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10 essential oils to clean the house

Here are 10 essential oil recipes that you can use for a toxic-free cleaning alternative.

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Read on to know about the essential oils that can help you clean your house really well!

Essential oils are useful not only to leave the house fragrant but they can also clean the house. These aromatic oils are a great ingredient to clean the house without using any toxic cleaning agent. Here are 10 essential oil recipes that you can use for a toxic-free cleaning alternative.

Kitchen cleaner

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Mix 4oz. of white vinegar with 18 drops of lemon essential oil, 17 drops of black pepper essential oil, and 13 drops of clove oil. Transfer this into a spray bottle, cap the bottle, and shake it well.

Bathroom cleaner

Mix 4oz. of white vinegar with 16 drops of pine essential oil, 17 drops of lime essential oil, and 15 drops of rosemary essential oil. Transfer this into a spray bottle, cap the bottle, and shake it well.

Window cleaner

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Mix 2oz. of white vinegar with 25 drops of lavender essential oil, 13 drops of lemon essential oil, 2oz. of isopropyl, and 10 drops of pine essential oil. Transfer this into a spray bottle, cap the bottle, and shake it well.

Carpet cleaner

Mix 1oz. of baking soda with 8 drops of lavender essential oil, and 4 drops of tea tree oil. Transfer it into a container and then sprinkle it on a carpet.

Tile cleaner

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Mix 4oz. of distilled water with 30 drops of lavender essential oil, 18 drops of sweet orange oil, and 1 teaspoon isopropyl. Transfer this into a spray bottle, cap the bottle, and shake it well.

Dish soap

Mix 8oz. of castile soap with 55 drops of sweet orange oil, 20 drops of lime essential oil, 20 drops of steamed distilled lemon essential oil, and 1 teaspoon polysorbate 20. Transfer this into a spray bottle, cap the bottle, and shake it well.

Laundry spray

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Mix 4oz. of distilled water with 30 drops of lavender essential oil, 18 drops of Roman chamomile essential oil, and 1 teaspoon isopropyl. Transfer this into a spray bottle, cap the bottle, and shake it well.

Laundry detergent

Mix 1lb. unscented powdered laundry soap, 40 drops of lavender essential oil, 36 drops of grapefruit essential oil, and 20 drops of cypress oil. Mix these ingredients in a container and then add 1 scoop of this mixture to the washing machine.

Air freshener

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Mix 40 drops Douglas fir essential oil, 25 drops of lemon essential oil, and 30 drops of cypress essential oil. Transfer this into a spray bottle, cap the bottle, and shake it well.

Toilet scrub

Mix 16oz. of baking soda with 70 drops of rosemary essential oil, 50 drops of thyme essential oil, 40 drops of basil essential oil, and 30 drops of tea tree oil. Combine all the ingredients in a container and then use 1 scoop of this mixture to clean the toilets.

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