Essential Oils in Laundry Routine
Do you care about improving your health? Of course you do!!! It’s time to address your laundry room. Let me share with you my cleaning secrets!
Today’s “Do you doTERRA daily?” is all about how to include essential oils in your laundry routine. Some essential oils can have natural cleansing and purifying properties. They are effective cleaning agents because they are potent and powerful. (I love how cool nature is!)
Washing Machine Cleaner
Have you made friends with your washing machine? Does he or she have a name? Mine is Gerty. She’s a strong, powerful machine that is able to tackle my family’s high demands. And in return for her amazing service I make sure to take good care of her. Part of that is making sure that Gerty is nice and clean. Cleaning your washing machine regularly is necessary. It can prolong the life of your beloved washing machine (friend) and ensures a higher-quality wash. Once a week after you’ve finished a batch of laundry, use this recipe with Tea Tree and Grapefruit oils to help cleanse and refresh your machine.
Ingredients
¾ cup white vinegar
10 drops Tea Tree (Melaleuca) oil
5 drops Grapefruit oil
Instructions
In an eight-ounce glass spray bottle, combine all ingredients.
Shake well and spray the solution around the seal (the rubber at the front), drum, and door of your washing machine.
Using a soft cloth, thoroughly wipe down.
Remove your soap dispenser tray. Spray and wipe down, then put it back.
Let air dry before you do the next batch of laundry.
For top-loading washers, you can use this same recipe to wipe down the drum and outside of your washer.
For additional recipes, check out this doTerra blog. Try this recipe weekly to deep clean your washing machine (Gerty Loves it!)
Ever notice how your linens start to smell like the closet they are in? Not to worry…
Freshen your Linens with Lavender and Eucalyptus
Natural linen spray gets clothes clean without the presence of chemicals. Here’s a simple way to make a linen spray that adds a fresh, clean aroma to your home and cabinet.
dōTERRA On Guard® Laundry Detergent (This is Gerty’s favorite!)
Most traditional laundry detergents that you can find in supermarkets or stores are packed with chemicals. These chemicals are harmful to the environment and to you. Think about the fact that your clothes rub up against you all day, or you cuddle up in your blankets all night. Don’t you want to make sure that your clothes and blankets are washed in a safe, non-toxic detergent? Have you thought of switching from a traditional detergent to a natural detergent? If so, then doTERRA has the perfect solution for you, doTERRA On Guard Laundry Detergent.
With safe, natural ingredients and powerful essential oils, the doTERRA On Guard Laundry Detergent formula provides a non-toxic solution for lifting stains and giving clothes a lovely, clean scent. A simple swap in the laundry detergent can greatly reduce toxins in your home.
How to use doTERRA On Guard Laundry Detergent? Check the photo below!
Caution: Avoid eye contact. For external use only.
What oils have you tried in your laundry routine? Share with us in the comments!
If you are looking for other DIY cleaning recipes for your laundry room, feel free to reach out! I’d love to get to know you and answer any questions you might have. And please join my free educational classes. Check them out here! I look forward to helping you get started OR continue on your journey to natural health and wellness.
