Standard cleaning products may have toxic chemicals. As a result, there has been a shift in recent years toward natural cleaning supplies. Many people want to make sure that they use only the safest and best products for cleaning their home. Although there are some circumstances where the cleaners you can buy at the store are necessary, there are many ways to make alternative and natural cleaning products. Cleaning with essential oils is one example.

Here are some tips and tricks for using your essential oils for cleaning:

What Essential Oils Are Best For Cleaning?

Essential oils come from different plants and have different properties. As a result, some oils are better suited for house cleaning than others. Of course, you can always mix oils to create your own signature scents and find the blend that is perfect for you.

A few oils that work well for cleaning:

Lemon Oil

Limonene, a chemical compound in citrus peels, acts as a highly-effective solvent for the large hydrocarbon molecules in grease. This is present in lemon oil and as a result, it can cut through tough grease with ease. Additionally, lemon’s light and invigorating scent makes it a great choice for cleaning solutions because it smells fresh without using harsh chemicals like some store-bought cleaners. You can use it for deodorizing your fridge or as an ingredient in air freshener.

Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus oil is a deterrent for dust mites, so it is a great choice for cleaning your mattress, your children’s stuffed animals, your clothing, or other types of fabric. Its soothing scent is an added bonus. Like lemon oil, it also has some grease-fighting properties.

Cinnamon Oil

Cinnamon is a powerful tool to fight against mold and mildew. Its strong and delightful scent makes it a good choice for deodorizing your home and giving any room a pleasant smell.

Peppermint Oil

This cool, refreshing scent is perfect for cleaning your home. Like cinnamon oil, it also acts as a natural insect repellent and is especially well-suited for keeping ants away. This oil is also perfect for deodorizing and general cleaning sprays.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is great for many uses around the house. Its clean and uplifting scent makes it perfect for deodorizing and cleaning. It pairs well with many other oils to create cleansing blends.

Cautions for Cleaning with Essential Oils

Before you use your essential oils for cleaning, it is important that you take safety precautions. If done properly, mixing your own natural household cleaners is a safe process. However, you should always be careful about what substances you mix. Some compounds do not react well with each other and can create toxic chemicals that could be dangerous for you and your family. Always err on the side of caution and if you have any doubts whether a natural cleaning recipe is safe, don’t make it.

You should also never store any cleaning products made with essential oils in plastic. Concentrated oils can eat through plastics and degrade them over time, even when the oils are diluted. It is best to store any cleaners you make in glass containers.

Concentrated essential oils may cause issues if they come into direct contact with your skin. As a result, you need to take precautions while creating and using any homemade cleaners. You should prevent direct content with undiluted oils. It is also important to note that some oils can be unsafe for use during pregnancy. Although you are not applying the oils to your skin during cleaning, we recommend caution and talking with your doctor before using any essential oils while pregnant or nursing, even if it is just for cleaning your home.

Essential Oil Cleaning Recipes, Tips, and Tricks

You can use different essential oils for cleaning depending on your scent preferences and what oils you have available. As long as you are exercising reasonable caution, you can try out different combinations of oils to find what works best for you.

Here are a few of our favorite ways to clean with essential oils:

Citrus Oil Degreaser

The limonene in citrus essential oils makes them particularly well-suited for cleaning tough grease stains. This recipe combines lemon, bergamot, and orange oils for an invigorating and delightful scent. Baking soda is also a great natural degreaser, which makes it an important part of this recipe.

Mix the following in a glass spray bottle:

• 2 cups of warm water
• 2 teaspoons of your favorite natural castile soap
• 2 tablespoons of baking soda
• 10 drops of lemon essential oil
• 5 drops of bergamot essential oil
• 5 drops of orange essential oil

Shake thoroughly before using and spray on any grease stains. Use a towel or sponge to scrub the area and then wipe it clean.

Cleaning Your Mattress with Essential Oils

You probably clean your sheets on a regular basis, but how often do you clean your mattress? Dead skin, natural oils from your body, and dust from your room can collect on your bed. This means that if you don’t take the time to clean it, it can get very dirty.

After taking off all of the sheets and pillows from your bed, vacuum your mattress with a hose attachment to get any dust off the surface.

This is where the essential oils come in. Mix five drops of essential oil with one cup of baking soda. We recommend eucalyptus oil for its dust mite repelling properties, but you can use any scent you like or a mix of different scents. Lavender oil is also a great option due to its relaxing fragrance.

Sprinkle the mixture of baking soda and essential oil over your mattress. Leave this mixture for a minimum of thirty minutes. You can leave it for several hours if you have the time. The longer you let the baking soda sit, the more time it has to deodorize your mattress. Make sure to keep any young children or pets out of the room during this time.

After some time has passed, vacuum the baking soda off of your mattress. Use a brush if needed to get all areas. Your mattress will be left smelling great and feeling clean.

General Purpose Cleaning Spray

This cleaning spray works well for most messes. It uses white vinegar, which has natural antibacterial properties. Vinegar can damage marble, so test a small amount on the surface you’re going to clean before using this spray.

The spray will include:

• ¼ cup of white vinegar
• 1 and ¾ cups of warm water
• Approximately 30 drops of the essential oil of your choice

For the essential oils, a few mixes that we recommend are:

• Cleansing: One blend that maximizes cleaning efficiency is 6 drops each of clove, cinnamon, lemon, rosemary, and eucalyptus oils. This will give you all of the benefits of each of these unique essential oils.
• Deodorizing: Use 10 drops each of peppermint, eucalyptus, and tea tree oils. All of these have remarkable deodorizing ability and powerful scents.

Combine all ingredients in a glass spray bottle and shake well before using.

Get All The Essential Oils You Need from Pyurvana

At Pyurvana, we sell the highest-quality essential oils. You can use our oils for house cleaning, diffusing, or topically with a carrier oil. There are many different ways our oils can enhance your day-to-day life.

Purchase our high-quality products today so you can start cleaning with essential oils.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Pyurvana’s products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.