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Its Spring Clean time! Who else uses these wet weekends to have a good spring clean.
I have been making my own cleaning products for years now. Initially the reason was a mix of allergies and having sneezing fits after using heavily artificially perfumed products. I know many other people have the same issues as well as irritated skin, worsening asthma symptoms and irritation of their eyes!
If you go into any supermarket and pick up most bottles of toilet bleach they have a picture of a dead fish on the back and the warning that the product is toxic to marine life. It’s easy to imagine that most things that are put down the toilet might end up in the sea at some point! I would literally hate to do anything to harm marine life. This was just another reason for me to start making my own products. The other benefits are that I know exactly what is in the product, I know there has been no animal testing, which is still far too common in household products, and I get to reduce my plastic waste too!
If you don’t have the time or the inclination to make your own products Dr Bronner’s Castile soap can be used for a variety of purposes from cleaning floors to cleaning the bathroom. Have a look at the ‘How to use’ tab on any of the listings for instructions and how to make up the mixes for different uses.
But if you do want to give making your own products a try here are my top three go to recipes!
Vic x
This mix cleans bathroom and kitchen surfaces perfectly so that they sparkle!
1:1 white vinegar and water (I normally make enough to fill the bottle I have to hand)
10+ drops of essential oil
After mixing the vinegar and water in your chosen bottle add essential oil to create your desired fragrance.
Personally I love citrus and always find that it smells so fresh, so I mix up my own blend often featuring lemon, lime, orange and sometimes even mint!
Alternatively you can make a great all-purpose spray by adding 10 drops of Tea Tree essential oil to 250mls of white vinegar and 250mls water in a spray bottle. Apply to kitchen countertops, bathroom sinks or tiled floors.
TOILET CLEANER
This cleaner works well even on the most stubborn of limescale. Pour around the toilet rim and leave it to soak for a while before scrubbing. The tea tree and lavender work as anti bacterial while also giving a lovely fragrance.
¾ cup bicarbonate of soda
¾ cup white vinegar
10 drops of tea tree oil
10 drops of lavender essential oil
Fill a bucket with hot water and add 15-20 drops of Eucalyptus oil which will work as an anti-bacterial and leave your floors super clean and smelling fresh.
BIN REFRESH
For an affective bin refresher, remove the bin bag and sprinkle two drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bottom of the bin. Once it’s dry, replace the bag and let this odour-eater get to work! Use 1 drop of Eucalyptus and 1 drop of Lemon to soften the aroma if you find Eucalyptus a little harsh on its own.
WOOD POLISH
Shine up your wooden furniture with Orange essential oil and enjoy the zesty scent that freshens up the entire room.
Add 10 drops of Orange essential oil to 100ml of blending oil, such as Sweet Almond Oil, stir them together, dip a polishing cloth in and wipe over the furniture. Using a separate soft cloth, buff it up and see it shine.
This window and glass cleaner cleans effortlessly without leaving any streaks.
¼ cup of white vinegar
1 tbsp of corn flour
2 cups of warm water
AIR FRESHENER
Remove unwanted aromas in the air and give rooms a sunny, happy and lively vibe with a blend of citrus oils. Simply add 20 drops of your chosen essential oils to 1 tablespoon of baking soda in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Add the mixture to a 100 ml spray bottle and top up with tepid water. Shake bottle thoroughly before each use and spritz into the air.
You can add ingredients like the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon or orange to any recipe, as these both have amazing cleaning power, but this will impact the shelf life of your cleaning products. Personally I don’t want to have to make products up every time I want to clean so I make up batches with essential oils.
Our favourite expert blenders Tisserand Aromatherapy are the masters of essential oil blends so I thought I would share a few of my personal favourites below:
Mandarin, Lavender & Roman Chamomile
Grapefruit, Rose & Lemon
Grapefruit, Lavender & Rosemary
We hope that you have found this helpful. Do you have any recipes that you swear by? Comment below and share the magic.
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Looking for some inspiration for your Christmas wish list or want to get a head start on your gift buying? Look no further than the 2023 Greener Beauty Christmas Gift Guide. We’ve carefully handpicked our favourite items from our extensive collection, making sure there’s something for everyone, no matter your budget. Plus, you can shop with confidence knowing that every product is 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and free from harmful ingredients like sulphates and parabens. We only work with ethical brands that align with our values, so you can give with peace of mind.
Have you Spring Clean your Makeup and Skincare Routine? We have all just about finished our home spring cleans, so have you thought about giving your makeup and skincare routine a spring clean? In this blog we cover ways in which you can refresh your makeup and skincare routines this spring.