Spring has sprung, and we all know what that means…it’s time for Spring cleaning! If you’ve been wanting to ditch the toxic cleaning products but aren’t sure how to start, these DIY recipes are a great start.
First up, we’re starting with dusting all the wood furniture. That’s right, your hutch is going to be so sparkly, it’ll make grandma proud! This wood polish is easy peasy. Gather your supplies and let’s go!
Wood Polish
Ingredients:
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup vinegar
10 drops doTERRA essential oils - I recommend Wild Orange, Arborvitae, or Lemon
Directions:
1. Add olive oil and vinegar to glass spray bottle (these are my go-to glass bottles)
2. Add 10 drops of essential oil of your choice.
3. Shake well before each use.
4. Apply to microfiber cloth and wipe wood surfaces clean. Repeat every two to three months or as often as needed.
Now that your wood is clean, it’s time to move onto the kitchen. Ever forget about leftovers or the meat that you were thawing to use and then open your fridge to be greeted with the most unpleasant smells? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. A fridge clean out is a great practice during the annual Spring clean out. These little fridge refreshers are the perfect addition to your fridge and they’re SO simple, with just 3 ingredients!
Fridge Refreshers
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups baking soda
½–1 cup water
15 drops Purify or Lemon essential oil
Silicone molds (any shape works - click here for some fun shape ideas)
1. Combine baking soda, ½ cup water, and essential oils into bowl.
2. Stir together. *Note: If needed, add more water until thick paste forms. The mixture should resemble damp sand.
3. Divide mixture equally into silicone mold.
4. Allow it to rest for two to three days or until mixture hardens.
5. Once hard, place in refrigerator to help eliminate unpleasant odors. Store additional fridge refreshers in an airtight container until ready to use. One disk will last up to a month in your fridge.
Next, we’re making an all purpose spray, perfect for anything - kitchen counters, tubs, toilets, sinks..you name it. You’ll fall in love with how your house smells after using this!
All-Purpose Cleaner
Ingredients:
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
1 tsp Borax
15 drops Lemon essential oil
15 drops Peppermint essential oil
15 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
Directions:
1. In a 16 oz. glass bottle, combine all ingredients.
2. Spray and wipe with a cloth for all your household cleaning needs!
*for granite or natural stone countertops substitute rubbing alcohol for the vinegar
Happy cleaning and happy Spring!!
