keeping a clean home and supporting your health are not always one and the same. not when you’re inhaling harsh, endocrine-disrupting chemicals from the ‘cleaning’ products found at big box stores. the scary part is, continual exposure to these toxins can pose long-term risks related to fertility, immunity, and more.

what follows is a list of my go-to supplies for keeping my home clean and nontoxic! you might already have one or two of these items lurking around your home somewhere.

like anything else, there’s no need to do a complete overhaul of your cleaning products. as something runs out, replace it with a nontoxic alternative. slowly but surely your entire cleaning arsenal will be hormone-friendly!

• Charlie’s Soap powder laundry detergent

  • this is an economical option for laundry that gets the job done without any chemicals or toxins that irritate skin

  • 1 scoop combined with a splash of white vinegar and a few drops of lemon essential oil yield clean clothes every time

• White vinegar

  • Stop using fabric softener with toxic fragrances and hormone-disrupting chemicals and switch to plain white vinegar instead. 

  • A splash of white vinegar removes mold, mildew, and product buildup that traps odors for fresh, clean clothes

• Natural bristle scrub brushes

  • These bamboo dish brushes are biodegradable and they won’t scratch your dishes

• Dehumidifier

• Keeping moisture to a minimum in the bathroom (or any room of your home) is essential to preventing mold growth

• This dehumidifier is great, plus once it fills up you can recycle the water by watering your plants

• Air purifier

• Air quality in your home affects your health so to support respiratory health, reduce allergens, and remove pollutants from your home, I suggest using an air purifier

• You can definitely invest in a high-end air purifying system but this air purifier works really great as a starter. 

• Put one in your living room and one in your bedroom, put the replacements on subscription, and enjoy fresher air and less dust, too!

• Cleaning rags

  • save money by repurposing old sheets, t-shirts, etc. or snag some off amazon

  • Cut down on paper towels by using cotton or microfiber rags for cleaning around the house (windows, mirrors, countertops)

• Baking soda

  • You probably already have this secret weapon ingredient in your home!

  • Baking soda can be combined with On Guard cleaner concentrate or dish soap to make a paste to scrub sinks, toilets, showers, tubs, or any grimey situation you encounter

  • Baking soda is also my secret weapon for keeping my stainless steel pans shining and my cast iron clean

• Dryer balls

• Fabric softener and dryer sheets are out, wool dryer balls are in!

• Less waste, no hormone disrupting ingredients, same soft clothes

• Leave them in your dryer, add a few drops of essential oil if you want a scent boost

• Amber glass spray bottles

  • Ditch plastic for sustainable, nontoxic glass spray bottles

  • You can make different concentrations of On Guard cleaner for different surfaces (countertops, glass and windows, bathroom)

  • dōterra makes a set that work perfectly for the abode line (linked below) or you can buy a set on amazon

simplifying home cleaning is so easy when you can use multi-purpose concentrates like the ones offered by dōterra. you do not need to have an extensive oil collection in order to utilize the powers of essential oils in your home!

below are my favorite home cleaning products. all products are linked at the bottom of the pages so you can add or remove products from your cart as you wish.

dōTERRA also offers excellent discounts and rewards for setting up a monthly subscription order. over time your product discount increases and you can change any and all items you have on subscription. if you want to learn more about saving on your order, submit the form at the bottom of the page!

• On Guard cleaner concentrate (Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary essential oils)

  • This is such a versatile concentrate and a little goes a long way and the spicy, invigorating aroma will leave your home smelling fresh, not clinical. 

  • Simply mix 2 tbsp of concentrate per 24 oz. water in a reusable glass spray bottle, et voila, you’re ready to clean!

  • This multi-purpose cleaner works on all surfaces; countertops, windows, mirrors, bathrooms, I even use it to mop the floor. (use a slightly diluted mixture for glass surfaces and slightly more for tough jobs like the bathroom!)

• Abode cleaner concentrate (Lime, Litsea, Cassia, Lemon Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Arborvitae, Kochii Eucalyptus, Cilantro, Lavandin and Lemon Myrtle)

• Another versatile concentrate for cleaning just about everything in your home

• Add 1 oz. Abode cleaner concentrate to 9 oz. of water

• On Guard essential oil

• Wild orange, clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary combine to make a refreshing, spicy aroma, perfect for diffusing when immunity needs a boost or add a drop or two when scrubbing tough cleaning jobs

• Abode essential oil

• Lime, litsea, cassia, lemon eucalyptus, tea tree, arborvitae, kochii eucalyptus, cilantro, lavandin, and lemon myrtle combine for a fresh, citrus-y aroma

• Purify essential oil

• Lemon Peel, Siberian Fir Needle, Citronella Grass, Lime Peel, Tea Tree Leaf, Cilantro Herb combine for a refreshing aroma that gets rid of foul odors quickly when diffused

• Add a few drops to your washing machine during the rinse cycle

• Add a few drops to your dryer balls to freshen up your clothes in the dryer

• Lemon essential oil

• The wonder kid of essential oils!

• Add a few drops to your washing machine to brighten your clothes

• Mix 5 drops with a tiny amount of On Guard Laundry detergent and water in a spray bottle for a quick stain remover

• Diffuser 

• Replace toxic, smokey candles with essential oil diffusers in your home for a lightly fragrant and fresh atmosphere that’s totally customizable to your preferences

• Humidifier

• If you live somewhere cold and dry, you need a humidifier to put moisture back into the air, especially while you’re sleeping

• dōTERRA’s Dawn Humidifier is way easier to clean than most humidifiers you’ll find on the market and you can add a few drops of essential oil to enhance the experience

• On Guard liquid laundry detergent

• Great for extra dirty or stained loads of laundry

• A little goes a long way

• Also works great in the Rug Doctor for cleaning carpets and upholstery

• Favorite essential oil fragrances for diffusers

• Purify

• Northern Escape

• Balance

• Breathe

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