Good-afternoon! Welcome to this weeks addition of Freshen Up Friday. As you are probably aware now, peppermint is an amazing oil and smells minty fresh! Which is why it is great for adding to cleaning products for a minty fresh smell!
This week we have a couple different cleaning recipes coming for you. So get your oils and spray bottles ready. Your house is about to be sparkling clean and minty fresh!
First off, get rid of the Windex, because I have a natural window and mirror cleaner for you that works wonders.
Window and Mirror Cleaner
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol
- 5 drops doTERRA peppermint oil
- Glass spray bottle
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients together in a glass spray bottle and mix well.
- Spray onto windows and mirrors and wipe dry.
- You can store this product for 2 months.
Next we have a product that works wonders. If you always have stinky garbage cans these will definitely need to go on your “to make” list.
Garbage Can Odor Tablets
Ingredients:
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1 cup Epsom salts
- 1/4 cup water
- 10 drops doTERRA lemon oil
- 5 drops doTERRA peppermint oil
- Ice cube tray
Instructions:
- Combine all dry ingredients together.
- Slowly add in water, then add oils and stir.
- Using a spoon, transfer the mixture to the ice cube tray.
- Allow the mixture to dry overnight or until fully hardened.
- Place one – two tablets in the bottom of your garbage can and store the rest in the airtight container.
- Replace tablets as needed.
Until tomorrow,
Kelsea
Essential Living 