FREE Class: Cleaning with Essential Oils

Welcome to our class!

This is a go at your own pace class to learn about cleaning with essential oils. Go grab a warm mug of your favorite drink and curl up and get ready to learn how to clean with essential oils. You can learn at your leisure during nap time, lunch hour or commercial breaks.

Maybe you have heard about essential oils and wondered what the big deal was, or maybe you use them already, whatever the reason, I’m so glad you’re here. I’m super passionate about creating value and education for doTERRA essential oils. I wanted to provide resources that will empower you and help you learn and grow on your essential oil journey.

I’m a wife, mother, and super passionate about living your best and healthiest life possible. I believe in leading your family by example and sharing simple tips to help other moms with healthy eating, self-care and creating the best version of yourself. I lead a team of others passionate about Oil Leadership and growing their businesses and personal development alongside me.

Let’s talk about natural ingredients that we can use to make cheaper, and safer cleaners for you and your family. A lot of these ingredients you may already have on hand anyway! Sweet!

Natural Ingredients:

Before we dive into the recipes, let’s take a minute to talk about essential oils and something you should know.

If you have ever enjoyed the scent of a fresh orange than you have experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils. These are naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds that are found in seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be beautifully and powerfully fragrant.

Essential oils are what give plants their distinctive smells, protect plants, and play a roll in plant pollination.

In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and being beautifully fragrant to people, essential oils have long been used for food preparation, beauty treatment, and healthcare practices.

So Essential Oils:
• Are naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds;
• Are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants;
• Protect plants against environmental threats and provide beneficial properties;
• Are highly concentrated when distilled for purity, potency, and efficacy;
• Have been used historically for food preparation, beauty treatment, and health-care practices.

Essential oils are great for CLEANING. You can also experience the many benefits of Essential Oils by using them to support overall health.

Here are the three ways to use them:

AROMATICALLY
• Essential oils, when diffused or inhaled, can be very stimulating, calming, or soothing. Diffusing Essential Oils can also cleanse and purify the air.

TOPICALLY
• Essential oils can be safely applied for massage or topical therapy.
• Their chemical structure enables them to pass through skin for an immediate systemic response.

Thirty seconds to get into your bloodstream – Thirty minutes to get through your entire body.

INTERNALLY

• Certain Essential Oils have a rich culinary history and can be used as dietary supplements for targeted wellness.

So you want to use Essential Oils to clean your home.

Put away your surgical masks and rubber gloves.

Cleaning just got a whole lot more fun!
It is all about little steps! Pick a recipe to start with and try it out. See how you like it.

Before diving into some recipes, let’s talk about five main Essential Oils that are great for cleaning the home.

Clean and freshen with lemon.

Lemon has multiple benefits and uses. Lemon is a powerful cleansing agent that purifies the air and surfces, and can be used as a non-toxic cleaner throughout the home.

When added to water, lemon provides a refreshing and healthy boost throughout the day. Lemon is frequently added to food to enhance the flavor of desserts and main dishes. Taken internally, lemon provides cleansing and digestive benefits and supports healthy respiratory function.* When diffused, lemon is very uplifting and energizing and has been shown to help improve mood.

CLEANING USES:
• Add Lemon oil to a spray bottle of water to clean tables, countertops, and other surfaces.
• Lemon oil makes a great furniture polish: simply add a few drops to olive oil to clean, protect, and shine wood finishes.
• Use a cloth soaked in Lemon oil to preserve and protect your leather furniture and other leather surfaces or garments.
• Lemon oil is a great remedy for the early stages of tarnish on silver and other metals.
• Put Lemon oil on a rag to help remove stubborn, sticky residue from surfaces.
• Wash hands with Lemon oil to remove grease after changing your oil.
• Add a drop or two to a dry erase board to remove marker residue.
• Add to baking soda to clean toilets, tile, and tubs.
• Diffuse to help neutralize odors.
• Use with a dish soap recipe to help cut grease.

OTHER USES:
• Naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion.*
• Supports healthy respiratory function.*
• Promotes a positive mood.
• Take internally to assist with seasonal respiratory discomfort.*

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
DIFFUSION: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
INTERNAL: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
TOPICAL: Apply one to two drops to the desired area.
Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity

Cleanse and purify with melaleuca

More commonly known as “Tea Tree,” melealeuca essential oil has over 92 different compounds and limitless applications.

The leaves of the melaleuca tree were used by the Aborigines of Australia for centuries. They would crush the leaves and inhale the oil to promote feelings of clear breathing and apply the leaves directly to the skin for a cooling effect.

Melaleuca is best known for its purifying properties. It can be used to cleanse and purify the skin and nails and to support a healthy complexion. Taken internally, melaleuca promotes healthy immune function,* and melaleuca can be used on surfaces throughout the home to protect against environmental threats.

Melaleuca is frequently used on occasional skin irritations to soothe the skin, and diffusing melalecua will help purify and freshen the air.

CLEANING USES:

• Diffuse to cleanse and purify the air.

• Add a few drops to a spray bottle with water and use on surfaces to protect against environmental threats.

• Add a couple of drops to soiled laundry loads to help remove odors.

• Use with vinegar to help cleanse and purify dirty floors.

• Add to peroxide, water, and vinegar-soaked rags to clean high chairs and baby toys.

• Mix with lavender, carrier oil (e.g., fractionated coconut oil), and water to paper towels for great natural baby wipes.

OTHER USES:
• Renowned for its cleansing and rejuvenating effect on the skin.
• Promotes healthy immune function.*
• Protects against environmental and seasonal threats.*
• For occasional skin irritations, apply 1–2 drops of Melaleuca Essential Oil onto the affected area.
• Add 1–2 drops to water, citrus drinks, or veggie caps to support healthy immune system function.*
• Combine 1–2 drops with your facial cleanser for added cleansing properties, or apply to skin after shaving.
• Apply to fingernails and toenails after showering to purify and keeps nails looking healthy
• Add a few drops to a spray bottle with water and use on surfaces to protect against environmental threats
• Combine one to two drops with your facial cleanser or moisturizer for added cleansing properties.
• Apply to skin after shaving.
• Create your own aftershave with Melaleuca and Cedarwood.
• Apply to the bottom of feet and inside shoes for a refresher.
• Add to water alone, or along with Peppermint and Lemon Essential Oils, for a refreshing mouth rinse and breath freshener.
• Add to water and swish for an effective mouth rinse.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
DIFFUSION: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
INTERNAL: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
TOPICAL: Apply one to two drops to desired area.
Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity

Clean and Protect

On Guard essential oil, a proprietary Essential Oil blend, provides a natural and effective alternative for immune support.*

On Guard essential oil protects against environmental and seasonal threats with Essential Oils known for their positive effects on the immune system.*

On Guard essential oil can be taken internally on a daily basis to maintain healthy immune function and support healthy cardiovascular function.* It can also be used on surfaces throughout the home as a non-toxic cleaner.*

When diffused, protective blend essential oil helps purify the air, and can be very energizing and uplifting. It provides cleansing and purifying benefits.

CLEANING USES:
• Combine a few drops with aloe and water to create a great natural hand cleanser.
• Combine Lemon Essential Oil and On Guard Hand Wash. Pour over paper towels for a nice cleansing wipe.
• Add to equal parts water, peroxide, and alcohol. Stir in with rags. Use as a natural cleansing wipe.
• Diffuse to purify and cleanse the air from environmental threats.
• Add with water to create a wonderful air freshener.
• Add to a vinegar base to cleanse surfaces and counters.

OTHER USES:
• Add two to three drops in a veggie capsule for a quick immune boost.*
• Supports the body’s natural antioxidant defenses.*
• Rub on bottom of kid’s feet during school season.
• Diffuse in home before company arrives to help cleanse the air and add a spicy and sweet aroma.
• Diffuse in class setting for an uplifting scent.
• Diffuse in your home or office during fall and winter months.
• Gargle with a few drops as a healthy mouth rinse or for an irritated throat.
• Soak sliced apples in water and a few drops for a healthy, immune-boosting snack.

Purify your Home with Purify, the Cleansing Blend

This fresh and herbal blend is an exclusive combination of Essential Oils that purify and eradicate odors in a natural, safe way. The cleansing blend combines citrus and pine Essential Oils and leaves an airy, fresh scent on surfaces and in the air.

A favorite among Essential Oil users, Purify can replace foul odors quickly and be an effective cleaner throughout the home.

Purify contains Lemon, Lime, and Pine Essential Oils, known for their powerful cleaning properties, along with Siberian and Austrian Firs to purify the air and protect against environmental threats.

The addition of Citronella, Melaleuca, and Cilantro give this blend an enticing aroma that’s unique and unmatched in purification properties.

CLEANING USES:
• Add a few drops to your laundry rinse cycle to help eliminate odors.
• Diffuse to cleanse and purify the air.
• Add to vinegar in a spray bottle to clean toilets and other bathroom dirty zones.
• Add a few drops to cotton balls and insert into vents to help freshen smaller rooms.
• Use with dryer balls to freshen the laundry.

OTHER USES:
• Apply to soothe skin irritations.
• Use to soothe away irritations from bug bites.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
DIFFUSION: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
TOPICAL: Apply one to two drops to the desired area. Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Energize and Cleanse with Wild Orange

Cold pressed from the peel in the Dominican Republic, wild orange is also one of the top-selling Essential Oils due to its energizing aroma, multiple health benefits, and its use as a natural cleaner.

High in monoterpenes, wild orange possesses stimulating and purifying qualities, making it ideal to support healthy immune system function when seasonal threats are high.*

As with many citrus peel oils, wild orange contains powerful antioxidants that help maintain overall health.* It can be taken daily to cleanse the body* or used on surfaces as a natural cleaner.

Diffusing wild orange will energize and uplift the mind and body while purifying the air. Wild orange enhances any Essential Oil blend with a fresh, sweet, refreshing aroma.

CLEANING USES:
• Combine with Melaleuca or On Guard to make a powerful vinegar cleaner for your kitchen.
• Diffuse to uplift mood and energy levels and to freshen the air.
• Add drops to white vinegar and use as a natural laundry softener rinse.
• Add a few drops to dryer balls to freshen your laundry without any harsh chemicals.
• Combine with castile soap to create a wonderful uplifting hand soap.
• Combine with olive oil and vinegar for a refreshing and invigorating wood polish.
• Add to Castille soap to make your own DIY dish soap.
• Add to your laundry rinse cycle to freshen your load.

OTHER USES:
• Contains powerful antioxidants.*
• Add a drop to your water for a burst of flavor and to promote overall health.*
• During colder temperatures, take one to two drops of Wild Orange in a capsule to support a healthy immune system.*
• Place one drop each of Wild Orange, Peppermint, and Frankincense in your hand. Rub hands together and inhale deeply for an energizing aroma.
• Powerful cleanser and purifying agent.
• Before a stress filled day, diffuse for an energizing and revitalizing aroma.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
DIFFUSION: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
INTERNAL: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
TOPICAL: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Let’s get started with some awesome cleaning recipes for around your home.

If you’re new to Essential Oils, you likely won’t be able to switch over to an all-oil cleaning arrangement right away, so remember the importance of small steps. You will receive these recipes in your Customer Guidebook after the class, so pick one or two to start with.

We are going to talk about some general cleaning recipes first. Then we will move on to specific areas in our homes.

AIR FRESHENER

1/4 cup baking soda

5-6 drops Essential Oil (e.g., Lavender, Lemon, Cassia)

• Add to a mason jar.

• Cover with cheesecloth or canning lid with holes.

• Place the jar around your home.

• You can use the same recipe as a carpet freshener. Vacuum after 10 minutes.

WOOD POLISH

1/4 cup white vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

10 drops Essential Oil (e.g., Arborvitae, Lemon, Orange)

• Add ingredients to an 8 oz. glass spray bottle.

• Spray to protect wood furniture and wood floors.

• Arborvitae is great for preserving wood.

HOMEMADE BLEACH

1/4 cup filtered water

1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide (3% solution)

1/2 TBS lemon juice

3 drops Lemon Essential Oil

• Add Lemon Essential Oil to a 4 oz. colored glass bottle.

• Add peroxide and lemon juice.

• Add water. Shake well.

• Lasts 2-3 months if stored out of sunlight.

GLASS CLEANER

1 1/2 cups white vinegar

1/2 cup filtered water

8 drops citrus Essential Oil (e.g., Lemon, Grapefruit)

• Add ingredients to a 16 oz. dark colored, glass spray bottle.

Chicken guts, stinky garbage disposals, dirty dishes, and greasy ovens can be a mighty task to clean. No more with the power of Essential Oils!

DISH SOAP
2 cups castile soap, unscented
20 drops Lime Essential Oil
8 drops Lemon Essential Oil
6 drops Citrus Bliss Essential Oil
• Add ingredients to a mason jar.
• Secure a pump top by using a canning lid.
• Use 1-2 tbs to each load of dishes.

FRUIT AND VEGGIE WASH
1 cup filtered water
3/4 cup organic apple cider vinegar
1 tbs baking soda
10 drops Lemon Essential Oil
• Add Lemon Essential Oil to a 16 oz glass spray bottle.
• Add baking soda.
• Add water very slowly.
• Spray on produce and let sit for a few minutes.
• Rinse well with cold water. Let dry.

ORANGE KITCHEN CLEANER
Orange peels
White vinegar
8 drops Melaleuca Essential Oil
8 drops On Guard Essential Oil
• Soak orange peels in vinegar in a quart mason jar with a lid.
• Add 5 drops of Melaleuca and On Guard.
• Let sit for 2 weeks. Drain peel oil into a 16oz. glass spray bottle.
• Add remaining Essential Oil.

It’s time for some clean laundry! You’ll love using Essential Oils to freshen your laundry loads. Just add a few drops of one of these Essential Oils to your load to help create a fresh scent: Melaleuca, On Guard, Wild Orange, Lemon, or On Guard.

For hard water or rust, add 1/2 cup Epsom salt as well as white vinegar.

FABRIC SOFTENER

30-60 drops Essential Oil (e.g., Citrus Bliss, Lavender)

1 gallon of white vinegar

• Combine ingredients.

• Add 1/2 cup to your fabric softener dispenser.

DRYER BALLS

1 skein of 100% Wool Yarn

pantyhose

Essential Oil (e.g., Cleansing Blend, Calming Blend, Wild Orange)

• Wrap yarn into four tight balls. Tie the ends.

• Put the balls into pantyhose.

• In between each ball, tie with embroidery floss.

• Drop into wash. Wash in hot water. Dry in dryer.

• Repeat a couple of times to complete felt process.

• Remove from pantyhose.

• Add your favorite Essential Oil every 5 loads. Throw into dryer with laundry.

ON GUARD LAUNDRY DETERGENT

Another great addition to your laundry room is this natural based, ultra-concentrated 6X laundry detergent that utilizes the power of the On Guard and bio-originated enzymes to target and lift stains for amazingly clean clothes.

This small bottle packs a punch with 10 mL of this blend of Essential Oils and the ability to do up to 64 loads of laundry! It is color safe for washable fabrics at all temperatures and is free of synthetic fragrances, dyes, and toxins, which makes it a safe choice for your family as well as the environment.

Gotta love cleaning those toilets, tubs, and tile! If you thought it was impossible to clean well naturally, check out these all natural bathroom cleaning alternatives!

SOFT SCRUB
3/4 rounded cup baking soda
1/4 cup liquid castile soap, unscented
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
5-10 drops Lemon Essential Oil

• Combine soap and soda. Add water.
• Add Essential Oils and vinegar.
• Make in small batches. Store in glass jar with lid.
• Apply and let sit 10-15 minutes. Scrub.

TOILET BOMBS
1 1/3 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid (found in canning aisle)
2 tbs witch hazel
30 drops Lemon Essential Oil
30 drops another Essential Oil
30 drops another Essential Oil

• Add oils and witch hazel to a spray bottle.
• Oil suggestions: Lavender and Peppermint; Cleansing Blend and Lime; Wild Orange and On Guard.
• Spray oils onto the powder mix slowly until wet.
• Place into silicone molds for 6 hours.
• Put one bomb in the toilet before bed.
• Swish clean in the morning.
• You can also use this recipe for shower bombs for occasional sniffles. Just add appropriate oils.

HAND SOAP
2 tbs castile soap, unscented
1 tbs carrier oil (e.g., fractionated coconut oil)
1 tsp Vitamin E oil
10 drops Essential Oil (e.g., Melaleuca, Lavender, Patchouli)

• Pour soap and carrier oil into a foaming hand soap container.
• Add Essential Oil. Find your favorite!
• Add filtered water, leaving enough room for the pump.
• Use a quality plastic container, or use a mason jar as we did for the dish soap recipe.

HAND CLEANSING SPRAY
8 drops On Guard Essential Oil
1 tsp Aloe Vera gel
1/4 tsp Vitamin E oil
1/2 tsp vegetable glycerin, optional

• Mix into a 2 oz. glass spray bottle.
• Spray on hands at public restrooms, at the store, and other places to keep hands clean.

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On Guard Foaming Hand Wash
This foaming hand wash is a gentle, healthy alternative to harsh soaps that may dry and irritate sensitive skin. Fortified with the power of naturally safe Essential Oils, it cleans and softens hands while providing an invigorating aroma of Essential Oils that leaves your hands smelling fresh and citrus clean.

On Guard Cleaner Concentrate
This cleaner concentrate is designed to be the ideal natural cleaner. It is fortified with the protective blend, which provides natural protection against certain environmental factors while elevating the overall cleaning capability.

This powerful Essential Oil blend is combined with plant-based derivatives that provide a non-toxic and biodegradable way to clean and eliminate odors, so it is safe for loved ones as well as the environment. The multi-purpose capabilities of this cleaner concentrate make it perfect to expertly clean hard surfaces in the kitchen, bathroom, or any room, leaving behind a clean and invigorating scent.

Concentrate Directions:
• Multi-purpose cleaner: Mix 2 tbsp. of concentrate per 24 oz. of water.
• Bathrooms: Mix 3 tbsp. of concentrate per 24 oz. of water.
• Dishes: Mix 3 tbsp. of concentrate per gallon of water.
• Tough jobs: Apply concentrate directly on designated area and let soak.
• Caution: Avoid direct use of concentrate on hardwood floors and natural stone.

You’ll love all the many natural products available: from natural cleaners to health and beauty products! What a blessing!

The Power of Essential Oils Aromatically

One of the most well-studied areas of aroma research is the effect of smell on emotions and mood.

For example, there is convincing evidence demonstrating that simply inhaling the aroma of an essential oil is effective for calming nervous or anxious feelings in a variety of settings.

The smell receptors located on the upper surface of the nasal cavity make direct links with the limbic system of the brain, an area that governs the body’s emotional responses.

This close connection between aroma and emotion becomes obvious in our everyday life as certain odors trigger memories or specific feelings. Some aromas directly impact mood (for example calming, balancing, or invigorating), while others trigger memories of a specific experience, often one tied to a strong emotion.

Intriguing new research has also helped us recognize that the benefits of aroma extend far beyond just emotional regulation.

In addition to influencing the limbic region of the brain, olfactory centers are also intricately linked with the hypothalamus, an area of the brain more familiarly nicknamed the “visceral control center” because it controls physiologic functions throughout the body. The hypothalamus exerts its powerful influence by interacting directly with the pituitary gland, or “master gland,” a small gland located in the brain.

The pituitary gland secretes hormones involved in the regulation of blood pressure, hunger and thirst signals, thyroid function, sleep cycles, production of sexual hormones, and memory, among other things.

Because of the direct link of the olfactory system to this area of the brain, aroma is capable of interacting directly with the hypothalamus, influencing neurochemistry throughout the body, and, in turn, potentiating powerful health outcomes.

There are many acceptable ways to use Essential Oils for their aromatic properties. One method is to diffuse the oil into the air. Not only does diffusion make the oil accessible to the body, but research indicates that there are also air purification benefits when diffusing oils.

When diffusing oils, use of cold air or hydro diffusion is best because burning or heating Essential Oils can ALTER their delicate chemistry. If a diffuser is not available, simply dropping Essential Oils into the palm of the hand and then cupping around the nose and breathing deeply is a convenient method for using Essential Oils at any time, in any situation.

We have walked through the basic oils that would be a great addition to your cleaning closet. Let’s talk about how to get started!

I want you to get the best value for Essential Oils. You can save 25% on every purchase by having your own wholesale membership!

A Wholesale Membership is like Sam’s or COSTCO: you pay a flat fee of $35 for the year. Whenever you need an Essential Oil, you can order it right from your own account. You can even qualify for more savings (10-30%) as a member.

Besides the annual fee, there is only ONE requirement for your wholesale membership. You must purchase ONE item every year (no matter how big or small) to remain active. As a gift, at the end of your first year of membership, when you renew for $25, you will receive a free bottle of peppermint essential oil! (a $27 value).

If you plan on purchasing more than one oil for your family, then buying at wholesale would be your best option.

There is a member rewards program that you can participate in if you would like to earn oils for FREE.

When you purchase oils each month, you can earn up to 30% back in points to use for free oils.

Isn’t that AMAZING?

You can message me after the class to learn more about enrolling in this rewards program. Now, if you are anything like me and you want ALL the oils, but your pocketbook says that you need to take it slow then this might be the best option for you!

Making Essential Oils Cleaning recipes not only helps to create a safe environment for you or your family, but it also is more affordable than buying from the store.

You can buy a pure and potent Essential Oil that only requires a few drops to create these amazing cleaning recipes.

It is amazing how inexpensive Essential Oils are when you break it down. Most of our bottles are 15ml. These bottles contain 250+ drops.

Let’s say you want to use 2 drops of Lavender Essential Oil to help freshen your dryer balls. You only spent $0.16 for multiple loads.

To make the kitchen cleaner, you are looking at a total cost of $.80 for Melaleuca and $1.04 for the Protective Blend in your entire 16oz. bottle! That’s what I call savings!

PENNIES for EACH USE!

http://www.dropsforwellness.com/CostperDrop.pdf

I want to help you find the oils best for your needs, so don’t feel like you are on your own now that the class is coming to a close.

PLEASE message me so that I can advise you on the best essential oils for your circumstances—that is what I am here for!

After learning about Essential Oils and the NATURAL health and wellness that they can offer you, your family, and everyone you know, how do you see yourself in this “oily” relationship?

#1 Do you see yourself as a USER—someone who just uses Essential Oils for yourself and your family?

#2 Do you see yourself as a SHARER—someone who is excited about using Essential Oils, and shares the idea with your friends by holding classes and telling others?

#3 Do you see yourself as a BUILDER—someone who is excited about using the oils, can’t wait to share them with family, and wants to build a business to earn a part or full-time income for your family by blessing others with the gift of oils?

Can you see the benefits they could bring to your family?

You can make a difference in someone’s life by sharing the gift of essential oils!

Maybe you want to teach classes as a ministry, or just make some extra income. This may be just the opportunity that you have been looking for!

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