After an endless winter topped off with a below-zero grand finale, I think I speak for everyone when I say spring is a welcome change. Nothing has felt better than rolling down the windows on the way home after work, tossing cornhole in the backyard, or dare I say – spring cleaning.
By swapping out a few of your cleaning products and replacing them with homemade ones that include your favorite scents, you can bring new life to your spring-cleaning routine. Below are a few ideas that I have tried and loved as well as a couple that excite me to try this spring.
DIY Linen & Room Spray
A few years ago, I made homemade linen spray, and since then I’ve wondered why I ever wasted my money on store-bought versions. This is a simple recipe I found from Pinterest that combines 25 drops of essential oil, 1 tbsp rubbing alcohol, and the rest of the bottle with filtered water. I absolutely love using any of the essential oils from the Rowdy Stickhorse. In particular, I use the lavender scent in my linen spray.
DIY Crochet Cleaning Cloths
There are a million different free patterns for cleaning cloths you can find online for both beginner and advanced crocheters. Personally, I selected a waffle pattern and made sure to select a cotton yarn that would be gentle on surfaces and could be thrown in the washer when it got dirty. Cozy Corner Knits in Enid offers an incredible yarn selection and knowledgeable staff to help you find everything you need for this project.
Homemade Hand Soap
Castile soap is typically made of plant-based oils, which makes it incredibly versatile. By utilizing castile soap as a base ingredient and adding in a few others, it can easily transform into hand soap, body wash, makeup remover and much more. On my list this Spring is to utilize a recipe from the Crunchy Ginger blog to create homemade 8 oz foaming hand soap utilizing: ¼ cup castile soap, 1 cup distilled water, and 10-15 drops of my tea tree essential oil from the Rowdy Stickhorse.
Outdoor Clothesline
Nothing is better than the scent of fresh laundry, which is why purchasing and installing an outdoor clothesline is at the top of my spring-cleaning list this year. Drying clothes outside is not only energy efficient but helps to naturally bleach any stains and give your laundry a fresh scent. While you can certainly build a DIY clothesline, you can also utilize any existing posts or trees to hang up two steel screw hooks and tie sturdy rope, paracord, or wire between the two. Personally, I plan to purchase a retractable clothesline from Ace Hardware to install outside that is functional yet discreet when I’m not drying laundry.
Cleaning can quickly become monotonous, which is why I encourage you to try creating a homemade product with scents you adore to create simple pleasures you can savor as we enter this new season.
