Spring cleaning may not be your favorite thing to do, but it sure does inspire me with the warm sun streaming in and looking out at the beautiful flowers and trees in bloom! My mission is being as pollen free as possible so I can spend more time in our outdoor living spaces to enjoy the beautiful season. As I spent an evening of vacuuming pollen from my outdoor “retreat” (my screened porch:) my next job was to tackle the windows so I can see the beautiful flowers that are blooming.
Being more conscious of the chemicals in my environment, over the past few years I have been purchasing more natural solutions whenever available. But what I discovered is that “natural” cleaners are not always as natural as the label states, and can also be more costly. So why spend the extra money on this when you can create your own that smell wonderful and do the job!
Here is a favorite recipe of mine!
It’s great for cleaning windows, glass tabletops, countertops, and some other surfaces. It’s safe, smells wonderful, and it costs so little in money and time to prepare. As stated on WebMd, “It’s surprisingly easy, cheap, and for most ordinary household jobs, do-it-yourself cleaning products can be as effective as anything you’d buy at the store.”
For their “do it yourself” cleaning recipes, WebMd also notes “For fresh scents, use lemons or essential oils like lavender.” The added benefit, many essential oils also have antibacterial and antiviral properties, making them an all around effective cleanser for the kitchen and bathrooms. I use them at home and in my office.
Window Cleaner Recipe
What You Need:
16 oz. Glass Spray Bottle
1 1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup distilled water
8 drops of any citrus essential oil of your choice (could use Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Wild Orange, or a combination)
Mix ingredients in spray bottle for immediate use. This cleaner may be stored for future use.
Resources:
http://www.webmd.com/health-ehome-9/green-cleaning
**If you are looking for therapeutic grade essential oils, you can visit the website below and contact me and I’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
