Spring is here! So you know what that means? It’s time for spring cleaning!
Here are some great do-it-yourself cleaning solutions! Some of the benefits of making your own cleaners is: one they’re less expensive, two they’re toxin free from harmful ingredients. Making these homemade cleaning products also make it safe to use around children and pets!
Recipes:
1. All-Purpose Cleaner:
16 oz. glass spray bottle
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 3/4 cups water
30 drops dÅTERRA essential oil
1 teaspoon borax
Recommended combinations include:
15 drops each of Lavender and Lemon
10 drops each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, and Wild Orange
30 drops On Guard blend
15 drops each of Grapefruit and On Guard
Pour ingredients into a spray bottle, shake and use.
2. Wood Cleaner:
16 oz glass spray bottle
1/4 cup White Vinegar
1/4 cup Water
1/2 tsp Liquid Castille Soap
1/8 tsp Olive Oil
10 drops Orange or Lemon oil
Combine ingredients and pour into spray bottle.
3. Window Cleaner:
16 oz. Spray Bottle
1 1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
8 drops of any citrus oil of your choice (Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Wild Orange, or a combination)
Pour ingredients into a spray bottle, shake and use.
4. Air/Linen Spray:
8 oz glass spray bottle
1 cup water
2 Tb vodka or witch hazel
20-30 drops of essential oils of your choice
Pour ingredients into a spray bottle, shake and use.
I like 15 drops each of Wild Orange and Peppermint.
The Prairie Homestead has more recipes for ideas for blends Here.
5. Disinfecting/ Sanitizing Spray:
8 oz. glass spray bottle
1 cup water
About 20 drops of Essential Oils. 15 drops OnGuard and 6 drops Lemon.
Pour ingredients into a spray bottle, shake and use.
6. DIY: Dish Soap from doTERRA blog.
DIY: Dish Soap from doTERRA blog.
7. DIY: Garbage Disposal Refreshers with Essential Oils from doTERRA blog.
DIY: Garbage Disposal Refreshers with Essential Oils from doTERRA blog.
8. DIY: Carpet/ Mattress Cleaner from doTERRA blog.
Check out Easy Green Mom for the Organic & Eco-Friendly Mom for more information.
