A Sparkling Clean Kitchen

How would you feel if your kitchen was sparkling clean, organized, clutter free and smelled amazing? It is easy to create if you take one small step at a time. Enter Young Living Essential Oils and Thieves Household Cleaner. If you have children, pets and/or a mindset to avoid toxins from typical household cleaners, here are some healthy and fresh ideas for you. These ideas will help you get motivated to create the sparkling kitchen you envision for you and your family.

First get your diffuser going with some Citrus Fresh Essential Oil. This should not be only about cleaning. You deserve a great smelling spa like experience as you get things in order.

Now let’s wash the dishes in the sink or put them in the dishwasher. Once you have an empty sink, sprinkle it with some baking soda along with a few drops of Young Living Lemon Essential Oil. You may add a few squirts of Thieves Dish Liquid if you wish. Scrub, rinse and dry your sink. You will feel a sense of accomplishment because one area is already clean. Keep looking at that empty shiny sink for motivation. You may also want to open a window to let in fresh air.

Now get out your Thieves Concentrated Household Cleaner. You can add 1-2 capfuls to a 16-ounce glass spray bottle and clean just about anything. Did I mention how amazing this plant based cleaner smells? You will absolutely receive the benefits of aromatherapy while you clean. I like to add a few extra drops of lemon or citrus fresh to my spray bottle

When you are ready for the next step, clear off the counter tops completely. Wipe clean using Thieves Household Cleaner and a microfiber cloth (or paper towels if necessary). Be sure you have set up your diffuser and are diffusing Young Living Citrus Fresh Essential Oil, (or Lemon), to cleanse the air. Things are looking good and smelling good too. Wipe off the items to be put back on the counter with and put other items away.

Now that you have started, take it a little at at time, at your own pace, taking breaks as needed. Follow up with the following ideas to create a fresh clean kitchen:

Stove Top

Thieves Household Cleaner and a microfiber cloth or paper towels will wipe greasy messes away. Thieves Household Cleaner cuts grease and can also be used on the range hood and filter, along the front of the stove and around and on the knobs. You may use it in a concentrated form for tough grease or dilute as you wish.

Refrigerator

First remove any magnets or papers from the outside. Wipe the refrigerator down with Thieves Household Cleaner and only put back necessary magnets and papers-if necessary at all. Throw out any spoiled or moldy foods. Empty the refrigerator and wipe shelves down with Thieves Household Cleaner. You may wash refrigerator bins and shelves with Thieves Dish Soap. Replace contents of refrigerator. Include a small container of baking soda with a few drops of lemon or Purification Essential Oil sprinkled in.

Appliances and Cabinets

Wipe down with Thieves Household Cleaner or Thieves Dish Soap and water. Add a half capful of Thieves Household Cleaner Concentrate to a small shallow bowl on the top rack of your dishwasher to your next load of dishes in the dishwasher. I do this for every load and also put the Thieves concentrate in my rinse aid dispenser. Your dishes will be so clean and shiny-and no chemical residue.

You can refresh the inside of the dishwasher with the Thieves spray you made. There is a stainless steel cleaner recipe in the Did You Know section below.

Table and Chairs, Light Switches, Telephones, Trash Cans

Wipe Clean with Thieves Household Cleaner. Place a cotton puff with a few drops of Thieves Essential Oil in the bottom of your trash can to keep it smelling fresh.

Kitchen Floor

Sweep or Vacuum. Mop clean with Thieves Household Cleaner in warm water. You may add a little vinegar to the water. You can also dampen a paper towel with Thieves Household Cleaner and use it as a wipe for small areas.

Clutter and Paper Clutter

Place a drop of Stress Away Essential Oil in the palm of your hand. Rub your hands together, cover your nose and breathe in deeply. Tackle one piece of paper or one item at a time each time you walk in the kitchen. Another idea is to set a timer and work for 5, 10 or 15 minutes. Break up a big job into small ones. Feel the sense of accomplishment as the clutter disappears. Don’t forget to play some upbeat music, listen to a book or invite a friend to keep you company and maybe lend a hand.

Did You Know…

You can make a deep cleaning scrub by mixing together Thieves Household Cleaner Concentrate and Baking Soda to make a paste. Add water as needed.

You can make a heavy degreaser spray by mixing 3,4 or more capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner to a 16 ounce glass spray bottle of water. You can even use it full strength if needed. Exact measurements are not needed with Thieves Household Cleaner.

A glass and mirror cleaner is easy to make with a 24 ounce spray bottle of water to which you add 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner and 5 drops of Citrus Fresh Essential Oil. Wipe glass with a flat weave microfiber cloth for amazing results.

You can make a stainless steel cleaner with a capful of Thieves Household Cleaner, 1/4 cup fractionated coconut oil and water added to an 8 ounce spray bottle.

Thieves Laundry Soap is a healthy alternative to toxic, petroleum based, artificially scented laundry detergents.