Simple Homemade Dusting Spray With Essential Oils

This homemade dusting spray with essential oils is an effective natural cleaner that will give your wood furniture a beautiful shine.

It’s quick to make your own non-toxic DIY dusting spray to avoid any artificial fragrances and harmful chemicals commonly found in store-bought cleaning sprays.

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What You Need To Make essential oil dusting spray

Ingredients

• Vinegar – Just regular old white distilled vinegar you use in cooking! I buy mine in bulk at Sam’s Club.
• Distilled Water – When you use tap water in homemade cleaners, bacteria can start to grow over time while the solution sits in the sealed container. To keep this from happening, always use distilled water.
• Olive Oil – Olive oil helps condition your wood furniture, and shines as you clean!
• Essential Oils – For additional cleaning power and a fresh smell, add a couple drops of essential oil such as cedarwood, thieves, rosemary or any of the citrus oils. I use a mixture of orange oil and my homemade thieves oil.

How To Make a natural dusting spray with essential oils

Combine the Ingredients – In an empty spray bottle, combine white vinegar, olive oil and essential oils. Fill the rest of the way with water.

Mix – Shake well to combine.

Tips For Success

To Use – Spray dusting spray on the surface that needs it. Wipe the excess away and rub the surface with a clean, dry cloth. For best results, give the bottle a good shake every now and then while you’re using it to keep the oils from separating.

To Store – Store the dusting spray in a container with a lid for up to 6 months.

Variations – Try different essential oils for a fresh, clean smelling spray. Lemon, orange, thieves oil, clove or cinnamon would also add to the cleaning power of this spray.

about DIY dusting spray with essential oils

Its Completely Non-Toxic

This cleaner is made with only 3 simple ingredients, no artificial fragrances or harsh chemicals. Its a good choice to use around young children!

Easy To Make

All you have to do is add the ingredients to a spray bottle, top it off with water and shake. That’s it!

Much Cheaper Than Commercial dusting sprays

It costs less than a dollar to make a 16 oz spray bottle of dusting spray!

it works!

The important thing is it has to work, right? This simple spray works just as well as commercial dusting products without leaving behind any oily or sticky residue!

FAQ About making dusting spray with essential oils

What are the benefits of using dusting spray with essential oils?

Certain essential oils (such as lemon, lavender and thieves) can naturally enhance the cleaning power and scent of homemade dusting spray.

Store-bought cleaning products almost always contain artificial fragrances that can be harmful to your health. Making and using your own dusting spray that is scented with essential oils, you can avoid being exposed to toxic chemicals while still enjoying scents you love!

Which essential oils are best for dusting spray?

While you can choose any combination of your favorite essential oils you like to add to this recipe, here are the most common oils to use in DIY cleaning products:

1. Lemon Essential Oil: Lemon oil is well known for it’s natural cleaning properties and can cut through grease and grime while leaving behind a clean scent.
2. Tea Tree Essential Oil: Tea tree oil is best known for its antimicrobial and antifungal properties, making it a good choice, especially during cold and flu season.
3. Lavender Essential Oil: Lavender oil is known for its calming and relaxing smell. Lavender also possesses antibacterial properties making it a great addition to homemade dusting spray.
4. Eucalyptus Essential Oil: Eucalyptus oil can help clear your sinuses and leave you feeling invigorated. It also has antimicrobial properties, making it beneficial for cleaning purposes.
5. Peppermint Essential Oil: Peppermint oil is energizing and refreshing. It can help repel insects and rodents, making it a good choice if your home is prone to pest problems. Peppermint oil also possesses antibacterial properties.
6. Orange Essential Oil: Like lemon oil, orange oil has scent that is uplifting and motivating. It can help cut through grease and grime while leaving behind a refreshing fragrance. Orange oil is also rich in antioxidants, which can help protect surfaces from environmental damage.

Can dusting spray with essential oils be used on all surfaces?

Homemade dusting spray can be used on any hard surfaces BUT avoid using it on delicate surfaces like marble or granite that may be sensitive to the acidity of the vinegar in this cleaner.

How often should dusting spray be used?

The best way to keep up with household dust in would be to use this dusting spray on all flat surfaces of your home weekly.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t have time to dust that often! I can get everything dusted on a regular basis by following my whole home cleaning schedule.

how should essential oil dusting spray be stored?

Store the dusting spray, tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

Exposure to sunlight and heat can cause the essential oils to degrade and the spray to lose its effectiveness.

Can dusting spray with essential oils be used for other cleaning purposes?

Aside from dusting wooden furniture, this spray can be used on a lot of different surfaces around the house!

• on wood floors
• countertops (not marble)
• table tops
• the car dashboard
• the leaves of houseplants
• computer keyboards and other electronics
• piano
• and any other hard surfaces

More Homemade Non-Toxic Cleaner Recipes:

If you’re wanting to start making more of your own cleaning products to replace your store-bought cleaners with, check out these other recipes on the blog!

• Thieves Multi Purpose Cleaner From Scratch
• Homemade Hardwood Floor Cleaner
• DIY Laundry Stain Remover Spray
• Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablets
• DIY Leather Cleaner

I hope you love this homemade essential oil dusting spray! If you make it, I’d love for you to come back and leave a comment and rating so that I know how you like using it!

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