The best way wave goodbye to winter and high five the coming of Spring is with a good old-fashioned Spring clean. While everyday cleaning at home can be a bore, there is something cathartic and rewarding about spending a day dusting away the cobwebs and doing a deep clean, especially if you use essential oils instead of chemically-laden cleaning products.
Using essential oils as cleaning products is a double win as not only are you replacing caustic cleaners with effective greener alternatives that are better for you, your home and the planet, but you also benefit from the aromatherapy effects as you breathe in the essential oils as you clean.
So, throw open your windows and try these natural spring cleaning ideas to freshen and purify your home and revive your mind and body.
Essential Oil: EUCALYPTUS
Eucalyptus oil is one of our favourite essential oils to use in the home. It’s a great all-rounder because it has so many beneficial properties that make it a top cleaning go-to.
Green Clean benefits…
Anti-fungal, antibacterial and a natural deodoriser.
Floor Cleaner: Eucalyptus is a natural grease buster. Keep floors clean and germ-free by adding up to 15 drops of our Eucalyptus essential oil to a bucket of water and get mopping.
Bin Refresher: say goodbye to smelly bins. The pungent scent of Eucalyptus has some serious staying power and can counterbalance strong odours. Remove bin bag and sprinkle a few drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bottom of the bin. Once it’s dry, replace the bin bag and let this odour-eater get to work.
Aromatherapy benefits
Invigorating and good for respiratory congestion – you’ll finish your spring clean in no time.
Essential Oil: TEA TREE
This magic oil from Down Under is one of nature’s original guardians, not to mention a multitasking cleaning demon.
Green Clean benefits…
Naturally purifying and cleansing
All-purpose Spray: for anything that needs a good deep clean anywhere around the house, a few sprays of this oil will do the job. Add 10 drops of our Tea Tree essential oil to 250 mls of white vinegar and 250 mls water in a spray bottle. Spray to clean kitchen countertops, bathroom sinks or tiled floors.
Shoe Freshener: stinky shoes have an unfortunate habit of lingering; once you catch a whiff of it, it’s hard to shake it off. Keep shoes fresh by adding drops of Tea Tree oil in your shoes and let them sit overnight in a well-ventilated area once a week. Add drops of Lemon Tea Tree for extra freshness.
Aromatherapy benefits
Cleansing on the skin, Tea Tree helps boost circulation and clear a fuzzy head. No need for marigolds – hands will feel squeaky clean and cared for when using this hygiene hero
Essential Oil: CITRUS
Not an essential oil in its own right, but the citrus family of oils are infamous for their cleansing abilities. Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, to name but a few, are bursting with fresh and citrusy aromas and all bring natural cleansing, degreasing, deodorising and polishing benefits.
Green Clean benefits…
Naturally cleansing and a great for removing grease
Wooden furniture polish: shine your wooden furniture up a treat with Orange essential oil. Along with that, it gives a zesty orange scent that freshens up the entire room. Add about 10 drops of orange essential oil to a cup of base oil, such as Almond Oil, dip a polishing cloth in and wipe over the furniture. Using a separate soft cloth, buff it up and see it shine.
Air freshener: Remove unwanted aromas and give rooms a sunny, happy and lively vibe with a blend of citrus oils. Simply add a few drops of Lemon and Grapefruit essential oils to a spray bottle with water, shake and spritz into air. You can also use citrus oils in a diffuser to clean the air.
Aromatherapy benefits
Brightens and lightens your day, promoting a positive mood.
