Spring Cleaning with Doterra Essential Oils

It's April 3rd.  It won't be long before Spring is in full swing.  Now I don't know about you, but when Spring hit's in our home, it's time for some serious cleaning!  Once we've tackled closets and separated piles to donate and sell, we get down to the nitty gritty.  However, that doesn't mean we're using toxic chemicals to strip our home of dirt, dust, oil and grime.  Everything we use is pet, child (and adult) safe.  We're talking cleaning supplies with ingredients you know and can pronounce!  And honestly, it's just as easy to make these cleaning cocktails as it is to go to the store to buy a bottle of bleach.  So what are you waiting for, let's makeover your cleaning cabinet.

	ESSENTIAL OILS Kill bacteria, germs, fungi, and mold. ANTIBACTERIALcypress, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, lime, marjoram, melaleuca, peppermint, Roman chamomile, rosemary, sage, sandalwood, wild orange, wintergreen ANTIVIRALcinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, melaleuca, oregano, sandalwood, thyme ANTI-FUNGALeucalyptus, lavender, lemon, melaleuca, patchouli, sage, sandalwood, thyme ANTIBIOTICbergamot, clove, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, lime, melaleuca, oregano, patchouli, Roman chamomile
	BAKING SODA Scrubs, whitens, deodorizes and cuts grease.
	LIQUID CASTILE SOAP Vegetable-based soap commonly found in health food stores. (Dr. Bronner’s is a popular one for unscented)
	VINEGAR Kills germs, cuts grease, deodorizes, and dissolves mineral deposits.
	BORAX Disinfectant. Kills germs, bacteria, fungi, and deodorizes. (Although it is natural, borax is toxic when ingested, and can cause skin irritation. Keep away from the children, pets, and food preparation areas)

With these simple ingredients you can clean every corner of your home, naturally.  I like to mix my own concoctions in glass bottles from Aroma Tools.  I'm a big fan of these pretty blue one's but they have others to choose from.

Glass Cleaner

All Purpose Cleaner

Wood Polish

Garbage Disposal Refresher

Toilet Bomb

Of course, if you aren't feeling up to measuring and mixing, you can purchase a wonderful, essential oil based all-purpose cleaner concentrate from Doterra here.