Ingredients
- 3/4 cup baking soda
- 15 drops Orange Essential Oil
- 15 drops Pine Essential Oil
- 10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
- 3 – 5 tablespoons water
Directions
- Make sure that your oven is completely cool before beginning.
- In a small bowl, add baking soda and essential oils.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons of water. Stir until well mixed and a thick paste is formed. If there is any baking soda still dry and clumpy, you can add a few more teaspoons of water at a time while stirring.
- Use a damp sponge or cloth to apply the paste over the oven area. Let this sit for 5 minutes.
- Using the same sponge, gently scrub the paste in a circular motion. You’ll probably want to rinse your cloth often to get rid of any residue or baked-on grease as it comes off.
- When all the baked-on dirt is out, use a clean, damp cloth to do a final wipe removing any paste from corners and edges where it might have gotten trapped.
This amount in the recipe was enough to clean my entire oven. You can always make another batch if you need a little more.
How this Natural Oven Cleaner Works
1. I make a paste with baking soda, water, and three of my favorite essential oils for cleaning: Orange, Pine, and Tea Tree Essential Oils.
2. I smear the thick paste all over the dirty oven and then let it sit for about 5 minutes. My oven was in great need of attention and 5 minutes of the paste sitting was plenty of time to loosen up the gross, crustiness.
3. Next, I swipe a damp sponge over the surface. I apply gentle pressure, but not a lot of elbow grease. The tiny pieces of the baking soda will do the hard work so if you have a trouble spot it’s better to add more baking soda paste than to add more muscle. Trust me. I started out thinking that I needed to press down really hard to get rid of all the baked on grease. But when I started moving more baking soda over the area, it really did break down the gunk better than I could with more pressure.
Fall is one of our favorite seasons of the year—it’s cooler than summer, warmer than winter, and the changing colors are simply gorgeous. It’s also the time of the year when school starts again and the hustle and bustle of life seem to go into overdrive.
With so much going on, it’s easy to let wellness take a backseat when you are in full back-to-school preparation mode. Here are a few of my favorite products that are designed to put any student—or parent—in the right state of mind and help support wellness now that school is back in session!
GeneYus™: You already know your kid is a genius, but who doesn’t love an extra boost? GeneYus essential oil blend is a sweet mix of Spearmint, Peppermint, Tangerine, and other essential oils that are great for young minds. While they’re focusing on projects, equations, or reading, you can:
- Diffuse GeneYus on your way to school with the help of our Car Vent Diffuser.
- Apply it to your child’s wrists or back of their neck before school to help give them an edge.
NingXia Red® Singles: On average, children are eating about 19 teaspoons per day of sugar. That’s three times more than the recommended dose! Kick those sugary drinks in the morning and replace them with one of our NingXia Red Singles for a quick superfruit meal.
MightyVites™: Get ahead of the wellness game with . Made with Wolfberry powder, these easy-to-chew tablets are a quick way to get your kiddos the best nutrient-dense vitamins and minerals with breakfast or as a little boost with dinner after a long day.
- MightyVites support a healthy immune system in a natural way. They are free of preservatives and synthetic flavors and colors, so you can be sure your kids are getting a whole-food multinutrient.
- MightyVites are specifically designed for kids using nutrient-dense food-based superfruits, plants, and vegetables.
Thieves® Waterless Hand Purifier: How kids get so dirty is beyond us! Teach your kids about cleanliness before eating snacks or lunch with convenient and portable Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier.
- Keep it in a front backpack pocket or gym bag to help kick germs to the curb.
- Put it in the glovebox of your car for quick application before or after school!
Wolfberry Crisp™ Bars: Wolfberry Crisp Bars combine whole grains, fruits, nuts, and whey to give your kids the feeling of eating a sweet treat while still giving them a good dose of fiber, protein, and wholesome carbohydrates!
- Sneak one in their lunchbox for a sweet, balanced treat!
- Keep one in your glovebox for an after-school snack (for you or your kids)!
- Switch up lunch and make our Fruity “Sushi” Roll with a Wolfberry Crisp Bar on the side!
Lavender Essential Oil: Create a peaceful setting with Lavender essential oil. Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of your Lavender bottle!
- Try adding 2-4 drops to a warm evening bath to help your child de-stress.
- Put a few drops of Lavender on a pillowcase to create a calm and peaceful environment to support sleep.
- Lavender can also be applied to the wrists or bottoms of the feet as part of a nightly routine!
♦ Diffuse Clarity’s earthy blend of Peppermint, Rosemary, and more while studying, sending emails, or checking other items off your to-do list.
♦ Between unloading the car, getting a snack, and sorting through bags, backpacks, and school supplies, the after-school rush can become overwhelming. Make the transition a little smoother by diffusing Clarity to signify that it’s time to settle in to some quiet homework time.
Citrus Fresh™
♦ Sc
hool is important, but kids still need to have fun! Diffuse this bright, cheerful blend during play time when homework is done.
♦ Waking up for another day of school isn’t fun for anyone in the family. Make the start of the day a little brighter by diffusing Citrus Fresh in the bedroom or kitchen.
Lemon Vitality™
♦ Make homemade hummus with chickpeas, Lemon Vitality, and any other herbs and spices that suit your taste. Serve it with veggies and pretzels for a tasty and balanced after-school snack.
♦ Sip on a refreshing glass of lemon-infused water while the kids dig in to their treats. Add a drop to chilled, purified water or to a sparkling drink for a relaxing moment before the family jumps into homework.
The benefits of these soft dryer balls, it’ll be hard to go back to using dryer sheets. Here’s a quick rundown of the benefits:
- Cost-effective compared to dryer sheets
- Reduce energy used by helping clothes dry 20-30% faster
- Made of naturally sourced, non-toxic materials, unlike plastic dryer balls
- Can be reused up to 1,000 loads of laundry
- Reduce static electricity build-up in the dryer
- Can be used with a drop of essential oil to add all-natural fragrance
- Once used up, they can be composted at home or in municipal facilities
- Often comes in a cotton bag that can also be reused and composted (plus it’s much prettier than those boxes dryer sheets come in)
