To ensure your spring cleaning goes on without a hitch, we have gathered together a collection of our favorite all-natural cleaning DIY projects in order to ensure you’re cleaning efficiently without putting harmful chemicals into your air and on your surfaces.
DIY Laundry Scent Beads
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Coarse Kosher Salt
- Essential Oil(s) of Your Choice
- We recommend the Cleanse Air Purifying Blend, Lemon Oil, or Lavender Oil.
- Mason Jar
Directions:
- Combine 2 cups of the salt with about 30 drops of Essential Oil in a mason jar
- Wait at least 20 minutes before using for the first time
- Shake before each use and sprinkle a little over a load of laundry in the washing machine
Notes:
- You must use this salt as it is the only salt that is gentle enough for your clothes. It acts as a softener for your clothes and will naturally get rid of odors.
DIY Linen Spray
Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup Vodka or Rubbing Alcohol
- Filtered or Distilled Water
- 16 oz Glass Spray Bottle
- 20 drops Bergamot Essential Oil
- 20 drops Lavender Essential Oil
Directions:
- Add the Vodka/Rubbing Alcohol to the spray bottle
- Add Essential Oils (you can substitute if you have a different preference)
- Top off with distilled/filtered water
- Spray on your linens or furniture to freshen them up
Notes:
- Your spray bottle should be glass or PET plastic.
- This is best if used within a couple months.
DIY Disinfecting Wipes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Vinegar
- ½ cup Rubbing Alcohol
- 10 drops Lemon Essential Oil
- 10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
- Large Glass Jar that Seals
- Cleaning Rags
Directions:
- Add all ingredients into the glass jar
- Add cleaning rags to the mixture and push them in to absorb all liquid
- Shake and let sit to absorb for a bit
- Use for cleaning and disinfecting counters and other surfaces
Notes:
- If you have a lot of rags, you may have to top it up with more solution.
- Best used within a month.
DIY All-Natural, All-Purpose Cleaner
Ingredients:
- 16 oz Glass Spray Bottle
- 1 ½ cups Distilled Water
- ½ cup White Vinegar
- 25 drops Protect Immunity Blend
Directions:
- Add all ingredients together into the spray bottle
- Shake well before each use
- Spray onto a surface, let sit for a bit, and then wipe off
Notes:
- The water must be distilled or boiled and cooled to avoid bacteria growth.
- It’s best to sterilize the glass bottle before using.
- Use glass or PET plastic only.
- Don’t add the essential oils to hot water.
- Avoid using it on marble because the vinegar can erode it.
- Try to use it within a couple months.
DIY Aromatherapy Shower Mist
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Fine-Mist Spray Bottle
- ½ oz or 1 tbsp Witch Hazel
- Distilled Water
- Essential Oil(s) of Your Choice
- We recommend the Boost Energizing Blend
Directions:
- Combine witch hazel and 8-10 drops of Essential Oil in the spray bottle
- Top up with distilled water
- Put the spray top on and shake to mix
- To use, wait until the bathroom is steamy then shake the bottle and spray liberally in the shower before you get in
Notes:
- Use glass or PET plastic only.
- Water must be distilled or boiled and cooled to avoid bacteria growth.
- Optional: Add dried flowers and a label.
- This can also be used as a general room freshener, to freshen your pillow, as a yoga mat cleaner, and more.
- Try to use it within a couple months.
DIY Self-Cleaning Toilet Bombs
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- ½ Citric Acid
- 20 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
- 20 drops Lemon Essential Oil
- ½ tsp White Vinegar
- 1 tbsp 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
- Silicone Mold
Directions:
- Combine baking soda and citric acid into a mixing bowl
- Add the essential oils and mix well
- In a separate small bowl, mix the vinegar and hydrogen peroxide
- Add a very small amount of the wet mixture in to the dry mixture and mix together
- Keep adding small amounts until the mixture feels like slightly damp sand, clumps when squeezed into a ball, but also breaks apart easily
- Scoop the mixture into the molds and press firmly
- Let dry overnight or up to 2-3 days
- Once completely dry, remove from the mold and store in an airtight container
- To use, drop 1-2 tablets in the toilet bowl, let fizz and soak for a few minutes, clean inside the bowl with a scrub brush, then flush
DIY Wood Furniture Spray
Ingredients:
- 24 oz Spray Bottle
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 5 drops Lemon Essential Oil
- 4 tbsp White Vinegar
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to the bottle and top it up with distilled water
- Shake and use to clean wood furniture
Notes:
- Best used within a month.
DIY Window Cleaner
Ingredients:
- 24 oz Spray Bottle
- ⅓ cup White Vinegar
- 1 pinch Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Rubbing Alcohol
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to the bottle and top it up with distilled water
- Shake and use to clean windows or glass
Notes:
- Best used within a month.
DIY Room Spray
Ingredients:
- 24 oz Spray Bottle
- 10 drops Essential Oil(s) of your choice
- We recommend the Citrus Blend, Delight Uplifting Blend, Cleanse Air Purifying Blend
- 2 tbsp Vodka
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to the bottle and top it up with distilled water
- Shake and spray around a room to use
Notes:
- Best used within a month.
DIY Bathroom Cleaner
Ingredients:
- 24 oz Spray Bottle
- 1 tbsp Castile Soap
- 14 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
- 7 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
- ½ cup White Vinegar
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to the bottle and top it up with distilled water
- Shake and use to clean bathroom surfaces
Notes:
- Best used within a month.
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