In fact I am allergic to many cleaners and they literally make me ill. The smells are so strong from all the chemicals in them I immediately get a headache Headaches turn into migraines which leads to me trying to sleep them off. And leading to me putting off the cleaning.
However, I know that if I am to care for my home, and more importantly my family, I need to clean!
I do enjoy creating a clean, peaceful home environment (not a perfect one!). I just don't particular care for how I have to go about it.
So I decided to make my own cleaner!! I knew the bottle would have to be cute and fun, but I also knew the cleaner would have to smell good!
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| Don't you love my cute bottle?! |
I know what you are saying, "WOW, you sure went to a lot of work for a cleaning bottle!"(Brant said the same exact thing!!!)
Yes, as a matter of a fact I sure did! I don't like cleaning! So I thought maybe if I spent a little extra time making it cute and fun, that cute and fun would rub off on me in the cleaning department.
-Verdict still out-
I wipe down the kitchen counter so often this is cute enough to stay out for all to see.
Moving on to what I used......................Vinegar is great for cleaning, but the smell is not the greatest. My nose can handle citrus smells so I decided to add some citrus scents to my all purpose cleaner.
I used essential oils. Essential oils are ideal for adding to your cleaning supplies. They remove toxic mold, stale air, unpleasant odors, and kill viruses, bacteria and dust mites. Use essential oils that please your senses and at the same time deep clean you home.
I decided I would use two citrus scents. Lemon and Tangerine. Oh so yummy!!!
These are 100% pure essential oils. I like the Aura Cacia brand only because it is the only brand I have ever tried.
So I then had a recipe for Clean Blessings!
The name: blessing my family and home as I clean with natural products.
So here is the recipe and what you will need for Clean Blessings.
-distilled white vinegar
-essential oils(optional)
-a few drops of dish soap
-water
-a spray bottle
In a spray bottle add mainly vinegar with about a cup of water. Add 20-30 drops of each essential oil and a few drops of any dish soap. Shake well and CLEAN!!!!
That's it!
As far as the bottle I used chalkboard scrapbook paper and craft glue dots to stick it on. I bought the ribbon to match the bottle. I cut it to make a border around the "chalkboard". And then I had to add a cute bow!
And that folks is my attempt at making cleaning more FUN! Along with keeping my headaches away.
Do you make homemade cleaners? What do you use? I would love for you to share.
4 comments:
The bottle really is adorable and love how you made the cleaner. I have been thinking about trying to make my own. I may have to try this out. Thanks so much for linking up this week!
I always make my own cleaning products, and I love it! I never thought to add dishsoap to my all purpose vinegar-water...I will have to try that. Thanks so much!
Cute Bottle! We make our own cleaners, detergents, deodorant, and toothpaste (well only I use the toothpaste. Nobody likes the taste of baking soda.) I love the bottle idea. Mine is so ugly, I hide it.
what a great idea with the bottle! very cute! i use the young living brand of essential oils. we use the theives oil alot during the winter and anytime anyone has a cold. it is also great for joint or muscle pain! lemon oil is great for many uses also!
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