WoW Journey
dōTERRA has made it simple to make changes to toxin-free products in our home. We love cleaning, cooking, and simply making the house smell great with dōTERRA. With small steps over time with have completely been able to swap out our cleaning solutions in our house. Saving hundreds of dollars a year with easy recipes has also been fun. I love my easy window cleaner. It uses water, white vinegar, and lemon essential oil... that's it. When it comes to cooking, the oils have been a great addition to our spice cabinet. A little goes a long way and besides, I don't have to cut up wilting cilantro or a whole lime just for some flavor. Drop drop drop... I also, never knew that many household fragrances (room sprays, furniture cleaners, carpet powders, dryer sheets--the list goes on & on) are filled with toxins. Essential oils have made it possible to still have a wonderful smelling home with out the unnecessary toxins. So many wins. Check out some recipes below.
Cleaning
My favorite essential oils for cleaning are Lemon, On Guard, Tea Tree, and Purify. I also think dōTERRA's Cleaner Concentrate is a powerful option for cleaning all kinds of surfaces--counters, floors, showers, mirrors, sinks, stoves, you name it.
My favorite window cleaner recipe leaves windows sparkling and clear.
Window Cleaner
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white vinegar
20 drops of Lemon essential oil
Purify is fabulous for stinky things such as garbage cans, garbage disposals, shoes, carpets, and for diffusing to eliminate strong unwanted odors.
Carpet Powder
1/2 cup baking soda
5-10 drops essential oil
Mix, sprinkle, wait 15-20 minutes, and then vacuum up for a fresh scent
Tea Tree and On Guard are in my toilet cleaner recipe. Easy and even a bit of fun, the kiddos may even want to take on this task.
I have replaced ALL of my cleaning supplies in our home with simple non-toxic options. Click HERE to see my favorite starter kits for taking care of your home.
Cooking
Essential oils are naturally potent and powerful because they are highly concentrated and taken directly from natural sources. The purity and potency of essential oils make them perfect for adding flavor to any dish. Because essential oils are so powerful, it doesn’t take much to add an extra kick of flavor to your favorite entrees, beverages, meats, desserts, and more. Some of my favorite oils to have for cooking and baking are Peppermint, Lemongrass, Lemon, Lime, Wild Orange, Coriander, Fennel, Ginger, Rosemary Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Basil, and Cilantro. Here are two of my favorite recipes.
Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
Ingredients
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1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
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½ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup olive oil
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2 cloves garlic
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1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon honey
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5 drops Lime essential oil
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2 drops Cilantro essential oil
Instructions
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Place all the ingredients in a food processor or in a blender.
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Purée until smooth.
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Taste test and adjust the flavor, as needed
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Pour the dressing into a container. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, then enjoy!
Tropical Colada Smoothie
Ingredients
1 scoop vanilla TrimShake
1 cup unsweetened original almond milk
½ cup frozen pineapple
½ cup frozen mango
½ cup coconut Greek yogurt
1 banana
1–2 drops Wild Orange oil
Instructions
Place all ingredients in blender, and blend well.
Clean Air
If you are looking to make your home smell amazing, we have you covered. Whether you are diffusing or creating your own room sprays, using essential oils is the perfect non-toxic solution. All the good smells with our the negative ingredients that can be harmful for our health. Essential oils can even clean the air and support our respiratory system. Here is a favorite diffuser blend and a super fresh room spray recipe.
Super Calm Diffuser Blend
3 drops Serenity
3 drops Balance
Add these oils to your diffuser to create a calm and peaceful environment.
Clean & Fresh Room Spray
4 drops Lavender
4 drops Rosemary
4 Drops Lemon
Add essential oils to a 2 oz. glass spray bottle, shake & spray.