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DIY Cleaning Recipes
- Juli Schneider
- Jul 13, 2024
- 2 min read
Limit your exposure to harmful chemicals by reducing the number of different cleaning products you use. This will reduce the range of chemicals you may be exposed to.
For day-to-day cleaning you can keep your house clean with hot water and a mild soap.
Instead of buying cleaning products, consider making your own from simple ingredients such as vinegar, essential oils, sodium bicarbonate and castile soap.
At the early signs of mold, I prefer spraying a blend of oils rather than using chemical disinfectants like bleach which only hides mold and doesn’t remove its roots. Harsh cleaning chemicals irritate my skin and nose, while essential oils remain gentle on me and my kids!
Mold Fighting oils include Clove, Cinnamon, Oregano, and Orange.
Find easy DIY cleaning recipes below!
All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
Ingredients:
1 cup distilled water
1 cup white vinegar
10 drops Lemon essential oil
Add in any mold-fighting oils to make a great shower/tub cleaner.
Directions:
Mix the ingredients together in a spray bottle and use.
Uses:
This eco-friendly cleaning solution can be used to clean countertops, toys, and other surfaces. The Lemon essential oil adds a fresh scent while helping cut through grease and grime. Lemon also has cleansing properties. The vinegar is an effective cleanser while leaving a streak-free shine behind.
Air Freshener
Ingredients:
Distilled water (enough to fill the small bottle)
5-10 drops Lavender or Peppermint essential oil
Directions:
Mix the ingredients together in a small spray bottle.
Uses:
Either of these scents can be used as natural air fresheners in homes and common areas to freshen up the area and promote a pleasant and calming atmosphere.
Toilet Scrub
Ingredients:
16-ounce spray bottle
1 ½ cup white vinegar
½ cup distilled water
8 drops of your citrus oil of choice
Recommended oils: Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Wild Orange, and Citrus Bliss®.
Directions:
Add vinegar, water, and essential oil(s) to spray bottle and shake.
Glass Cleanser
Ingredients:
1/2 cup baking soda
1/4 cup white vinegar
10 drops Tea Tree essential oil
Directions:
Mix and pour into your toilet and see it sparkling clean in no time!
Shopping list:
White Vinegar
Baking soda
Distilled water
Essential Oils:
Spray Bottle
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