DIY Essential Oil All Purpose Cleaner

by Infused Essence

Why you should ditch traditional toxic household disinfectants for this all natural DIY all purpose cleaner.

When I first started using essential oils, and started living a generally healthier and less toxic lifestyle, one of the first things I did was replace all of my cleaning products with natural or homemade ones.

I was constantly getting rashes on my hands and arms and light-headed from all of the toxic chemicals found in most common cleaning supplies. Like most of us, I just figured this was “normal” and continued on with products full of synthetic and harsh ingredients. I was introduced to this all-purpose essential oil based cleaner and haven’t bought “traditional” cleaning products in over 4 years! I don't get rashes or bumps, and most importantly, I'm not inhaling any dangerous chemicals.

Essential oils have been studied by real scientists in real laboratories and they’ve discovered that many have the ability to fight bacteria as well as, and oftentimes even better than, common household cleaners.

It’s super easy and quick to make and my house always smells amazing after using this essential oil cleaner.

Here’s what you’ll need to make yours:

Ingredients

- Spray Bottle (glass if possible, but plastic is just fine!)

- Water

- White Vinegar

- Castile Soap

- Essential Oils

You can use any combination of the following oils:

- Lemon

Directions

- Fill ¼ of your bottle with Distilled White Vinegar

- Add 1 Tablespoon of Castile Soap*

- Add 15-30 drops of essential oils*

- Fill to top with water

- Gently shake to combine

*if you don’t have Castile Soap, substitute with any natural non-toxic dish soap or omit completely. Even with just vinegar, the spray will effectively kill bacteria.

*You can’t go wrong here, add any combo of the essential oils listed. Add more or less essential oils depending on how strong of a scent you prefer.

If you’re not into making your own blends, you can check out our Infused Essence Immunity Blend. It’s already crafted with all of the oils you’ll need to fight bacteria and viruses throughout your house. Immunity has Clove, Cinnamon, Lemon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary oils.

One of my good friends is a teacher who doesn’t have time to make her own blends, so she uses Immunity for her cleaning spray. She loves knowing that she isn’t introducing toxic substances into her students’ environment.

That’s it! It’s so simple and effective. You’re ready to clean your space with a homemade all-purpose all safe and natural cleaner!