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Natural Cleaning with Essential Oils

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Create a healthier non-toxic home with these simple cleaning recipes. Using essential oils to clean is effective and better for your health and home.
homemade all purpose cleaners in glass spray bottles

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Ok, so I have to admit that I enjoy cleaning.  I like a clean house and I can be a bit over the top when it comes to cleaning and organizing.  I can’t go to bed with dishes in the sink and I won’t leave my house without the bed made, even when I am going to be gone all day long. I know it doesn’t matter and the next time I see it, I’ll be unmaking it to go to sleep but I still have to make it.  I try to be more relaxed about it, but I just can’t.  If my house isn’t put together, I feel stressed.  I absolutely can’t stand streaks on my mirrors and I like my carpet to have vacuum lines.  I am telling you I am over the top and I know it.

A few years ago, I was overhauling the house and getting rid of toxic products in my home.  I started making homemade products with my oils and when I came to my precious cleaning supplies, I was skeptical.  Would I really be able to make products that work like Windex?  Or what about that Lysol smell after my floors are mopped?  What about the toilet bowl?  Yup, I like cleaning toilets too!

I researched recipes and started trying different things.   Let me tell you, I was impressed!  I still get that clean, fresh look and scent without the chemicals.  I use a couple of essential oils and a few products to clean my entire house, and it still sparkles.

NATURAL CLEANING WITH ESSENTIAL OILS VIDEO

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MY FAVORITE NATURAL CLEANING PRODUCTScontainers of white vinegar, baking soda and Castile soap

  1. VINEGAR- Vinegar is great for cleaning because of its high acidity level.  It can remove sticky buildup, dissolve soap scum, get rid of rings left by hard water, and cut grease.  Vinegar can also kill salmonella and E.coli, two bacteria you’ll want to kill.
  2. BAKING SODA- Baking soda is great for absorbing odor and removing stains, making it a go-to for your natural cleaning.  Baking Soda is a mild alkali and can cause dirt and grease to dissolve easily in water for effective removal.
  3. CASTILE SOAP- Castile soap is gentle, safe and leaves surfaces squeaky clean. Castile soap is highly concentrated, making it cost-effective because you only need a little bit each time you clean, and each bottle will last you a long time.

MY FAVORITE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR NATURAL CLEANING doTERRAs Cleaning oils

  • Lemon- Learn more about lemon HERE.
  • Wild Orange
  • Lime
  • Melaleuca

These essential oils have powerful cleansing and purifying properties.  They can be used to cleanse surfaces, purify the air, and leave behind a pleasant aroma that makes your house smell clean and refreshing.  I love diffusing citrus oils on cleaning day to get that lemon “LYSOL-Y” smell!

I keep it simple.  As I am writing this, I am looking around to see if I am missing anything; I can’t believe how little I use when it comes to cleaning.  Under my sink, where I keep the cleaning supplies, is pretty boring, but I like it.  I like that my kids can help me clean without me having to worry about chemical burns or them ingesting it.  I like that the ingredients are healthy and natural. I love that they work!

I am going to share the few recipes I use to clean my entire house, my dish soap recipe, and my favorite DIY foaming hand soap.

ALL PURPOSE CLEANING SPRAY 

When I say ALL purpose, I mean ALL!  This stuff covers it.  You can use it on the counters, bathroom vanities, kitchen surfaces, floors, and even mirrors; it doesn’t streak!

Ingredients:

  • 16-ounce glass spray bottle
  • 8-ounces vinegar
  • 20-25 drops lemon essential oil

Directions:

  • Add vinegar and lemon to bottle.
  • Top off with water and shake well.

TOILET BOWL CLEANER

Ingredients:

  • Spray bottle or Squirt Bottle
  • Vinegar
  • 15 drops melaleuca
  • 10 drops lemon

Directions:

1) Add essential oils and vinegar to spray bottle and top off with water.

2) Spray in the toilet and let the mixture sit for a few minutes.

3) Sprinkle with baking soda and then scrub with a toilet brush.

This takes away that nasty ring, leaves a sparkling bowl, and eliminates odors.

Try these DIY toilet cleaning bombs for hands-off cleaning! 

FURNITURE POLISH

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 10 drops wild orange

Directions:

Add ingredients to a mason jar and mix well.  Add a dime-size amount to a cloth and rub on furniture to remove smudges and dust.  It adds a nice, shiny, protective layer.

DISH SOAP SPRAY

Ingredients:

  • 16-ounce spray bottle
  • 1/2 cup castile soap
  • 10 drops wild orange
  • 10 drops lemon
  • 10 drops lime

Directions:

Add essential oils and castile soap to spray bottle and top off with water.  You can add 1 tablespoon to a sink of warm water or spray one time on each dish to wash individually.

Check out my new Gel Dish Soap.

FOAMING HAND SOAP

  • 8-ounce foaming soap dispenser
  • 1/4 cup castile soap
  • 10-15 drops essential oil ( My favorites are lavender, wild orange, lemon, and on guard)

Directions:

Add essential oils and castile soap to a foaming soap dispenser and top off with water.  This makes an all-natural, gentle, foaming hand soap.natural homemade cleaners in spray bottles jars and soap dispensers

Y’all, that’s it!  Simple.  With these few products, you will cover all your cleaning needs, and I have a lot of cleaning needs.  As I said, I am a bit over the top when it comes to cleaning, AND I have 4 little kids, so believe me, these recipes are tried and true.

Happy cleaning, my friends!

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Comments

  1. Shannon says

    July 8, 2019 at 10:25 AM

    LOVE the labels!! I am so guilty of mixing up a solution and then forgetting what is in it. Problem solved

    Reply
    • lauraascher says

      July 8, 2019 at 1:55 PM

      Yay I am so glad you like them! I have done it to many times myself!! Everything has to have a label!

      Reply
  2. Christian says

    July 17, 2019 at 12:24 PM

    I love the idea of putting dish soap in a spray bottle. Right now I am refilling the Dawn foam soap bottle but I can imagine liking this method as well

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 17, 2019 at 7:38 PM

      I will never switch back! It is a great way to conserve your soap so you don’t waste any.

      Reply
  3. Gloria says

    October 19, 2019 at 6:13 PM

    Very interested in cleaning.! How do I get the labels to put on the bottles so I know what I am using.
    Thank you
    Gloria

    Reply
    • Laura says

      October 20, 2019 at 7:49 PM

      They are in my online resource library. Here is the link to get access: https://ouroilyhouse.ck.page/member-resource-library

      Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 10, 2020 at 7:01 PM

      Hi, I keep reading that baking soda and vinegar being mixed is dangerous, do you know if this is true? There are so many recipes using these two ingredients…
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        February 11, 2020 at 10:24 PM

        I use the two for cleaning often and have always had great results.

        Reply
      • Stevie says

        November 6, 2020 at 7:15 PM

        It’s not dangerous, but with one being acidic and the other being basic, they undergo an acid-base reaction when combined which causes the fizzing you see. They will neutralize each other if used in equal amounts and basically leave behind salty water (water and sodium acetate). It isn’t bad to combine them, especially if you feel the fizz helps in some way, but they definitely tend to work better separately. That being said, they’re both great cleaning materials.

        Reply
  4. Athena says

    January 3, 2020 at 1:26 PM

    Thank you for the cleaning recipes. How much vinegar do I need to add to my spray bottle for the toilet bowl cleaner? What type of water do you use–distilled or tap? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 3, 2020 at 2:45 PM

      I use tap water and about 1/4 cup vineger!

      Reply
    • Allana says

      January 6, 2020 at 9:13 PM

      Hi there! I’m so going to try the all purpose cleaning recipe! Was just curious if this would work for cleaning walls?

      Reply
      • Laura says

        January 8, 2020 at 1:36 PM

        Yes, I do use it for walls too!

        Reply
  5. kat says

    February 15, 2020 at 4:54 PM

    I also use homemade cleaning products, and I like your video very much. The one problem I have is using a cleaner with vinegar in it on all surfaces. Vinegar should never be used on granite, marble or any stone material. It will over time damage those surfaces.
    For cleaning these surfaces I use- 3 TBS rubbing alcohol, 1 1/2 cup distilled water, 1 tsp castle soap.
    Mix in a spray bottle and no harm to stone counter tops.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 16, 2020 at 7:54 PM

      Thank you! I would never use vinegar on granite or any natural stones, in face I have a granite safe cleaner!Here is the link: https://www.ouroilyhouse.com/homemade-granite-countertop-cleaner-easy-recipe/

      Reply
  6. Abbey says

    June 9, 2020 at 1:08 AM

    I made the dish soap from this post and while it doesn’t foam and lather quite like store bought dish soap does, it still seems to be getting everything clean!! So I’m happy!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 9, 2020 at 11:13 AM

      I am so glad you are liking it!

      Reply
  7. Jessica says

    January 12, 2022 at 8:50 PM

    I am definitely giving your all purpose cleaner a try tomorrow!!!

    Reply
  8. Sue says

    January 15, 2022 at 3:15 PM

    I just found your website! Looking forward to detoxing my home.
    I have been unable to find the laundry recipe labels though and would love them.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 17, 2022 at 9:04 AM

      All the labels are here: https://www.ouroilyhouse.com/member-resource-library/

      Reply
  9. Kathryn Lairson says

    March 17, 2022 at 5:32 PM

    Love your posts. you have changed the way I clean and keep house.

    Reply
  10. Lisa LaBarbera says

    June 11, 2022 at 6:30 PM

    Has anyone had their Castile soap curdle on contact after adding vinegar or citrus essential oils? It is happening to me so I’m just leaving those out and using either tea tree or lavender for the foaming hand soap and dish soap spray. They work great! I love these recipes.

    Reply
  11. Kelly Bates says

    June 13, 2022 at 6:48 PM

    Any diy ideas for ant issues. House is Thoroughly cleaned, but every summer I deal with ants coming in and constantly scouring my house looking for something. Do you have any suggestions or something safe for cats to spray ?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 13, 2022 at 8:10 PM

      I use peppermint oil for ants, it works great! I have a blog post on it.

      Reply
  12. Leza Wilson says

    August 27, 2022 at 11:49 AM

    I am deathly allergic to olive oil. Castile soap and olive oil in anything can stick me in the hospital. Can you recommend something to use besides olive oil???
    Thank you!

    Reply
  13. Rebecca says

    November 23, 2022 at 4:34 PM

    Hi Is is safe to put leucidal liquid in all my diy recipes from skincare to cleaning supplies and detergents?

    Reply
  14. Melissa says

    January 3, 2023 at 6:16 PM

    I look forward to trying some of these… I have read that vinegar sprays are not good for granite counter tops. Are you familiar with this? Any recipes for granite countertop cleaners?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 4, 2023 at 11:20 AM

      Correct, vinegar is NOT safe for granite. You can find my granite cleaner by using the search bar at the top of this site.

      Reply

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