{"id":502,"date":"2015-09-11T07:12:38","date_gmt":"2015-09-11T07:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erinnaturally.com\/?p=502"},"modified":"2017-11-30T11:24:54","modified_gmt":"2017-11-30T01:24:54","slug":"detox-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erinnaturally.com\/detox-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Green-Up Your Clean-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Switching to natural cleaning options is an important part of a natural healthy home.<\/p>\n
This is something that I am very passionate about so\u00a0I am going to show you how easy it is to create a safe environment for you and your\u00a0family with essential oils and these natural ingredients.<\/span> <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Let\u2019s get started!!!<\/p>\n Ditch the rubber gloves and surgical mask, and get cleaning with these DYI recipes courtesy of the\u00a0D\u014dTERRA blog and bits and pieces that I have tired and tested.<\/span><\/p>\n It may surprise you how easy it is to put together these simple and inexpensive non-toxic cleaners from ingredients already lying around your house.<\/p>\n My purpose for detoxing my house and making homemade, all natural cleaners are:<\/p>\n \u00be c white vinegar<\/p>\n 2c water<\/p>\n 30 drops essential oils of your choice or try these favs:<\/p>\n 15 drops each of Lavender + Lemon<\/p>\n 10 drops each of Peppermint + Eucalyptus + Wild Orange<\/p>\n 30 drops of On Guard<\/p>\n Add ingredients to a spray bottle and shake thoroughly.<\/em><\/p>\n 2 cups unscented castile soap<\/p>\n 20 drops Lime essential oil<\/p>\n 8 drops Lemon essential oil<\/p>\n 6 drops Citrus Bliss essential oil<\/p>\n (Great for anti-\u00a0bac hand wipes or wiping down counters in the kitchen and bathroom)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 1 roll premium paper towels (cut in half & save other half for next batch)<\/p>\n 1 1\/2 cups warm water<\/p>\n 2 tablespoons doTERRA Fractionated coconut oil<\/p>\n 3 drops doTERRA On Guard Protective Blend<\/p>\n 3 drops Lemon essential oil<\/p>\n 1-2 tablespoons On Guard Foaming Hand Wash (optional)<\/p>\n An airtight storage container<\/p>\n Mix all\u00a0ingredients in the container and\u00a0shake before submerging\u00a0the paper towel. \u00a0After 10 mins remove the cardboard\u00a0<\/em>centre. Add these ingredients directly to the bowl:<\/p>\n \u00bd c Baking Soda<\/p>\n 10 drops Tea Tree (Melaleuca) Essential Oils<\/p>\n \u00bc c Vinegar<\/p>\n As it reacts, scrub the toilet. This combo is intended for one use at a time.<\/em><\/p>\n 1 1\/2c Vinegar<\/p>\n 1\/2c Water<\/p>\n 10-15 drops of Lemon Essential Oil<\/p>\n Mix ingredients in a 16oz spray bottle. Shake, spray and wipe clean.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Make in small batches and store in an airtight container. Enough for 2-4 applications.<\/p>\n \u00be c Baking Soda<\/p>\n \u00bc c castile soap<\/p>\n 1T Water<\/p>\n 1T Vinegar<\/p>\n 5-10 drops Lemon Essential Oils<\/p>\n In a bowl, combine the baking soda and castile soap. Add the water and stir. Add the vinegar. Consistency should be a soft paste.<\/em><\/p>\n 2 cups borax<\/p>\n 1 cup baking soda<\/p>\n 20 drops Lemon essential oil<\/p>\n Great for scouring off grimy messes.\u00a0Tip: Use an old spice or Parmesan cheese shaker.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00bc c Olive Oil<\/p>\n \u00bc c Vinegar<\/p>\n 10 drops Essential Oils (try Wild Orange or Lemon)<\/p>\n Mix, apply and wipe clean.<\/em><\/p>\n 1 gallon Hot Water<\/p>\n 2 T Liquid Castile Soap<\/p>\n 15 drops Wild Orange Essential Oil<\/p>\n 8 drops Lemon Essential Oil<\/p>\n Combine ingredients in a large bucket. Use a mop to clean the floor. Rinsing optional.<\/em><\/p>\n 1\/4t Clove Essential Oil<\/p>\n 1 L Water<\/p>\n Wipe down after 20min or leave on overnight for best results.<\/em><\/p>\n 1 cup castile soap<\/span><\/p>\n 1 cup baking soda<\/span><\/p>\n 1\/3 cup coarse salt<\/span><\/p>\n 7 litres hot water<\/span><\/p>\n 20 drops of doTerra oil (whichever ones you like, try onGuard with Citrus Bliss!)<\/span><\/p>\n Whisk together in a large bucket and divvy out (makes 2 large jugs) Make sure you shake before every use.\u00a0Courtesy\u00a0of Hol:Fit<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n 4-6 drops Lemon Essential Oil<\/p>\n Add to your dishwasher before you start the wash cycle.<\/em><\/p>\n 8-ounce glass spray bottle<\/p>\n 1\/2 cup distilled water<\/p>\n 20 drops essential oil.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 100% Wool Yarn Or Other 100% Animal Yarn<\/p>\n Essential Oil of your choice (lavender + citrus bliss is my fav)<\/p>\n Or for a faster version:\u00a0place a wash cloth with a few drops of essential oil into your dryer. It will come out smelling beautiful!<\/em><\/p>\n 2 cups baking soda<\/p>\n 10-20 drops essential oil<\/p>\n Container with a shaker top<\/p>\n Mix, put in container with a shaker top.\u00a0 Sprinkle on carpet and let sit for 15 minutes to absorb odors and vacuum up.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 2 tablespoons liquid castile soap (unscented)<\/p>\n 1 tablespoon Fractionated Coconut oil<\/p>\n 10 drops essential oils of choice:<\/p>\n (whatever the combo I choose, I\u00a0always add a drop or two of On Guard Protective Blend for an extra boost of cleanliness)<\/i><\/p>\n 1 empty foaming hand soap bottle<\/p>\n 1 small Mason jar with a lid \u00a0(use hammer and nail to\u00a0punch small holes in top.)<\/p>\n 1\/4 cup baking soda<\/p>\n 5-6 drops of your favorite essential oil<\/p>\n Recommended Essential Oils: \u00a0Purify, Wild Orange, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, or On Guard. <\/em><\/p>\n Not a DYI’er? Thats OK!<\/p>\n Doterra’s ready-made products:<\/p>\n <\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Detoxing your home~ One room at a time \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Erin<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_comments _builder_version=”3.0.89″ show_avatar=”off” show_reply=”on” show_count=”off” background_layout=”light” header_font_size_tablet=”51″ header_line_height_tablet=”2″ custom_button=”off” button_icon_placement=”right” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”1370″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_sidebar _builder_version=”3.0.89″ saved_tabs=”all” area=”sidebar-1″ orientation=”right” show_border=”off” background_layout=”light” global_module=”1364″ \/][et_pb_contact_form _builder_version=”3.0.85″ title=”Contact Erin” submit_button_text=”Submit” email=”info@erinnaturally.com” captcha=”on” use_redirect=”off” custom_button=”off” button_icon_placement=”right” title_level=”h4″ saved_tabs=”all” 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Switching to natural cleaning options is an important part of a natural healthy home.<\/p> This is something that I am very passionate about so\u00a0I am going to show you how easy it is to create a safe environment for you and your\u00a0family with essential oils and these natural ingredients.<\/span> <\/p> <\/a><\/p> <\/p> Let\u2019s get started!!!<\/p> Ditch the rubber gloves and surgical mask, and get cleaning with these DYI recipes courtesy of the\u00a0D\u014dTERRA blog and bits and pieces that I have tired and tested.<\/span><\/p> It may surprise you how easy it is to put together these simple and inexpensive non-toxic cleaners from ingredients already lying around your house.<\/p> My purpose for detoxing my house and making homemade, all natural cleaners are:<\/p> \u00be c white vinegar<\/p> 2c water<\/p> 30 drops essential oils of your choice or try these favs:<\/p> 15 drops each of Lavender + Lemon<\/p> 10 drops each of Peppermint + Eucalyptus + Wild Orange<\/p> 30 drops of On Guard<\/p> Add ingredients to a spray bottle and shake thoroughly.<\/em><\/p> 2 cups unscented castile soap<\/p> 20 drops Lime essential oil<\/p> 8 drops Lemon essential oil<\/p> 6 drops Citrus Bliss essential oil<\/p> (Great for anti-\u00a0bac hand wipes or wiping down counters in the kitchen and bathroom)\u00a0<\/em><\/p> 1 roll premium paper towels (cut in half & save other half for next batch)<\/p> 1 1\/2 cups warm water<\/p> 2 tablespoons doTERRA Fractionated coconut oil<\/p> 3 drops doTERRA On Guard Protective Blend<\/p> 3 drops Lemon essential oil<\/p> 1-2 tablespoons On Guard Foaming Hand Wash (optional)<\/p> An airtight storage container<\/p> Mix all\u00a0ingredients in the container and\u00a0shake before submerging\u00a0the paper towel. \u00a0After 10 mins remove the cardboard\u00a0<\/em>centre. Add these ingredients directly to the bowl:<\/p> \u00bd c Baking Soda<\/p> 10 drops Tea Tree (Melaleuca) Essential Oils<\/p> \u00bc c Vinegar<\/p> As it reacts, scrub the toilet. This combo is intended for one use at a time.<\/em><\/p> 1 1\/2c Vinegar<\/p> 1\/2c Water<\/p> 10-15 drops of Lemon Essential Oil<\/p> Mix ingredients in a 16oz spray bottle. Shake, spray and wipe clean.<\/em><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Make in small batches and store in an airtight container. Enough for 2-4 applications.<\/p> \u00be c Baking Soda<\/p> \u00bc c castile soap<\/p> 1T Water<\/p> 1T Vinegar<\/p> 5-10 drops Lemon Essential Oils<\/p> In a bowl, combine the baking soda and castile soap. Add the water and stir. Add the vinegar. Consistency should be a soft paste.<\/em><\/p> 2 cups borax<\/p> 1 cup baking soda<\/p> 20 drops Lemon essential oil<\/p> Great for scouring off grimy messes.\u00a0Tip: Use an old spice or Parmesan cheese shaker.<\/em><\/p> \u00bc c Olive Oil<\/p> \u00bc c Vinegar<\/p> 10 drops Essential Oils (try Wild Orange or Lemon)<\/p> Mix, apply and wipe clean.<\/em><\/p> 1 gallon Hot Water<\/p> 2 T Liquid Castile Soap<\/p> 15 drops Wild Orange Essential Oil<\/p> 8 drops Lemon Essential Oil<\/p> Combine ingredients in a large bucket. Use a mop to clean the floor. Rinsing optional.<\/em><\/p> 1\/4t Clove Essential Oil<\/p> 1 L Water<\/p> Wipe down after 20min or leave on overnight for best results.<\/em><\/p> 1 cup castile soap<\/span><\/p> 1 cup baking soda<\/span><\/p> 1\/3 cup coarse salt<\/span><\/p> 7 litres hot water<\/span><\/p> 20 drops of doTerra oil (whichever ones you like, try onGuard with Citrus Bliss!)<\/span><\/p> Whisk together in a large bucket and divvy out (makes 2 large jugs) Make sure you shake before every use.\u00a0Courtesy\u00a0of Hol:Fit<\/a><\/em><\/p> 4-6 drops Lemon Essential Oil<\/p> Add to your dishwasher before you start the wash cycle.<\/em><\/p> 8-ounce glass spray bottle<\/p> 1\/2 cup distilled water<\/p> 20 drops essential oil.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> 100% Wool Yarn Or Other 100% Animal Yarn<\/p> Essential Oil of your choice (lavender + citrus bliss is my fav)<\/p> Or for a faster version:\u00a0place a wash cloth with a few drops of essential oil into your dryer. It will come out smelling beautiful!<\/em><\/p> 2 cups baking soda<\/p> 10-20 drops essential oil<\/p> Container with a shaker top<\/p> Mix, put in container with a shaker top.\u00a0 Sprinkle on carpet and let sit for 15 minutes to absorb odors and vacuum up.\u00a0<\/em><\/p> 2 tablespoons liquid castile soap (unscented)<\/p> 1 tablespoon Fractionated Coconut oil<\/p> 10 drops essential oils of choice:<\/p> (whatever the combo I choose, I\u00a0always add a drop or two of On Guard Protective Blend for an extra boost of cleanliness)<\/i><\/p> 1 empty foaming hand soap bottle<\/p> 1 small Mason jar with a lid \u00a0(use hammer and nail to\u00a0punch small holes in top.)<\/p> 1\/4 cup baking soda<\/p> 5-6 drops of your favorite essential oil<\/p> Recommended Essential Oils: \u00a0Purify, Wild Orange, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, or On Guard. <\/em><\/p> Not a DYI'er? Thats OK!<\/p> Doterra's ready-made products:<\/p> <\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Detoxing your home~ One room at a time ;)<\/p> Erin<\/p>
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All Purpose Spray
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Cleansing Wipes
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\u00a0<\/em>Window Cleaner
\n<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/em>Soft Scrub for the Bath, Tile and Toilet<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Scour Powder<\/span>\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>\n
Wood Polish<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Floor Cleaner<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Natural Mold Remover<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
Liquid Laundry Detergent<\/span><\/h4>\n
Natural Dishwasher Rinse Aid<\/span><\/h4>\n
Air Freshener Spray<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\nDryer Balls:<\/span> A natural alternative fabric softener and dryer sheets<\/a><\/h4>\n
\u00a0Carpet Freshener\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
Foaming Hand Soap\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
Air freshener
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<\/a><\/p>All Purpose Spray
<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>Dish Soap<\/span><\/h4>
Cleansing Wipes
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<\/i><\/p>Toilet Bowl Cleaner <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>
\u00a0<\/em>Window Cleaner
<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\u00a0<\/em>Soft Scrub for the Bath, Tile and Toilet<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>
Scour Powder<\/span>\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>
Wood Polish<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>
Floor Cleaner<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>
Natural Mold Remover<\/a><\/span><\/h4>
Liquid Laundry Detergent<\/span><\/h4>
Natural Dishwasher Rinse Aid<\/span><\/h4>
Air Freshener Spray<\/a>
<\/a><\/span><\/h4>Dryer Balls:<\/span> A natural alternative fabric softener and dryer sheets<\/a><\/h4>
\u00a0Carpet Freshener\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h4>
Foaming Hand Soap\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h4>
Air freshener
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