Essential Oils & Kitchen Cleaning

Okay, so hear me out on this one. I LOVE a clean kitchen. It brings me so much joy when the sink is empty, the counters are wiped down, and there is absolutely no indication that anyone actually lives in this house. 

I know you know what I'm talking about. 

Today I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite oils to use in the kitchen. Not to cook with, but to clean with.

Drain Cleaner

• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 3 drops wild orange essential oil

Pour essential oil directly down drain, followed by baking soda, and then the vinegar. Allow to sit for fifteen minutes or so and then pour hot water down the drain, followed by cold water to unclog drains.

Garbage Can Odor Tablets

• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 cup Epsom salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 10 drops lemon essential oil
• 5 drops peppermint essential oil
• ice cube tray

Combine dry ingredients. Slowly add water, then oils, and stir. Using a spoon, transfer mixture into the ice cube tray without overfilling the tray. Allow to dry overnight or until hardened. Place one to two tablets in the bottom of your garbage can and store the rest in an airtight container. Replace tablets as needed.

Oven Cleaner Spray

• 1 cup warm water
• 3 tablespoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon castile soap
• 5 drops lemon essential oil
• 5 drops clove essential oil

Add all ingredients to a spray bottle and shake to combine. Spray liberally in the oven and let sit for fifteen minutes. Wipe clean with a sponge or cloth. 

Have you tried any of these recipes before? What did you think? Or do you have a favorite tried and true kitchen cleaning secret that you think I should know? Comment below! 

Happy Cleaning!