5 ways to use essential oils for house cleaning
- Apr 21, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 24, 2020
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Room Scent with Lavender and Tea Tree Oil
2 oz. rubbing alcohol
2 oz. distilled water
20 drops of Lavender essential oil
20 drops of Tea tree essential oil
10 drops of Citrus bloom or Wild Orange essential oil
Empty glass spray bottle
Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well. Feel free to choose your own favorite oil such as eucalyptus, lemon, peppermint, citrus essential oils.
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Multi-surface Cleaner
1 cup vinegar
1/2 cup distilled water
20 drops Lemon essential oil
10 drops of each Peppermint and Wild Orange essential oil
10 drops of On Guard
Empty glass spray bottle
Combine all ingredients in a glass bottle. Spray on surface and wipe clean with a microfiber cloth or paper towel.
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Hand Sanitizer
1 tbsp aloe Vera gel
20 drops of Protective Blend essential oil
10 drops of Lemon essential oil
10 drops of Orange essential oil
10 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
2 oz of distilled water
Empty glass spray bottle
Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well.
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3 Ways of Making Disinfectant Oil Blends
20 drops of Lavender essential oil
10 droops of Lemongrass essential oil
4 oz of distilled water
20 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
10 drops of Orange essential oil
4 oz of distilled water
10 drops of Lavender essential oil
10 drops of Wild Orange essential oil
10 drops of Protective Blend essential oil
4 oz of distilled water
Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well.
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Toilet Bowl Cleaner
1/4 cup baking soda
1/2 cup castle soap
5 drops of Lemon essential oil
5 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
11/2 cup distilled water
Combine all ingredients in a glass spray bottle. Shake well. Spray and scrub toilet with toilet brush or your preferred brush. Dry with microfiber cloth or paper towel. Wash and disinfect the brush immediately after cleaning. Spray with disinfectant oil blend. Rinse it in hot water. Dry outside. The sun is natural disinfectant.
Storing your homemade essential oil blends: Choose dark glass spray bottles to protect the essential oils from UV light, always store in a cool and dark place. Shake well before each use.
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