Natural Cleaning Made Easy

Natural Cleaning Made Easy
1. Create your own Wipes  (pet friendly)
Cut a roll of paper towels in half, find a container to home your paper towels, combine a capful of THC with 1 1/2 cups of distilled water and 5 drops of essential oil (ie purification any of the essential oils that have come with your thieves kit) add to the jar, and shake to mix. 

2. Use in Dishwasher
Use in place of your dishwasher detergent

3. Use in Washing Machine
Add 1 capful of THC to the detergent slot at the start of the wash. This helps to rid of mold build up in your machine and rubber ring for front loaders.

4. Make an All-Purpose Cleaner
Mix 1 capful of THC with 3 cups of distilled water in a spray bottle. If you have a citrus essential oil, add 3 -6 drops to add that little extra boost.

5. All-Purpose for Bathroom Sink, Countertops, Kitchen Sink
Use the recipe above and add 5 drops of purification essential oil. If you already added a citrus oil you are good to go.

6. Floors
Add a capful of THC to a bucket of warm water and mop. This will help keep those little critters away.

7. All-Purpose for Shower
Use the All-Purpose Cleaner recipe above, let stand on tiles and wipe.

8.All Purpose for Travel
Add a tsp of THC to alcohol and put in a small spray bottle.

9. Clean Oven, Racks, and Microwave
Combine 1 capful of THC with 1 cup of distilled hot water.

10. Clean Greasy Stainless Steel Pan
Add 1/2 cup of the above heavy degreaser to the pan. Heat on stove until hot. Allow to cool with scrub and rinse.

11.Make a Glass Cleaner
Mix 1 capful of THC, 5 drops citrus fresh or citrus oil, and 1 tsp of vinegar with a cup of distilled water. This is the best window/glass cleaner I have ever come across.

12. Deep Cleaning Scrub
Mix equal parts THC and baking soda to form a thick paste. Add some liquid soap (Castile) to make it even creamier. This is the perfect 'Jiff; mix.

13. Carpet, Sofa, Laundry Spot Cleaner
Mix 1 capful of THC with 6 cups of water. 

14. Remove Gum and Sticker Residue
With the above recipe, apply to areas and massage to work it free.

15. Mist live Plants
1 capful of THC per quart of water.

16. Santize Rags, Sponges, Kitchen cloths, etc
Soak overnight in 2 capfuls of THC per quart of water.

17. Sanitize Toothbrushes
Soak with a splash of THC and water in a glass overnight. Optional, use a few drops of thieves oil or a splash of thieves mouthwash.

18. Wood Surface Cleaner
Mix 1 capful of THC with 1 cup of olive oil and use it to wipe down wooden items.

19. Safe to Clean Pet Items
Use the spray to clean all pet items such as bowls, toys including aquariums.

20. Deodorize the Home
Combine 1 capful of THC with one 8 oz box of baking soda in a glass jar. Mix thoroughly. Sprinkle over fabric, carpets, or mattresses, and after 15mins vacuum. You are going to love the aroma of your home.


Moving Towards a Chemical Free Home

Moving Towards a Chemical Free Home

Move Towards a Chemical Free Home


Not only what we breathe, drink, and ingest affect our health, but also what we use to clean and beautify ourselves have a significant impact on our health. Our home cleaning products as well as the daily hygiene products that we use affect our bodily systems and ultimately go back into our environmental systems, which ultimately affects us all. Awareness is the first step to turning our bodies, home, and our environment into less toxic places. 


Chemical synthetics are used in mass-produced home products for convenience and affordability. It is important to be informed so that we can protect our family and environment from becoming toxic playgrounds. The chemical synthetics that are easily made available to us are unable to break down naturally or biodegrade which then accumulates in our fatty tissues and creates toxicity. 


Toxic Ingredients can be found in many of the products we find at our friendly grocers. There are very few regulations imposed on companies who produce these products, as to how much toxic ingredients should even be allowed in a bottle. And quite often they should possibly be banned altogether. When purchasing these cleaning products, it is also good to keep in mind that some unethical companies have evolved to advertise “green” which is a concern as it is a huge misrepresentation with products containing suspect ingredients. 


The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has listed some of the more hazardous chemical additives found in common cleaning products. You can check out their App to check up on products you are purchasing on a regular basis. 


Have a look at some of these common ingredients that are added to everyday household cleaning products. What does it look like under your kitchen sink and could your home possibly become a better environment? 


Chemical Additive

Problem with Exposure

Products Found In

Fragrance 

Mild irritants, suspect carcinogens, often extended by the presence of endocrine-disrupting phthalates

Household products

QUATS

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

Inflammatory reactions and dermatitis breaks down to form formaldehyde (a carcinogen)

Antibacterial Household cleaners

2-Butoxyethanol

Respiratory irritant.. (odor of window cleaners)

Window cleaners and many kitchen and multi-purpose cleaners

Petroleum

Suspected of containing residues of known carcinogens, Benzo A Pyrene and Benzo B Fluoranthene

Common petrochemical additive in household products

Chlorine

Respiratory irritant with exposures through public water supplies, fumes, and cleaning agents. Potential of thyroid disruption

Common in Scouring powders, toilet bowl cleaners, mildew removers, laundry whitener

Why not Do It Yourself (DIY)? DIY puts you in control of a safer home environment and once you get started it really is surprisingly easy and fun to do. Once you have filled your cupboards with vinegar, baking soda, washing soda, castile soap, vegetable glycerin and some pure essential oils you will be ready to take on the dirt in your home. Another gem of combining essential oils into your DIYS is that not only do we reduce risks and exposures to toxins, but they also provide excellent cleaning benefits and support our body systems. 


We officially removed all store-bought cleaners from our home for over 5 years and have been using the Thieves cleaner as the staple, baking soda, and vinegar as the basis for pretty much every corner of the house. The thieves cleaner is a must-have to combat mold in any home and can be used on the floors, walls, countertops, and basins. There is really no need to buy multiple cleaners for every area of your home. There is a lot to be said about keeping your life simple and clean.


We want to help you get started with these easy recipes below. Once you get started you can then you can begin to expand your repertoire. You can contact us at hooplaessentials@gmail.com we would be happy to send you a FREE DIY recipe booklet filled with recipes we have tried and tested, to help you keep your home clean and toxic-free. Additionally, you will find some of our favorite beauty recipes. 


Get Started with a few Simple Home Cleaning Recipes 


Carpet Deodorizer

2 cups baking soda

25 drops of essential oil


Shake well before each use and store in an air-tight container. Sprinkle over carpets and sofas before vacuuming.


Fabric Softener

½ cup white vinegar

2 tablespoons baking soda

25 drops lavender oil or lemon oil


Mix as a paste in a small blow. Transfer to the fabric softener holder of the washing machine. Use during washer’s rinse cycle.


Simple Laundry Powder

4  cups baking soda

3 cups washing soda

2 cups grated castile soap bar (baby mild unscented)

20 drops lavender essential oil

10 drops lemon essential oil

(can change the oil for your preference. You don’t actually smell the oils in the finished wash)


Mix baking soda with essential oils, add washing soda (be careful when mixing, it can be an irritant) then Castile and either mix or shake in a large container. Use a large tablespoon for each regular load. You may choose to add a spoon of borax for whites/towels/really dirty loads.


Bathroom Cream Cleaner 

½ cup baking soda

15 drops essentials oils (lemon, thieves, eucalyptus, tea tree, or substitute with a capful of thieves cleaner)

Liquid castile soap


Mix oils with baking soda and then add Castile gradually until the desired consistency. If you are storing this, you will need to give it a mix before each use.