The Lazy Girl’s Guide to a Healthy Home
Keeping your home clean and healthy doesn’t have to mean spending hours scrubbing or stocking up on harsh chemical cleaners. Whether you’re low on time or just love a good shortcut, this Lazy Girl’s Guide is your go-to for quick, effective ways to freshen up your space using nature’s most powerful tools, essential oils. With just a few drops of Lemon, Peppermint, and Tea Tree oil, you can refresh your bathroom, kitchen, and fridge in minutes. Let’s get into it!
Why Use Essential Oils to Clean?
ECO. essential oils are naturally antibacterial, antifungal, and packed with cleansing properties. They’re a safe, eco-friendly alternative to synthetic products, perfect for anyone looking to reduce toxins at home while still enjoying a fresh, sparkling space.
3-Step Cleaning Rituals for Every Room
1. Kitchen Fresh-Up with Lemon Oil
- Step One: Mix 10 drops of Lemon Essential Oil with 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of water in a spray bottle.
- Step Two: Spray down benches, sinks, and splashbacks. Lemon cuts through grease and leaves surfaces shining.
- Step Three: Finish by diffusing 5 drops of Lemon in your kitchen to eliminate lingering cooking odours and uplift the mood.
- Bonus Lazy Girl Hack: Add a few drops of Lemon Oil to your dishwashing liquid for an instant boost of degreasing power.
2. Bathroom Reset with Tea Tree Oil
- Step One: Combine 10 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil, 1/2 cup baking soda, and 1/4 cup vinegar for a powerful toilet or tile scrub.
- Step Two: Use a spray bottle with 10 drops of Tea Tree and water to spritz and wipe down shower doors and basins.
- Step Three: Add 2 drops to the inside of the toilet paper roll for a continuous fresh scent.
- Bonus Lazy Girl Hack: Pop a cotton ball with a few drops of Tea Tree oil behind the toilet for all-day freshness.
3. Fridge Detox with Peppermint Oil
- Step One: Mix 5 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil with 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of bicarb soda. Wipe down fridge shelves and drawers.
- Step Two: Leave an open jar of bicarb soda with 3 drops of Peppermint inside to absorb future smells.
- Step Three: Diffuse Peppermint in nearby areas to give your whole kitchen a crisp, clean scent.
- Bonus Lazy Girl Hack: No time to deep clean? Just place a few drops of Peppermint Oil on a cotton pad and leave it inside the fridge for a quick refresh.
Best Essential Oils to Replace Traditional Cleaners
Ready to swap out synthetic sprays for plant-based alternatives? These essential oils are our must-haves:
- Lemon Essential Oil: A natural degreaser and stain remover with a fresh citrus scent.
- Tea Tree Essential Oil: Antibacterial and anti-fungal, ideal for bathrooms and mould-prone areas.
- Peppermint Essential Oil: Cooling, deodorising, and energising.
- Eucalyptus Essential Oil: Purifies the air and adds a spa-like scent to your home.
- Lavender Essential Oil: Calming and antibacterial, perfect for bedrooms and soft surfaces.
Make It a Ritual, Not a Chore!
The secret to a healthy home isn’t perfection, it’s consistency. Make small cleaning rituals part of your daily or weekly routine and elevate the experience with oils that smell as good as they clean. So grab your ECO. essentials, put on your favourite playlist, and enjoy the quickest clean of your life, the lazy girl way!
