Cleaning Paste

We love using all-natural, non-toxic products to keep our house clean and by adding essential oils to the mix, you get the added benefit of the beautiful aroma they provide.

This is your low-tox gumption/jif replacement and it works a treat!

Making your own cleaning paste is not only super cheap, but it is also super quick to make, so you will have no excuses, plus it works.  It really does, we promise!

Did you know:

• Most household cleaners contain toxic chemicals.  These chemicals can cause an array of medical issues and have been linked to cancer, asthma and more.
• What we tip down our drains goes into our waterways.  This kills marine life, pollutes our waterways and in some cases has catastrophic effects on the fish supplies…
• Children are often more susceptible to chemical exposure from cleaning products than adults.
• According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside a typical home is 200–500 percent more polluted than the air outside mainly due to toxic household cleaning products.

Suggested essential oil combinations

Remember that these are a guide and you can use any essential oil you prefer. Mix and match to suit your needs.

Lemon essential oil is great for:

• Stainless steel sinks
• Benchtops and splashbacks
• Microwaves
• Fridges and freezers
• Tiles and grout
• Sinks and vanities
• Bathtubs
• Shower screens
• Soap scum
• Toilets

Wild Orange essential oil is perfect for:

• Ovens
• Hotplates
• Rangehoods
• BBQ

Use this recipe to clean:

• Oven
• Remove soap scum. Apply a thick layer over soap scum and leave overnight (or at least an hour). Lightly scrub off and rinse with warm water.
• BBQ cleaner – remove hotplates and grills and apply a thick layer of paste over them. Leave for at least an hour before scrubbing and rinsing off with water

Hints and Tips

• Make smaller batches if you are not going to use it up within a month.
• Double or even triple the recipe and store in an airtight container.
• If it hardens add more water until it becomes the desired consistency or texture of a paste.

Tracey & Jo