Spring Cleaning? .... Naturally!

Cleaning the home with DIY Natural Cleaning Products

Plus, make your own Travel Wipes using these Essential Oil Recipes by Aura Cacia!! 

  • Wooden Furniture Polishing Oil
  • Gentle Scouring Cream
  • Basic Spray Cleaner
  • Homemade Cleansing Travel Wipes

Wooden Furniture Polishing Oil
3 Tablespoons Vinegar
1/2 Teaspoon Jojoba Oil
10 Drops of Lemon Essential Oil 




 
Basic Spray Cleanser
 2 Cups Water
1/2 Teaspoon Sodium Borate (Borax)
1/4 Teaspoon Liquid Soap
1 Teaspoon of one of the following essential oils:
Lemon: Clean, sweet, uplifting scent. Deodorizing.
Peppermint: Minty, fresh air purifier.  Mild pest repellent.
Eucalyptus & Tea Tree: Air and surface sanitizers. Fresh, therapeutic aromas.






















Gentle Scouring Cream

1/2 Cup Baking Soda
liquid soap
48 drops or 1/2 Teaspoon of one of the following essential oils:
Lemon: Clean, sweet, uplifting scent. Deodorizing.
Peppermint: Minty, fresh air purifier.  Mild pest repellent.
Eucalyptus & Tea Tree: Air and surface sanitizers. Fresh, therapeutic aromas
Directions:
Add essential oil to baking soda and blend.  Next incorporate the liquid soap several drops at a time until a creamy paste forms.















Homemade Cleansing Travel Wipes
2 Tablespoons Water
1 Tablespoon Rubbing Alcohol
6 Drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil
3 Drops of Lavender Essential Oil
Directions:
Blend ingredients together in a small measuring cup.  Individually stack and fold up to 24 paper towels.  Saturate the paper towels with the mixture and store in a small, heavy duty zip lock type freezer bag.  Retrieve them one at a time and use them as hand wipes.   

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