Cleaning with Essential Oils
ESSENTIAL OILS
Cleaning with Essential Oils
Make the most out of your essential oil collection by integrating oils into your cleaning products! Non-toxic, inexpensive and beautiful smelling are just some of the benefits.
The best essential oils for cleaning are: lemon, orange, peppermint, eucalyptus, grapefruit, lemon grass, lavender, cedar wood, on guard and thieves.
Our Favorite Recipes:
Surface Spray
20 drops lemon
5 drops peppermint
1 drop dish soap
16 oz water
Glass Cleaner
20 drops lemon
8 oz vinegar
8 oz water
Air Freshener
10 drops lemon
10 drops orange
5 drops peppermint
16 oz water
Germ Spray
8 drops tea tree
5 drops lavender
1 tbsp rubbing alcohol
2 oz water
Stain Remover
20 drops lemon
8 oz vinegar
8 oz water
Linen Spray
10 drops grapefruit
10 drops lavender
10 drops peppermint
16 oz water
Poo-Pourri Spray
10 drops peppermint
10 drops orange
5 drops lavender
16 oz water
Diffuser Blend
3 drops grapefruit
3 drops lime
2 drops clary sage
Garbage Refreshers
Add to your garbage disposal or bottom of the garbage bin before adding in the bag.
Ingredients
2 cups baking soda
1 cup salt
½ cup water
⅓ cup unscented liquid castile soap
30 drops Lemon oil
Instructions
Combine soda + salt, mix in soap + lemon oil. Add water slowly until it resembles damp sand. Using a tablespoon scoop onto parchment paper or press into a mold. Let dry 24 hours until hard. Store in airtight container.
Soft Scrub
Perfect for deep cleaning your counter, sinks, fridge and bathroom surfaces. Spread over area, let soak in for 10min then rinse away.
Ingredients
¾ rounded cup baking soda
¼ cup unscented liquid castile soap
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon vinegar
5–10 drops Lemon oil
Instructions
Combine soda + soap, slowly add in water, add in vinegar and essential oil. The consistency is a soft paste. Store in airtight container.
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Hey! I’m Christine
I help essential oil lovers like you find ways to get the most out of their oils.
I also empower women growing an essential oil business with inspiration. education and resources.
