EP 3: Part 1 Is Your House Full of Toxins? 5 Easy Ways to Create a Non-Toxic Home.
Description
In the last episode we talked about indoor air quality and the 3 things to do to improve it. The last thing we talked about was removing chemical cleaners. So today we are going to go over the 5 easy way to create a non-toxic home.
Resources to guide you on the toxicity of products:
I highly recommend the app Think Dirty has the Toxic Load Ratings, Ingredient Breakdowns, Safety Explanation and also the EWG site the EWG mission is simple: To empower you with breakthrough research to make informed choices and live a healthy life in a healthy environment. You can look up products and see the safety rating. https://www.ewg.org
Get the FREE Master Your Home Course:
Kitchen Recipes:
Soft Scrub Cleanser:
Ingredients:
¾ rounded cup of baking soda
¼ cup unscented castile soap
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp vinegar
5-10 drops Lemon oil
How to:
- Combine baking soda and castile soap in a bowl
- Add water and stir
- Add vinegar and essential oil until you have the consistency of a soft paste.
- Store in an airtight container {this is enough for 2-4 applications}
All Purpose Cleaner:
Recipe 1: Abode Concentrate and water add in water to top of 16 oz spray bottle
Recipe 2: ¼ cup white vinegar
1 ¾ cup water
30 drops essential oil of choice
Fruit and Veggie Wash:
- fill your sink {or a bowl} with water
- add 3-5 drops of Lemon essential oil + 3-4 pumps of On Guard foaming hand wash
- swish, and let produce soak for 5-10 minutes before rinsing clean!
Microwave Cleaner:
Ingredients:
1 cup white vinegar
2 cups hot water
15 drops Lemon oil (or any citrus)
How To:
- Combine the ingredients in a glass spray bottle
- Spray mixture inside the microwave, let sit and wipe clean using a damp cloth!
Bedroom:
Mattress Detox:
1/2 Cup Baking Soda
15 Drops Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Lavender sprinkle and set for 20 mins then vacuum
Sweet Dreams Linen Spray:
Ingredients:
1 tsp Witch Hazel or Vodka
Water
30 drops Lavender essential oil
How to:
Add witch hazel, water, and essential oil into a 2 oz spray bottle and spray linens!
Laundry Softener:
Ingredients:
10 oz white vinegar
3 drops each of Lemon, Lime, and Grapefruit oils
Citrus peels (optional)
How to:
- Add citrus peels to a 16 oz glass bottle
- Fill the bottle halfway with vinegar
- Add essential oils then top with the rest of the vinegar and shake
- Let sit a week before use
- Depending on the size of the load, you can use anywhere from 2 tbsp up to ¼ cup at a time. If you have harder water you may need to use more.
Bathroom:
Natural Glass Cleaner:
1 ½ cup white vinegar
½ cup distilled water
10 drops Lemon or citrus oil of choice
how to:
Combine ingredients in a 16oz glass spray bottle, shake, spray and wipe! Voila!
Toilet Cleaner:
3-4 cups baking soda in airtight container. Add 10 drops of Abode or Cassia Oil and/or citrus oils.Mix Sprinkle around toilet. Squirt vinegar over baking soda. It will fizz! Let sit a few minutes then scrub toilet with toilet brush
Soft Scrub Cleanser:
Ingredients
¾ rounded cup of baking soda
¼ cup unscented castile soap
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp vinegar
5-10 drops Lemon oil
How to:
- Combine baking soda and castile soap in a bowl
- Add water and stir
- Add vinegar and essential oil until you have the consistency of a soft paste.
- Store in an airtight container {this is enough for 2-4 applications}
Living Room:
Carpet Cleaner:
2 cups baking soda
10 drops Purify Cleansing Blend
How to:
Add purify to baking soda until combined
Sprinkle Mixture over the carpet. Let sit 1-2 hours. Vacuum
Store remaining mixture in an airtight container for future use.
Home Office or Work Office:
The air is likely toxic in either area. Water with citrus oils is incredible detoxifying so drop a few drops in your water {as long as its stainless steel or glass} plus stainless steel straws.
Diffuser Blends:
Focus Blend
3 Wild Orange
3 Peppermint
3 Frankincense
Memory Blend
3 Grapefruit
1 Peppermint
2 Lemon
1 on guard
Come hang out with me @ https://www.jennaleewellness.com
United States
