Ditch & Switch Pt. 1: Kitchen
When we first started using doTERRA, I was resolved to have the oils and products integrated in every aspect of our home and lifestyle. Changing out the medicine cabinet, first aid kit, our supplements, and even our personal care products was fairly easy. I’ve always gravitated toward natural remedies when dealing with tummy issues, headaches, sprains, and strains. A cup of the right tea can do wonders! Once we saw and felt the benefits of the supplements, adding them to our daily health regimen was a no brainer. You don’t realize how bad you feel until you stop feeling that way. So those areas were easy to makeover.
When it came to cleaning products and personal care products…those proved a bit more challenging. I’m a habitual purchaser and I am loyal to certain products that have worked for years for me and my family. My “green” cleaning products were already implemented due to my son’s chronic health issues several years ago. I really thought I had the best non-toxic products in our cabinets and happily sprayed them everywhere to “clean”. It wasn’t until I attended a workshop that highlighted “green washing” of cleaning products that I really started to question my choices. I did a deep dive on the products I was using and was shocked that more than 50% of them contained ingredients that were classified as pesticides 😧 And my deep dive of our personal products…UGH!
So once I decided that I was truly going to practice what I preach – living a natural lifestyle – I began collecting and trying DIY recipes to clean my home and replaced some of our products with doTERRA. It sounds easy, right? Let me just remind you that I am a habitual purchaser and I am loyal to products that I have loved for years! It was through trial and error that I settled on some non-fail DIY cleaning and personal care products and doTERRA swaps. A side benefit of this makeover: we save so much money on making our own products!
This week, I’m sharing my top 3 Ditch & Switch DIY Products for the Kitchen:
All-Purpose Cleaner
My simple, no-fluff All-Purpose Cleaner that I use to clean EVERYTHING in our kitchen: counters, inside the fridge, stovetop, walls, floors, table, EVERYTHING. You can use different citrus oils such as Lemon, Wild Orange, and Tangerine. They blend well with On Guard.
Garbage Disposal Refreshers
One batch of these last us about a month. Two down the disposal is plenty to cut through any odors lingering. Tangerine and Spearmint create a wonderful aroma! But feel free to change your oils to suit your tastes. Just be sure to use a citrus oil since they do cut through any grime.
Natural Oven Cleaner
This recipe works! Our oven gets a lot of use year-round. I have a daughter that loves to bake! Although I should deep clean my oven more regularly 😏 but truth be told, it gets done at least once a year. Twice if I’m feeling adventurous! Tip: If you oven has a self cleaning cycle, run that first and allow it to cool completely prior to using this DIY, especially if it’s really bad in there.
doTERRA Products for Your Kitchen:
An absolute must have for all your cleaning DIY recipes: On Guard Cleaner Concentrate. It’s so effective in killing germs, versatile, and cost pennies compared to commercial cleaners. doTERRA also has an abōde Line that includes cleaner concentrate, laundry pods, dishwashing liquid, and dishwasher pods. abōde has a clean, fresh aroma and cute spray bottle to complete the line!
There are so many DIY recipes in our private online group. If you’re not already a member, get yourself over there now! It’s the one place where you can find recipes, oil usage tips, and so much more. The beauty of essential oils is their versatility. Most of our oils are great for cleaning your home annnd making DIY products to care for your health, which can really maximize your dollars!
So do you have a favorite DIY product that you use in your kitchen? Please share it with us! And if you try any of the recipes for your kitchen, we’d love to hear from you! Share your experience with us in the comments!
Are you ready for our next segment in our series? Ditch & Switch Pt. 2: Bathroom is ready for you!
Choose natural. Live healthy. Laugh Often.
Blessings~
Romelia
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We have an amazing resource for you! Check out our “21 Days to Reduce Your Toxic Load” ebook! It’s the perfect companion for our Ditch & Switch 3-Part series!