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Why you need it
This natural cleaning spray is antibacterial and designed to tackle the moist areas like bathrooms.
It's easy to use and a must have for damp houses over Winter months and Summer rainy seasons!
It's a staple in my professional toolkit.
What you need
- Trigger Spray bottle 500ml (250ml, - 1l will do too)
- White vinegar (any will do)
- Tea Tree essential oil*
- Clove essential oil*
- Cinnamon essential oil*
- Peppermint essential oil*
* (I use and can vouch for dōTERRA essential oils effectiveness in this recipe. Other essential oils that are 100% pure should work - though I haven't tried them. Recipes I tried with supermarket oils were not as easy to work with - in my cleaning professional opinion.)
How to make it
- Fill your spray bottle 1/2 white vinegar
- Top up with water leaving a bit of space in the neck
- Add 10 drops Tea Tree essential oil
- Add 5 drops Clove essential oil
- Add 5 drops Cinnamon essential oil
- Add 10 drops Lemon essential oil
- Add 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
- Place top and shake to mix
Bathroom Blitz DIY recipe card
How to use it
- Spray on tough spots and leave for up to 15 minutes, then wipe clean with a damp cloth.
- Use in areas that collect damp
- Perfect for refreshing shower tiles
Cautions
- Avoid spraying close to eyes
- Spot test white areas - especially wood
- Do not spray pets
- Do not drink
- Pregnancy caution: Not recommend for daily use, use in a ventilated area, dilute recipe to comfort. Discontinue use if you experience dizziness or blood pressure discomfort
- Breastfeeding caution: Discontinue use if you experience an unwanted decrease in milk supply
Bonus Benefits
Did you know pure essential oils have many other benefits*?
Yep, using this recipe around the home can impact your mood and much more! So breathe deep while you spray - no toxic fumes here!
-Repel insects
-Freshen air
-Fresh and clean scent
- Uplifting and energising to our mood
- Brings focus to the area
Plus the therapeutic benefits of Peppermint*:
- Supports cognitive or mental function
- Helps reduce and relieve symptoms of mild head tension or headache
- Traditionally used in Aromatherapy to relieve cough
- Reduces and relieves flatulence
- Supports general health and wellbeing
* These benefits relate to dōTERRA essential oils. Other brands may have varying benefits - this is because each plant has different properties depending on where it's grown. dōTERRA test their essential oils thoroughly to ensure the presence of the basic constituents that provide these benefits.