Spring is upon us. Most people actually take to spring cleaning and de-cluttering their homes and get ready for a refreshed start to summer. Instead of using harsh chemicals in your home to spring clean why not use essential oils?! Many essential oils do a fabulous job at cleaning, deodorizing, and to kill germs without all the harsh chemicals.
A lot of people including children have developed sensitivity to the fragrances and ingredients in household cleansers which can actually make them feel sick, nauseous or even have respiratory problems.
A BIG thank you to Aura Cacia for putting out their 2015 Green Cleaning with Essential Oils series.
Get started on your Green Cleaning for your Spring Cleaning using these DIY recipes using essential oils!
Supplies List:
- Essential Oils:
- Lemon, peppermint, eucalyptus, tea tree, grapefruit, sandalwood, lemongrass
- Jojoba Oil
- Baking Soda
- Washing Soda
- Borax
- White Distilled Vinegar
- Spray Bottles
- Natural Bristle scrubbing brushes
- Squeeze bottles
- Cotton dusting cloths
- Hemp or jute fiber scrubbing cloth
- Tote
*Look for washing soda and Borax in the laundry aisle. I know Walmart carries both of them.
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Garbage Disposal Pods - Get the funk out!
These pods are biodegradable and a great way to safely scrub your garbage disposal and eliminate odor leaving a unique citrusy-clean scent of lemon and tea tree oil. Ingredients
1 fresh lemon
1 cup baking soda
1 cup salt
2 tablespoons lemon tea tree essential oil blend
OR
*1 tablespoon lemon and 1 tablespoon tea tree. (if you don't have the blend)
Directions
1. Cut lemon into quarters and puree in food processor until smooth.
2. Add pureed lemon to baking soda and salt, stirring until well blended and a wet paste forms.
3. Add essential oil and mix until thoroughly blended.
4. Portion and press mixture into silicone baking mold or flexible ice cube tray.
5. Allow to dry 24 to 48 hours.
6. Pop the pods out of the mold and store in a jar.
7. To use: Run 1 pod through disposer with water.
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Garbage Pail Pods - Great for diaper pails!
Biodegradable pods can be placed at the bottom of the garbage pail or taped to the underside of the lid to fight odors and keep things smelling fresh!
Ingredients2 cups baking soda
1 teaspoon lavender tea tree essential oil blend
OR
*1/2 teaspoon lavender and 1/2 teaspoon tea tree. (if you don't have the blend)
1 teaspoon tangerine essential oil
1 cup distilled water
Directions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine baking soda and essential oils. Mix until completely blended.
2. Gradually add the water while mixing, just until the mixture forms stable, moist clumps.
3. Portion and press the mixture into silicone baking mold or flexible ice cube tray.
4. Allow 24 to 48 hours to dry.
5. Pop the pods out of the mold and store in an airtight container.
6. To use: Tape 1 pod onto the underside of trash pail lid. Replace each time you take out the trash.
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Oven Cleaner - Replaces the harsh fumes with a fresh lemon scent! This cleaner replaces the harsh fumes of conventional oven cleaners with the fresh scent of lemon essential oil.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unscented liquid dish soap
1 1/2 cups baking soda
1/4 cup vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon essential oil
Directions
1. In a bowl, mix all ingredients until a wet paste forms.
2. Using a brush, paint the interior surfaces of your oven, avoiding the heating elements.
3. Close oven door and wait 8 to 12 hours. Note: DO NOT turn oven on.
4. Using a damp sponge and warm water, wipe oven clean.
**No scrubbing needed!**
Lemon essential oil also removes that icky sticky goo on the top of the oven hood or anything else with a sticky residue. Give it a try!
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Dishwasher Detergent Pods -All Natural no Additives!
Feel good about making a batch of these additive-free dish washing pods that feature the purifying aroma of lemon essential oil and vinegar as a rinse aid.
Ingredients
2 cups washing soda
2 cups Borax
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoon tangerine essential oil
2 teaspoons lemon essential oil
Directions
1. In a bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients until a paste forms.
2. Portion and press the mixture into silicone baking mold or flexible ice cube tray.
3. Allow to dry 24 to 48 hours.
4. Pop the pods out and store in an airtight container.
5. Use one pod per dishwasher cycle. To provide a more spot free rinse, place 2 to 3 tablespoons of white vinegar in a small upturned dish on the top rack at the beginning of your dish washing cycle.
*Look for washing soda and Borax in teh laundry aisle. I know Walmart carries both of them.
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Window Cleaner - Refreshing!
Three simple ingredients to give your windows a smudge and lint-free shine:
vinegar, lemon essential oil and crumpled newspapers.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons vinegar
12 drops lemon essential oil
Directions
Mix vinegar and essential oil in a 22 to 32 oz spray bottle. Fill with water and use as a window cleaner. Wipe windows dry with a well-crumpled newspapers to make shine.
Tip: Shake bottle before spraying.
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Multi-Purpose Spray Cleaner - Purify and Clean your Home!
Just 4 simple ingredients.
Ingredients
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon Borax
1/4 teaspoon unscented liquid soap (Castile type)
2 teaspoons lavender essential oil
OR
2 teaspoons tea tree essential oil
Directions
1. In a spray bottle, dissolve Borax into water.
2. Stir in lavender essential or tea tree essential oil.
3. To use: shake bottle and spray onto cleaning cloth or onto surface, wipe clean.
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Fresh smell, no harsh cleaners. Grime fighter yet gentle with 3 simple ingredients.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unscented liquid dish soap
8 drops lemon essential oil
4 teaspoons tea tree essential oil
Directions
1. Mix essential oils and liquid soap.
2. Pour essential oil/liquid soap mixture into 1-gallon bucket of warm water. Stir until well combined.
3. Dampen a sponge, mop or wash cloth with mixture, and wipe grime from floors and hard surfaces.
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Refreshing scent and enjoy a pure aromatherapy experience while cleaning.
Ingredients 2 tablespoons baking soda
2 tablespoons sea salt (table grind)
15 drops grapefruit essential oil
3 drops peppermint essential oil
3 drops tea tree essential oil
Directions
1. Mix dry ingredients and combine in essential oils. Sprinkle on tub & tile surfaces and gently scrub, then rinse.
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Toilet Bowl Cleaner - Refreshing!
3 simple essential oils to clean and purify the "throne".
18 ounces water
1/4 cup Castile soap
4 drops lavender essential oil
4 drops tea tree essential oil
4 drops lemon essential oil
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a 22 ounce spray bottle. Spray toilet bowl, scrub with brush and done!
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Furniture Polish - Lifts away Grime and Build-up!
This mixture creates a natural and aromatic solution for dusting wooden furniture and floors. Essential oils lift away grim and build-up while jojoba oil
provides wood-nourishing, protective shine.
provides wood-nourishing, protective shine.
Ingredients
4 ounces jojoba oil
12 drops lemon essential oil
4 drops lemongrass essential oil
8 drops sandalwood essential oil
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake and apply lightly to wood surfaces or onto dusting cloth and wipe.
Note: test on a small, inconspicuous area of furniture before use.
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ENJOY YOUR SPRING CLEANING THIS YEAR WHILE GETTING SOME AROMATHERAPY WHILE YOUR AT IT!!
HAPPY CLEANING!
Reference: www.auracacia.com
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