doTERRA® Essential Oils: Safe Cleaning Alternatives

Essential oils are everything! I light an Aveda candle every morning and diffuse my doTERRA® essential oils to start my day positively. They have been a part of my morning routine for quite some time, but they also do wonders for cleaning. 

Essential oils are a natural alternative to harsh cleaning products and are guaranteed to keep you and your family safe! Check out these easy-to-make homemade cleaning product recipes that use my favorite essential oils!

If you don’t have essential oils, I highly recommend buying some from doTERRA®.  

All Purpose Disinfectant

Ingredients:

30 drops of essential oil of your choice

¼ cup white vinegar

1 ¾ cups water

1 teaspoon borax

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a 16oz glass spray bottle and shake to combine.

Spray the mixture, then scrub and wipe using a damp cloth.

Window & Mirror Cleaner

Ingredients:

8 drops of citrus essential oil of choice

1 ¼ cup white vinegar

½ cup distilled water

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a 16oz glass spray bottle and shake to combine.

Spray on mirrors, windows, or stainless steel. Wipe off with paper towels for a streak-free shine.

Refrigerator & Microwave Cleaner

Ingredients:

15 drops of tangerine essential oil

1 cup white vinegar

2 cups hot water

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a 24-32oz glass spray bottle and shake to combine. 

Spray the mixture inside the fridge or microwave, then scrub and wipe using a damp cloth. 

Tile & Grout Cleaner

Ingredients:

8 drops of citrus essential oil of choice

1.2 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide

1 cup water

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a 16oz glass spray bottle and shake to combine.

Spray mixture on dirty grout and let dry for a few hours.

Scrub, rinse and dry off.

Dusting Spray

Ingredients:

15 drops of lemon essential oil

1 cup olive oil

¾ cup white vinegar

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a 16oz glass spray bottle and shake to combine.

Spray on cloth before dusting.

Floor Cleaner

Ingredients:

15 drops of wild orange essential oil

8 drops of lemon essential oil

1 gallon hot water

2 tablespoons liquid castile soap

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a large bucket.

Use a mop to clean the floor. Rinsing is optional. 

Drain Cleaner

Ingredients:

½ cup baking soda

½ cup coarse salt

½ cup white vinegar

2-3 drops of lemon essential oil

Hot water

Instructions:

Pour baking soda and salt down the drain, followed by vinegar and essential oil.

Leave to bubble up for 15 minutes.

Pour a full kettle of hot water down the drain.

Repeat until the drain clears.

Wood Floor Polish

Ingredients:

½ cup olive oil

¼ cup white vinegar

10 drops of lemon or wild orange essential oil

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in an 8oz glass spray bottle and shake to combine.

Spray the mixture on the floor and wipe clean.

Garbage Disposal Cleaner

Ingredients:

2-3 drops of lemon essential oil

1 cup white vinegar

1 cup borax

1 cup washing soda

2 tablespoons lemon juice concentrate

Instructions:

In a large glass bowl, combine all ingredients.

Store in a glass jar and shake to mix before each use. Depending on the size and dirty dishes, use 1-2 tablespoons per load. 

Magic Eraser Spray

Ingredients:

3 drops of purified essential oil

1 tablespoon baking soda

1 teaspoon borax

½ cup hot water

1 melamine sponge

Instructions:

Add all ingredients in a glass container and mix until dissolved.

Place the sponge in the mixture and press firmly to absorb the liquid.

To use, remove the sponge from the mixture, gently wring out excess liquid, and start cleaning.

Scum Buster Bar

Ingredients:

¼ cup baking soda

¼ cup white vinegar

1 ¾ cups water

1 teaspoon borax

Instructions:

In a glass bowl, combine baking soda and washing soda.

Add essential oils to dry ingredients and mix well.

Add castile soap and mix right away (soap will harden as it mixes with washing soda and only remains workable for a short time).

As mixture hardens, knead with your hands and form it into a ball.

Press into mold immediately (flexible molds are much easier to pop the bar out of when done).

Allow bar to harden, and remove from mold.

To Use:

Spray down the bathtub with water, and use the bar to scrub away soap scum and hard water. It doesn’t scratch and will remove build-up with hardly any elbow grease. If the edges of the bar start to crumble, use a rag to scrub it with crumbs.

To Store:

Allow the bar to dry out between uses. 

*Recipes are the property of Wellness Tools, LLC.*