10 Day Cleaning Challenge
One of the great things about Essential Oils is how versatile they are. Giving you so many natural and healthy options to chemical laden products, you can swap in your favorite oils for so many everyday things. One of these is cleaning. We absolutely love to use Essential Oils around the home as a non toxic alternative to many store bought cleaners. Because of this, we are calling on you to participate in a 10 Day Essential Oil Cleaning Challenge!
To do this challenge, we will provide you with an easy Essential Oil DIY each day that will help you tackle a cleaning project. We will focus on Essential Oils that are antibacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic, as well as some oils that are natural deodorizers. Then, you simply create the recipe and clean your space. So, let’s get started!
Supplies:
As you know, we generally don’t recommend keeping Essential Oil products in plastic containers. We have found, however, that short term use in very diluted recipes like cleaning products, there is not really an issue of leaching.
Products without alcohol will have a shelf life of about 1 week. Remember to label them and keep them in the refrigerator to preserve longer.
- 8 oz Spray Bottles
- 8 oz Glass Jars with lids
- Baking Soda
- Soft Cloths
- White Vinegar
- Alcohol (High Proof)
- Castile Soap
- Salt
- Natural Dish Soap
½ C White Vinegar
½ C Distilled Water
20 drops Lemon Essential Oil
15 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
Mix all of the ingredients into the bottle and shake well. Spray hard surfaces and wipe clean with a soft cloth/towel. For a little extra cleansing boost, add a teaspoon of natural dish soap.
¼ Cup White Vinegar
¼ Cup High Proof Alcohol
½ Cup Distilled Water
10 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
10 Drops Lime Essential Oil
Mix all ingredients in the bottle and shake well. Spray generously and wipe away with a towel.
8 oz Glass Container
¾ C Baking Soda
¼ C Castile Soap
20 drops REVIVE Citrus Break
Mix all of the ingredients together in the container until it forms a thick paste. Add a little more soap if needed. Apply with a damp sponge scrubbing as needed then rinse well with water or use a clean, wet sponge.
¼ C White Vinegar
½ C Distilled Water
1 tsp Salt
30 drops REVIVE Purify
Pour water and vinegar into the bottle then add in salt and Essential Oil blend. Shake well and spray liberally. Let dry then vacuum treated areas.
½ C High Proof Alcohol
½ C Distilled Water
30 drops Lemon Essential Oil
20 drops Lavender Essential Oil
10 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
Pour alcohol into the bottle then add in the Essential Oils. Swirl to mix well, then pour in the water. Shake gently and mist fabrics and air.
1 C White Vinegar
20 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
20 drops Orange Essential Oil
½ C Baking Soda
Combine Essential Oils and vinegar in the spray bottle. Generously spray all around the inside of the toilet bowl. Sprinkle baking soda all over the sprayed areas then scrub with a toilet brush. Make sure to flush after to clean it all away.
1 Gallon Warm Water
½ C Castile Soap
30 drops Pine Essential Oil
20 drops Lemon Essential Oil
Mix the soap and Essential Oils together in a mop bucket, then add in the warm water and stir well. Clean the floors using the solution and your mop.
½ C White Vinegar
½ C Olive Oil
25 drops Orange Essential Oil
Pour all ingredients into your spray bottle and shake well. Spritz onto wood furniture then wipe away with a soft clean cloth.
¼ C Alcohol
¼ C White Vinegar
½ C Distilled Water
½ tsp Natural Dish Soap
20 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Combine all of the ingredients except the water in the spray bottle then swirl to mix. Add in the water and close the lid and shake well. Spray walls of the shower after use to help prevent build up.
1 Small Glass Bowl
7 drops Lemon Essential Oil
In the small bowl, mix together the lemon oil and FCO then apply with a cloth or sponge onto sticky areas. Wipe in a circular motion until the goo is gone.
