We all want our homes to look and SMELL clean. It is something that most people spend considerable time and even money on! Have you seen how many cleaning products there are at the grocery store? Cleaning house is big business! Unfortunately, the cost of all the cleaning goes far beyond what we pay at the store.
I've had a sensitivity to strong smells for a long time. Luckily nowadays there are many natural cleaning products to choose from. The only problem is, a lot of them actually aren't completely natural and they usually cost twice as much as the other stuff. Luckily, now that I have my doTERRA oils I can make my own cleaning sprays and scrubs and I know they are safe for me and my family because I know EXACTLY what is in them! Not to mention the huge savings!
Conventional cleaning products and air fresheners may give you the clean smell you are after, but unfortunately, they are also posing a huge risk to your health. This is especially concerning for young children, pets, or anyone living with chronic illness. Chemicals in cleaning products not only lower the immune system, they also contribute to things like asthma, allergies, headaches, and brain fog. In some cases, these chemicals can cause dizziness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and anxiety and even worse side effects*.
Making your own cleaning sprays with essential oils is super easy and convenient! As long as you have a bottle of lemon and some water, you can make a cleaning spray! That being said, there is a ton of different ways to diy your cleaning routine and it is actually pretty fun! I have a citrus blend that I use in my kitchen which contains lemon, lime, grapefruit, and a little bit of vinegar to get rid of germs on the counters and in the sink. I have a blend of peppermint, water, and a little rubbing alcohol for glass and mirrors. And I use the doTERRA cleaning concentrate for wiping down cabinets, wall, tables, the kid's playroom, and the bathroom. Speaking of the bathroom, I use a blend of Lavender and Peppermint as a room spray. You can literally make any combination you like! Its super fun to make special ones for the holidays!
Diffusers are also a great alternative to chemical air fresheners, and get this, when you use certain oils, they actually clean the air! When you use the chemical ones, they just cover up (or worse, compete with) unwanted odors. Plus, the essential oils have positive health benefits when they inter your body, as opposed to the very negative effects of chemical cleaning and fragrance products. Plant power is super badass! Ditch the toxins and switch to pure doTERRA oils!
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*Source: https://www.drbenlynch.com/sensitivity-smells-fragrance-free/