Keep your home clean and smelling naturally fresh without using traditional cleaning products that are loaded with chemicals and artificial fragrances.

• Make your own DIY cleaning products with simple ingredients like lemon, vinegar, water, essential oils and vodka (which is great on floors!) 

• Use houseplants to naturally purify the air and add a touch of green to your living spaces.

• Open windows regularly to let fresh air circulate throughout your home.

• Consider using natural air fresheners like an essential oil diffuser or simmering herbs or citrus peels on the stove.

• Use washable, fitted pads instead of disposable swiffer cloths when cleaning your floors.

• Or use one of the many, natural lines that come with refillable bottles. I am a huge fan of Blueland  for household sprays and Clean People for laundry.

I often check out products to see how “clean” they are before I buy them on the EWG Healthy Living app .  Read more about what ingredients you want to avoid and why here.

Make your own household cleaner

Spray bottle (preferably glass)

Small funnel

1/2 cup white vinegar

2 tablespoons baking soda

Tea tree essential oil

Eucalyptus essential oil

Any extra essential oils (lemon, orange, rosemary...have fun creating your own signature scent!)

Instructions:

Using the funnel, pour in 1/2 cup of white vinegar into a spray bottle.

Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda, and wait for the foaming to subside.

Add in 10 drops of essential oils (or a little more for extra fragrance).  

Fill the rest of the bottle with water.

Screw the spray top onto the bottle, and shake well before use.