There are dozens of ways to use essential oils in the kitchen that make it a more pleasant, clean, and inviting place to be. A lot goes on in your kitchen—cooking, cleaning, eating meals, homework at the kitchen table—the list goes on. If you are looking for a natural way to keep your kitchen clean, smelling lovely, and safe for the entire family, consider using essential oils in the kitchen.
Oils to Use in the Kitchen
doTERRA On Guard®: Because the kitchen is such a popular hub in the home, it can often be the gathering place for unwanted threats to the body and immune system. No matter the season, the doTERRA On Guard Protecting Blend is the perfect essential oil for promoting a clean kitchen. This blend includes cleansing properties that are useful for keeping surfaces clean, as well as protecting the immune system.* You can take advantage of the cleansing power of doTERRA On Guard by placing a bottle of doTERRA On Guard Foaming Hand Wash at the kitchen sink. When it’s time to clean up around the kitchen, use the doTERRA On Guard Cleaner Concentrate as a multi-purpose cleanser to give the entire kitchen a refreshing, citrusy aroma.
Make your own surface cleanser: One of the easiest ways to keep the kitchen clean is by using oils with cleansing properties as natural surface cleansers. Essential oils like Lemon, Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, Wild Orange, and others can be combined with a few ounces of water in a spray bottle and used to cleanse surfaces throughout the home. If you’re in a hurry, simply take a few drops of an essential oil with surface cleansing properties and combine it with water in a spray bottle. Then, spritz the combination onto kitchen countertops, refrigerator surfaces and handles, or appliances, and wipe clean.
Essential oil kitchen DIYs: With a wide variety of cleansing essential oils, it is easy to make your own natural cleaning agents at home. If you want to avoid the harsh chemicals that are often found in store-bought cleansers, consider making your own cleansers at home. Need a few ideas? Try these:
- Make your dishes sparkle and shine with these essential oil dishwasher detergent tablets.
- Get rid of funky smells in the kitchen with these essential oil garbage disposal refreshers.
- Make your own essential oil dish soap with Lemon, Citrus Bliss®, and Lime essential oil.
- Keep your refrigerator from smelling stale with these essential oil fridge refreshers.
If you want more ideas for essential oil DIYs to help with household cleaning, make sure to read our Cleaning with Essential Oils eBook.
Make your own essential oil diffuser blend: One of the fastest ways to revitalize your kitchen and make it more inviting is to diffuse refreshing essential oils that purify the air while adding a pleasant aroma. You can add your favorite refreshing essential oils to your diffuser, place it in the corner of your kitchen, and enjoy as the aroma fills the air. Here are a few suggestions for diffuser blends that are perfect for the kitchen:
Bright and Breezy: 3 drops Citrus Bliss, 2 drops doTERRA Breathe®
Mint to Be: 2 drops Rosemary, 2 drops Peppermint, 1 drop Spearmint
Rejuvenate: 2 drops Lavender, 2 drops Bergamot, 1 drop Lemon
Cooking with essential oils: In addition to using essential oils to leave your kitchen looking clean and smelling nice, they can also be used in the kitchen to add flavor to your favorite dishes and beverages. If you’ve never tried cooking with essential oils, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to add a lot of flavor with just a little bit of oil. After you’ve confirmed that the oil you want to use has been approved for internal use, it can be added to smoothies, tea, marinades, baked goods, sauces, desserts, and more. If you want some tips about using essential oils for cooking, take a look at our eBook, Cooking with Essential Oils. For recipe ideas, check out the Essential Oil Recipes section on our blog.
Which essential oils do you like to keep on hand in the kitchen? Tell us in the comments!
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Happy Oiling,
Ruth 🦋
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