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Safe, natural, and BASE INGREDIENTS + ESSENTIAL OILS
environmentally friendly Make your own non-toxic cleaning products using
these simple ingredients and dōTERRA essential oils.
cleaning tips and recipes.
MUST HAVE BASICS
book
FACTS
• M
 any household cleaners contain toxic
•
chemicals. These chemicals may cause
short-term and long-term health problems
when you use them. 1
C
 hildren are often more vulnerable to
chemical exposure during developmental
stages, and certain chemicals may interfere
with the development of their neurological,
endocrine, and immune systems. 2
Main route of exposure:
—Eating —Breathing
—Drinking —Touching
• Y
 ounger children have higher respiratory
rates than adults, therefore they absorb
more air contaminants per unit of weight,
meaning they experience a higher inhaled
dose. 2
• According to the United States Environ-
mental Protection Agency, the air inside
a typical home is 200–500 percent more
polluted than the air outside mainly due to
toxic household cleaning products.
No need to compromise your
health for a clean house!
BAKING SODA
Absorbs and eliminates odor. Use to clean countertops,
sinks, and tubs. Sprinkle some baking soda on your
carpet and vacuum after 15 minutes for a fresher
look and feel.
WHITE VINEGAR
Contains natural antifungal and antibacterial properties.
Cuts grease and dissolves mineral deposits.
CASTILE SOAP
Lifts dirt, cuts grease, and eliminates tough stains.
Pour a small amount over baking sheets and pans
then scrub for a few minutes, and you’ll have clean,
shiny results.
SALT
Salt is an effective scouring agent. Pour salt mixed
with hot water down the kitchen sink regularly to
deodorize and keep grease from building up. Mix
salt with Lemon essential oil and use to remove
stubborn coffee and tea cup stains.
dōTERRA FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL
-or- OLIVE OIL
Great natural cleaner and polisher. Rub it into leather
or polish wood surfaces.
BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR CLEANING
• Lemon
• Lime
• Wild Orange
• Douglas Fir
• Eucalyptus
• Melaleuca (Tea Tree)
• Purify Cleansing Blend
• Thyme
• Peppermint
• dōTERRA On Guard® Protective Blend
• dōTERRA On Guard Cleaner Concentrate
Ingredients
• 4 l warm water
• 2 tablespoons liquid castile
• 5 drops Douglas Fir essential oil
• 5 drops White Fir essential oil
• 5 drops Cypress essential oil
• 10 drops Lemon essential oil
Instructions
1. Add soap and essential oils to bucket
of warm water.
2. Use mop or rag to clean floors.
3. Pour into a spray bottle for cleaning
countertops.
Note: T
 his solution does not need to be
rinsed off.
All-Purpose Cleaning
Ingredients
250 ml warm water
250 ml white vinegar
25 drops Wild Orange essential oil
or other essential oil(s) of choice
Instructions
1. In a spray bottle, combine water
and vinegar.
2. Add essential oil(s) of choice.
Shake well.
3. Use on counters, wood, glass,
stainless steel, and porcelain.
4. Wipe with a microfiber cloth or
paper towel.
“Lime” Scale Remover
Ingredients
½ teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons water
10 drops Lemon essential oil
10 drops Lime essential oil
Instructions
1.  Add water and essential oils to
baking soda.
2. Mix into a paste.
3. Rub a small amount onto surface.
4. Let sit for 20 minutes.
5. Wipe off with wet cloth.
References
TIP: Replace toxic air fresheners with a diffuser
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Pine Floor Cleaner
1. Household Cleaning Products: What Every Woman Should Know. womensvoices.org/safe-cleaning- products/basic/
2. ATSDR Case Studies in Environmental Medicine Principles of Pediatric Environmental Health. The Child as Susceptible Host:
A Developmental Approach to Pediatric Environmental Medicine. atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/ped_env_health/docs/ped_env_health.pdf
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