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.
Making your own all-purpose cleaning spray 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.
Essential oils known for cleaning
There are literally dozens of oils known for cleaning. Classics like eucalyptus and tea tree are known for their ability to cleanse and purify surfaces, along with citrus oils which are perfect for cutting through grease and grime and let’s not forget clove essential oil which is known to kill mould. doTERRA On Guard Blend is a firm favourite as it is a potent blend of essential oils that protects your home environment, but feel free to use the suggestions below or create your own combinations to suit your everyday needs.
Kitchen Favourites
Lemon and Lime
Lemon Eucalyptus, Cassia and Lime
Litsea, Lime and Lavender
Peppermint and Wild Orange
Toilet Favourites
Eucalyptus and Tea Tree
Lemon, Lime and Eucalyptus
On Guard and Eucalyptus
Bathroom Favourites
On Guard and Grapefruit
Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Wild Orange
Spearmint, Tangerine and Cassia
Lemon Eucalyptus, Lime and Litsea
Hints & Tips
- Use this spray for almost anything and everything in your house by simply spraying over the surface of choice and wiping off with a clean lint free cloth.
- Use on surfaces such as kitchen benches, cupboard doors, bathrooms, toilets, showers, sinks and vanities, tables, floors and so much more.
- Mix and match to suit your needs, trial different oils and use up things you have in your collection.
- This makes a great spray for every room in the house. Create different blends for different areas, including outside.
- Perfect for camping and the outdoors.
- You could use On Guard Cleaning Concentrate instead of castile soap and essential oils.
Tracey & Jo x
- 2m
- 1 bottle
Ingredients
- spray bottle (300 - 500 ml)
- 1 tbsp. liquid castile soap OR doTERRA On Guard Cleaner Concentrate
- filtered water
- 30 drops essential oils (omit if using On Guard Cleaner Concentrate)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the spray bottle and shake gently to combine.
Hi, Can you use onguard oil instead of the concentrate?
You could but it wouldn’t be as good. This recipe works best with the On Guard Cleaner Concentrate.
Can you use this on stone benches?
Yes you can.
How do you make your bathroom hand soap? I watched on your video but can’t find it now! And unsure where to buy the castle soap? Thanks
You can find a recipe for it here: https://additivefreelifestyle.com/how-to-make-non-toxic-foaming-hand-wash-and-hand-sanitiser/ – when in doubt, always have a hunt around our website :)
Thank you. Do you have to add the Coconut Oil? The recipe says you do, but watching your video, you didn’t add it in there. Thanks.
For the handsoap that is!
It is optional, it can be good to add as it helps to moisturise your hands and not dry them out.