Industrial cleaning products are really toxic, it’s ingredients are dangerous and some of them cancerogenic, we’ve asked ourselves what can be done in that area and after researching we realize it is better to make them our own
Here is a simple and effective list that can be made using products you already have in your home to help keep you clean and safe from harmful bacteria.
Essential oil 101
Essential oils are a mandatory component of all of these recipes. They possess excellent cleaning powers when coupled with vinegar and natural dish soap, and can also invigorate and relax as well as provide immune defense throughout our residence.
There are many wonderful essential oil brands as well as homemade ones you can purchase at the local organic market. These recipes are perfectly safe (safer, even, than traditional chemical-based products), just don’t use them to rub animals. Finally, feel free to supplement your favorite essential oils from the ones used below, depending on your fragrance preference.
Citrus & Lavender All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
Ingredients:
10 drops orange essential oil
10 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops lemon/eucalyptus essential oil blend
5 drops tea tree essential oil
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup distilled water
1/2 teaspoon natural dish soap such as Mrs. Meyers, Dr. Bronners.
How to do it:
Combine all ingredients in a 16-ounce glass spray bottle and shake.
How to use:
Spray onto cabinets, tabletops, countertops, sinks, and any other surface. It also works as a fabulous carpet refresher and upholstery cleaner.
Vanilla, chamomile, and lavender home spray
Ingredients:
10 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops vanilla essential oil
10 drops chamomile essential oil
2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol
¾ cup distilled water
What you do:
Combine all ingredients in an 8-ounce glass spray bottle and shake.
How to use:
Spray throughout your home to eliminate bad odors.
Lavender and mint glass and window cleaner
Ingredients
8 drops peppermint essential oil
8 drops lavender essential oil
1/8 cup vinegar
1/8 cup rubbing alcohol
1½ cups distilled water
What you do:
Combine all ingredients in a 16-ounce glass spray bottle and shake.
How to use:
Spray onto mirrors, glass, and windows. Wipe excess away with a cloth or paper towel for a streak-free shine.
Deep cleaning toilet scrub
Ingredients:
35 drops Doterra On Guard Protective Blend
¼ cup hydrogen peroxide
⅓ cup natural liquid dish soap or castile soap
¾ cup distilled water
1 cup baking soda
What you do:
Combine all ingredients in a squeeze bottle and shake.
How to use:
Squirt into the toilet and scrub with some good ol’ fashioned elbow grease. Let stand for 15 minutes before rinsing.
