🌿 Spring Clean Your Home (and Your Health!) Naturally

Wendy Wood
May 2
2 min read

Spring is a beautiful reminder of new beginnings — the days grow lighter, flowers begin to bloom, and we often feel an inner nudge to refresh and reset. It's also the perfect time to take a closer look at what we're using in our homes.

As we fling open the windows and freshen our spaces, it’s worth asking: what are we really breathing in, spraying on our surfaces, and washing our clothes in?

💥 The Hidden Toxins in Common Cleaning Products

Many shop-bought cleaning products in the UK contain ingredients that may disrupt hormones, irritate the skin, or impact our respiratory health.

Here are a few common ones to look out for:

Formaldehyde – found in air fresheners and disinfectants; linked to asthma and cancer.
Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) – a strong irritant that can affect lungs and eyes.
Ammonia – often in glass cleaners; aggravates asthma and respiratory conditions.
Phthalates – used in synthetic fragrances; known endocrine disruptors.
Triclosan – found in antibacterial products; can contribute to antibiotic resistance.

Even products labelled "green" or "eco" can be misleading. That’s why more and more of us are turning to DIY, plant-based alternatives that are safe, simple, and truly effective.

Spring Clean Naturally with doTERRA

doTERRA’s On Guard® range is my absolute go-to when it comes to keeping my home clean without compromising our health.

This protective blend combines Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary — all with powerful cleansing and purifying properties.

You can use On Guard in lots of ways to create simple, affordable, and effective homecare products.

💚 Simple DIY Recipes for a Healthier Home

All-Purpose Cleaning Spray

500ml spray bottle
1 tbsp white vinegar
10 drops doTERRA On Guard
10 drops Lemon oil
Top with waterShake well and spray on counters, sinks, bins, and more.

Foaming Hand Soap

Foaming pump dispenser
2 tbsp Castile soap
5 drops On Guard
1 tsp fractionated coconut oil (optional for softness)
Top with water

Natural Laundry Powder

1 cup washing soda
1 cup bicarbonate of soda
10 drops On Guard
10 drops LemonUse
2 tablespoons per load.

Toilet Bombs

1 cup bicarbonate of soda
½ cup citric acid
10 drops On Guard
10 drops Tea Tree
Mix with a spray of water until it holds together. Press into silicone moulds and let dry 24 hrs. Drop one in the loo as needed!