Cleaning with Essential Oils: Safe for Everyone!

It recently dawned on me that the reason I hold such negative feelings toward cleaning--specifically the kind that requires cleaning products--is because I cannot stand the smell of them. Every time I'd clean the shower, I'd take a deep breath in, spray the bathroom down, and once my breath ran out I'd shut the door and run away. This would all have to happen when the kids were asleep, of course, because I didn't want those toxic fumes in their tiny lungs. I don't even want to go over how long it took to actually wipe it down after that...

My mom recently brought it to my attention that every time she used cleaning products when I was little, specifically bleach, I would sneeze uncontrollably. The pieces of the puzzle are coming together here...

Enter doTERRA essential oils into my life--what a remarkable difference. Not only does the house smell wonderful like peppermint and lavender, but the kids were THRILLED to help me.

Here's 2 1/2 year old Max scrubbing down the dining room table. Not only could I trust that he couldn't hurt himself with it, it was such a cost effective mix that I didn't care if he wasted it or not. He was thrilled to help me wipe down end tables, bathroom sinks, even kitchen counters. What a blessing. 

Here's a couple of my favorite cleaning solution recipes with essential oils:

Carpet Freshener

• Baking Soda
• 5 drops essential of choice (I like lavender)

Place in mason jar and poke holes in top. Sprinkle over carpet and let sit for 15 minutes, then vacuum as normal.

All Purpose Sanitizing Solution

• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• Warm water
• 15-30 drops essential oil of choice (I like 15 drops melaleuca and 15 drops lavender)

Combine in a 16 oz spray bottle and fill water to top. Shake and clean! This also works for glass, in my experience. Mirrors were all streak-free!

Screen Cleaner (Phone, Computer, etc.)

• 1 drop lemon essential oil
• Soft cloth

The most simple of them all. ONE drop will remove finger prints, streaks, and germs from your screens.