Aromatherapy DIY: Spring Cleaning
May 5th 2015
Posted by Annalisa F.
by Annalisa Fredrickson
It’s that time of year! Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and temperatures are rising. This is a perfect time for spring-cleaning your home. Clear away dust and clutter, donate things you don’t need, and start the warm months off with a clean slate. But, before leaving your computer or phone to clean, think for a minute, what kind of cleaners are you using? Cleaning with harsh chemicals exposes you and your family to toxins that can be harmful to you and your family’s health.
This year, maybe it’s time to try something new? Making your own cleaning supplies with Essential Oils and common household items is an inexpensive, sustainable way to keep your home clean and fresh smelling. Essential Oils are naturally anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and are all-around super cleaners! You might be thinking that making your own cleaning supplies will be time consuming or expensive, but it is quite the opposite. These recipes don’t require a lot of ingredients, just some Essential Oils, spray bottles, and a few common household ingredients. Wear gloves so the oils don’t cause irritations.
Happy cleaning!
| Tile Floor Cleaner: 10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil 10 drops Lemon Essential Oil (or another citrus) 1 cup white vinegar 2 cups water Use this to mop tile floors. Don’t use on a wood floor. |
Tub and Tile: 4 Tbsp Baking soda 3 Tbsp Salt 10 drops Lemon Essential Oil (or another citrus) 5 drops Bergamot Essential Oil 10 drops Citronella Essential Oil Mix together. Sprinkle on tub and tile and scrub. |
| Toilet Cleanser: ⅓ cup baking soda 5 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil 5 drops Peppermint Essential Oil ¼ cup white vinegar First add the baking soda and Essential Oils to the toilet bowl. Then pour in the vinegar. Scrub as the mixture fizzles. |
Window Cleaner: 10 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil 3 Tbsp white vinegar 2 cups water Add to a spray bottle, shake and spray on glass. Use newspaper for a streak free clean. |
| All-Purpose Disinfectant: 15 drops of Thyme Essential Oil 15 drops of Lemon Essential Oil (or another citrus) 1½ cups of water 1 cup white vinegar Pour into a spray bottle and use as a disinfectant to wipe Use on hard surfaces such as in the kitchen and bathroom. |
Wooden Cutting Board Cleanser: 5 drops of Lemon Essential Oil ¼ cup of salt Add the Essential Oils and salt together. Then scrub the board with this mixture. Wash off mixture with clean water. |
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Original Published: 2015-05-05 / Last Modified: 2025-5-19