Many commonly used household cleaners contain toxic chemicals that are harmful to your body. It is easy to make your own cleaning products at home that don’t contain toxins. Here are a few of my favorite healthy, non-toxic cleaning recipes:
Air Freshener Spray
You can have fun with this one. Use your favorite oils to get the scent you desire.
2 ½ cups water
10 drops of lavender oil
10 drops of lemon oil
5 drops of cinnamon oil
Mix together in a spray bottle and you have a healthy homemade air freshener!
Multi-Purpose Cleaner
¼ Cup White Vinegar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups of hot water
10 drops of tea tree oil
5 drops of lemon oil
Woodwork Polish
¼ cup of Olive Oil
8 drops of Orange or Lemon Oil which ever scent you desire!
Use a cotton cloth to gently polish using a small amount of the mixture
Bathroom Cleaner
2 ½ Cups of water
¼ Cup of Vinegar
10 drops of tea tree oil
10 drops of Oregano Oil
8 drops of lemon oil
Lime Deposits
½ Cup of white Vinegar
2 Cups of hot water
Squeeze Lemon Juice on the Lime and let it set for 2-3 minutes
Rinse with the White Vinegar/water mix and rinse again with a damp cloth
Grocery List For making your Household Cleaners:
White Vinegar
Baking Soda
Olive Oil
Fresh Lemon
Essential Oils: Lemon, Orange, Lavender, Tea Tree, Oregano, Cinnamon, whatever scents you desire!
Happy Spring Cleaning!