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    Home » Crafts

    DIY Cleaner Recipes with Essential Oils

    January 5, 2021 by Patti Estep 18 Comments

    Bottles of essential oils, isopropyl alcohol and a large spray bottle.
    Bottles of homemade cleaners including a countertop spray, room spray and scrub with essential oils and rubbing alcohol

    Learn some easy recipes for wonderful smelling homemade cleaners that you can use in your home, made with simple ingredients and essential oils. 

    Homemade cleaners with essential oils

    I don't know if it's because I have allergies or just a sensitive nose, but sometimes I just cannot stand commercial cleaners. Still, I do want to make sure that my home is clean and safe from bacterial problems, especially in the kitchen.

    So, I've researched and tested some homemade cleaners using essential oils and other simple ingredients to be able to clean well, without dealing with harsh chemicals.

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    Homemade countertop spray

    Homemade Cleaners with Essential Oils

    My two favorite essential oils are lemon and lavender. Lemon because nothing could smell fresher, in my opinion, and lavender because it is the queen of all essential oils and provides a calming effect on the mind and body.

    Both are great for cleaning because they are anti-fungal, antibacterial, and antiviral. I have also started using bergamot which is the scent of an orange, native to the Mediterranean, and used to scent Earl Grey tea. I just love the way it smells.

    Countertop Spray

    I use it every day on our granite countertops. You probably have heard that vinegar and citrus are bad for your granite countertops, but a little bit of essential oil is not acidic and should be safe for granite.

    • 1/3 cup of rubbing alcohol (isopropyl)
    • 1/2 teaspoon of dish detergent
    • 50 drops of essential oils
    • 28-ounce spray bottle

    Pour the alcohol, detergent, and essential oils into the bottle. Then fill the rest of the way with water. Shake it up and spray. 

    Homemade citrus scrub

    Citrus Scrub -Baking Soda and lemon essential oil

    Use this as a great gentle scrub for sinks and tubs. It's also good as a carpet freshener. Just sprinkle lightly on the carpet wait for about 20 minutes and then vacuum.

    • box of baking soda
    • Lemon essential oil

    Find a nice glass jar. I bought this one at dollar general but even a recycled pickle jar works well. Then pour 1/3-1/2 of a box of baking soda in the bottom. Next liberally shake several drops of lemon essential oil, 10-20 drops. Repeat until the jar is full.

    Lavender linen spray

    Linen or Room Spray

    Here's where lavender comes in. You are sure to have a good night's sleep with lavender on your pillow. 

    • 2 teaspoons of witch hazel
    • 15 drops of lavender oil
    • 4 ounces of distilled water
    • small fine mist spray bottle

    Use 2 teaspoons of witch-hazel, combined with 15 drops of lavender oil and 4 oz. of distilled water in a small, fine-mist spray bottle. You don't have to use distilled water. It is just a precaution, in case you have any heavy minerals in your tap water that might stain your good linens.

    Bonus:  Here are the labels I used for my cleaners. Feel free to print them out for your own use.

    Homemade cleaner labels.
    Click on the image above for a pdf version to print
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    Granite, room spray and citrus scrub cleaners.

     

     

     

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Kris Weiss

      February 03, 2018 at 7:52 pm

      Okay I buy at Costco which products are huge. So in your Citrus Scrub you list 1/3-1/2 box I more accurate measurement for this recipe. I am anticipating great cleaning from these recipes

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        February 04, 2018 at 8:22 am

        Hi Kris,

        For the citrus scrub there really are no specific measurements.

        The reason I stated 1/3 to 1/2 of the box is just to show you how to layer the baking soda with oils, because otherwise it's hard to mix them in.

        I'm sure I used the standard 12 oz box of baking soda which is equivalent to about 1 1/2 cups if that helps.

        Enjoy your new cleaning products.

        Reply
    2. Patty Davenport

      January 26, 2018 at 8:31 pm

      How long do the air fresheners you make with essential oil usually last?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        January 27, 2018 at 8:23 am

        Hi Patty,

        The freshener itself lasts a long time especially if kept in a dark bottle away from too much light. The scent once you spray it will only last for a little while, maybe a few hours, and that also depends on the type of oil. The citrus probably dissipate the fastest while stronger scents like patchouli or sandalwood will linger longer.

        Reply
    3. Chiane

      April 21, 2016 at 2:12 am

      And I have Palmolive dish soap. Will this work as well? I'm also waiting till Friday to get Castille soap. So I will use this dish soap if I have too because I know alcohol does not clean dirt

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        April 21, 2016 at 6:18 am

        Hi Chiane,

        All I can say is that I have been using the countertop spray for two years on my granite and love it. I don't see why it would not work as an all purpose cleaner. Palmolive should work great. I actually use Dawn because I find that it's good for cutting grease. Some people prefer castile because is gentle and organic however I cannot attest to its effectiveness.
        Good luck and I hope you have a very Happy Birthday!
        Patti

        Reply
    4. Chiane

      April 21, 2016 at 2:10 am

      Can I use the countertop spray as an all purpose cleaner as well? I'm out of vinegar for two days and tomorrow's my birthday so all I have is the dishsoap, alcohol, witch hazel and essential oils. But definitely trying to do all the cleaning I can tonight so I don't have to do anything on my birthday! Lol especially since I have two kids and want to take them out! Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Beth mishne

      April 06, 2016 at 8:42 am

      Hi!! Love your recipes!! I have my own cleaning business so I'm using cleaning supplies all day long so it's very important for me to clean with safe ingredients both for me, my employees and most importantly my clients!! What dish detergent do u recommend for your countertop spray?! I thought I was using an organic one but it has a preservative in it that when I googled it the articles said to avoid it......it's less than 1% but I want to avoid it. Most organic dish soaps have this ingredient....I am currently using dr. Bonners castile soap it's pure but makes the countertop spray recipe look milky....help!! Is this ok to use?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        April 06, 2016 at 2:19 pm

        Hi Beth,
        So glad you like my cleaning recipes. I use the countertop spray all the time. It's my favorite and my granite seems to keep it's shine. I use Dawn for the dish soap. I don't think that it is organic but it does well with dirt and grease and I'm only using the smallest amount. I wish I had a better answer for you. Thanks for stopping by and good luck on your quest for the perfect cleaning supplies. Maybe you'll start a line of your own. 🙂
        Patti

        Reply
      • April Buttner

        November 13, 2017 at 12:05 pm

        Young Living has a fabulous organic essential oil dishsoap called Thieves. I love it and am excited to try it in this recipe.

        Reply
    6. [email protected]

      March 16, 2014 at 7:35 pm

      Thanks Blair, I hope you like it

      Reply
    7. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom

      March 16, 2014 at 7:33 pm

      I love these ideas -- especially the lavender spray. I use a store-bought lavender and chamomile spray on my pillow at night, so a homemade version sounds even better. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    8. Denise Wright

      March 16, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      This is a great article. I just bought some new essential oils and am trying to incorporate them in my daily life. Also we just got new granite countertops so these recipes will be very helpful! Thanks!

      Reply
      • [email protected]

        March 16, 2014 at 3:12 pm

        I hope you like them. I find using a soft cloth or paper towel helps the granite shine without any streaking. Also I shake the bottle before spraying the countertop.

        Reply
        • Steph

          September 15, 2019 at 3:51 pm

          Would you be able to use eucalyptus for the linen spray? Is eucalyptus safe for a 2 year old in bed and the shower?

        • Patti Estep

          September 15, 2019 at 4:11 pm

          You could use eucalyptus in a linen spray. I can't say whether it would be an issue for a young child. Please check with your physician first.

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