July 14, 2025

The Ultimate Guide To A Low-Tox Home

How Do You Create a Low-Tox Home That Still Smells Amazing?

If you're looking to reduce your exposure to harsh chemicals without sacrificing a clean, fresh-smelling space, you're not alone. More and more households are turning to low-tox living, not just as a trend, but as a way to protect their wellbeing, the environment, and the air they breathe.

At ECO. Modern Essentials, we’re here to help you detox your home naturally using the power of essential oils and sustainable swaps. Whether you're spring-cleaning in July or saying goodbye to winter germs, this guide has everything you need to refresh your space, naturally.

5 Easy DIYs to Detox Your Home with Essential Oils

You don’t need a cupboard full of synthetic sprays to maintain a clean home. With just a few pure essential oils, you can clean every corner of your space, while making it smell divine!

1. Kitchen Citrus Surface Spray:

1 cup of distilled water
1 cup of white vinegar
20 drops of Lemon Essential Oil
10 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil

Add to a reusable spray bottle, shake gently, and use to wipe down benchtops, stovetops, and sinks.

2. Bathroom Mould and Mildew Spray

1 cup of distilled water
1/2 cup of white vinegar
15 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil
10 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Spray onto tiles and around the shower, leave for 5 minutes, then rinse and wipe clean.

3. Non-Synthetic Laundry Refresher

Add a few drops of Peppermint Essential Oil to your wool dryer balls or homemade laundry powder. It will leave your clothes smelling clean and minty-fresh while avoiding irritating artificial scents.

4. Natural Floor Cleaner

2 cups of warm water
1/4 cup of castile soap
10 drops of Lemon Essential Oil
10 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil

Mix and mop as usual, your floors will sparkle and your space will smell uplifting and energising!

5. Purify and Protect Diffuser Blend

This powerful blend not only clears the air but also helps protect your space from lingering winter germs.

ECO. Swaps For A Healthier Home

Detoxing your home isn’t just about ditching harsh chemicals, it’s also about making smarter choices that are better for the planet. Try these simple swaps:

Coconut Cutlery Set: Reusable, biodegradable, and perfect for plastic-free lunches or camping trips.
ECO. Cleaning Accessories: Ditch single-use plastic brushes and try bamboo scrubbing tools, reusable cloths, and refillable spray bottles.

A Home That Feels As Good As It Smells

With just a few essential oils and conscious swaps, you can transform your home into a low-tox haven that still feels warm, fresh, and inviting. Whether you're embracing Plastic Free July or simply ready to say goodbye to winter germs, natural living has never smelled so good.