Essential oils are extremely versatile. Depending on which oils you choose and what you mix them with, you can clean anything, keeping your home sparkling, without the harsh chemicals found in commercial cleaners. Let’s take a look at 4 fantastic natural cleaning sprays using essential oils!
Lemon All-Purpose Surface Cleaner Recipe
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 1 ½ cups distilled water
- 25 drops lemon essential oil
Peppermint Fresh Cleaning Spray Recipe
If you want to start with an easy to make all purpose cleaner, this this mixture:
- 1 cup of white vinegar
- 1 cup of water
- 30 drops of peppermint essential oil
Citrus Fresh Cleaning Spray Recipe
- 1 cup of white vinegar
- 1 cup of water
- 25 drops of sweet orange essential oil
Lemon Basil Cleaning Spray Recipe
This excellent blend of oils can be a natural air freshener. Its aroma can eliminate odor-causing bacteria, as well as mold from furniture, home, car, and appliances. Simply mix it with baking soda to get rid of bacteria and stains from pots and pans. You can also spray it inside your toilet, garbage bins, as well as the shower. To improve the smell of your kitchen appliances, run several drops through them.
- 15 drops basil essential oil
- 20 drops lemon essential oil
- 16 oz. distilled or filtered water
- 8 oz. organic white vinegar
Happy cleaning, the natural way!
