Now for a few DIY household cleaner recipes based on the essential oils that we just learned were best to ask for help around this place….
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All-Purpose Cleaner
- 2C white vinegar
- 2C water
- 30 drops of lemon essential oil
- 20 drops of tea tree essential oil
Mix ingredients in spray bottle Shake to combine. Use as spray cleaner to clean counters, cabinets, sinks, toilets, and anywhere else.
- 1 cup baking soda
- 30 drops lemon essential oil
Combine in a small container. Shake well. Let mixture “steep” for about six hours. Sprinkle on carpet. Allow mixture to sit on carpets overnight. Vacuum.
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Furniture/Leather Polish
- 1/2C olive oil
- 10 drops of lemon essential oil
Use dry, clean rag to spot-polish leather and wood furniture.
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Linen Spray
- 1/4C distilled water
- 3Tbsp vodka
- 20 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops peppermint oil
Add to small spritzer. Shake to combine. Spray on sheets, pillowcases, linens, mattresses, and other fabrics around your home..
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Odor Eliminator
- 3/4C water
- 2Tbsp vodka, rubbing alcohol, or vanilla
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 5 drops chamomile essential oil
Combine in a 8oz spray bottle,.Spray throughout the house to eliminate odors and stale smells.
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Scouring Powder
- 1C baking soda
- 1/4C liquid castile soap
- 10 drops of lemon essential oil
- 10 drops of orange essential oil
Mix together to form a paste. Apply to stove top of sink with a rag or sponge to clean stubborn gunk.
Rinse with warm water.
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Shower Spray
- 1C water
- 1/2C vinegar
- 20 drops of cinnamon oil
- 10 drops of rosemary
- 10 drops of lemon
Shake in spray bottle to combine. Use to fight mold and mildew.
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Toilet Cleaner
- Baking soda
- 2 drops lemon or tea tree essential oil
Combine. Sprinkle into toilet bowl. Scrub with toilet brush. Spray toilet seat and bowl with all-purpose cleaner.
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Wall Cleaner
- Lemon essential oil
- 2Tbsp coconut or almond oil
Mix together. Apply directly to whatever has to be cleaneed from wall. Rub in with your fingers. Wipe away with a clean rag.
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Window Cleaner
- 3C distilled water
- 1/4C vodka
- 1/4C vinegar
- 20 drops peppermint oil
Combine all ingredients in spray bottle. Shake to combine. Spray on mirrors, windows, or stainless steel. Wipe with paper towel or microfiber rag for streak-free shine.
