Lavender oil is used for cleaning purposes due to its fragrance and antiseptic properties. It can be added to homemade cleaning products.
Cleaning Fluid
This recipe makes approximately 240ml. The cleaning fluid can be used in a sprayer/atomiser as a cleaning spray in the kitchen and bathroom. To fill your spray bottle, multiply the ingredient amounts as required. In this recipe the ratio of vinegar to water is 1:1. The ratio can be changed to 2:1 (i.e. 2/3 cup vinegar and 1/3 cup water) to increase the fluid’s cleaning power if necessary, e.g. for the removal excessive mould.
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 12-24 drops of lavender essential oil
Pour the vinegar and water into a spray bottle. Add the lavender oil and shake the bottle well.
Multi-Purpose Cleaner
Use a 500ml bottle for the following recipe:
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon borax
- Distilled or purified water
- 1/4 cup liquid castile soap
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Mix the vinegar and borax in the bottle. Fill the bottle to 3/4 with hot water. Shake the bottle to dissolve the borax.
Add the soap, essential oil and lemon juice. Shake the bottle well.
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