after busy weekends, our monday is usually dedicated to things done around the home. a bit of homeschool activities with stella, laundry, shape puzzles with theodore, meal prep for the week, and cleaning.
i love starting out our week feeling all fresh and clean, so when i have a free moment i like to get things dusted and scrubbed here and there. i am in the (seeminglylong) process of swapping out all of our non-natural cleaning products for ones made using essential oils. sure i could have thrown them all away, but my husband is all...that's a giant waste so i am taking my time in leaning how to use oils and declutter with products i had already bought.
i am such a maker and crafter by heart and really enjoy concocting and trying recipes to use everyday in our home. becauseihavelooked, i know there are hundreds out theretoget inspiration from, so i just dove in and started trying different blends with essential oils i have on hand. i am interested in safe cleaning products that will not only work, but will be healthy for our family and perhaps a bit friendlier on our wallet to boot. that is why our family got into using essential oils in the first place. they help promote a more intentional lifestyle by way of a healthieralternativeto to many things we put on and in and around our bodieseveryday.
here are three cleaning recipes i use and love in our home. i have more cleaning ideas and recipes using essential oils here if you care to take a peek!
*each of these recipes use 2 oz dark amber bottles that i purchased in bulk here. they will prevent the oils from degrading when exposed to light and will not react with the oils like plastic can. if you want to make more cleaning spray, just double the amount, friends.
pine sol scented wood dusting spray:
- 2 oz dark amber bottle
- 2 teaspoons of liquid castile soap (i prefer the unscented dr. bronner's) ORolive oil. you choose what you like best.
- 10 drops of lemon essential oil
- 10 drops of balsm fir essential oil
- the rest with filtered water
to make, add all ingredients in the order they are presented above. shake the bottle before spraying and dust on wood surfaces with a soft cloth. i have found this formula not to leave any residue behind and it smells like pine sol which i happen to love! doesn't everyone?
germ / antibacterial spray:
(for external use only because i am pretty sure we don't drink witch hazel)
- 2 oz dark amber bottle
- 1 tablespoon of witch hazel (sub witch hazel for vodka if you plan on using this as a throat spray too. or if you want to clean AND party. you're welcome.)
- 15 drops of thieves essential oil
- 5 drops oflemon essential oil
- the rest with filtered water
to make, add all ingredients in the order they are presented above. shake the bottle before spraying and use to disinfect countertops, doorknobs, baby toys, to wash fruits and veggies, remove odors on yucky clothes, and for general sanitization of your husband's dresser/clothes/side of the bed. ;)
linen / fresh laundry spray:
- 2 oz dark amber bottle
- 1 tablespoon of witch hazel
- 10 drops of lavender essential oil
- 10 drops of cedarwood essential oil
- 5 drops of purification essential oil
- the rest with filtered water
to make, add all ingredients in the order they are presented above. shake the bottle before spraying and use before bedtime or before you before you dry your laundry. i like to spray this on our beds before sleeping or on furniture to give them a freshening up. this also makes a really great air freshener for the bathroom.
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