Wednesday, September 1, 2010

[Everything doTERRA] Re: Cleaning Tips/Air Freshener

What portions do you use for cleaners? If you have a normal-sized
spray bottle (about 32 oz) how many drops of oil do you put in it?

On Sep 1, 12:17 pm, JRW <silverdis...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I LOVE Lemon, On Guard, and Lavender for cleaning. If you have Modern
> Essentials there is a small section that has a few recipes for
> cleaning. I made some hand wipes with on guard and LOVE them. Used
> them at a family reunion and didn't get any of the nasty colds that
> were going around.
>
> I have heard of others using Citrus Bliss also. The Lemon in my
> opinion works far better then some of the chemical cleaning products I
> have used in the past.
>
> I have loved using the Seventh Generation products, but they were
> super expensive (at the time- which was about 3 years ago) and so we
> weren't able to replenish our stock. Now that Wal mart is selling them
> I wonder if the cost has gone down? I don't remember the ingredients,
> but with my allergies I found I could use the Seventh Generation
> products without a problem. Learning what I have about EOs recently it
> makes me want to re-evalute the SG products and see if they are just
> as good/safe. You may even be able to add a couple drops to them?
>
> Hubby and I are pretty anal about keeping a germ free home. We don't
> like it when people come over sick and we don't like shaking peoples
> hands, especially at church. I have severe allergies to chemicals and
> have to be extremely careful with what we use. Up until a few months
> ago I either cleaned dressed from head to toe in protective gear or
> hubby did the cleaning. I HATED cleaning because if I wasn't careful I
> would have an asthma attack or break out in hives and all that fun
> stuff.
>
> As soon as I got lemon and lavender I began to use them for cleaning
> and noticed a difference immediately! Our home smelled better. I could
> breath and I had no negative reactions to the oils or smell. I now
> make excuses for cleaning, even deep cleaning :) After using the
> lavender for several weeks in a row as a carpet cleaner I noticed our
> carpet looks cleaner, feels softer, and my asthma is back under
> control. I love when we come home from being gone all day and it
> smells sooo nice.
>
> If you do a search on cleaning I think you will find some different
> tips and tricks and I think there are a few links to blogs with some
> tips too. I got my on guard hand wipe recipe from a blog (can't
> remember it at the moment.) Trial and Error is a fun way to go too :)
>
> Good Luck!
>
> On Sep 1, 11:57 am, KelliDonna <kellido...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > I am brand new to this lifestyle and need lots of advice and tips and
> > tricks!
> > I am a OCD about the cleanliness of my home, my car, etc...
> > Now that I am using doTerra oils for mine and my families health, it
> > doesn't seem to make much sense for me to be using a cabinet full of
> > chemicals to clean our home.
> > I typically use 409, Mr Clean, Comet, and  the Clorox cleaning wipes.
> > I also am OCD about the way things smell!
> > I need to walk into my home and have it smell lovely :)
> > I currently use Scentsy wax and warmers.
> > So I am looking for a way to use my oils as cleaning products? But
> > it's gotta really cut through the grime.
> > Also, any information about Scentsy? I know some candles and air
> > fresheners are unhealthy, but am I okay with Scentsy?Also, any
> > opinions on Seventh Generation products? I saw some at Walmart
> > yesterday and now I'm curious. I know this is a lot and Thank You in
> > advance!!

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