Welcome, want to go eco-friendly – great decision.
Here are some recipes you will love – very easy to mix and you may have everything you need already in your pantry!
1. All-Purpose Cleaner.
Best for: Counters, appliances, bathroom surfaces.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 10 – 20 drops essential oil, (like lemon, lavender, or tea tree)
Instructions:
Mix in a spray bottle, shake well, and use as needed.
2. Glass & Mirror Cleaner.
Best for: Windows, mirrors
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol (70%)
- 1 – 2 drops of dish soap
Instructions:
Combine in a spray bottle. Spray and wipe with a lint-free cloth or newspaper.
3. Disinfectant Spray.
Best for: Doorknobs, bathroom handles, light switches.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of rubbing alcohol
- 1 cup water
- 15 drops tea tree oil
- 15 drops lavender or lemon essential oil
Instructions:
Mix in a spray bottle and shake well.
4. Toilet Bowl Cleaner.
Best for: Deep cleaning toilet bowls.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup castile soap or dish soap
- 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide
- 10 drops tea tree oil
- 10 drops lavender oil
Instructions:
Mix and pour around the bowl, scrub and let sit for 10 minutes before flushing.
5. Carpet Deodorizer.
Best For: Freshening up carpets.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup baking soda
- 10 – 15 drops essential oil (optional)
Instructions:
Mix and sprinkle over the carpet. Let sit for 15 – 30 minutes, then vacuum thoroughly.
Specific Areas.
Kitchen Cleaning Recipes.
1. Grease-Cutting Kitchen Spray.
Use for: Stovetops, counters, backlash.
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon dish soap
- 10 drops lemon essential oil
Instructions: Shake well in a bottle. Spray and wipe.
2. Microwave Steam Cleaner.
Use for: Loosening stuck-on grime inside microwave
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- Optional: A slice of lemon
Instructions: Microwave in a bowl for 3-5 minutes. Let steam inside microwave, then wipe clean.
3. Fridge Deodorizer.
Use for: Absorbing odors in the refrigerator.
- Small container of baking soda.
Instructions: Place an open jar or box in the back of your fridge and replace monthly.
Bathroom Cleaning Recipes.
1. Shower & Tub Scrub.
Use for: Soap scum and build up.
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- Enough dish soap to form a paste
- Optional: A few drops tea tree oil
Instructions: Apply paste with a sponge, scrub, and rinse thoroughly.
2. Mold & Mildew Spray.
Use for: Shower curtains, grout, tile.
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 10 drops tea tree oil
Instructions: Spray on problem areas, let sit 10 minutes, then scrub or wipe clean.
3. Toilet Bombs (Deodorizing + Cleaning)
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup citric acid
- 1 tablespoon water
- 20 drops essential oil (eucalyptus or lavender)
Instructions: Mix, press into molds, dry 24 hrs. Drop into the bowl as needed.
Laundry Cleaning Recipes.
1. Homemade Laundry Detergent. (Powder)
- 1 bar grated castile soap (or Fels-Naptha)
- 1 cup washing soda
- 1 cup borax
Instructions: Mix and store. Use 1 – 2 tablespoons per load.
2. Fabric Softener.
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 20 drops essential oil (lavender, lemon, etc)
Instructions: Mix together, add 1/4 cup to the rinse cycle.
3. Stain Remover Spray.
- 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon dish soap
Instructions: Spray on stains. Let sit 5 – 10 minutes before wash.
Uses For Essential Oils.
Lemon Essential Oil.
Best for: Cutting grease, disinfectant, deodorizing.
Top Uses:
- Grease Cutter – Add 10 drops to a vinegar + water spray for stovetops and greasy surfaces.
- Fridge Freshener – A few drops on a cotton ball placed inside the fridge absorbs odors.
- Wood Polish – Mix with olive oil and vinegar to make a natural furniture polish.
- Sink Cleaner – Sprinkle baking soda in the sink, add lemon oil, and scrub.
- Garbage Disposal Freshener – Add a few drops to a slice of lemon or ice cubes and run through disposal.
Lavender Essential Oil.
Best for: Calming scent, antibacterial, freshening fabrics.
Top Uses:
- Fabric Softener Boost – Add 10 drops to vinegar and use in the rinse.
- Pillow & Linen Spray – Mix with water and witch hazel for a soothing spray.
- Bathroom Disinfectant – Combine with tea tree oil in a spray for tubs and sinks.
- Carpet Deodorizer – Add baking soda, Sprinkle on carpets, then vacuum.
- Drawer or Closet Freshener – A few drops on a cotton ball placed in small spaces.
Tea Tree Essential Oil.
Best for: Antifungal, antibacterial, mold fighter.
Top Uses:
- Mold & Mildew Spray – Add to vinegar + water for shower curtains, grout, and tile.
- Toilet Cleaner – Use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to disinfect bowls.
- Disinfecting Surface Spray – Combine with alcohol or vinegar for door handles and remotes.
- Laundry Sanitizer – Add 5 – 10 drops to your detergent for extra germ-killing power.
- Trash Can Deodorizer – Drop onto a cotton pad and [place under the liner bag.
