HERE to learn more tips about Natural Cleaning with Essential Oils from doTERRA.
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Is there any cleaners you're not sure how to replace? Comment them below!
Blessings to you and yours,
Kallie St Clair