Did you know there are oils that do a better job at killing germs than even toxic Clorox?

Did you know most of the chemicals in modern day cleaning products disrupt your hormones, contain cancer-causing ingredients, contribute to infertility, contribute to brain function problems + affect the ability of children to focus?

Check out Environmental Working Group (www.ewg.org) for info on this.

It's actually easy to get around using toxic chemicals to clean. And the options I'll share with you are just as effective.

We know from the label that bleach is dangerous to breathe or get on your skin, so why not do some simple swaps with essential oils & avoid all those nasty toxic cleaning products in your home.

And guess what?

You'll find when you make them yourself, they cost pennies on the dollar + they're super simple.

Top Oils for Green Cleaning

Lemon

For an awesome refrigerator & microwave cleaner, look no further than a bottle of Lemon essential oil. Add 15 drops of Lemon essential oil to 1 cup of white vinegar + 2 cups hot water. Put into a glass spray bottle. Spray mixture inside fridge or microwave, then scrub & wipe using a damp cloth. This has the added bonus of your being able to smell the refreshing scent of Lemon each time you open the fridge or microwave.

Purify

The stovetop is often home to some of the biggest & toughest stains in the kitchen. Splatter from spaghetti sauce, leftover grease, & caked-on residue can quickly cover the stove top, leaving you to scrub away the grime. Try this recipe for a natural stove top cleaner.

Stir together:

¼ cup baking soda
¼ cup salt
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
4-5 drops Purify essential oil

Spread this paste over the stove top & burners. Leave on for 15 minutes or longer for hard-to-remove stains. Using a sponge, scrub the mixture into the grime. Remove excess cleaner & wipe surface clean.

OnGuard + Breathe

To cleanse the air in your home (destroying harmful germs in the process to keep sickness from spreading), add 3 drops OnGuard & 3 drops Breathe to a diffuser. Diffusers are easy to use. Just add water & essential oils, & they emit a mist of small particles of oil into the air. One diffuser will cover one room.

Homemade Soft Scrub Cleanser (Lemon)

This Soft Scrub Bathroom Cleanser DIY is particularly helpful for removing stains, soap scum, & brightening the appearance of your toilet & tile.

In a bowl, combine:

¾ rounded cup baking soda
¼ cup unscented liquid castile soap
1 tablespoon water

Stir the above mixture then add:

1 tablespoon vinegar
5-10 drops Lemon essential oil

This should make a soft paste. Store in airtight container. To use, just apply & let sit 5-10 minutes, then scrub. After scrubbing take a wet cloth & wipe clean. Also great for kitchen sink & refrigerator.

Wild Orange, Arborvitae or Lemon

Here's a great natural polish for your wood furniture to bring the finish back to life & protect it. Add ¼ cup olive oil + ¼ cup vinegar to a glass spray bottle. Add 10 drops of either Wild Orange, Arborvitae, or Lemon (or a combination). Shake well before each use. Apply to a microfiber cloth & wipe wood surfaces clean. Repeat every 2-3 months or as needed.

Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Wild Orange

It can be difficult to find an effective glass cleaner that isn’t full of toxins & chemicals that are damaging to the body as well as the environment. If you're looking for a natural alternative to hazardous glass cleaners, try making your own with three ingredients!

To a 16-ounce spray bottle add:

1 ½ cups vinegar
½ cup water
8 drops of the citrus essential oils of your choice (Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, & Wild Orange are all great choices!)

Shake before each use.

Lavender, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Lemon, Wild Orange, OnGuard, Grapefruit

An inexpensive, non-toxic alternative to commercial cleaners, this essential oil All Purpose Spray will soon become your go-to cleaning agent. When you want to keep your family safe from chemicals & leave your home smelling fresh & clean, this all-purpose spray can help you get the job done.

You can use any essential oils of your choice, however, I recommend using some of the best essential oils for cleaning, including Lavender, Lemon, Wild Orange, Eucalyptus, On Guard, Peppermint, & Grapefruit. You’ll be doing the environment a favor, while keeping your family safe & adding an extra element of freshness to your home.

To a 16-ounce spray bottle add:

¼ cup vinegar
1 ¾ cups water
30 drops of your favorite combination of essential oils

Here are some recommended combos for this purpose:

15 drops each of Lavender & Lemon
10 drops each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, & Wild Orange
30 drops OnGuard
15 drops each of Grapefruit & OnGuard

Shake the bottle well, then spritz on surfaces & wipe clean.

don’t want to DIY?

If you don't want to make products yourself, doTERRA makes a whole line of cleaning products, all powered with essential oils & researched to make sure you get something both effective & nontoxic!

check them out here

helpful videos:

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Start with this:

My link here allows you to CUSTOMIZE A KIT. This is the unique ability to create a kit that meets your specific needs! You get to pick every piece.

It includes a free doTERRA wholesale account that give you 25% off any purchases whenever you want for one year.

Use this option to pick out the oils you want to try from this post.
Or you can create something entirely different with other oils of your choice.

I've given you some popular choices in the pictures below, but you can build a kit however you would like!

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Any of the items below can be deleted or swapped out for other items of your choosing. I've just grouped some of the favorites people love for each wellness goal.

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Top Essential Oils for Green Cleaning