As part of my journey to better health, I am incorporating essential oils into my cleaning regimen. It has only been in the past few years that I have really started paying attention to the fact the majority of the cleaning supplies we bring into our home are increasing our toxic load. Most products can be toxic and harmful to your health due to the chemicals and artificial scents used. An easy way to save money and reduce the amount of chemicals in your home is to make your own cleaning supplies!
Did you know that many essential oils have antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, and antimicrobial properties. So not only are they all natural and have no harmful chemicals, they are also able to kills germs! Here are few recipes to get you started.
Recipe #1 Recipe #2
24-32 oz
Spray Bottle 24-32 oz Spray Bottle
1 ½ cups
white vinegar 1 cup distilled water
2 cups
hydrogen peroxide 1 tsp unscented castile soap
10 drops
Melaleuca 1/3 cup white vinegar
10 drops
Lemon 5 drops of Lemon
Distilled
Water 5 drops of Cleansing Blend
Add all ingredients to spray bottle. Shake Well and spray on surfaces. Wipe clean.
Glass Cleaner
16 oz. Spray
Bottle
1 1/2 cup
white vinegar
1/2 cup distilled
water
15 drops of
any citrus oil of your choice (could use Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Orange,
or a combination)
Add all
ingredients to spray bottle. Shake Well
and spray on glass. Wipe clean.
Wood Polish
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar
10 drops essential oils (try Orange or Lemon)
8 oz. glass spray bottle
Vacuum
Freshener
Put a few
drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and place in your vacuum
bag. Lemon, Lime, Cleansing Blend, White Fir, or
any other essential oil you love to smell.
Air Freshener Spray
8-ounce
glass spray bottle
1/2 cup
distilled water
20 drops
essential oil of your choice
Recommended
Essential Oils: Eucalyptus, Lemon, Lavender, Cleansing Blend or any other oil that you love to smell!
Add all ingredients to spray bottle. Shake well and spray
Here is a great list of essential oils that can be used for cleaning.
ANTIBACTERIAL OILS
Thyme, Melaleuca, Geranium, Oregano, Cinnamon, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, Lime and Lemongrass
ANTIBACTERIAL & ANTIVIRAL
Cinnamon, Clove, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Marjoram, Melaleuca, Oregano, Thyme
DEGREASING
Lemon, Orange, Bergamot
FRESHENING
Lemon, Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit, Basil, Peppermint
MOLD
Cinnamon, Melaleuca, Oregano, Clove, Thyme, Rosemary
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