Essential Oil Cleaning Recipes

A Simpler Way to Clean Your Home

Most conventional cleaning products are filled with harsh chemicals that linger in the air and on surfaces long after you’ve finished cleaning.

What we clean with doesn’t just remove dirt—it becomes part of our environment.

The air we breathe, the counters we touch, the energy we live in… it all matters.

Switching to non-toxic cleaning doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few simple ingredients and essential oils, you can create effective, safe, and beautifully fresh alternatives for your home.

Why Use Essential Oils for Cleaning?

Essential oils aren’t just for scent—they bring real functional benefits into your home:

• Naturally refreshing and deodorizing

• Support a cleaner, more balanced environment

• Help replace synthetic fragrances

• Create a more calming and intentional space

And just as importantly:

They transform cleaning from a chore into something that actually feels good.

4 Simple Non-Toxic Cleaning Recipes

These are the exact types of recipes used in everyday home care—simple, effective, and easy to make.

🧼 Multi-Purpose Cleaning Spray

Best for: countertops, surfaces, daily resets
Scent vibe: light, clean, calming

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water

• ½ teaspoon borax

• ¼ teaspoon unscented liquid soap

• 2 teaspoons lavender essential oil
  (or tea tree for a sharper scent)

Directions:

1. Dissolve borax in water inside a spray bottle

2. Add soap and essential oil

3. Shake before each use

4. Spray and wipe clean

Optional additions:

• Lemon

• Clove

• Eucalyptus

• Frankincense

🍋 Oven Cleaning Paste

Best for: grease buildup, deep cleaning
Scent vibe: fresh, citrus, energizing

Ingredients:

• ½ cup unscented liquid soap

• 1½ cups baking soda

• ¼ cup vinegar

• 2 teaspoons lemon essential oil

Directions:

1. Mix into a thick paste

2. Apply to oven interior (avoid heating elements)

3. Let sit 8–12 hours

4. Wipe clean with warm water

Tip: Apply overnight for an effortless clean the next day.

🧺 Natural Laundry Powder

Best for: everyday laundry
Scent vibe: clean, soft, lightly herbal

Ingredients:

• 2 cups washing soda

• 2 cups borax

• 1 bar castile soap (grated)

• 3 teaspoons lavender + tea tree oil

• 1 teaspoon lemon oil

Directions:

1. Grate soap

2. Mix all ingredients thoroughly

3. Store in airtight container

4. Use up to ¼ cup per load

🧽 Soft Scrub

Best for: tough spots and buildup around sinks, subs, and stubborn areas
Scent vibe: fresh, purifying

Ingredients:

• 1 cup baking soda

• 6 tbsp unscented liquid soap

• ¼ cup distilled water

• 4 tbsp vinegar

• Essential oils of choice

Suggested blends:

• Eucalyptus + Lemon

• Spearmint + Lavender

Directions:

1. Mix baking soda + soap

2. Add vinegar + water

3. Stir into paste

4. Add essential oils

Cleaning as a Reset, Not a Chore

Cleaning doesn’t have to feel rushed or overwhelming.

It can become a simple reset for your space:

• Open the windows

• Play music you enjoy

• Choose oils intentionally

• Move slowly and mindfully

Your home should support your well-being—not work against it.

And it starts with something as simple as what you clean with.

🌿 Want the Full Spring Cleaning Guide?

If you’d like all of these recipes in one place—plus additional blends and tips—you can download the full guide here:

👉 [Download the Free Spring Cleaning Recipe Book]