Use essential oils to make products that purify and clean

With Earth Day near, now is a good time to start thinking of ways to “go green.”

Making natural, non-harmful cleaning products is an environmentally friendly way people can do just that, said Amanda Bohn, of Boyertown. Bohn is a wellness advocate for doTERRA essential oils. The oils are derived from parts of a plant then used for natural healing or cleaning purposes. Below, Bohn has provided several recipes for natural cleaning products.

AIR FRESHENER

Ingredients ¼ cup baking soda 5-6 drops of essential oils (lavender, lemon, cassia) Instructions Add oils to a mason jar. Cover the jar 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.

HOMEMADE BLEACH

Ingredients ¼ cup filtered water ¼ cup hydrogen peroxide (3% solution) ½ tablespoon lemon juice 3 drops of lemon essential oil Instructions Add lemon essential oil to a 4-oz. colored glass bottle. Add peroxide and lemon juice. Add water. Shake well. Lasts 2 to 3 months if stored out of sunlight.

GLASS CLEANER

Ingredients 1½ cups white vinegar ½ cup filtered water 8 drops of citrus essential oil (lemon, grapefruit) Instructions Add ingredients to a 16-oz. dark colored, glass spray bottle.

For more natural cleaning recipes, visit the Fit for Life website at www.pottsmercfit4life. com.

For more information about doTERRA and to schedule an essential oils class with Amanda Bohn, visit her website at mydoterra.com/amandabohn or email amanda.bohn@hotmail.com.