November 3, 2020
Essential Oil Combinations for the Home
If you’ve ever made a DIY cleaner, chances are you’ve added an essential oil or two to the mix. I primarily use essential oils for cleaning and diffusing but there are oodles of other uses for them as well – but today we’re just talking about SCENT. If you’re looking to branch out past lemon essential oil and customize the scent for your diffuser or cleaners, I have some favorite scent combinations for you. Don’t be afraid to experiment and see what you come up with.
Lemon + Clove – my absolute favorite scent combination and signature scent – it’s homey, warm and inviting.
Lemon + Peppermint + Lavender – this is a great combo – clean and refreshing. I like it heavy on the lemon and lavender with just a drop or two of peppermint.
Eucalyptus + Lavender – if you like the smell of a spa, this is probably the combination they’re diffusing.
Melaleuca + Lemon + Orange – Melaleuca (or tea tree oil) is a natural disinfectant but has a strong scent. I like to offset the scent with a little citrus to freshen it up a bit.
Lemon + Cypress – I love this combination for washing hardwood floors. The woodsy scent of the cypress and lemon are a great combination.
Rosemary + Clove + Orange – If you’re looking for the perfect kitchen scent, this is it. The herbal rosemary pairs really well with the clove and orange.
Cinnamon + Melaleuca – Cinnamon is a spicy scent that does a great job at toning down the melaleuca.
The rule of thumb for scenting DIY cleaners is 3-10 drops essential oil per 16 ounces of liquid (usually water and/or white vinegar).
Here are a couple of recipes to get you started with – simply substitute your scent combo for mine:
- Laminate Floor Cleaner
- Fabric Sanitizer Spray
- Non-Vinegar Hardwood Floor Cleaner
- Vinegar Hardwood Floor Cleaner
- Window + Mirror Cleaning Spray
- Marble + Granite Cleaning Spray
- All-Purpose Disinfecting Cleaner
- All Purpose Spray
- Laundry – soften + freshen
If you’re looking for the BEST spray bottles for your DIY cleaners, check out the glass spray bottles and labels in my shop.
I use doTERRA essential oils but also recommend NOW and Plant Therapy.
Always use caution around pets and children when using essential oils.
Natalie Harney Says
I love lemon and lavender, but I’ve never added peppermint in – might have a go and change it up. Thank you!
– Natalie
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DEBRA STANTON Says
I am looking for the Lemon, Clove and Lavender oils. But when I go to the Miracle essential oil website, all I find is “Sleep, Slender, Energy, Digest, Immunity etc.
Becky Says
Post authorClick through the links I shared – I haven’t used the Miracle oils – or look for single oils so you aren’t getting a blend.
Rochelle Says
Just wondering if you’ve ever tried anything with basil? I love the Mrs. Meyers brand, but wish to make my own with that scent.
Becky Says
Post authorI haven’t but basil would be a great one to try!
Kathryn Says
The oils do a good job of masking the vinegar smell?
Becky Says
Post authorI think so!
Elizabeth Says
Hi Becky, after finding your blog last week I have been highly motivated to clean more naturally and more often, HA! I have never used essential oils before and would like to make our own cleaners. Do essential oils go a long way per bottle? They seem so expensive on the DoTerra website that I’m hesitant to purchase some. Thank you (and my husband thanks you too :))!
Becky Says
Post authorHi Elizabeth – Essential oils are extremely concentrated. Another brand that I recommend and use is Plant Therapy 🙂
Lori Says
Hi Becky…what are your favorite oils to diffuse during the holidays. Thanks!
Becky Says
Post authorpine, cloves, cinnamon bark, and citrus 🙂
tootie Says
Hi , i wanted to no if anyone happen to no of any Room Spray/ Air Freshener Recipes made with Essential Oils
b r Says
Post authorTry this post:
https://www.cleanmama.net/2015/08/3-natural-odor-eliminators.html
Anna S. Says
These are great! I’ve been looking for some essential oil combinations.
Clean Mama Says
Post authorGreat, glad this helps Anna!
Amanda Says
Hi! I’ve been slowly transitioning to your natural suggestions and love it so far. I’ve always wanted to for many reasons, but struggled to come up with systems and products that I liked, so thank you! I am considering beginning the transition with my laundry. One of my hesitations is that I am in love with the scent of my baby fabric softener for my infant’s clothes- it’s Noodle & Boo. Do you happen to know of any essential oils I could use that would create a similar smell when added to my laundry? Thanks!
Clean Mama Says
Post authorHi Amanda! I’m not familiar with that fabric softener – do you know what the scent is?
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Tricia Zecca Says
When using the Melaleuca essential oil in cleaning products what would you say is a good ratio to balance it out with lemon and orange essential oils?
Clean Mama Says
Post authorEqual parts!