5 Quick and Easy DIY Cleaner Recipes (+ Free Printable)
If you’re looking for some tried-and-true DIY cleaner recipes using essential oils, you definitely want to try my 5 favorites! I use these ALL THE TIME in our home, whether it’s for daily cleaning or for spring cleaning aids!
They all use common, versatile essential oils like Lavender so they are easy to make and use. I use these recipes in my own home and have tweaked over time until I found *just* the right ratios. 🙌
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DIY All-Purpose Natural Cleaner
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 4 drops Lemon and 4 drops Tea Tree
OR
4 drops Grapefruit and 4 drops Lavender (my favorite)
Combine in a spray bottle and shake well before each use. That’s it! Easy peasy. 🙂
Not only will your home smell great, but the cleaning punch of vinegar plus the antibacterial properties of the essential oils will get everything squeaky clean!
This is my go-to spray bottle for counters, appliances, walls, the kitchen, floors, and more. It’s very versatile!
If I am cleaning something that is SUPER dirty, I will start with a DIY Heavy Duty Cleaner (below) first, and then follow up with a shot of my All-Purpose Cleaner for added disinfecting.
DIY Heavy Duty Natural Cleaner
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp unscented castile soap or peppermint castile soap
- 10-15 drops Tea Tree
- 5 drops Lavender or Bergamot
Combine in a spray bottle and shake well before each use. Follow up with a disinfecting mist of the all-purpose cleaner above, if desired. This one in particular gets a lot of use in spring cleaning efforts.
DIY Soft Scrub Cleaner
- 3/4 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup peppermint castile soap
- 10 drops Tea Tree and 5 drops Lemon
DIY Natural Hand and Dish Soap
- 1 foaming soap dispenser
- 1 tsp liquid unscented castile soap or peppermint castile soap
- 3 drops total of Orange and/or Lavender essential oil (optional)
- water
DIY Cleaner for Glass & Stainless Steel
- 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 8-10 drops total of Orange and/or Lavender essential oil
Rubbing alcohol is the secret ingredient in any recipe for cleaning glass or stainless steel. Not only does it disinfect, but it leaves less streaks since it dries so quickly.
Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake before using. Use a microfiber cloth for best results.
Finding Supplies for Your DIY Cleaner Recipes
Many of the ingredients for a good DIY cleaner recipes kit can be found at your grocery store as you buy your resgular things.
Then I make an order of essential oils from my favorite company, Rocky Mountain Oils. So many of the oils used for cleaning can be used for health and personal care as well, and we’ve come to rely on them in our family!
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