Aromatherapy Recipes: Household Cleaning

Apr 1

How has your spring cleaning been feeling? Our house is feeling so much lighter. *Deep sigh*

The easy and wonderful household cleaning product recipes below are from an amazing book called “Essential Well Being” by Sara Panton. Enjoy!

COUNTERTOP SPRAY

1 cup water

4 tablespoons white vinegar

20 drops wild orange essential oil

5 drops lemongrass essential oil

5 drops peppermint oil

Using a funnel, add all components to a 12 ounce (360mL) glass spray bottle and shake gentle to combine.

Shake gently before each use. Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for up to 2 months.

SINK SCRUB

Sprinkle 1/4 cup baking soap into the sink and add 10 to 15 drops of essential oils of your choice. Wild orange, tea tree and peppermint are lovely. Scrub using a wire brush or dishcloth and rinse away baking soda.

BATHTUB & TOILET SCRUB

1 cup baking soda

15 drops eucalyptus essential oil

15 drops peppermint essential oil

10 drops geranium essential oil

Mix together all components in small bowl or mason jar, using a fork to break up clumps of essential oils as best as possible.

Sprinkle on surface. I use 1/4 to 1/2 cup on bottom of tub. Use scrub brush (add warm water when cleaning the tub.) Rinse!

Keep in airtight container for up to 1 month.

SHOWER CLEANING SPRAY

16 ounce (480mL) glass spray bottle

2 cups water

1/4 cup white vinegar

30 drops tea tree essential oil

20 drops peppermint essential oil

20 drops grapefruit essential oil

10 drops eucalyptus essential oil

Add all components to spray bottle. Gently shake to combine.

Spray the shower and bathtub after each use. Spray the inside of shower curtain to prevent mildew.

Keep in cool, dry place for 6 months to 1 year.

DUSTING SPRAY

12 ounce (360 mL) glass spray bottle

1 cup water

2 teaspoons vegetable glycerine

10 drops black spruce essential oil

10 drops frankincense essential oil

4 drops lemon essential oil

2 drops lemongrass essential oil

Multi-purpose spray for dusting and cleaning wood, granite, tile and cement surfaces. Add all components to spray bottle. Shake before each use. Spray the surface and wipe immediately afterwards with a soft cloth.

Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for up to 2 months.