![]() Having safe, natural, and EFFECTIVE cleaners in my home are a must-have. Not only are cleaning chemicals one of the most toxic products we have in our homes, but we're affected by them well after the cleaning is done. Thankfully we do have really good options when it comes to cleaners nowadays. But I think a big kicker for many is not realizing just HOW toxic the traditional cleaning products in the grocery store are. Yep, even Seventh Generation, Mrs. Meyers, Method, Green Works, and the like. Take laundry soap, for example. We get toxins from our laundry products 3 different ways: 1) When we wash and dry our clothes, the fumes are off-gassing into the air. Have you ever taken a walk outside and smelled "laundry"? It kinda hits you in the face, huh? That fragrance could be made of hundreds of chemicals, and lead to breathing issues, asthma, allergies, or even worse problems. 2) When we wear our clothes, any leftover residue is seeping into our skin all. day. long. It's especially bad when we sweat, which happens a lot at night. Do you sleep on sheets?? Yeah, me too. Dry off after a hot shower with a towel? Yep... Wear clothes to work out in?? Mmmhm. Fabric is touching us 99% of our day. 3) When our clothes are hanging in our closet, the fragrance chemicals again are off-gassing into the air and we're breathing it in all night long. "Fragrance" or "Perfume" as an ingredient is considered as dangerous as second hand smoke. And this ingredient is in most of the cleaners on the market. Even the "natural" ones. It can lead to endocrine disruption, sleeping disturbances, headaches, skin allergies, wheezing, and so much more. In college I worked at Bath and Body Works, and during that time, I had the worst PMS of my life. Acne. Anxiety. Stomach issues related to hormones and anxiety. I didn't put two and two together until relatively recently. I can't even walk into that store anymore, let alone walk down any perfume or cleaning aisle at the grocery. What cleaners do I use now? Cleaners that are safe for my family, effective, cost-effective (because you can dilute most of them!), with NO artificial fragrance chemicals or harsh ingredients. ![]() Thieves Household Cleaner is my GO-TO for a multipurpose cleaner. A friend of mine compared it to Branch Basics (which is a relatively clean brand) and she said she didn't think it cleaned as well as Thieves Cleaner does. After using Thieves myself for the last 9 years, I too can attest to its cleaning power!! Dilute a capful or two in a spray bottle of water, then spray on and wipe off. Perfect for counters, toilets, showers, floors, upholstery, windows, mirrors, and even safe enough for kids toys, pet bowls, and to clean our fruits and veggies with!! ![]() Thieves Kitchen and Bath Scrub is my favorite for TOUGH to clean things. Think the inside of the oven, soap scum in the shower, rust rings in toilet bowls, and scratches on porcelain. It's a non-scratch gritty cleaner, like a "Bar Keepers Friend" or "Comet" without the toxins. No need to wear gloves or vent the room when using it. Sprinkle on, and scrub in with a damp sponge. Rinse clean. This stuff is literal magic. ![]() Thieves Dish Soap is one of my husband's favorites. He and I split up dish duty, and each time he washes dishes he says "I love this stuff". It literally leaves dishes sparkling and rinses clean- without the worry of leftover residue like if we were washing with the bright blue dish soap with the duck on the packaging. Speaking of, have you ever dug into what happens to the ducks after they clean up them up from the oil spill with the bright blue stuff??? Research at your own risk. We love the Thieves Dish Soap, it works so well. Especially when you use a Scrub Mommy sponge. ![]() Thieves Laundry Soap is SO concentrated that you only need 1/4 of a capful for a normal size load of laundry. I like to dilute mine with water and a little Thieves Household Cleaner because I tend to be a bit heavy handed with it. Habit I suppose. But it works GREAT to get clothes clean without the fragrance. The clothes come out smelling clean, and just like clothes. Not perfume. We use wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets, and put a little bit of either Thieves or Lemon essential oil on them for just a slight fragrance. Optional to do, of course, and that aroma is NOT the artificial fragrance I mentioned earlier. Just pressed plants. ![]() Instead of candles, plugins, wallflowers, and air fresheners, we use a diffuser! It's a wonderful way to passively get the goodness and benefits of high quality essential oils into the family, while lightly scenting the air (or cleansing the air!) at the same time. We love to diffuse Thieves and Lemon together. There are endless essential oil combinations that are seasonally appropriate, or that help to uplift mood, calm emotions, encourage sleep, encourage focus... so many things. If you're thinking of swapping out your cleaners and you've never ordered from Young Living before, this is the BEST time to do so because there's quite a Black Friday sale going on RIGHT NOW! It ends Monday, November 27, 2023 so don't dillydally. ![]() My favorite bundle of Thieves cleaning products is called the Happy Healthy Home bundle. New customers now through Monday, November 27, can get this bundle for $112, and Young Living is going to send you a FREE diffuser! By using the coupon code SHAREYL you'll get 10% off, and when you choose the "Add to Loyalty" button, you'll get FREE SHIPPING, FREE Grapefruit essential oil, and $10 store credit. Grapefruit is perfect for uplifting dreary winter moods. In addition to all that, I'm going to give you a $25 rebate, bringing the bundle down to only $75. It's over a $200 retail value, so quite a bargain!! Here's something else- if you decide to place a 2nd Loyalty order in December over $50 (50PV), Young Living will send you a SECOND FREE DIFFUSER. Totally optional, but I want you to know about it. You can find the bundle by clicking on any of the pictures or the button below. And of course, don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions! I've been using these products for years, and won't ever go back to anything else! My family's health is too important.
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