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Reusable DIY Cleaning Wipes [featuring Lemon Essential Oil from doTERRA]

May 28, 2014 by Lindsey G. 102 Comments

This is a sponsored conversation about using Essential Oils in products, like the DIY Cleaning Wipes I created, on behalf of Discover Natural Solutions.  All opinions are my own.

DIY Reusable Cleaning Wipes

It seems that I’m a little late to the Essential Oils Party, but better late than never, right!?  So many people – both bloggers and friends alike – are raving about the benefits of using essential oils in their everyday lives that I just had to try them out for myself!

doTERRA Intro Kit

The Into Kit comes with three of the most popular and widely used oils – Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint.  It also contains information how ways to use the oils and a CD full of information!

In addition to the Kit, she also sent along a fabulous Beginner’s Guide for me [I’ve been reading this religiously, trying to decide on my next oil purchases!] and a few samples of Deep Blue Rub which are fabulous for sore muscles and achy joints.  Rob is going to love these when he picks up his Triathlon training in a few weeks!

doTERRA Extras Collage

There are countless uses for Essential Oils, but I decided to use them to make something I most desperately need in my house.  You see, I’ve admitted on more than one occasion that one totally-not-green product that we just can’t seem to ditch are those disposable bleach wipes.  They’re just so darn convenient and I just can’t kick the habit!  Well, I put my Lemon doTERRA essential oil to the test, with a couple of other less toxic cleaners and created a fabulous recipe for Cleaning Wipes with reusable cloths!

Cleaning Wipes Solution [made with doTERRA Lemon Essential Oil]

Adding Lemon to Mixture

The solution is so simple to make.  I did 2 parts water to 1 part white vinegar, added a couple of pumps of dish soap, and about 8 drops of doTERRA Lemon Essential Oil.  The Lemon Oil is not only great for cleaning, it definitely tones down the smell of the vinegar which pleased hubby!

DIY Cleaning Wipes

You can also make these wipes disposable by using paper towels, but I have some fabulous unpaper towels from the Natural Linens Boutique that I love so I used those.  I store them in an empty disposable wipes box and fold them so they’ll pop up like the disposables do!

The reusable DIY Cleaning Wipes are extremely inexpensive and so much safer than disposable bleach wipes.  They’re a little more work than the disposables, but just as convenient once they’re made, for cleaning up spills and wiping down kitchen and bathroom counters!  If you’re planning on keeping the wipes in the box for more than a couple of days, adding a few drops of Melaleuca Essential Oil [Tea Tree Oil] is a good idea to keep mold away].

Essential Oils to Have on Hand

I am definitely finding more and more uses for these 3 oils and definitely recommend having at least these 3 doTERRA Essential Oils in your cabinet at home!

Filed Under: DIY and Crafts, Going Green

Comments

  1. Sheryl Scott says

    March 9, 2015 at 6:58 am

    Clever idea! I use essential oils in my homemade baking soda and vinegar pasta. I put a few drops lavender essential oil and it become the best oven cleaner in the world. Thanks for the idea with the cleaning wipes!

    Reply
  2. website says

    January 15, 2015 at 10:00 am

    I love these cleaning wipes but let’s be honest, they are not so cheap. Your idea for home made wipes is amazing! I will definitely try to make that at home! Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Linda Gilbert says

    December 11, 2014 at 8:59 am

    I have no idea that I can make my own cleaning wipes. I’ve spent so much money on wipes during the years. Thanks a lot for sharing these tips!

    Reply
  4. MARIA simon says

    June 12, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    tea tree oil for mosquito bites and ant bites !! works great

    Reply
  5. Sky Evans says

    June 11, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    I’d like to try Deep Blue.

    Reply
  6. jen says

    June 11, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    Love essential oils! I would like to try Frankensense

    Reply
  7. jen says

    June 11, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    I love essential oils. I would like On Guard or more Lavender !

    Reply
  8. Jay R says

    June 11, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    I would like to try the peppermint. I like the smell of lavender but heard its not good for boys.

    Reply
  9. Gabrielle says

    June 11, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    Tea tree oil!!!

    Reply
  10. Jasmine P says

    June 11, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    I’d love to try the Peppermint Essential Oil!

    Reply
  11. RICHARD HICKS says

    June 11, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    I would like totry Fennel (Sweet)
Foeniculum vulgare

    Reply
  12. Judy Chapman says

    June 11, 2014 at 7:27 pm

    I didnt know that oils could change moods.

    Reply
  13. Tammie Venne says

    June 11, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    I would like to try balance or serenity

    Reply
  14. Katie Thornton says

    June 11, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    I’ve heard so many good things about doTerra and would love to see how they stack up against the usual brands. I’d also like to try these cleaning wipes with a hint of lavender!

    Reply
  15. Cathy Burnett says

    June 11, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    I absolutely love the idea of reusable wipes! We use a lot of wipes at our house.

    Reply
  16. Ashleigh Swerdfeger says

    June 11, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    I would love to try lavender and melaleuca!

    Reply
  17. Ronald G says

    June 11, 2014 at 11:01 am

    The Essential Oil for swollen feet..I have diabetes and suffer this alot

    Reply
  18. Sarah L says

    June 11, 2014 at 3:02 am

    I’d like to try the Deep Blue®
Soothing Blend for my RA.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  19. Diane Baum says

    June 10, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    I would love to try the teal oil

    Reply
  20. Ila A. says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:35 am

    I love lavender – very versatile.

    Reply
  21. jennifer laur says

    June 10, 2014 at 8:06 am

    i would also love to try patchouli and vetiver

    Reply
  22. Mariah Applegate says

    June 10, 2014 at 7:40 am

    Love to try the Lemon oil!! 🙂

    Reply
  23. natalie parvis says

    June 8, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    I would like to try the peppermint oil.

    Reply
  24. Maryann D. says

    June 8, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    I would love to try the Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus radiata essential oil.

    Reply
  25. Chris Stockford says

    June 8, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    Cinnamon. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  26. Chris Stockford says

    June 8, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    Cinnamon. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  27. Beanybopp says

    June 7, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    i would love to try their Birch which is only available for a short time and their Frankincense both would help relax and help support our health.

    Reply
  28. Ashli hussey says

    June 7, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Would love to try lemon and peppermint

    Reply
  29. Maria R says

    June 6, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    I learned that you should never dilute essential oils with water! I did not know that before.

    Reply
  30. taryn says

    June 6, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    Looking for alternatives to mainstream remedies. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  31. Jennifer Pullen says

    June 6, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    I’d love to try peppermint essential oil!

    Reply
  32. Ruth V. says

    June 6, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    I think I’d like to have Oregano and On Guard on hand!

    Reply
  33. Carly M says

    June 6, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    I love EOs. I would love lemon and the on guard blend!

    Reply
  34. Hannah Avery says

    June 6, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    I would love to have peppermint oil!

    Reply
  35. Micheal Bergeron says

    June 5, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    Lifelong Vitality Pack

    Reply
  36. Em Ma says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    I’d most like to try the Wild Orange and serenity blend essential oils

    Reply
  37. Stephanie M says

    June 5, 2014 at 8:59 am

    doTERRA has over 600,000 Independent Product Consultants worldwide and has become the number one essential oil company in the world.

    Reply
  38. Holly says

    June 5, 2014 at 8:53 am

    I’d like to try the bergamot oil

    Reply
  39. Natalie Brown says

    June 5, 2014 at 7:07 am

    Hello! The essential I would most like to try is Peppermint. Nice! Thank-you

    Reply
  40. Richelle says

    June 4, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    On Guard sounds great. I have read about similar blends so I would really like to try this one in the future.

    Reply
  41. Cheryl Abdelnour says

    June 4, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    I would like to try the Melissa
Melissa officinalis.

    Reply
  42. Diane Cooper says

    June 4, 2014 at 11:27 am

    I would really like to try the On Guard Protective Blend because of its versatility.

    Reply
  43. Allison B says

    June 3, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    I use On Guard and Lavender but I would love to try the peppermint for my kids fevers.

    Reply
  44. andie says

    June 3, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    I like the “DINO” print best – thanks!

    Reply
  45. Judith R. says

    June 2, 2014 at 9:08 am

    I’d most like to try the Bergamot
Citrus bergamia oil.

    Reply
  46. Sara A says

    June 2, 2014 at 7:55 am

    The essential oil I’d most like to try is the TerraShield®
Repellent Blend.

    Reply
  47. Jennie says

    June 2, 2014 at 1:44 am

    I’d like to try peppermint for morning sickness.

    Reply
  48. Amylynn H says

    June 1, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    I really would love to try Past Tense. Right this moment would be perfect timing. : )

    Reply
  49. wen budro says

    June 1, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    I’d most like to try the Elevation Blend because I need energy and a lift in spirits.

    Reply
  50. angelia medlin says

    June 1, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    I have heard great things about what you can do with lavender so I want to try the lavender.

    Reply
  51. Jessica Z says

    June 1, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    I would love to try the Clear Skin Blend!

    Reply
  52. polly says

    June 1, 2014 at 6:50 am

    I would love to try their Wintergreen

    Reply
  53. Becca says

    June 1, 2014 at 3:17 am

    I would love to try the lemongrass because I’ve heard it can help with lactose intolerance.

    Reply
  54. Nicole U says

    May 31, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    Cinnamon. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  55. mohammad masood says

    May 31, 2014 at 9:38 am

    LOVE TO WIN

    Reply
  56. Kristina says

    May 31, 2014 at 8:08 am

    I learned that jasmine helps support proper dopamine levels

    Reply
  57. vivian s says

    May 31, 2014 at 3:01 am

    The tea tree oil. So many uses!!

    Reply
  58. Wanda Bergman says

    May 30, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    I’d most like to try the Peppermint Essential Oil.

    Reply
  59. JenniferB says

    May 30, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    I would like to try breathe essential oil

    Reply
  60. Yesenia says

    May 30, 2014 at 10:06 am

    Would love the lavender.

    Reply
  61. Jessica Fortner says

    May 30, 2014 at 1:29 am

    I want to try the lavender.

    Reply
  62. Dani Osenbaugh says

    May 30, 2014 at 1:05 am

    I’d like to try the facial & hair products.

    Reply
  63. Maureen C. says

    May 30, 2014 at 12:36 am

    I’d love to try the Wild Orange and Bergamot! I love the fragrance of orange oil in cleaning products.

    Reply
  64. Amanda Alvarado says

    May 30, 2014 at 12:11 am

    I want to try the On Guard™
Protective Blend!

    Reply
  65. Erin Wilson says

    May 29, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    I really want to try the Melaleuca

    Reply
  66. Sarah Hayes says

    May 29, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    i would love to try the lemon EO. Ive been wanting to make my own cleaning wipes for a long time

    Reply
  67. D.Petch says

    May 29, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    I love to try the Lavender.

    Reply
  68. Delacey says

    May 29, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    I would like to try their Tea Tree Oil.

    Reply
  69. Jeannie says

    May 29, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    I would love to try the Bergamot essential oil.

    Reply
  70. Alison James says

    May 29, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    White fir

    Reply
  71. kathy downey says

    May 29, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    I like Deep Blue®
Soothing Blend for achy joints and sore muscles.

    Reply
  72. GARRY S says

    May 29, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    LEMON OIL

    Reply
  73. Jeanine says

    May 29, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    I’d like the PastTense

    Reply
  74. Rebecca T says

    May 29, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    There are many I’d like to try especially the blends, like Deep Blue®
Soothing Blend for achy joints and sore muscles.

    Reply
  75. Heather says

    May 29, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    If you would like to try a sample send me an e-mail with your mailing address and health concerns. heathergrantwellness@gmail.com

    Reply
  76. AlexisB says

    May 29, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    I’d love to try the lemon oil!!!

    Reply
  77. Tricia Dickie says

    May 29, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    I already use EO’s for a lot of things around the house! Bring them on!

    Reply
  78. candy kratzer wenzel says

    May 29, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    I would like to try the Birch oil.

    Reply
  79. KD says

    May 29, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    I learned that they sell Essential Oil Bottle Cap Stickers. That would come in handy if you had a lot of EO!

    Reply
  80. Julie F says

    May 29, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    I discovered that dōTERRA certifies that their therapeutic-grade essential oils are guaranteed to be 100% pure and natural and free of synthetic compounds or contaminates

    Reply
  81. Alexey Petrov says

    May 29, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I would love to try Wild Orange

    Reply
  82. Angie Andrews says

    May 29, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    I would love to try the top 3 essential oils for allergies, lemon, peppermint and lavender

    Reply
  83. Anne Taylor says

    May 29, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    I would love to try the Peppermint Essential Oil! I’ve heard its great at keeping spiders away!

    Reply
  84. Natalie F says

    May 29, 2014 at 11:02 am

    I love the reusable (non-disposable) cleaning wipes. I find they are just as convenient if not more, because they clean better!
    I would like to try the “AromaTouch®
Massage Blend” and also the “Citrus Bliss
Invigorating Blend” and several others too.

    Reply
  85. Bri Sherman says

    May 29, 2014 at 10:41 am

    I would love to try some Melaleucha oil!

    Reply
  86. Patti Hess says

    May 29, 2014 at 10:28 am

    On Guard Protecting Throat Drops, because I am having throat issues a lot

    pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
    thank you

    Reply
  87. Candy Kelley says

    May 29, 2014 at 10:22 am

    I would like to try their Slim and Sassy Trim kit … Every little bit helps doesn’t it ? I also like there essential oils very nice products

    Reply
  88. Catie S says

    May 29, 2014 at 10:22 am

    I REALLLY have been wanting to get some Tea Tree Oil! Thanks for a great giveaway!

    Reply
  89. sherry butcher says

    May 29, 2014 at 9:10 am

    I would get Jasmine . . . I learned it supports proper dopamine levels that helps with addictive behaviors such as drugs, pornography, sugar, etc.

    Reply
  90. Carla Green says

    May 29, 2014 at 8:55 am

    I would love to try the Jasmine, and also the OnGuard for my littles that are bringing EVERY head cold home from school with them! 🙂

    Reply
  91. Rebecca Swenor says

    May 29, 2014 at 8:43 am

    I could use the AromaTouch®
Massage Blend fir my fibromyalgia.

    Reply
  92. loriag says

    May 29, 2014 at 7:39 am

    I have three oils I would love to have. Cinnamon, Patchouli
, and Wild Orange.

    Reply
  93. Linda romer says

    May 29, 2014 at 7:29 am

    I would like to try the rose and jasmine oil for its healing properties.

    Reply
  94. sherry blamer says

    May 29, 2014 at 7:26 am

    I would love to try the clear skin essential oil topical blend.

    Reply
  95. Gail Williams says

    May 29, 2014 at 6:48 am

    I like essential oils. I have friends working for this company. I would get the lemon oil for myself.

    Reply
  96. Lauren Borits says

    May 29, 2014 at 1:40 am

    Hi Nicole! If you are interested in ordering some essential oils let me know! You can email me directly or contact us via our website 🙂

    Reply
  97. Nicole Bear says

    May 28, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    I really want the Lemon oil. I borrowed a few drops of a friend’s to add to some honey for my toddler when she had a cold to soothe her throat and it seemed to work well. I would love to try it in a home made cleaning solution.

    Reply
  98. Marcia Lee says

    May 28, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I would like to try Slim & Sassy Trim Kit.

    Reply
  99. rochelle haynes says

    May 28, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    I like this dōTERRA® Spa Hand & Body Lotion

    Reply
  100. carlie says

    May 28, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    I have been dying to try out some essential oils! I am very interested in the tea tree oil. Thank you for the opportunity!

    Reply
  101. Tammy S says

    May 28, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    I would like to try their Slim & Sassy Trim Kit.

    Reply
  102. Sue D says

    May 28, 2014 at 10:07 am

    I would most like to try the OnGuard blend.

    Reply

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