DIYs for a Sparkly Clean Home WITHOUT the Toxins

It's spring!! And time to do that deep clean, but I know you care about your pets and family and don't want to have worry about their little paws1 absorbing chemical residue or your little one's2 hands and knees crawling on a freshly cleaned floor. Or, does your family abide by the 5 or 10 second rule - eating things off the floor?3 

And it's not just them... I know it's hard to do, but consider yourself for a minute - inhaling cleaning solutions or touching them with your hands is bad news for your health.4,5  Not to mention your brain's health!6  Whether the toxins are ingested, absorbed through the skin or inhaled, your body systems are taxed. Clearly, the medical experts agree.     

But can you trust a plant based cleaner? I knew of vets and physical therapy offices that were using what I use, Thieves Household Cleaner (THHC), but I must say, it made me SO happy when I saw a bottle of THHC on the front desk at my doctor's office! 


Thieves® Household Cleaner (THHC) is a powerful and ultra-concentrated, plant-based solution that is strong enough to clean your kitchen counters, stove, floors and bathrooms, but is gentle on your skin and has no toxic vapors.  

If you already use THHC, you love it! - right? Seriously - everyone that is on a mission to have a sparkly clean home without toxic chemicals loves THHC's strength, power and versatility - not to mention how good it smells!

TIPS FOR USING THIEVES HOUSEHOLD CLEANER

Thieves Household Cleaner has dilution suggestions on the bottle, but I like personal stories so I figure you might too. Here's mine... 

I don't like clutter and wanted less stuff under my sink. Though there are several dilutions listed on the bottle, I prefer just two bottles under my sink - one at the strongest dilution for extra tough jobs and one at the weakest solution for glass, stainless steel and stone. The weakest solution,  works great on most things and saves you gobs of money but even at the strongest solution it's far far less expensive than what I used to buy!

I've found that some things, like stainless steel appliances and glass, are more difficult to clean when the dilution is too strong because it leaves streaks. But diluted properly, it is fantastic for cleaning a smear of butter off my stainless steel fridge or a dog's nose and paw prints off the glass of your French doors!! My house cleaner loves THCC and she started using it with other clients too. 👍🏼
One last thing before I share the DIYs, my favorite bottle is the bottle it comes in! So I make it into a spray bottle. Most people buy a glass spray bottle or PET plastic spray bottle to make their dilutions. I prefer to save the concentrate in another bottle and screw a spray nozzle directly onto the THHC bottle, then I circle with a sharpie which dilution is in the bottle. Ok, enough about me... you want those DIYs! Here ya go:

29 DIYs WITH THIEVES HOUSEHOLD CLEANER


You can make 29 cleaners with less than one bottle of Thieves Household Cleaner concentrate! Talk about a money saver!!  With 60-65 capfuls of the THHC in each 14.4 fl. oz bottle, you'll have plenty to spare even after making each of these solutions.  

KITCHEN CLEANERS

**Always use glass, stainless steal, silicone or 
PET/PETE plastic bottles/bowls/utensils with essential oils.**

1. TRASH CAN SCRUB

Clean stains and deodorize!

2. STOVETOP CLEANER

For heavy degreasing:
  • In a spray bottle or bowl, combine the following:
  • Apply with cloth to remove buildup; when grease is gone, wipe clean with a damp cloth.

3. GARBAGE DISPOSAL REFRESHER

Refresh the disposal with a clean scent!
  • Pour one capful of Thieves Household Cleaner down the disposal.
  • Let sit 5 minutes.
  • Add ½ cup baking soda and ½ cup white vinegar.
  • Let sit until fizzing stops.
  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil; pour down the drain.
  • Turn on disposal and run cold water for 30 seconds.
  • Pour 3 drops of Purification® essential oil blend in the disposal for an extra-fresh scent.

4. WOOD CABINET POLISH

Polish your cabinets and eliminate buildup!
In a spray bottle or bowl, mix the following:
  • 5-10 drops  Pine essential oil
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ capful Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Apply evenly to cabinets with a damp cloth.
  • If cabinets have heavy buildup, extra scrubbing may be required.

5. DISHWASHER CLEANER

Clean the inside of the dishwasher!
In the bottom of the dishwasher, add the following:
  • ½ capful of Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 3 drops Jade Lemon essential oil
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • Run empty dishwasher through a full cycle. Do not add detergent.

6. OVEN SCRUB

Scrub away baked-on food!
  • In a spray bottle or bowl, mix the following:
  • Avoiding the heating elements, sprinkle baking soda liberally on the bottom of the oven, and then spray with Thieves Household Cleaner and vinegar.
  • Let sit until it stops bubbling.
  • Scrub stubborn spots with a sponge.
  • Wipe the rest of the cleaner off with a damp cloth and rinse well, making sure to remove all baking soda.

7. MICROWAVE CLEANER

Make your microwave sparkle!
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the following:
  • Microwave for 2 minutes.
  • Wipe down the microwave using a damp rag—the heat and steam from the solution in the bowl should make removing grime easy.

8. STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER

Make the outside of appliances shine like a mirror!
  • In a spray bottle, mix the following:
    • ½ capful Thieves Household Cleaner
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Buff the cleaner into the stainless steel with a damp, lint-free cloth.
  • Wipe off excess with a clean, dry cloth.

Bathroom

**Always use glass, stainless steal, silicone or 
PET/PETE plastic bottles/bowls/utensils with essential oils.**

9. SOFT SCRUB FOR POROUS MATERIALS

Polish your bathtubs, toilets, and sinks!

10. CLEANING FIZZIES

Cleaning toilets is usually one of the least desired household chores. These Cleaning Fizzies are fun to make and fantastic for speeding up the cleaning process. Use these little gems to get bottles and pots and pans clean too.

Ingredients:
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon Thieves Household Cleaner
40 drops Lemon essential oil or Thieves or Citrus Fresh essential oil blends or use a combo
3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
Ice cube tray or candy mold

Instructions:
  1. In a large bowl combine dry ingredients and stir.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils and V-6.
  3. Whisk the dry and wet ingredients together until combined.
  4. Fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full with the mixture. Lightly press into the mold with the back of your spoon and let them set a few hours - at room temperature.
  5. When completely dry, pop the tablets out and store in a glass jar.
  6. To use: place one in the toilet bowl, or whatever you are cleaning, and give it 20-30 minutes to do its fizzy job. Then flush or dump the water out and do a quick wipe if needed.

11. PREVENT SHOWER SOAP SCUM

Get rid of water droplets!
  • In a spray bottle, mix the following:
  • Spray shower walls and door daily.
  • Squeegee excess off.

12. SHOWER HEAD/FAUCET CLEANER

Remove gunk and mineral buildup!
  • In a plastic bag, mix the following:
    • 1 teaspoon Thieves Household Cleaner
    • ¾ cup white vinegar
  • Attach the full bag to faucets and fixtures with rubber bands.
  • Leave for several hours.
  • Scrub with a coarse brush if needed to remove hard water stains.
  • Rinse well.

13. SHOWER DOOR DEEP-CLEAN

Keep your shower doors free from residue!
  • In a spray bottle, mix the following:
  • Spray liberally onto the surface and scrub with a sponge to remove spots.
  • Rinse well and dry.

Living room

**Always use glass, stainless steal, silicone or 
PET/PETE plastic bottles/bowls/utensils with essential oils.**

14. COUCH AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANER

Deodorize and clean minor spots!
Combine 1 capful of Thieves® Household Cleaner with 1-2 cups baking soda. Mix well.
  • Let sit for 24 hours to thoroughly combine.
  • Add 5 drops of Lavender essential oil for an extra boost of freshness.
  • Sprinkle lightly over furniture and wait 1 hour.
  • Use a stiff brush and back-and-forth motions to work the cleaner into the fabric; then vacuum up the excess.
Tip: You can also use this technique on car upholstery, mattresses, carpets, and rugs.

15. CEILING FAN CLEANER

Wipe off dust and built-up grime!
  • In a spray bottle or bowl, mix the following:
    • 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
    • 2 cups water
  • Wipe dust off fan blades, light fixture, and ceiling mount with a damp cloth. Rinse or get a fresh cloth.
  • Dip a cloth in the solution and thoroughly wipe down the blades to remove built-up dust.
  • Dry with a clean cloth.
  • Try this on your air vents, bathroom vents, and anywhere dust gathers!

16. CARPET SPOT CLEANER

Remove spills and spots.
  • In a spray bottle or bowl, mix the following:
    • 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
    • 6 cups water
  • Mix well, apply to the spot, and blot with a clean cloth. Repeat until stain is gone. 

Kids

**Always use glass, stainless steal, silicone or 
PET/PETE plastic bottles/bowls/utensils with essential oils.**

17. KID's Stuff

Keep high chairs, strollers, and changing tables clean!
  • In a spray bottle, mix the following:
  • Spray liberally onto plastic and metal and wipe clean with a damp cloth or rinse with water.
  • Test a small, discrete spot before applying cleaner to fabrics - especially if it's new and has never been washed.

18. CAR SEAT CLEANER

Get solid and fabric surfaces of car seats stain free.
Mix 2 drops of Thieves Household Cleaner with 2 cups of water in a spray bottle.

  • Spray plastic and fabric lightly and wipe with a soft cloth.
  • To clean the harness, mix a small amount of  Seedlings Baby Wash or  Kid's Scents Bath Gel with 2 cups of water.
  • Gently wipe with a soft cloth.
  • Avoid hard scrubbing or soaking.
  • Let everything dry completely before using.

19. WALL ART REMOVER

Remove crayon murals from the walls.
  • Apply a splash of Thieves Household Cleaner and 3 drops of  Lemon essential oil to a damp rag.
  • Wipe drawings off the walls.
  • Repeat until the art is gone

Multipurpose cleaners

**Always use glass, stainless steal, silicone or 
PET/PETE plastic bottles/bowls/utensils with essential oils.**

20. “GET IT ALL DONE” SPRAY

Wipe countertops, doorknobs, light switches, and more. This is my daily go to!

21. GLASS CLEANER

Clean mirrors, windows, windshields, and car windows!
  • In a spray bottle, mix the following:
  • Spray onto glass and wipe away streaks with a soft cloth.

22. TILE AND LAMINATE FLOOR CLEANER

Clean tile and laminate floors!
  • In a bucket, mix the following:
    • 1 tablespoon  Thieves Dish Soap
    • 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
    • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
    • 1 gallon warm water
  • Use this mixture to mop your tile and laminate floors!

23. DEEP CLEANING SCRUB

Scrub stubborn bathroom and kitchen stains. 
  • In a glass bowl, mix the following:
    • ½ capful of Thieves Household Cleaner
    • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • Form a thin paste.
  • If the cleaner is too thick, add more Thieves Household Cleaner. If it is too runny, add more baking soda.
  • Apply with a clean cloth or a sponge, scrub surface thoroughly, and rinse clean.
The Lazy Way - Deep Cleaning Scrub

24. WHITEBOARD ERASER

Make marker smears disappear.
  • Apply a few drops of Thieves Household Cleaner to a damp washcloth.
  • Wipe board clean.

25. GLASSES CLEANER

Create a streak-free outlook on life!
  • In a spray bottle, mix the following:
    • 1/4 cup witch hazel
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 2 drops Thieves Household Cleaner (use a  Glass Dropper to get the right amount)
    • 2 drops Lemon essential oil
  • Spray on lenses and wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth.
The Lazy Way - Glass Cleaner
  • Just use the lightest dilution of THHC

26. CAR INTERIOR SPRAY

Get a spotless interior!
  • In a spray bottle, mix the following:
    • 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
    • 2-3 cups water
  • Spray dash, cupholders, console, interior handles, and more! Then wipe with a damp cloth.
YL tip: Get into hard-to-reach places (e.g., air vents, cupholders) with cotton swabs.

27. WOOD FLOOR CLEANER

Shine and polish hardwood.

28. REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE RINSE

Get the funk out of your water bottle!
  • Pour ½ capful of Thieves Household Cleaner into your bottle and top off with water.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Scrub the inside and outside well; then rinse several times with water.

29. BLINDS CLEANER

Wipe off dust, fingerprints, and grime!
  • Mix the following in a bowl:
    • 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
    • 1 cup water
    • ½ cup white vinegar
  • Use an old sock as a cleaning mitt.
  • Dip the “mitt” into the cleaning solution; go over each slat until they’re all clean.
It's time for spring cleaning! Enjoy the process and let your mind be at peace knowing that your family's health will not be compromised. You'll never go back to toxic cleaners once you experience a Thieves Household Spring Cleaning job. And, your house will smell so good!!  

Once your bottle of Thieves Household Cleaner arrives at your doorstep, come back to this blog for all the recipes you need. Just use the search bar, you should find it in a jiffy!

The original post for 29 DIY Cleaners can be found on Young Living's Lavender Life blog. This article is a modified version.
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