I am a type-A personality, total neat freak, and on any given day would likely choose to clean my house over hanging out with my kids. It's nothing to brag about, I know I have a serious problem! I am learning to find a healthy balance.
What I really want to share was how we use essential oils to clean our home from top to bottom. I have replaced every single cleaner with just these three things! Best part of all is, there is no need for me to lock the cabinet under the kitchen sink.
Deodorizing
Because we are in the thick of living the toddler life with two young kiddos, our house at any given time throughout the day pretty much looks like a tiny-tot version of a fraternity on a Sunday morning. There are greasy handprints on everything, half-drank sippy cups all over the floor, undressed baby dolls tucked in random spots on the couch, smeared food on every surface below knee level, random wet spots that you keep stepping in, and bits of leftover food found in any corner of every room. Add two large dogs to this hot mess, and it is a recipe for an aroma that just can't be duplicated if you tried. I have a nose that is comparable to that of a bloodhound and find myself complaining over smells all day long. The essential oil blend that has without a doubt saved my sanity, is Purification. It's a blend of citronella, rosemary, lemongrass, tea tree, lavandin, & myrtle oils.
We put this in our diffuser with a couple drops of lemon essential oil and not only does it completely eliminate the odors, but it smells amazing! It is my all-time favorite diffuser recipe and receive so many compliments when people come over. Other ways we use this beauty is:
We put this in our diffuser with a couple drops of lemon essential oil and not only does it completely eliminate the odors, but it smells amazing! It is my all-time favorite diffuser recipe and receive so many compliments when people come over. Other ways we use this beauty is:
- Several drops in a glass spray bottle and mist the dogs (bug, flea & tick repellant), dog beds, sheets, rugs, & pillows to eliminate odors
- Just about every morning I put a drop or two of Purification in the kitchen sink and disposal to ditch the stench
- Mix in a glass spray bottle & use this as an all-natural bug spray for ourselves
- Place a couple drops on a wooden clothespin and clip to the vents in my car
- One drop in a vase with flowers to extend their longevity
Scrubbing
Cleaning the sinks, toilets, stovetop, oven door and extra grimy countertops requires a little grit. I so appreciate this scrub for the fact that it smells amazing, gets the junk off and kills the germs! I use a recipe of baking soda, Thieves Household Cleaner, Lemon oil & distilled vinegar. I just mix these together and store in a large glass mason jar. This is something that is also kid friendly. This fact alone is another reason why I will only use natural cleaning options. I want my kids to learn to do household chores, but wouldn't ever let them touch or breathe those chemicals of traditionally used cleaners. Now there is no excuse kids, put your back into it ;)
Wiping, De-germing, All Purpose Cleaning...because kids
We use the Thieves Household Cleaner on EVERYTHING else that the above doesn't cover. Stained carpet? No problem. Stainless Steel? No problem there. Glass, mirrors, windows, hardwood floors, leather couch, stained clothes, cabinets, toys, countertops, tile, laminate...doesn't matter what it is...this stuff is incredible and can handle it. I didn't discover this cleaner until last fall and am honestly pretty upset no one told me about it sooner. If you knew about this cleaner and didn't share it with me, shame on you for keeping it a secret. As a recovering cleanaholic, I can't shout from the rooftops enough about this schtuff!!! :) I feel almost guilty to mention that it's ridiculously cheap too because it sounds too good to be true. I use this stuff probably 100 million times a day and am still on my first bottle of this stuff. It's a concentrate, so all you need is a capful in a spray bottle and fill the rest of the bottle with water. Pretty awesome, right?
I hope that you find this info helpful if you are looking to make the jump to cleaning naturally, but may be hesitant...let this be the push you need. I promise you, you won't look back!! You can learn more details on getting these gems here or can follow along on my IG account to see more ideas of how we use them in more ways than just cleaning!
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