4 Kitchen DIYS To Try

Did you know you can keep your kitchen fresh and clean - without turning to traditional, store-bought cleaners? It’s true! You can avoid potential toxic ingredients found in such cleaners, and instead make your own, all-natural products. We’re talking about non-toxic, homemade solutions that are better for you, and can still help your kitchen sparkle. 

Where Can You Start? 

Don’t worry, no one is asking you to throw away every product in your kitchen. We’re simply saying, research what’s inside the products you use and make responsible, educated choices for your health. To help you get started, we are sharing 4 DIY products you can make that will come in handy in the kitchen:

Degreaser

Ingredients

• Lemon or Wild Orange

• Hand Soap

• Damp Towel

Instructions

• Mix 1-2 drops of Lemon or Wild Orange with hand soap and apply to a damp towel. Use to target stubborn grease on kitchen surfaces. 

Fridge Refresher

Ingredients

• Water

• Baking soda

• Purify, Lemon, or Wild Orange

Instructions

• Mix 2 ½ cups of baking soda with 1 cup of water and 15 drops of the oil of your choice. Let them harden in a silicone mold for 2-3 days. Then, place into your refrigerator to help eliminate unwanted odors. 

Countertop Cleaner 

Ingredients

• Lemon, Wild Orange, or Tangerine

• Glass Spray Bottle

Instructions

• Mix 2-3 drops of the oil of your choice in a glass spray bottle filled with water, or on a damp towel. Next, clean and disinfect any kitchen counters. *You can also mix several oils together to create your desired combination. 

Fruit and Veggie Cleaner

Ingredients

• Lemon or other citrus oil

• Water

• Glass Spray Bottle

Instructions

• Mix 5 drops of the citrus oil of your choice, with water in a glass spray bottle. Spray onto your fruit/veggies, let it soak for one minute, and then rinse.