Essential Oils for natural cleaning

Where do I buy essential oils?

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Locally you can try GNC, Whole Foods, or your local health food store. You will obviously have better luck ordering online.

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Floor cleaner:

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Add 1/4 cup white vinegar to a bucket of water.

Add 5–10 drops of your essential oil.

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Window cleaner:

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Mix in 1 quart spray bottle: 1 cup White Vinegar, 10-15 drops of Essential Oil, water.

Mix vinegar and water in spray bottle.

Add essential oil.

Shake and use

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Combs and brushes: Fill a container with 1½ cups water, ½ cup distilled white vinegar, and 20 drops essintial oil. Soak combs and brushes for 20 minutes. Rinse and air-dry.

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Shower doors: Wipe scum-covered glass doors with a few drops of lemon oil twice a month. It will protect them from grime buildup.

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I must also mention that using essential oils for aromatherapy.

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Aromatherapy is the inhalation of plant oils, called essential oils, for improved physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Essential oils are the pure essence of the plant—often referred to as nature's living energy—and can provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly. Essential oils can be used on their own for aromatherapy or with complementary natural ingredients, such as vegetable or carrier oils.

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Homemade All Purpose Cleaner Recipe

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Ingredients

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1 teaspoon borax

1/4 cup white vinegar

2 cups water

30 drops essential oil blend (see below)

Directions

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Boil the water. Pour it into a large glass measuring cup or pitcher with a spout.

Add the borax and stir until dissolved.

Add the vinegar.

Let cool, then pour the mixture into a spray bottle.

Drop in the essential oils.

Handy Hint: Add the essential oils AFTER you pour the cleaner into the bottle because the essential oil's scent can "stick" to your measuring cup or pitcher.

Find more tips at Show Me Cleaners