Essential Oil – Based Cleaning Recipes Essential oils offer powerful ways to clean your home and refresh you spaces. I love the difference that essential oils have made for me in refreshing and in my cleaning routine. DIY home care recipes I use just have a few ingredients. I feel good about knowing exactly what I and my family is breathing and touching every single day. Essential oils are simply some of the best smelling, natural antibacterial options for home cleaning. It’s important to use safe cleaning products that do not contain dangerous ingredients that can be found very harmful to our bodies, children and our pets. Add oils to your laundry routine, sanitize the kitchen and fight mold in the bathroom, and making your house smelling fresh and clean. I have found the most effective essential oils for detoxing and cleaning your home are: Cinnamon Citrus oils (lemon, orange, lime) Eucalyptus Lemongrass Peppermint Tea tree I compiled seven of my go to quick cleaning recipes here and here they are, so screenshot them, take notes or whatever works for you… hope you love them and will be continuing using these quick recipes in your home too. Carpet Deodorizer: 1 to 2 cups of borax (depending on the area size) mix it with 12 drops of tea tree oil and 12 drops of lemongrass. Apply it evenly in your carpet and vacuum. All -Purpose Spray: Fill the empty spray bottle with plain warm water and mix it with 7 drops of lemon oil, 7 drops peppermint oil, 2 drops tea tree oil. Dishwasher/Laundry Detergent: Combine one graded bar of Castile soap, 2 cups of Borax, 2 cups of washing soda, 1 cup of baking soda, 20 drops of lavender oil, 20 drops of peppermint oil. Mold Eliminator: Diffuse 7 to 15 drops of tea tree oil to kill mold in the air. Smoke Eliminator: Fill an empty spray bottle with 4 to 7 drops of rosemary, tea tree, and eucalyptus oils and spray around the house or in smoky areas. Window/Mirror Cleaner: Fill an empty spray bottle with 1 cup of water, 1 cup of vinegar, 25 drops of lemon oil. Trashcan Refreshner: Pour 4 drops of lemon and teatree oils on a cotton ball and put it at the bottom of the trashcan to decrease odor and detoxify the air. You will be amazed on how many unnecessary cleaning products you can now throw away. Believe it or not, you can save a lot money. All these ingredients are very inexpensive and last for months. Most natural ingredients can be found in any grocery stores. Try it yourself and see how many benefits it brings you and your family, and your home!
How to make a deodorant (video tutorial) Before you decide to make a deodorant, decide on the scent (essential oils) you want to add into the mixture. There are several good options available and are not hard to find for both male and female. For female – recommended oil scents are – ylang ylang, jasmine, lavender, rose, magnolia, lime and lemon. For male – recommended oil scents are – bergamot, sandalwood, black pepper, fir and cypress. If you find additional essential oil scents with soft and soothing aroma – great! Experiment and have fun with it! Body care is one of the most important aspects in life and choosing a product with safe ingredients sometimes becomes a big challenge. Learning how to make your own self care product is another level of ART – in my opinion! So, don’t give up! You will be a pro in No Time! Let’s talk about one ingredient – Baking Soda – in self care products. Is Baking Soda toxic or safe? There is only one type of Baking Soda – that is with its original name “Sodium Bicarbonate”. For cleaning, beauty care and in baking, same Sodium Bicarbonate is used. Baking soda can be dangerous if taken INTERNALLY in large doses. It may cause vomiting or diarrhea. So, in this post I don’t suggest anyone taking baking soda internally. Please talk to your healthcare professional about the correct dosages. Using it topically is different and this ingredient has so much benefits. Let’s be honest, there are many myths that were spread in the internet how baking soda is toxic and dangerous! But, is it really?! One key ingredient in a deodorant is Baking Soda – that blocks odor, complexion improver, natural exfoliant and a skin softener. DON”T SKIP Baking Soda ingredient in your deodorants! This is your KEY ingredient. Directions: You can use a stainless steel pot or a double broiler – works safe either way. Melt together these ingredients until well incorporated: 1/4 cups of bees wax; 1/4 cups coconut oil (or you can choose your favorite seed oil); 1/4 cups of Shea butter; 1/4 cups baking soda; 3 tbsp arrow root powder; Turn off heat and then add 40 drops of lavender essential oil + 20 drops of lemon essential oil (optional, you can add your favorite scents of your choice) Once mixed, quickly poor the mixture into an empty deodorant container. Allow mixture to cool and harden keeping the container in the upright position before use. Enjoy your new deodorant! Don’t forget to leave some for a great GIFT idea! In your spare time, read my blogged book DESTINY HERE.
