Tips

ALL PURPOSE HOME CLEANER

In a 16 oz. glass spray bottle, combine 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1 3/4 cups water, 30 drops essential oil (combos could be 15 drops each, lavender and lemon; 10 drops each, eucalyptus, peppermint and wild orange; 15 drops grapefruit and 15 drops lavender; or 30 drops Protective Blend). You can also just use water and 30 drops Protective Blend. Be sure to add oils first and then the liquids to keep the bottle from overflowing. Use a little less than 16 oz of liquid to keep from overflowing.

YOGA MAT OR WORKOUT CLEANER

“In an 8 oz glass spray bottle, combine 3/4 cups water, 1/8 cup witch hazel, 5 drops lavender and 3 drops melaleuca (or tea tree oil). Be sure to test the spray on a small corner to be sure oils don’t damage your brand of mat”

AIR FRESHENER

In an 8 oz. glass spray bottle of distilled water, add 7 drops wild orange, 7 drops grapefruit and 7 drops lemon for a citrus blend.  Shake well before each use.

Other options:

• 15 drops of wild orange and 15 drops of peppermint for a citrus mint.

• 10 drops cedarwood and 10 drops sandalwood.

• My favorite: 10 drops bergamot, 10 drops lavender and 5 drops ylang ylang.

EASY SOFT SCRUB

• For cleaning sinks and tubs, mix 5 drops lemon, peppermint, or wild orange essential oils with baking soda and enough water to make a paste.

• Store cleanser in a covered glass jar because essential oils will break down plastic.

• Scoop out cleanser with your hand as needed, and scrub and wipe down as usual, using a soft scrubbing brush works great!

HAND SANITIZER

In a 4 oz glass spray bottle, combine 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel, 20 drops Protective blend, fill the rest with water, and shake well before use. This is a great all natural option for kids to use.

DISINFECTANT

In a 4 oz bottle of distilled water, add 5 drops lavender, 2 drops wild orange, and 5 drops Melaleuca or tea tree essential oil. Another option: 15 drops Protective Blend.

Use to disinfect hands, counters, doorknobs, toilet seats, and more. Shake well before each use.

BAKING SODA

• Benefit: Absorbs and eliminates odor.

• Use as: Non-abrasive cleanser to clean countertops, sinks, and tubs.

• How to: Sprinkle some baking soda on carpet and vacuum after 15 minutes for a fresher look and feel. For scent, add a drop or two of lavender to the baking soda.

WHITE VINEGAR

• Benefit: Contains natural antifungal and antibacterial properties that cut grease and dissolve mineral deposits.

• Use as: Cleanser for coffee maker, floors, refrigerator and so much more! (NOTE: Do not use on marble. Test a small area of your countertops before using)

• How to: Add some white vinegar to your spray cleaners for an extra punch. Use half vinegar to half water to clean out your coffee maker.

CASTILE SOAP

• Benefit: Lifts dirt, cuts grease, and eliminates tough stains.

• How to: Pour a small amount over baking sheets and pans then scrub for a few minutes for clean, shiny results. You can use this to make your own detergent, foaming hand soap and more.

  

• TOILET CLEANER:

  Sprinkle baking soda and 1-2 drops of lemon or Melaleuca (or tea tree) essential oil into the toilet bowl. Scrub with toilet brush and spray toilet seat and bowl with Disinfecting Spray or All Purpose Cleaner.

  FRESH KITCHEN:

  Diffuse 3 drops lemon, 3 drops orange

BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR CLEANING

• Lemon

• Lavender

• Wild Orange

• Rosemary

• Cinnamon

• Clove

• Grapefruit

• Eucalyptus

• Melaleuca

• Cleansing Blend

• Peppermint

• Protective Blend

• Bergamot

Credits to: Lindsay, Carol