I have had a few people tell me that they don't think their house is clean unless they use bleach. I've even heard one person tell me they like the smell of it! I am not that person. In fact, I hate the smell and rarely used it even before I knew how bad it was for me and the environment. I mean if I have to be careful not to inhale it, keep windows open and wear gloves, um, that should tell you something right there. But what about the other cleaners? Those conventional cleaning products that you're still using in your house? I hate to tell you this but they're filled with toxic chemicals that are wreaking havoc on the internal environment of your home AND your body. Carcinogens, neurotoxins, hormone-disrupting chemicals, fragrance, and chemicals that can cause asthma and respiratory challenges, to name just a few. You want a clean house, but you may be wreaking havoc on your health in the process. It might surprise you to know that you can concoct simple and inexpensive non-toxic cleaners from ingredients already lying around your house. Vinegar and baking soda were used to clean and disinfect long before all the chemical cleaners were introduced. And essential oils have been around at least since the days of baby Jesus. They were given to Mary and Joseph as gifts. They knew how powerful and ESSENTIAL they were! Using these simple ingredients is safe for you, your family and the environment. You ready for the bonus? It's so much cheaper!! A clean home and I save money? Yes please! Here are two easy recipes for DIY sprays. You'll love how they clean and how they smell!
All-Purpose Spray
Ingredients
¼ cup white vinegar
1 ¾ cups water
30 drops doTERRA essential oils
Recommended essential oil combinations:
15 drops each of Lavender and Lemon
10 drops each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, and Wild Orange
30 drops doTERRA On Guard®
15 drops each of Grapefruit and doTERRA On Guard
Instructions
Add all ingredients to 16 ounce spray bottle.
Shake thoroughly. Spritz on surfaces and wipe clean.
Glass Cleaner
Want to make your own natural household glass cleanser at home? This DIY essential oil glass cleanser is affordable, easy, eco-friendly, and doesn't include harsh chemicals like store-bought cleaners.
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®.
Instructions
Add vinegar, water, and essential oil(s) to spray bottle and shake.
Clean surfaces.
One last thing before you go whip up your new cleaner. Not all essential oils are pure or effective, so please be careful as you shop. I have tried several different brands that did not work as well and weren't as pure. Click here to read more about why I use and trust doTERRA. https://www.doterra.com/US/en/about-us.
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I'll post some more cleaning tips/recipes soon, but for now breathe easy knowing you've done something good for you and your home today.
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