I am always looking for all-natural ways to clean my home. And since it’s wintertime and it seems like my kids are always sick, I was excited to try making a healthy cleaner. While I want to keep everything clean (obviously), I wanted to avoid all of the chemicals, and find a little something to help my kids stay healthier this winter.
So I found an easy, essential-oil-based recipe, including Thieves. While it seems oddly named, I have loved diffusing Thieves which is known for its cleansing qualities and supporting the immune system.
Here’s the easy recipe and the (free!) printables:
Citrus Kitchen Cleaner Recipe:
3 parts water
1 part vinegar
15 drops lemon essential oil
5 drops Thieves essential oil
Mix in spray bottle and affix free, printable labels.
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And I am joining with some friends who are also sharing all-natural cleaning recipes. Be sure to check these out!!
Sweet Dream Spray from Princess Pinky Girl
DIY All Purpose Cleaner from The Seasoned Momma
Citrus Cleaning Spray from Coffee Cups and Crayons
DIY Dryer Sheet from Made to be a Momma
Glass Cleaner from PinkWhen
How to Clean a Shower Head from The NY Melrose Family
Citrus Kitchen Cleaner & Free Printables from Tatertos & Jello
Thieves Household Clean & Free Printables from Skip to my Lou
Disinfecting Spray from Kids Activities Blog
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And here are the printables!
Just right-click this link or the image below and choose “save link as” to download the printable PDF. Just print, trim to the gray lines and stick on your bottles. If you have full-page labels, you can print on those – or just print on glossy paper and use spray adhesive. I included the recipe on the label because it drives me crazy when I have to go hunt down the recipe when it’s time to make more!
As always, these are for personal use only.
What’s your favorite all-natural cleaning recipe?
xoxo
PS: Interested in trying essential oils? Check out this month’s special deal from Young Living – you’ll love what essential oils can do for you. This month’s special deal includes not just essential oils, but also complete how-to information to make sure you’re getting the most from your essential oils! Check out more details here.
bebar says
Finally got something really amazing. I’ll try more green. Thanks a lot for sharing.
End of Lease Cleaning Melbourne says
Thank you so much for great recipe! I’ll try to reduce this chemicals at home too, and always looking for new idea’s. This is great article!
Evelyn Oliver says
This is a great idea!
Specially the strong vinegar smell could be resolved by using white wine vinegar and original essential oils.
Lot of them are just a mixture of cheaper oil and fake scents.
Thanks you!
Bright End Of Lease Cleaning Melbourne says
Looks very good idea! Perhaps the strong vinegar smell issue may be resolved by using white wine vinegar and the original essential oils. This kinds of products are offered out there, claiming to be real essential oils made from seeds, plants, etc. However, there is a lot are just a mixture of cheaper oil and fake scents. This could be the main reason why not matter how much you put in the kitchen cleaning recipe, the vinegar smell still may be prevail.
Prerna Jain says
Spot On. Add slight lemon essential oil to the cleaning solution leaves the place smelling so nice. The challenge however is to find such natural and genuine products these days.
Bel Jones @ Fantastic Spring Cleaners says
This is a great idea! Perhaps the issue with the strong vinegar smell could be resolved by using white wine vinegar and original essential oils. All kinds of products are offered out there, claiming to be real essential oils made from seeds, plants, etc. However, a lot of them are just a mixture of cheaper oil and fake scents. This may be the reason why no matter how much you put in the kitchen cleaner recipe, the vinegar smell still prevails.
Shannon says
would you recommend this to sanitize baby toys? If not what is a suggested recipe? Thanks
Jen says
Hi Shannon –
I have never done that since my kids are older now. I have seen that people do and I think it is safe to do 🙂
xoxo
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Hope says
I followed this to a “T” but my cleaner still seems to smell very vinegary … It fades quickly but when I spray it, it smells like I just opened a jar of pickles instead of citrus like. 🙁 Any suggestions? I use doTERRA instead of YL – but I personally feel the quality is just the same.. At least it is in every other recipe I use
Laura says
Thank you for sharing this recipe. Here is my fav cleaning muxture with essential oil.
Dusting Spray:
1/8 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1 cup water
10 drops Wild Orange
16 ounce glass spray bottle Add ingredients to bottle and shake. Apply to cloth and wipe surfaces.
B. Donnchadha says
I love cleaning with citrus! Thanks for the recipe! Lovely post! <3 Greets, Feltham Carpet Cleaners Ltd.
Quinn Sands says
Natural is always best! Great article 🙂
Julie Chan says
Fantastic article! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂 I will share it with all my friends.
Annie Walker says
Thanks for the great recipe. Great post and pictures. Keep up the good work 🙂
Deb says
Do you have to put this cleaner in a glass spray bottle? I know some of the stuff I make with essential oils specifies a glass container.
Elizabeth says
Thanks so much for this great recipe and label! I am trying to reduce chemicals in our home, too, and am always looking for new ideas. This is great!
Ursula says
Genius. I need to try something more green. simple green’s smell makes me sneeze like crazy!
Ursula
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
This is exactly what I use! The Mr is always amazed at how well it cleans!
Another tip. If you have granite, don’t use that mix (it can etch over time) but a mixture of half water and half rubbing alcohol. This came straight from the granite company who said not to spend our money on pricey ‘specialty’ cleaners. Woo hoo for simple stuff you already have around the house!