Using essential oils in the kitchen and bathroom as cleaning agents is a natural and aromatic way to tackle those everyday chores! Not only will your house be clean, but it will also smell great without the harsh chemicals found in store-bought cleaners.
Here are ten essential oil recipes for cleaning your entire house so you never need to buy toxic cleaning products again!
1. Essential Oil Kitchen Surface Cleaner
This simple kitchen surface cleaner can be used multiple times a day to keep your kitchen smelling fresh and clean! You’ll need a 4 oz. glass spray bottle (or a larger one if you want to make more).
Ingredients:
– 4 oz. white vinegar
– 17 drops black pepper essential oil
– 18 drops lemon essential oil
– 13 drops clove essential oil
Add all the ingredients to the spray bottle, cap it, and shake well. Shake before each use, spray liberally onto surfaces, and wipe down with a clean sponge or cloth.
Cautions: Possible skin sensitivity.
2. Daily Essential Oil Bathroom Spray
Keep your bathroom sinks and tubs sparkling clean with this daily spray.
Ingredients:
– 4 oz. white vinegar
– 17 drops lime essential oil
– 16 drops pine essential oil
– 15 drops rosemary essential oil
Combine the ingredients in a 4 oz. spray bottle, cap, and shake well. Shake before each use, spray generously, and wipe down with a clean sponge or cloth.
Cautions: Possible skin sensitivity. Avoid use during pregnancy, with high blood pressure, and in epilepsy.
3. Essential Oil Window Cleaning Spray
Clean your windows and mirrors with this natural and aromatic spray.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz. white vinegar
– 2 oz. isopropyl or rubbing alcohol
– 13 drops lemon essential oil
– 25 drops lavender essential oil
– 10 drops pine essential oil
Mix all ingredients in a 4 oz. spray bottle, cap, and shake well. Shake before each use, spray onto windows and mirrors, and wipe with a clean cloth.
Cautions: Possible skin sensitivity.
4. Essential Oil & Baking Soda Floor Cleaner for Carpets
Use this blend for carpets to keep them fresh.
Ingredients:
– 1 oz. baking soda
– 8 drops lavender essential oil
– 4 drops tea tree essential oil
Combine in a container with a shaker lid. Sprinkle lightly on the carpet, leave for a couple of hours, then vacuum.
Cautions: Do not use if you have pets or small children. Alternatively, use 12 drops of lavender essential oil instead of tea tree oil.
5. Essential Oil Floor Cleaner for Linoleum & Tile
This cleaner is suitable for most floor surfaces except carpet and wood.
Ingredients:
– 4 oz. distilled water
– 1 tsp. isopropyl or rubbing alcohol
– 30 drops lavender essential oil
– 18 drops sweet orange essential oil
Add all ingredients to a 4 oz. spray bottle, cap, and shake well. Shake before each use, spray lightly on the floor, and rub with a microfiber dust mop.
Cautions: Possible skin sensitivity.
6. Citrus Aromatherapy Dish Soap
This uplifting dish soap makes washing dishes a pleasure.
Ingredients:
– 8 oz. castile soap
– 1 tsp. polysorbate 20
– 20 drops steam distilled lemon essential oil
– 20 drops lime essential oil
– 55 drops sweet orange essential oil
Combine all ingredients in an 8 oz. bottle, cap, and shake well. Shake before each use, add a squirt to warm water, and rinse dishes with cold water after washing.
Cautions: Minimal risk of photosensitivity if distilled lemon essential oil is used.
7. Aromatherapy Linen & Laundry Spray
Freshen up your laundry with this spray.
Ingredients:
– 4 oz. distilled water
– 1 tsp. isopropyl or rubbing alcohol
– 30 drops lavender essential oil
– 18 drops Roman chamomile essential oil
Combine ingredients in a 4 oz. bottle, cap, and shake well. Shake before each use, and spray on clothes, sheets, and towels.
Cautions: Possible sensitivity in some individuals.
8. Essential Oil Laundry Detergent
Create a natural laundry detergent with essential oils.
Ingredients:
– 1 lb. unscented powder laundry soap
– 40 drops lavender essential oil
– 36 drops grapefruit essential oil
– 20 drops cypress essential oil
Mix all ingredients in a 16 oz. container. Use one scoop per load of laundry.
Cautions: Possible sensitivity in some individuals.
9. Aromatherapy Air Freshener Diffuser Blend for the Home
This blend keeps your home smelling fresh.
Ingredients:
– 40 drops Douglas fir essential oil
– 30 drops cypress essential oil
– 25 drops lemon essential oil
Combine in a 3 mL glass bottle, shake well, and add about 5 drops to a diffuser. Diffuse for twenty minutes and then switch off for two hours before diffusing again.
Cautions: Ensure good ventilation. Avoid use around pets, babies, and young children. Use caution with seniors, pregnant women, and those with serious health conditions.
10. Toilet and General-purpose Essential Oil Scrub
For a deeper clean, use this scrub on toilets, sinks, showers, and bathtubs.
Ingredients:
– 16 oz. baking soda
– 50 drops thyme essential oil
– 70 drops rosemary essential oil
– 40 drops basil essential oil
– 30 drops tea tree essential oil
Combine in a 16 oz. jar. Sprinkle the blend onto the area, add water, and scrub. Alternatively, use white vinegar.
Cautions: Avoid use around pets, babies, and young children. Avoid use during pregnancy, with high blood pressure, and in epilepsy. Consider omitting tea tree oil if necessary.
General Cautions for Using Essential Oils for Cleaning:
Store cleaning blends out of reach of pets and children. Use cleaning products when pets and children are safely out of the area. Follow specific cautions for each recipe.
