Spring cleaning is really all year if you have a busy and active household that is always making a mess. Pets and children can be a lot to clean up after and it can keep anyone mopping up non-stop. The problem that many people do not realize is that there are many cleaners and fragrances lurking in the house that only give the illusion of clean. These conventional cleaners can be dangerous if swallowed and the fumes can cause unwanted effects. Many experts believe that we are over cleaning. Using the EWG.org is a great way to search if products in your home are harmful.
Another issue is fragrance which can be up to 300 different chemicals all represented by just one word “FRAGRANCE”. I know crazy right! Even the so called natural cleaners at the store will often have fragrance. I predict that soon fragrance will be the new smoking in the coming years.
Another thing you may not realize is that cleaners such as room spray and solid bathroom air fresheners just deaden the olfactory nerve, they really do nothing to clean the air, the synthetic fresheners just block our ability to smell the offending odor. Ever notice how you don’t smell air fresheners as much after a few weeks and they always need replacing, which is what the manufactures are counting on to keep them flying off the shelves. They do more harm than good inside and out.
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10 Natural Spring Cleaning Swaps
1. Toilets: Mix baking soda and white vinegar with a few drops lemon essential oil to clean toilets.
2. Windows and mirrors: Use thieves concentrated cleaner on glass. My cleaning lady loves thieves cleaner and swears by its glass cleaning power. Order the thieves cleaner starter kit here and get everything you need to make your house spotless.
3. Showers and tub Thieves cleaner is also great for cleaning. Or you can mix lemon with a little vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray on, wait a few minutes then wipe off. I have a recipe you can make at home here.
4. Sinks: Use a little bit of Dr. Bonners liquid soap mix with baking soda and a few drops of orange essential oil for to make a scrubbing cleanser similar a popular store brand.
5. Bathroom odors: Make a room spray with an 8 oz bottle, a teaspoon witch hazel or a teaspoon sea salt and few drops of purification oil. Spray around bathroom to freshen up between users.
6. Laundry room:Use a few drops of lemon on grease spots to dissipate food stains. Add a few drops of purification to the wash to get out funk from dirty towels. Add a few drops of lavender to a wet washcloth and throw in to freshen dryer.
7. Pet odors: Spray lavender, or purification in pet areas to make them less noticeable without worry of exposing them to chemicals.
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8. Indoor air: Use indoor plants and open windows occasionally to clean the air. You can make a great room spray with grapefruit essential oils and water. Just shake before using to mix the oil and water before using. Also you can use 10 drops of citrus oil mixed with water and a teaspoon of sea salt in a spray bottle as a natural room freshener. Try my easy recipe here.
9. Sticky surfaces: Also lemon essential oil is a natural goo gone. One day I stepped in a very sticky glue rat trap and lemon oil was the only thing that could get it off. It is a great way to remove sticky labels from apparel or even fruit.
10. Dust: Palmarosa and Lavender essential oils can be mixed with water and put in a spray bottle. They will help support healthy breathing. When trying to clean household dust try this: 2 cups water, 1/4 cup apple vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon lemon essential oil (about 8 to 10 drops). Mix it in a spray bottle and use with a clean towel.
Essential oils have made a huge contribution to my health and have been a huge support in my wellness journey. I know you will love them as much as I do. Please email me if you have any questions. I am happy to chat with you on the phone if you are interested in getting started.
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