Homemade spray cleaner
Ever want to make your own homemade cleaners? I have read some of the ingredients on the back of cleaning supplies and I sure wonder if they can even be good for us! I shared two of my recipes for household cleansers I use. I love using these around the house because I *know* what is in them! Please check out my store, I have everything you need to make the cleaners there and hope you enjoy making them as much as I do. The peace of mind is worth it. Besides the money you save in the long run is quite amazing!
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You will need:
8 oz. Distilled Water Essential Oils (I prefer doTerra, see note below) 8 oz. White Vinegar 16 oz. Glass Spray Bottle (see note below) I use dark glass spray bottles. I choose them because they protect the essentials oils from breaking down when exposed to light. The most often selected glass is dark amber glass, but there are colbalt blue and green glass and even a beautiful purple/violet glass these days! They are more expensive than the amber glass. If you do not have access to a colored glass bottle and only have a plastic spray bottle, well you can go the Alaskan route. Duct tape. Cover that whole bottle up with duct tape and you have a rustic, brushed nickel look. You will want to clearly mark your bottle with a note that it contains a cleaner. In addition to keeping it in dark glass/beautifully covered in faux silver you should keep it in a dark, cool place to keep it from breaking down. Proper storage will extend the life of your homemade cleaner. Choosing your combinations: The hardest part of this process is choosing which oils to use. I have my favorites. You can really mix and match. Keep in mind that you you should know the uses for the essential oils. If in doubt, ask a doTerra consultant. They are always eager to help and really are knowledgeable. The ones I most readily use are these: |
Marcy's Mix #1
Marcy's Mix #2
- 8 Drops do Terra Lemongrass Essential Oil
- 4 Drops do Terra Peppermint Essential Oil
- 4 Drops do Terra Lavender Essential Oil
- 8 Drops Lemon do Terra Essential Oil
- 8 Drops Rosemary do Terra Essential Oil
Marcy's Mix #2
- 10 Drops Lemon do Terra Essential Oil
- 10 Drops Lemongrass do Terra Essential Oil
- 10 Drops Wild Orange do Terra Essential Oil