Out with the cold, drab days of winter! The arrival of spring sparks a renewal in the air that stirs the proverbial ‘spring clean’ itch inside us.
As you get ready to tackle your spring cleaning chores like a pro, enlisting the help of essential oils and a few simple tips means you can embrace your inner neat freak and purify your home with natural alternatives that are also effective! So while you begin to purge the clutter in your life, you can also rid your home of harsh, synthetic chemicals!
Throw the windows open and try these natural spring cleaning tips to freshen your home and breathe new life into your spaces:
DIY Linen Spray
Refresh your linens, sheets, and towels with a spritz of oil-infused freshness!
- 10 drops Tea Tree or Lavender essential oil
- ⅓ cup of water
- 1 Tbsp witch hazel extract
- Glass spray bottle
Combine all ingredients in a glass spray bottle. Shake well and lightly spray on linens and sheets!
Say “No” to Smelly Scents
You know when you open up your shoe closet and catch a whiff of foul play inside? Or maybe, your garbage can open and a gentle breeze uninvitingly wafts the odours up to you (oh the horror!). Add a few drops of Purification essential oil to some cotton balls and place inside shoes, at bottom of garbage cans, under car seats, etc. and voilà – natural air fresheners to the rescue!
Spring Diffuser Blends
While you’re hustling through the clean or kicking up your feet in your tidy new space, these springtime diffuser blends are a refreshing way to fill the air!
Spring Showers
Fresh & Clean:
Spring Sunshine:
- 4 drops Orange
- 2 drops Bergamot
- 2 drops Ylang Ylang
Hello Spring!
- 2 drops Geranium
- 2 drops Lemon
- 2 drops Grapefruit
Natural Cleaning with Thieves
The Thieves Household Cleaner is an all-purpose cleaner formulated with 100% plant and mineral based ingredients. Its concentrated formula makes it one of the most versatile home cleaning products you’ll have to confidently clean your surfaces* using the same product!
*Before cleaning any surfaces, we recommend always performing a spot test in an inconspicuous area, before cleaning larger area.
All-Purpose Cleaner
- 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 3 cups water
Glass Cleaner
- 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 5 drops Citrus Fresh™ or Lemon essential oil
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 3 cups water
Deep Clean Scrub
- 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 2–3 tablespoons baking soda
- Combine to form a thick, deep-cleaning paste.
Heavy Degreaser
- 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 1 cup hot water
Wood Floors
- 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 1 cup olive oil
- 10 drops Pine essential oil
Carpet Spot Cleaner
- 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 6 cups water
What are your favourite ways to tackle spring cleaning with essential oils? Let us know in the comments!
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Do you add the wood floor cleaner recipe to water? Seems like there is something missing in the recipe.
Hi Annette, thanks for your question! If you wish, you may dilute with a bucket of water for a less concentrated cleaner to tackle larger areas, or apply this mixture as-is with a damp mop as needed. You may also combine with water in a spray bottle to mist over the floor and mop dry. We recommend always spot testing in a small inconspicuous spot before cleaning the entire floor.
Just a tip. My daughter used a similar recipe for “laminate flooring” and the olive oil just sat on top! This is for a real wood floor, where the oil will soak in. You live and learn!!
We have laminate flooring and love the glass cleaner recipe to clean it.
Thank you for the recipes. Thieves smells really good as well! When dealing with the stain, work your way into the stain as well.
We have engineered hardwood. I use Thieves cleaner (2 capfuls in a spray bottle). Spray it on a dampened microfiber mop .
Is the thrives oil in cleaning around the house, is it safe to use , with pets around.
Thanks