Cleaning With Essential Oils
Spruce up your space and make it smell wonderful with these essential oil cleaning tips.
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Essential oils are a natural way to clean countertops, create natural dryer sheets, hand sanitizers and a host of incredible homemade cleaning products.
1. Essential Oil Dryer Sheets
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Supplies Needed
- baby wash cloths
- 1 cup vinegar
- 15 drops rose oil
- 10 drops grapefruit oil
Fold Washcloths
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Baby washcloths are the ideal size to make homemade essential oil dryer sheets.
Add Washcloths to Wide Mouth Jar
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Add Grapefruit and Rose Oil to Vinegar
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Lightly Moisten Towels. Save Extra for Later
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Throw Sheets Into Dryer
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2. Essential Oil Disinfectant Cleaner
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Materials Needed:
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup water
- 20 drops eucalyptus oil
- 20 drops rosemary oil
- 30 drops wild orange oil
- 20 drops lavender oil
Pour Vodka Into Spray Bottle
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Pour Water Into Spray Bottle
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Add Rosemary Oil
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Add Wild Orange, Lavender and Eucalyptus Oil
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Shake Bottle Frequently While Cleaning
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Use for Any Cleaning Job
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3. Hand Sanitizer
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Materials Needed:
- 3 ounces of distilled water
- 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
- 2 teaspoons of coconut oil
- 4 ounce spray bottle
- 30 drops tea tree oil
- 20 drops of thieves oil
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Add Water to Bottle
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Add Coconut Oil
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Add Sea Salt
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Add Tree Tea and Thieves Oil
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Pour Into Spritzer Bottle
Use to Clean, Protect and Moisturize
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4. Garbage Disposal Bombs
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Materials Needed:
- 3/4 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1 tablespoon dish soap
- 5 drops lemon oil
- 5 drops peppermint oil
Add Dish Soap
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Add Lemon and Peppermint Oil
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Pack Into Scoop
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Place on Parchment-Lined Baking Sheet. Dry 24 Hours
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Place Bombs Into Jar
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Add Bombs to Garbage Disposal. So Long Stink!
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5. Carpet Cleaner
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Materials Needed:
- 1 cup baking soda
- 10 drops peppermint oil
- 5 drops citrus oil
Add Baking Soda
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Add Peppermint Oil
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Mix in Citrus Oil
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Pour Into Container
Sprinkle on Carpet
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Vacuum
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