The Best Essential Oils for Eco-Friendly Cleaning

When it comes to eco-friendly cleaning, everyone has their favorite products. At Alkemi Clean, essential oils are, well, essential. Do you ever feel frustrated by the toxic chemicals invading our everyday lives? Us too. So, we do things a bit differently, using the best essential oils for your space and our planet.

Are you ready to make a change? Find out how you can swap harsh chemicals for non-toxic products that are safer for your family and good for the environment. From sanitizing hard surfaces to cleaning carpets and freshening laundry, here are the best essential oils for cleaning.

the best essential oils to use in place of bleach-based cleaners

You know that just-cleaned smell? Well, it doesn't have to include chemicals! The best essential oils for cleaning are the ones that effectively sanitize while leaving your home or office both clean and smelling good. Here are some of the most popular essential oils used to replace bleach-based cleaners.

• eucalyptus oil – With antiviral and antibacterial properties, eucalyptus oil makes a perfect sanitizer and multipurpose cleaner. BONUS: It's also great for clearing your sinuses! So, keep some on hand for colds and allergies.

• lavender oil – Not only does lavender oil offer a soothing aroma, but it also kills germs. Think of it as the Swiss army knife of eco-conscious cleaning.

• peppermint oil – Filled with natural antibiotic properties, peppermint oil is perfect for cleaning bathrooms. It also doubles as a safer alternative to pest control.

• tea tree oil – Purify your air and your surfaces with this powerhouse non-toxic cleaner.

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the best essential oils to use as deodorizers

Many commercial air fresheners make the air in your home anything but fresh. If you have kids, pets, or allergies, switching to non-toxic, essential oils can be a gamechanger. Here are four that will leave your home smelling both fresh and inviting.

• lemongrass oil – Fill your bathroom and kitchen with the inviting scent of lemon, which also doubles as a bacteria fighter.

• orange oil – Have a case of the winter blues? Clean your surfaces with orange oil. It's an excellent deodorizer and cleaner that's been proven to make you happier.

• cinnamon – Purify and deodorize your air with the sweet scent of cinnamon. Great for cold and flu season, this essential oil doubles as a germ buster.

• lavender oil – Add a few drops to your next load of laundry! It's a great way to rid towels of mildew smells.

blending essential oils for house cleaning

Adding essential oils to homemade cleaning products is an easy way to cut out the toxic chemicals found in conventional cleaners. Here are some examples of essential oil blends that work well.

• lavender oil + baking soda – Add a few drops to baking soda to make a gentle but powerful scrubbing agent for sinks and tubs.

• water + vinegar + peppermint oil – Blend these three ingredients to make a fresh-smelling, highly effective all-purpose cleaner. One word of warning – if you're cleaning stone or metal, don't let the vinegar sit for more than a few minutes, since the acid can harm these surfaces.

• lemon oil + vinegar – Need to break down dirt and bacteria? Adding lemon oil to vinegar creates a chemical reaction that gets the job done. Let the mixture sit for about an hour before you begin cleaning.

• lemongrass + eucalyptus oil – Both of these ingredients are effective at killing bacteria. Combine them to clean hard surfaces like countertops.

• tea tree oil + eucalyptus oil – If you need to kill e. Coli or fight off staph infections, these essential oils are the perfect duo for the job.

Are you wondering about some of the other benefits of essential oils? Aside from being great non-toxic cleaners, they can also relieve stress, help fight depression, and reduce muscle aches and inflammation.

ready to start cleaning with essential oils?

If you're ready to start making safer choices for your family and the environment, cleaning with essential oils is the perfect place to start. Let Alkemi clean help!

You'll be happier in a healthier environment—and you'll know that you're doing your part to save our planet.

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