January 14, 2021

Vanilla-Inspired DIY Cleaners

We’re in that time frame where it’s still winter but Valentine’s Day is around the corner and so is spring. If you already DIY your cleaners, let’s create a warm vanilla-y scent for this season. Every spray and scrub will give your home that cozy vanilla vibe while you safely clean your home. Everything seen here can be purchased in my shop – keep reading for the links.

I have 4 simple vanilla scent combinations to share with you – you can choose one scent, try them all or come up with your own signature vanilla scent.

VANILLA SCENT COMBINATIONS

ORANGE CREAMSICLE
Sweet Orange + Vanilla – use a 2:1 ratio

SWEET LEMON + LAVENDER
Lemon + Lavender + Vanilla – use a 3:2:1 ratio

LEMON MERINGUE PIE
Lemon + Vanilla + Bergamot – use 3:2:1 ratio

SWEET CITRUS MINT
Sweet Orange + Peppermint + Vanilla – use a 3:2:1 ratio

DIY RECIPES TO VANILLA-FY

ALL-PURPOSE DISINFECTING SPRAY
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup vodka or rubbing alcohol
15 drops essential oil
PLEASE NOTE: If you want to up the disinfecting power in this spray, use Everclear (95% alcohol) instead of vodka – 1/3 cup water, 1/3 cup white vinegar, 1 cup Everclear, 15 drops essential oil.

GLASS CLEANING SPRAY
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol
3 drops essential oil

NIGHTLY SINK SCRUB
2 cups baking soda
20 drops essential oil
a squirt of castile or dish soap in the sink

BATHROOM SCRUB
2 cups baking soda
20 drops essential oil
a squirt of castile or dish soap if needed to add a little sudsing power

New here?  Check out this post with 8 DIY Cleaners that Will Change How You Clean Your Home.  You might also like this post How to Create a Functional DIY Cleaning Caddy. If you want to see all my DIY recipes, head here.

Grab this 2-page Simple DIY Recipes printable here. It’s on my Free Printable page – just put in your email address one time to get access.

Want to DIY your cleaners? Check out my labels, spray bottles, and jars here.  I also sell the Essential Oils that are pictured in this post here. You can also see my Favorites Page here and the whole Clean Mama Shop here.