I have been making my own Non-Toxic, All-Natural Cleaning Products for quite some time now, and truly enjoy it! Making my cleaning products actually makes me want to clean! Gasp! I know, right? The products clean so well, smell so good, and don't make me dizzy to inhale, don't make me break out in a rash or make me want to put off cleaning for another day.
The biggest obstacle to getting started with making your own cleaners is knowing where to start, so here is a great resource with various recipes For Recipes Click Here.
Another thing to note is that these cleaners are typically harmless to humans, and the essential oils are very beneficial (I add essential oils to all of my cleaners for the anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and purifying properties). So I would consider these safe to use around all people, kids and pets; contrary to most chemical cleaners that are full of warning labels and harsh compounds. Plus, these homemade cleaners are very cost effective!
Here are some of the 'KEYS' to making your own cleaner:
1. Store in a glass bottle or jar if possible because essential oils are very strong and will eventually eat through plastic. Use an amber or dark colored bottle when available. (you can purchase online or go to Hobby Lobby and other craft stores)
2. Store away from direct sunlight. This will help the oils and cleaners to maintain their properties, and the cleaning products will last for ages!
3. Use oils that you enjoy the fragrance of since you will be using these cleaners in your home.
4. Use oils with good anti fungal, antiviral, antibacterial properties (although most any oil will work). Lemon, Peppermint, Pine and all the Citrus' are highly recommended.
5. You can mix and match oils so feel free to change it up with each batch you make.
6. 15 oz bottle of essential oil yields approximately 250 drops, so when you see the recipes you will find that you can make several batches of cleaner from one bottle of E.O. (I get my essential oils from www.youngliving.org/natalierenee you can sign up under my agent number 1069772)
7. These make great gifts!
You can purchase glass bottles/jars from you local craft or hardware store, or check out these links:
http://www.abundanthealth4u.com/
http://www.specialtybottle.com/index.aspx
Alright, now go out there and make some non-toxic and beneficial cleaning product. Here's to a happy, healthy and more natural home!
To order Young Living oils go to www.youngliving.org/natalierenee and use member #1069772 (if outside the US click here)
As a mother of two children, it's really helpful to know how to keep my cleaning products. I don't have time to prepare them everyday. I am too busy to cook and help my children to do their homework. So, it is good to now how to store them! Thank you!
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