Jennifer Stachowski Jennifer Stachowski

Cleaning with Essential Oils

Discover the transformative power of essential oils in your cleaning regimen! Explore a range of non-toxic and wonderfully fragrant recipes featuring lemon, peppermint, lavender, and more. From surface sprays to linen fresheners, unlock the secrets to a sparkling and aromatic home.

 

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 and on guard.

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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