Something about sunshine, warmer temperatures, and summer right around the corner gets most people out of the winter slump and motivated to tackle the ever-growing cleaning to-do list. Consider switching to clean and toxic-free products this season as you begin spring cleaning!

Cleaning with essential oils is an easy, money-saving, and natural way to fill your home with the refreshing scents of Lavender, Lemon, or Wild Orange. The products required for DIY cleaning blends are things you most likely already have around your home. Each blend only requires a few drops of essential oils, guaranteeing multiple refills of the blend.

Give these 5 DIY essential oil cleaning blends a try:

1. All-purpose Spray: Use it on countertops or dusty shelves and cupboards you’re cleaning out.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup white vinegar
• 1 ¾ cups water
• 30 drops doTERRA essential oils

Recommended essential oil combinations:

• 15 drops each of Lavender and Lemon
• 10 drops each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, and Wild Orange
• 30 drops doTERRA On Guard^®
• 15 drops each of Grapefruit and doTERRA On Guard

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to 16 oz spray bottle.
• Shake thoroughly. Spritz on surfaces and wipe clean.

2. Window Spray: Clean off all the grime from nasty winter weather with this spray.

Ingredients

• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 10 drops Lemon

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to 16 oz spray bottle.
• Shake thoroughly. Spritz on windows.
• Dry with a lint-free cloth.

3. Oven Cleaner: It’s a job most of us don’t look forward to but cleaning an oven has to be done!

Ingredients

• ½ cup baking soda
• 1 tablespoon coarse salt
• ¼ cup liquid dish soap
• 5 drops Lemon essential oil

Instructions

• Combine ingredients to make a thick paste.
• Apply a generous layer to the inside of the oven and allow to sit for several hours.
• Clean out with a sponge.

4. Wood Polish: It’s important to take care of wood furniture. Use a trustworthy DIY solution like this one.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup vinegar
• 10 drops doTERRA essential oils
  • Recommended oils: Wild Orange, Arborvitae, or Lemon

Instructions

• Add olive oil and vinegar to glass spray bottle.
• Add 10 drops of essential oil.
• Shake well before each use.
• Apply to microfiber cloth and wipe wood surfaces clean. Repeat every two to three months or as often as needed.

5. Stainless Steel Spray

Ingredients

• 16 oz undiluted white vinegar
• Lemon essential oil

Instructions

• Fill a 16 oz spray bottle with undiluted white vinegar.
• Add 6 drops of Lemon essential oil.
• Mix and spray.
• Wipe following the grain of the stainless steel.

To finish off your spring cleaning, diffuse the smells of spring. Here are a few ideas!