When the new year rolls around, it feels like the perfect time to do some deep cleaning and organizing.
Because dōTERRA essential oils have antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antiseptic qualities, they can serve as wonderful cleaning agents. Not only do they smell amazing, but they avoid putting you and your family in contact with harsh synthetic chemicals found in many commercial cleaning products.
Here are some great tips for using dōTERRA essential oils to clean and freshen your home safely and effectively. Happy New Year!
Combs and brushes: Fill a container with 1½ cups water, ½ cup distilled white vinegar, and 20 drops of tea-tree, lavender, or eucalyptus oil. Soak combs and brushes for 20 minutes. Rinse and air-dry.
Scuffed floors: Apply two to four drops of tea-tree oil to the spots. Wipe excess oil with a cloth and rub in distilled white vinegar.
Gum-encrusted items: Orange oil is great at removing this sticky offender from various materials. (Don’t worry: It shouldn’t stain fabrics. But do launder immediately.) Apply with a cotton ball.
Shower doors: Wipe scum-covered glass doors with a few drops of lemon oil twice a month. It will protect them from grime buildup.
Toilets: Add 2 teaspoons of tea-tree oil and 2 cups water to a spray bottle. Shake, then spritz along the toilet’s inside rim. Let sit for 30 minutes; then scrub. You can also place a few drops of your favorite oil on the inside of the toilet-paper tube. “Every time the paper is used, the scent will be released,” says Siegel-Maier.
Windows: Mix 2 ounces water and 10 drops lavender or lemongrass oil to wipe grime off windows. Bonus: These oils may repel flies.
Source: Real Simple
Antiseptic Bathroom Spray
Combine 10 drops of essential oils to 1 cup of water in a spray bottle. Spray on area of concern, but don’t rinse.
Peppermint Spray for Mice
Mice hate peppermint. Add 2 teaspoons of peppermint to 1 cup of water and spray in areas where you think that mice might frequent.
Air Freshening Spritz
Sometimes an area of the home can smell stuffy, and spraying a little essential oil blend in the area can brighten the feeling of the space. Combine 1 teaspoon of essential oils to 1 cup of water in a spray bottle, and spray into the air.
Essential Oil Deodorizer
Place a drop or two of antiseptic essential oils in odor areas of your home.
Source: Care2.com