Natural Wood Cleaner

This all-natural cleaner will leave your wood surfaces clean and glowing.

• Time: 5 minutes active
• Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredients & Supplies:

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) Jojoba Oil
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) vinegar
• 20 drops lemon essential oil
• 8 oz. spray bottle

Instructions:

1. Pour jojoba oil and vinegar into the spray bottle.
2. Add the essential oil, put on lid, and shake well.
3. Spray onto a microfiber cloth, and wipe wood surfaces until they shine!

Use often to keep your wood looking shiny and to protect it from damage.

Laundry Spot Remover with Lemon Essential Oil

No matter how hard we try, clothes always seem to stain—especially with children! Here’s an easy stain-fighting recipe that utilizes an essential oil we all love. Using this recipe, you can ensure that you are using safe products on your clothes while getting the tough jobs done.

Laundry Spot Remover

• Servings: Yield=1 cup (240 ml)
• Time: 5 minutes active
• Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredients & Supplies:

• 2 Tbsp. (30 ml) Castile Soap
• 2 Tbsp. (30 ml) Vegetable Glycerin
• 5–10 drops lemon essential oil
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) water
• 8 oz. Glass Spray Bottle

Instructions:

1. Pour all ingredients into the glass spray bottle; shake to combine.
2. Spray mixture liberally on spots and stains.
3. Lightly rub the mixture into the fabric with your fingertips.
4. Soak the article of clothing for a couple hours or overnight before throwing in the washer.

Note: Like most stain removers, this works best if the stain is treated immediately. We haven’t had much luck using this on stains that were previously washed, but it’s always worth a try!

Source: inspired by http://lifeispoppin.com/laundry-spot-remover-using-lemon-oil/

Clove and Lemon Sink Scrub

This simple mixture smells great and will leave your sink shiny and clean!

• Servings: Yield=2 cups (440 g)
• Time: 5 minutes active
• Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredients & Supplies:

• 2 cups (440 g) baking soda
• 10 drops clove essential oil
• 10 drops lemon essential oil
• Castile Soap as needed
• 16 oz. PET Jar

Instructions:

1. Mix the essential oils into the baking soda, and transfer into jar.
2. Sprinkle into wet sink.
3. Squirt some castile soap into the sink over your mixture, and scrub until clean.

Clean Your Kids’ Toys Naturally with Essential Oils

Kids’ toys are notorious for having lots of germs! Not only are they constantly being dropped on the floor, but because babies and toddlers like to put things in their mouths, germs seem to be ever-present on toys. If you are concerned about keeping your kids’ toys cleaned, give this Toy Cleaning Spray a try!

Toy Cleaning Spray

• Servings: Yield=1/2 cup (120 ml)
• Time: 2 minutes active
• Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredients & Supplies:

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) hydrogen peroxide
• 4 drops lemon essential oil
• 4 oz. plastic spray bottle

Instructions:

1. Fill the 4 oz. spray bottle with hydrogen peroxide. Add the lemon essential oil. Screw the lid on, and shake to combine.
2. To use, spray the toys thoroughly. Let sit for a few minutes, then wipe dry with a clean cloth.

Note: Hydrogen peroxide can lose its effectiveness if exposed to sunlight. It is best to store your Toy Cleaning Spray in a container that will protect it from sun exposure.