Spring cleaning is something I both dread and look forward to. I dread it because it is so much work. I enjoy it because who doesn’t like purging a bunch of stuff you don’t use? Spring cleaning with Thieves makes my life easier. It is much more relaxing to look around a home that is relatively clean and uncluttered. A clean and tidy space helps me feel calmer, and I am able to get more accomplished.
Simplified Cleaning
Many years ago, I simplified my spring cleaning and all cleaning for that matter. I was introduced to a little thing called essential oils. These beautiful drops of oil have become a part of every area of my life including my cleaning routine.
Like most people I used to have numerous cleaning products stored under my kitchen sink. When my kids were younger this area was always heavily secured with a child proof locking mechanism. I had chemicals for the windows, oven, countertops, bathroom, toilet, and the list went on and on.
We used very specialized products for every area of the house. It was confusing as to what could safely be used where. It was an extra step to gather the specific cleaner for whatever surface I was getting ready to tackle.
Not only did I have to gather the products to clean but I had to buy them, store them, and try to recycle the plastic containers. It was expensive, wasteful, and time consuming.
Let's face it, not everyone loves to clean. I like the end result but I don't love the process for getting that result. Simplifying the steps to clean have made a difference for me.
One Plant-Based Cleaner
Currently I use Thieves Household cleaner from Young Living. It has the Thieves essential oil blend that I have talked about before on the blog. http://www.savingmoneylivingfaithfully.com/essential-oils/ This is what I use for 99% of the cleaning in my house. No kidding. I have a spray bottle ready to go in the kitchen that I reach for frequently.
Let me tell you a little about the cleaner before I tell you how I use it. It is very concentrated so a bottle will last a long time. I have had the same 14.4 oz bottle for quite a while. That’s important to me. I’m always trying to find ways to save.
The Thieves household cleaner makes my home safer. I do not have to worry about chemicals that can be harmful. I can feel safe using this plant-based cleaner filled with various essential oils. These are some of the same oils I already use in other areas of my life.
Saves Money
This cleaner saves me money and I am not buying multiple containers of products. I can clean almost any surface, windows, countertops, sink, bathroom surfaces, and stovetop to name a few. It has a plant-based formula that is safe to use, and it smells so good.
I use a capful in my 16-ounce glass spray bottle. The ratio on the side of the bottle is 30 parts water to 1-part cleaner. This is the concentration I use for everything; however, the label does say you can use more for heavy cleaning. Usually I do not do that. I keep it simple and easy.
I use the Thieves Household Cleaner in almost every room of my house and even outside. The smell of lemon and cinnamon smells good as I am using and lingers for a while after I have finished.
It is easy to use. It doesn’t take much to do the job. We just finished doing exterior windows a few days ago and this is what we used. In the past I would have used an expensive glass cleaner. I clean surfaces in my kitchen and bathrooms daily with this cleaner.
Cleaning with Thieves household cleaner saves me money which is important to almost everyone. I do not end up with a bunch of plastic bottles to recycle. I reuse my one spray bottle over and over.
Saves Time
It is easy to gather cleaning supplies no matter the job. I just get a cleaning rag out and grab my one bottle. When I clean with Thieves I know it is non-toxic to my family. In an effort to have a chemical free home I have made a number of changes over the years, but essential oils in place of chemicals is a big change for me.
I have made many changes over the years in an effort to be healthier and have a healthier home. Now that I have told everyone about Spring cleaning with Thieves, I probably need to finish this up and go get some cleaning done.
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