100% NATURAL CLEANING TIPS

This time of year we do a lot of cooking and cleaning for the Holidays.  Here are a few tips for keeping things fresh  and bacterial free around the house with the added benefit of of lightening your mood too!  Who doesn't want that while they work?

Cutting Boards
: To keep wooden and plastic cutting boards free of bacteria, use a few drops of Lemon essential oil to 
clean the cutting board. First, wash the board with hot water and castile soap. Then put about five
 drops of Lemon essential oil on a clean sponge and wipe the board vigorously, front and back. The 
“side effect” is that the sponge is now also clean and bacteria free!

Floors
: Use hydrosols and hot water on the floors. Any mop will do, but we suggest mops with a removable
 terry cloth cleaning surface. They’re great for cleaning hardwood floors, ceramic tile, marble, and 
vinyl. They also work well on ceilings, walls, and windows. The terry cloth cover is removable and is
 machine washable.
When cleaning floors, soak the terry cloth cover (or regular mop) in hot water. Squeeze the water out, 
then pour a cap full (a few tablespoons) of Lavender hydrosol or Sweet Grass hydrosol directly onto 
the mop.

Deodorizing Spray for Trash
:
Makes: One 16 oz spray bottle
Ingredients:

15 oz water
1 oz white vinegar
20 drops Peppermint essential oil
 (Mentha piperita)
30 drops Orange essential oil
 (Citrus sinensis)
30 drops Lemon essential oil (Citrus limon)
Tools:

16 oz plastic spray bottle
Directions:

1. Simply add the drops of essential oil directly into the spray bottle full of water.
2. Close well, shake, and you’re ready to spray.
Notes:

I like to spray the trash can in my bathroom and kitchen each time I empty the trash bag. I simply 
take out the bag, spray the can three or four times, and add the new bag.