Posted March 23, 2023 in Recipes by Rocky Mountain Oils

9 DIY Essential Oil Recipes To Try In 2023

Looking for safe and natural cleaning alternatives to add to your home cleaning routine? Looking for an aromatherapy blend that will help keep you grounded and make you more relaxed?

Try out these 9 DIY essential oil recipes and upgrade your wellness game with just a few drops!

DIY Essential Oil Cleaning and Homecare Recipes

Lemon essential oil all-purpose cleaner

2 cups white vinegar
2 cups water
20-30 drops lemon essential oil

Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle and use the mixture as an all-purpose cleaner to clean stovetops, kitchen counters, floors, grease, bathrooms, and more.

Minty essential oil window and mirror cleaner

3 cups water
½ cup rubbing alcohol or witch hazel
¼ cup vinegar
15 drops peppermint essential oil
10 drops spearmint essential oil

Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle and use the mixture on mirrors and windows to shine and remove any blemishes. Use a microfibre towel or paper towel to wipe off your surfaces without streaks.

Citrus essential oil dish cleaner and degreaser

¼ cup liquid castile soap
1 cup baking soda
10 drops lemon essential oil
10 drops orange essential oil
5 drops peppermint essential oil
5 drops lime essential oil
¼ cup water

Combine the ingredients together and apply to a sponge to clean and degrease your dishes. You can even use this solution to scrub your stovetop or deodorize your sink.

DIY essential oil carpet cleaner and deodorizer

1 cup baking soda
20 drops Purify essential oil blend

Mix the baking soda with the Purify essential oil blend in a glass jar. Sprinkle the mixture on your carpet and leave it for 30 minutes to an hour to deodorize your carpet. Then vacuum your carpet to leave your home smelling fresh and clean.

DIY essential oil microwave cleaner

1 cup vinegar
5-10 drops lemon essential oil
¼ cup water

Mix the ingredients in a bowl. Place the bowl in the microwave and turn it on for 5 minutes. Leave the bowl in the microwave for an additional 3 minutes to allow the mixture to degrease and break down the stuck food particles.

Remove the bowl from the microwave and dip a sponge into the mixture. Use the mixture to scrub the microwave and remove any stuck food particles.

DIY essential oil wood polish recipe

½ cup olive oil
½ cup white vinegar
20-30 drops of orange essential oil

Mix the ingredients together in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture onto your wood surfaces and use a towel or paper towel to wipe, shine, and polish your surfaces. Always patch test first.