Clean and Serene: Calming DIY Aromatherapy Cleaners

Making your own DIY aromatherapy cleaners is a wonderful way to add a calming and refreshing scent to your home while avoiding harsh chemicals. As someone who struggles with anxiety, I find that infusing my cleaning products with essential oils lifts my mood and reduces stress. Here’s everything you need to know to make your own calming aromatherapy cleaners at home.

Why Make Your Own Aromatherapy Cleaners?

There are several benefits to creating your own DIY aromatherapy cleaning products:

• Avoid harsh chemicals found in many conventional cleaners like bleach, ammonia, and artificial fragrances. These can irritate eyes, skin, and lungs.

• Control the ingredients so you know exactly what’s going into the products you use to clean your home.

• Introduce calming scents from essential oils known to reduce anxiety and stress like lavender, rose, and sweet orange.

• Save money by making cleaners yourself vs. buying pre-made natural cleaners.

• Customize scents to your personal preferences and cleaning needs.

Supplies Needed

Making DIY aromatherapy cleaners is easy with just a few simple ingredients:

• Carrier oils: Fractionated coconut oil and Castile soap are great options. They help dilute and disperse the essential oils.

• Essential oils: Choose oils like lavender, bergamot, rose, ylang ylang, and sweet orange for their calming properties.

• Bottles: Reuse old cleaner bottles or buy empty spray bottles. Glass works best.

• Funnel & labels (optional): For an easier time pouring and identifying your creations.

• Distilled water

• White vinegar or baking soda (for all-purpose cleaner): Helps cut grease and sanitize.

Calming DIY Cleaner Recipes

Here are some of my favorite aromatherapy cleaner recipes to try:

Lavender Multi-Surface Cleaner

The relaxing scent of lavender makes this great for kitchens, bathrooms, tabletops, etc.

Ingredients:

• 1⁄2 cup distilled water
• 1⁄2 cup white vinegar
• 15-20 drops lavender essential oil
• 5 drops lemon essential oil (for cutting grease)

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to spray bottle.
2. Shake vigorously before each use to disperse the oils.
3. Spritz directly onto surfaces and wipe clean with a damp cloth.

Sweet Orange & Rose Kitchen Degreaser

This uplifting citrus-floral blend is perfect for tackling greasy messes.

Ingredients:

• 1⁄2 cup distilled water
• 1⁄4 cup Castile soap
• 15 drops sweet orange essential oil
• 5 drops rose essential oil

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to spray bottle.
2. Shake before use.
3. Spray directly on oven, stovetops, microwaves, etc. and let sit 1-2 minutes.
4. Wipe away grease and grime with a damp cloth.

Calming Bathroom Scrub

This gentle yet effective scrub leaves your bathroom sparkling clean.

Ingredients:

• 1⁄2 cup baking soda
• 10 drops bergamot essential oil
• 10 drops ylang ylang essential oil
• 5 drops lemon essential oil
• Enough water to form a paste

Instructions:

1. Mix baking soda and essential oils together first.
2. Slowly stir in water until it forms a spreadable paste.
3. Apply to tub, sink, tiles and scrub.
4. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.

Usage & Storage Tips

Here are some helpful tips for using and storing your homemade aromatherapy cleaners:

• Always shake well before each use to disperse the oils.

• Test formulas in an inconspicuous area first to check for staining.

• Citrus oils like lemon can increase sun sensitivity. Rinse thoroughly if cleaning windows and glass.

• Store in a cool, dark place and use within 3 months for best scent and cleaning power.

• Avoid getting oils in your eyes. Wash immediately if this happens.

• Keep out of reach of children and pets. Essential oils can be harmful if ingested.

Making my own DIY aromatherapy cleaners has been such a rewarding experience. Not only does my home sparkle, but I get to bask in lovely calming scents all while avoiding harsh chemicals. Give it a try – your mind and home will thank you!