Your Questions Answered on How To Ditch the Toxins on Laundry Day
Can we all agree that once you become a mom, laundry hits next level status?! I mean, it’s never-ending. Between stained clothes, frequent wardrobe changes, and simply living life, I find myself doing at least two loads of laundry a day just to keep up.
Let’s just say, there’s loads of other stuff I’d rather be doing…
Yes, we can all agree that laundry is a huge pain in the tush. But, when you figure out that the products you are using to wash your clothes are toxic, it makes matters even worse.
Oh, don’t you worry because detoxing your laundry routine is a lot easier than you might think. To be honest, green-ing up my laundry routine was an added bonus when I decided to seek out natural solutions for my family…
All Natural Laundry Must Haves
Natural Laundry Detergent
Gone are the days of carelessly walking through the store and throwing the brand that mom used directly in your cart. Collectively, we have become so much more aware of what products we are welcoming into our homes. And, laundry detergent is no different.
In our efforts to lessen the amount of chemicals that touch our skin, some of us have even experimented with creating our own detergent at home. And, I will share a diy with you in just a bit if you are that someone looking to take the diy approach toward cleaner products.
However, I am just going to come out and say it, as a mom with a full schedule, and energetic kids here at home – I just don’t have the time to DIY everything. And, that’s why I like doTERRA’s laundry detergent. Not only is it is free of synthetic fragrances, dyes and toxins, it is ultra-concentrated and each bottle has 10 ml of doTERRA’s On Guard Protective Blend.
Full Disclosure: Sometimes I even pair it with this brand that you can grab on Amazon.
But, we all know that laundry day often includes more than just detergent. So, let’s get into some of your questions right now…
FAQ's
Okay, so here’s that diy I mentioned earlier:
7 Quarts water
1/3 cup Castile Soap
1 Cup Baking Soda
20+ Drops doTERRA essential oil of choice
Step by Step Guide:
1. Add one quart of boiling hot water to bucket
2. Add salt and whisk until dissolved
3. Add castille soap and baking soda
4. Fill bucket with the remaining cold water
5. Add essential oils
This diy detergent measures like commercial detergent.
When I am on the go, I like to carry a stain stick with me in my purse. This diy is simple (and can be used as a spray too)! Okay so, grab your 10 ml roller bottle, and fill with On Guard Cleaner Concentrate (seriously the best for diy cleaning recipes). Combine with 10-15 drops of Lemon essential oil.
Simply roll over the stain, let sit for a few minutes and wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Add the following ingredients to a glass spray bottle, and shake to combine before each use:
3 ounces distilled water
1 ounce Witch Hazel
8 drops Lavender essential oil
3 drops Cedarwood essential oil
Other oils I love to use? Purify, Serenity, and Adaptiv!
Each week you will want to grab a microfiber cloth, and 16 oz spray bottle filled with this diy:
2-4 tablespoons On Guard Cleaner Concentrate
10+ drops Tea Tree essential oil
10+ drops Onguard Protective Blend
Fill to the top with water.
Shake before each use, and spray around the seal, drum + door. You can also use this cleaner on the soap dispenser tray as well.
Of course! Some of my favorites have already been mentioned like Cedarwood, Purify + Lavender. It’s really up to you! Just 4 -6 drops is all you need to ditch those toxic dryer sheets. Did you know that wool dryer balls are not only eco- friendly because they are reusable. But, they can dry your clothes faster too!
Creating a healthier home doesn’t have to be overwhelming. As with anything else, just take it one step at a time. After a few months have passed you might be surprised at how your daily routines have changed once you get started living a more intentional and toxin fee life. I hope you found this post helpful!
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