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Disinfectant
  • 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Borax
  • 10 drops Eucalyptus, Lemon, or Lavender
Combine in spray bottle and fill with hot, distilled water. Shake vigorously until the Borax is dissolved completely.
Floor Cleaner
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 bucket of hot, distilled water
  • 5 – 10 drops of Lemon, Melaleuca, or Purification essential oil
Combine in bucket and mop away!
 
Air Freshener
  • 12 drops
  • Lavender, Lemon, or Eucalyptus (or combination)
  • 1 quart distilled water
Shake well and put into a spray bottle. Shake again before using.
Window Cleaner
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 3 cups distilled water
  • 10 – 15 drops Lemon essential oil
Mix ingredients in a spray bottle and clean!
Stain Removal
Use a drop or two of Lemon essential oil on stains.
Let stand and rub off with a clean cloth or throw into laundry.
or
A dab of Thieves Household Cleaner.
Put a dab of the concentrate on the stain, rub in, let it sit for a minute, and then launder.
Clothes Freshener  (this is AWESOME)
Add 10 drops Lavender, Lemon, or Melaleuca to a dampened washcloth.
Toss the dampened washcloth into the dryer to impart a lovely fragrance on the clothes .
Refrigerator Cleaner
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 1 quart warm water
  • 5 drops Lemon or Thyme essential oil
Mix and wipe all surfaces.
For stubborn spots, make a baking soda paste:
  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 5 – 6 drops Thyme or Lemon essential oil
Combine and apply the paste. Scrub with a clean soft cloth and make sure to rinse well with water when done. This works well on other enamel finished kitchen appliances also.
Pots, Pans, & Dishes
Combine the following in a bottle:
  • 1 cup liquid castile soap
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 20 drops Lemon, Purification, or Citrus Fresh essential oil
Mix well. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the mixture to your dishwater.
Furniture Polish
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 2 to 3 drops Lemon essential oil
Mix together well and apply with a soft cleaning cloth. This should be made fresh each time used.

 

*The sole purpose of these articles is to provide information about the tradition of ayurveda, yoga, and meditation. This information is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any disease. If you have any serious acute or chronic health concern, please consult a trained health professional who can fully assess your needs and address them effectively. Check with your doctor before taking herbs or using essential oils when pregnant or nursing.