Using Essential Oils during Spring Cleaning

Essential oil can boost you cleaning power with safe and natural alternatives that will leave your house smelling fresh.  Here are some ideas to help you during this spring cleaning season.

Carpet Refresher

• 1 cup baking soda
• 25 drops lemon essential oil

Combine ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Transfer to a jar with a mesh lid, and let sit for 8 hours.  Shake on carpet; let sit overnight or at least 30 minutes. Vacuum.

Tub and Shower Cleaning Gel

• 1 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup all-natural dish soap (castile soap)
• 10 drops lemon essential oil

Combine in squeeze bottle; shake well.  Squeeze on desired area; scrub and let sit for 2 hours. Wash away residue.

Stove Scrub

• 1/4 cup all-natural dish soap (castile soap)
• 1 cup baking soda
• 15 drops citrus blend (doTERRA Citrus Bliss)

Combine in small jar and let sit for 1 hour.  Scrub on stove with sponge and let sit.  Wipe away with a wet cloth.

All-purpose Cleaner

• 2 cups water
• 1 1/3 cups vinegar
• 1 teaspoon all-natural dish soap (castile soap)
• 10 drops lemon essential oil
• 5 drops tea true (melaleuca) essential oil
• 10 drops immune support blend (doTERRA On Guard)

Combine all ingredients in spray bottle; shake well. Spray where desired.

Toilet Scrub

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide
• 1/4 cup all-natural dish soap (castile soap)
• 15 drops eucalyptus essential oil

Combine in spray bottle and shake well.  Spray in toilet and let sit for 2 hours.  Scrub and flush.

Mirror and Window Cleaner

• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1/3 cup rubbing alcohol
• 10 drops spearmint essential oil

Combine in spray bottle, shake well, and spray where desired.  Wipe away with paper towel for a streak-free finish.

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