Herbs & Citrus for a Cleaner Home: 3 Natural Recipes That Actually Work

Swap toxins for herbs with these 3 natural cleaning recipes - citrus vinegar spray, soft scrub, and a lemon sage mop rinse. Printable cards included.

LOW-TOX HOME & CLEANING

CJ

7/11/20252 min read

If you've ever squinted at the label of a store-bought cleaner and thought, "Wait...what is that ingredient?" - you're not alone. That's exactly where I was a few years ago. With a little one, pets, and a home that gets messy fast, I needed natural solutions that weren't just Pinterest-pretty - I needed them to work.

So, I went back to the basics: herbs, citrus, vinegar, and a little apothecary magic!

Made for You If...

  • You're tired of overpowering artificial fragrances

  • You want real results without the harsh stuff

  • You're ready to swap "toxic clean" for truly clean

What You'll Learn

  • Which herbs and citrus are most effective for cleaning

  • 3 powerful recipes for everyday messes (spray, scrub, and refresh mist)

  • The why behind each ingredients (so you can confidently mix your own)

  • How to get the full printable guides for just $2 each - or bundle all three!

Nature's Cleaning Power

Let's take a peek inside the herbal toolkit:

  • Lemon & Orange Peel: Naturally high in d-limonene, which breaks down grease and freshens the air

  • Sage & Rosemary: These are antimicrobial powerhouses that help tackle bacteria naturally.

  • Lavender & Lemon Balm: Calm the mind while gently purifying surfaces - especially helpful for bedroom or bathroom use

  • Vinegar & Baking Soda: The classic duo. Vinegar cuts through grime and dissolved mineral buildup. Baking soda scrubs and deodorizes

We combine these with plant-based boosters (like witch hazel) to make each recipe not only safe - but effective.

These aren't just cute countertop cleaners. These are hard-working, herbal-powered tools for a cleaner, safer home. Grab the printable versions for full step-by-step instructions!

Downloads available direct and immediately on Gumroad:

  1. Lavender & Sage Natural All-Purpose Spray ($2)

  2. Citrus Sink & Scrub Powder ($2)

  3. Mood-Boosting Herbal Room Mist ($2)

  4. Herbal Cleaning Trio Bundle ($5)-Includes all 3 recipes in one printable PDF

Items that I love from Amazon:

Spray Bottle Kits-I'm pretty sure I've bought 3 of these kits so far and have been thinking about whether I need one more!

Essential Oil Kits-I bought two of these years ago and still haven't broken into the second set. A little goes a long way!

Glass Shaker Jar-I like to be able to shake out my scrub powders and then close up the jar.

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Final Thought

Natural cleaning doesn't have to be complicated, expensive, or...ineffective. With a few pantry staples and dried herbs, you can create a home that smells amazing, feels fresh, and give you peace of mind - no lab coats required.

So whether you're scrubbing a sticky counter, freshening up the bathroom, or chasing toddler fingerprints off glass, these recipes are here to help.

You home deserves it. And so do you.

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a bunch of oranges that are on a table
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