natural cleaning recipes

Keeping a clean home doesn’t have to mean harsh chemicals or synthetic fragrances.

With Thieves® cleaning products, you can create simple, effective, and safe solutions for every room in your house. These tried-and-true recipes are perfect for anyone ready to embrace a more natural, toxin-free lifestyle.

From freshening sprays to scrubbing pastes, these DIY blends make it easy to care for your home—and your health—with confidence.
purifier

  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar 
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda or Borax 
  • 10 drops Eucalyptus, Lemon, or Lavender 
  • Combine in spray bottle and fill with hot, distilled water. Shake vigorously until the Baking soda or Borax is dissolved completely.
floor cleaner

  • 1/4 cup white vinegar 
  • 1 bucket of hot, distilled water
  • 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 5–10 drops of Lemon, Melaleuca, or Purification essential oil
  • Combine in bucket and mop away!
outdoor spray

  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar 
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda or Borax 
  • 10 drops Eucalyptus, Lemon, or Lavender 
  • Combine in spray bottle and fill with hot, distilled water. Shake vigorously until the Baking soda or Borax is dissolved completely.
air freshener

  • 12 drops Lavender, Lemon, or Eucalyptus (or combination)
  • 1 tsp alcohol- free witch hazel
  • 1 quart distilled water 
  • Shake well and put into a spray bottle. Shake again before using.
window cleaner

  • 1 cup white vinegar 
  • 3 cups distilled water 
  • 10-15 drops Lemon essential oil 
  • Mix ingredients in a spray bottle and clean!
stain remover

  • Use a drop or two of Lemon essential oil on stains. 
  • Let stand and rub off with a clean cloth or throw into laundry. 
  • OR use a dab of Thieves Household Cleaner or Thieves Dish Soap. 
  • Put a dab on the stain, rub in, let it sit for a minute, and then launder. 
clothes freshener

  • Add 10 drops Lavender, Lemon, or Melaleuca to a dampened washcloth or wool dryer balls. 
  • Toss into the dryer to impart a lovely fragrance on the clothes.
refrigerator scrub

  • 2 tablespoons baking soda 
  • 1 quart warm water 
  • 5 drops Lemon or Thyme essential oil 
  • Mix and wipe all surfaces. 
For stubborn spots, make a baking soda paste: 
  • ¼ cup baking soda 
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar 
  • 5-6 drops Thyme or Lemon essential oil 
  • Combine and apply the paste. Scrub with a clean soft cloth and make sure to rinse well with water when done. This works well on other enamel-finished kitchen appliances also.
A Healthier Home Starts Here
Simple, natural cleaning recipes for every room—powered by Thieves®.
pots and pans

Combine the following in a bottle: 
  • 1 cup liquid castile soap 
  • 3 tablespoons water 
  • 20 drops Lemon, Purification, or Citrus Fresh essential oil - Mix well. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the mixture to your dishwater or use the Thieves Foaming Hand Soap
furniture polish

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil 
  • 1 teaspoon water 
  • 2 to 3 drops Lemon essential oil 
  • Mix together well and apply with a soft cleaning cloth. This should be made fresh each time used.
hot tubs

  • Add 3 drops per person of Lavender, Cinnamon, Clove, Eucalyptus, Thyme, Lemon, or Grapefruit to disinfect and freshen the water. 
  • Use the Thieves Household Cleaner to wipe down before winter storage and before refilling the water. 
  • Soak filters in 15 drops Thieves oil and enough water to cover for three hours. Replace filters, refill with water and add 6 drops geranium oil.
saunas

  • Add several drops Rosemary, Thyme, Pine, or Lavender to a spray bottle with distilled water. 
  • This water can be used to splash onto hot sauna stones and to spray surfaces. Dry with a cloth.
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“A clean home shouldn’t come at the cost of your health. With Thieves®, I can clean with confidence—knowing it’s safe for my family, effective on every surface, and gentle on the earth.” – Debra Starkey