What are DIY cleaning products?
DIY Cleaning Products are a "do it yourself" replacements of those common cleaning products you have in your home. Most mainstream cleaning products contain chemical ingredients that can be detrimental to health and the environment. The accumulation of toxins from commercial cleaning products can act as additional environmental stressors in our lives.
Luckily, there's a natural solution that is better for your health and the environment. Due to their antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiviral properties, essential oils make the perfect natural ingredient for household products. Making your own natural, toxic-free cleaning products is simple, cost-effective and better for the environment.
All Purpose Cleaner
This all natural, multi-purpose cleaner is an essential in your cleaning cupboard. It's easy to make, and is a great antibacterial solution that can be used on a range of surfaces.
Ingredients
- Lemon Essential Oil has antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-infectious properties.
- Lemongrass Essential Oil has antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Eucalyptus Essential Oil commonly used in cleaning due to its antiseptic and expectorant properties.
- Peppermint Essential Oil is great for disinfecting surfaces.
- Distilled Water - to ensure there are no impurities in your cleaning products.
- White vinegar (optional) - The acidic nature of vinegar is so powerful it can dissolve mineral deposit, dirt, grease, and grime.
- 500ml Spray Bottle - a great choice for your DIY cleaning products as they are reusable and recyclable
Method
1. Add the following essential oils to a 500ml spray bottle;
- 20 drops Lemon Essential Oil
- 20 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
- 20 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- 10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
2. If you are using vinegar, add equal parts of vinegar and distilled water to your 500ml spray bottle. Otherwise, fill rest of bottle with distilled water and screw on the spray lid.
3. Shake thoroughly
How to use
This All Purpose Cleaning Spray is a natural disinfectant. Store in your cupboard and use on a spray on surfaces including, tables, kitchen benches and stove tops. The essential oils act as a natural antibacterial agent that is safe to spray on hard surfaces, always patch test first and keep our of reach of pets and children.
Soap Scum Remover
This all natural, DIY soap scum remover will help to eliminate soap residue from your surfaces in the bathroom.
Ingredients
- Distilled water - to ensure there are no impurities in your cleaning products.
- White vinegar (optional) - The acidic nature of vinegar is so powerful it can dissolve mineral deposit, dirt, grease, and grime.
- 1 tsp baking soda - Baking Soda acts a cleaning agent because it is a mild alkali and can cause dirt and grease to dissolve easily in water for effective removal.
- Tea Tree Essential Oil has a strong antimicrobial action. Extensive studies have shown Tea Tree to be effective against bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens, providing us with a broad-spectrum disinfectant.
- Lemon Essential Oil - has antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-infectious properties.
- 100ml Spray Bottle - perfect for DIY recipes as they are amber glass and reusable.
Method
- Add following essential oils to a 100ml spray bottle
- 10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
- 5 drops Lemon Essential Oil
- Add 1 tsp baking soda to the spray bottle.
- Fill rest of bottle with equal parts of white vinegar and distilled water. Be careful when adding the vinegar as it might overflow due to the chemical reaction with baking soda.
- Screw on spray lid and shake gently.
How to use
This Soap Scum Remover is a natural disinfectant. Store in your cupboard and use on a spray on surfaces including, your shower and bathroom surfaces. The essential oils act as a natural antibacterial agent that is safe to spray on hard surfaces, always patch test first and keep our of reach of pets and children.
Use to remove soap scum and other residues from surfaces in the bathroom and around the home.
