Making your own non-toxic DIY cleaning products is one of the ways of providing the optimal toxin-free environment for you and your family.  I love simplicity and only share really easy, amazingly effective, safe and ridiculously affordable recipes!  Come along to one of our cleaning workshops to learn so much more – not just how, but why this is critical to your health.  

My top 5 Cleaning Recipes

1. All Purpose Spray

Ingredients:

• 500ml glass trigger spray bottle
• 100ml white vinegar
• 400 ml filtered water
• 30 drops dōTERRA essential oil
• 1 squirt of natural dishwashing detergent such as Kin Kin All Naturals (alternatively use OnGuard Cleaner Concentrate or 1 tsp borax)

Method:

1. Add all ingredients to spray bottle
2. Shake it up and spray away!

2. DIY Laundry Powder

Ingredients:

• 50gm / 1 bar pure soap (can be bought at supermarket) or order online 0% superfat, cold process soap – pure Coconut Oil soap is best.  Coconut Oil is a very strong cleaner, this recipe does not work with Melt and Pour Soap
• ½ cup baking / bi-carb soda
• 1 ½ cups of borax* or epsom salts
• 1 ½ cups of washing soda (Lectric brand in Woolworths) or you can make this yourself (see Healthy Munchkins cleaning recipe booklet)
• 20 drops dōTERRA Purify Essential Oil (or use a combination of your favourite oils – lemongrass, tea tree, rosemary, lavender, lemon…. etc.!)
• Steel or glass container sealable container to store in

Method:

1. Grate soap (or use thermomix or strong processor)
2. Add remaining ingredients and combine
3. Store in suitable container
4. ¼ cup per load

Tips:

• *Although from natural derivatives, borax can be toxic and is a controversial ingredient.  Consider using a cup of Kin Kin laundry detergent.
• Make in batches 4 x the above for families
• Suitable for front and top loaders

3. Mattress, carpet and upholstery cleaner

Ingredients:

• 1 cup baking soda (enough for a queen size mattress)
• 10 drops dōTERRA essential oil
• 1 glass jar
• 1 sieve

Method:

1. Add the baking soda and essential oils to a glass jar
2. Shake to evenly distribute the oils
3. Leave overnight if time permits
4. Put the mixture into the sieve and sift across your mattress, carpet or upholstery
5. Leave the mixture on for at least an hour. The longer you leave it, the better the results
6. Vacuum  (tip: use your vacuum hose only to remove from mattresses)

Tips:

• Use an essential oil that will help further repel dust mites, such as Lavender, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Clove, Rosemary or Purify blend.
• It is recommended to patch-test this mixture on delicate fabrics prior to use.

4. Tile & Bath Scrub

Ingredients:

• 1 glass jar 300-400ml
• ¾ cup baking soda
• ¼ cup liquid castile soap
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 5-10 drops dōTERRA Lemon essential oil

Method:

1. In a glass jar, combine the baking soda and castile soap
2. Add the water and stir
3. Add the vinegar
4. Add the essential oil
5. The consistency should be a soft paste
6. Store with lid secured to remain airtight

Tips:

• Liquid castile soap is a vegetable-based soap commonly found in health food stores. Dr. Bronner’s is a popular one. Look for organic and unscented

5. Air Freshener

1. Almost fill a 50ml glass spritzer with water
2. Add 15-20 drops of dōTERRA essential oil
3. Shake and spray as needed!