Make 29 DIY cleaners with just one bottle of Thieves Household Cleaner
Thieves® Household Cleaner. You know it, you use it, and you love it. If you don’t love it yet, you will after your cleaning is transformed by its strength and versatility.
This powerful, ultra-concentrated, plant-based solution is a helpful and naturally derived chore companion—helping you clean everything from wood floors to shower doors. And the best part? It doesn’t have any of the harsh chemicals you’ve removed from your lifestyle. That’s right, you don’t have to worry about what’s in Thieves Household Cleaner. It’s perfect to use around everyone in your whole family.
Tips for using Thieves Household Cleaner
Thieves Household Cleaner is safe to use at a 15:1 dilution or higher for most non-porous surfaces. One capful of Thieves Household Cleaner is equal to approximately ½ tablespoon, so ½ cup of water mixed with one capful of cleaner yields a 15:1 dilution.
- Most cleaning applications use 30 parts water to 1 part Thieves Household Cleaner—more concentrated dilutions may be necessary for some uses.
- For best results, mix only the amount of cleaner that you will need to use right away.
- Before using Thieves Household Cleaner, do a small spot test in an inconspicuous location, especially on wood, plastic, fabric, and granite.
- Do not use this product on soft plastics or vinyl.
- Get a 16-28 oz glass spray bottle. Add one capful of the Thieves Household Cleaner. Use this to clean all surfaces (again, do a small spot test just to make sure). I have used this on leather, wood furniture, sinks, countertops, bathrooms, mirrors, glass, etc.
29 DIY cleaners with Thieves Household Cleaner
We made 29 cleaners with less than one bottle of Thieves Household Cleaner! With 60-65 capfuls of the cleaner in each 14.4 fl. oz bottle, we had plenty to spare even after making each of these solutions. Keep reading to find out how to use Thieves Household Cleaner in all areas of your home!
1. Trash can scrub
Clean stains and deodorize!
- Empty trash can.
- Pour 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner directly into the can (1 capful for a small can, 2 for a large one).
- Fill with water.
- Let sit for several hours.
- If needed, scrub stubborn stains with a brush.
- Empty can and wipe dry.
- For an ongoing fresh scent, place a few drops of Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil on a cotton ball and put it in the bottom of the trash can before replacing the liner. (Or place a few sheets of paper towels in the bottom of the trashcan and drop a few drops on it each time you change the bag.)
Tackle light and heavy degreasing.
- In a spray bottle or bowl, combine the following:
- 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 1 drop Pine essential oil
- 1 cup water
- Apply with a cloth to remove buildup; when grease is gone, wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Refresh the disposal with a clean scent!
- Pour one capful of Thieves Household Cleaner down the disposal.
- Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add ½ cup baking soda and ½ cup white vinegar.
- Let sit until fizzing stops.
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil; pour down the drain.
- Turn on the disposal and run cold water for 30 seconds.
- Pour 3 drops of Purification® essential oil blend in the disposal for an extra-fresh scent.
4. Wood cabinet polish
Polish your cabinets and eliminate buildup!
- In a spray bottle or bowl, mix the following:
- 5-10 drops Pine essential oil
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- Apply evenly to cabinets with a damp cloth.
- If cabinets have heavy buildup, extra scrubbing may be required.
Clean the inside of the dishwasher!
- In the bottom of the dishwasher, add the following:
- ½ capful of Thieves Household Cleaner
- 3 drops Jade Lemon essential oil
- 1 cup white vinegar
- Run the empty dishwasher through a full cycle. Do not add detergent.
Scrub away baked-on food!
- In a spray bottle or bowl, mix the following:
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- ½ tablespoon Thieves Dish Soap
- 2 drops Thieves® essential oil blend
- Avoiding the heating elements, sprinkle baking soda liberally on the bottom of the oven, and then spray with Thieves Household Cleaner and vinegar.
- Let sit until it stops bubbling.
- Scrub stubborn spots with a sponge.
- Wipe the rest of the cleaner off with a damp cloth and rinse well, making sure to remove all baking soda
7. Microwave cleaner
Make your microwave sparkle!
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the following:
- 1 tablespoon Thieves Household Cleaner
- 2 cups water
- 1 drop Purification essential oil blend
- Microwave for 2 minutes.
- Wipe down the microwave using a damp rag—the heat and steam from the solution in the bowl should make removing grime easy.
Make the outside of appliances shine like a mirror!
- In a spray bottle, mix the following:
- ½ capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Buff the cleaner into the stainless steel with a damp, lint-free cloth.
- Wipe off excess with a clean, dry cloth.
9. Soft scrub for porous materials
Polish your bathtubs, toilets, and sinks!
- In a bowl or spray bottle, mix the following:
- ½ cup baking soda
- 5 tablespoons liquid castile soap
- ½ capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 3 drops Lemon essential oil
- To use: Apply the mixture with a damp cloth or brush and scrub away.
10. Cleaning fizzies
DIY Thieves Cleaning Fizzies
Remove buildup from toilet bowls and stubborn shower floors!
Certain chores around the house are less than desirable. For you, maybe it’s taking out the garbage or cleaning out the fridge, but we can all agree that cleaning the toilet isn’t something to look forward to. That’s why we’ve created the perfect solution that will leave your bathroom smelling fresh and clean like Lemon essential oil or Thieves® or Citrus Fresh™ essential oil blends.
This recipe for DIY cleaning fizzies isn’t limited to bathroom cleanup! You can also use it to clean out small-necked bottles or use it as a dish soak for a sink full of dirty pots and pans.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon Thieves Household Cleaner
- 40 drops Lemon essential oil or Thieves or Citrus Fresh essential oil blends
- 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
- Ice cube tray or candy mold
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.
2. In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
3. Pour liquids into a large bowl and whisk together until combined.
4. Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three-fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently replace into the mold.
5. Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store them in a glass jar.
6. When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let tablet sit in bowl, bottle, or sink for 20-30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Get rid of water droplets!
- In a spray bottle, mix the following:
- ½ capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops Tea Tree essential oil
- 4 cups water
- Spray shower walls and doors daily.
- Squeegee excess off.
Remove gunk and mineral buildup!
- In a plastic bag, mix the following:
- 1 teaspoon Thieves Household Cleaner
- ¾ cup white vinegar
- Attach the full bag to faucets and fixtures with rubber bands.
- Leave for several hours.
- Scrub with a coarse brush if needed to remove hard water stains.
- Rinse well.
13. Shower door deep-clean
Keep your shower doors free from residue!
- In a spray bottle, mix the following:
- ½ capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- ½ cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Thieves Dish Soap
- 1 cup water
- 1 drop each Lemon and Grapefruit essential oils
- Spray liberally onto the surface and scrub with a sponge to remove spots.
- Rinse well and dry.
14. Couch and upholstery cleaner
Deodorize and clean minor spots!
Combine 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner with 1-2 cups baking soda. Mix well.
- Let sit for 24 hours to thoroughly combine.
- Add 5 drops of Lavender essential oil for an extra boost of freshness.
- Sprinkle lightly over furniture and wait 1 hour.
- Use a stiff brush and back-and-forth motions to work the cleaner into the fabric; then vacuum up the excess.
YL tip: You can also use this technique on car upholstery, mattresses, carpets, and rugs.
Wipe off dust and built-up grime!
- In a spray bottle or bowl, mix the following:
- 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 2 cups water
- Wipe dust off fan blades, light fixture, and ceiling mount with a dry cloth.
- Then take a clean cloth and dip in the solution and thoroughly wipe down the blades to remove dust and built-up grime.
- Dry with a clean cloth.
16. Carpet spot cleaner
Remove spills and spots.
- Use a clean cloth to blot up the spill.
- In a spray bottle or bowl, mix the following:
- 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 6 cups water
- Spray Bottle: Mix well. Spray spot(s). Let dry for ~15 minutes, and check the spot. If you can still see the spot, spray again and let dry for another 15 minutes. You may want to use your fingers to lightly massage the carpet spot (be gentle to not harm the carpet fibers). Continue doing this until the spot is gone. It might take several spraying several times, but it should eventually come up. I've removed permanent marker with this routine.
- Bowl: Mix the above. Apply to the spot, and blot with a clean cloth. Repeat until the stain is gone.
17. Kids’ furniture spray
Keep high chairs, strollers, and changing tables clean!
- In a spray bottle, mix the following:
- ½ capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 4 cups water
- Spray liberally onto plastic and metal and wipe clean with a damp cloth or rinse with water.
- Test a small, discrete spot before applying cleaner to fabrics.
Get solid and fabric surfaces of car seats stain-free.
Mix 2 drops of Thieves Household Cleaner with 2 cups of water in a spray bottle.
- Spray plastic and fabric lightly and wipe with a soft cloth.
- To clean the harness, mix a small amount of baby wash with 2 cups of water.
- Gently wipe with a soft cloth.
- Avoid hard scrubbing or soaking.
- Let everything dry completely before using.
Remove crayon murals from the walls.
- Apply a splash of Thieves Household Cleaner and 3 drops of Lemon essential oil to a damp rag.
- Wipe drawings off the walls.
- Repeat until the art is gone
20. “Get it all done” spray
Wipe countertops, doorknobs, light switches, and more.
- In a spray bottle, mix the following:
- 1/2 - 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 16 - 28oz water
- Spray liberally and wipe with a damp cloth.
Clean mirrors, windows, windshields, and car windows!
- In a spray bottle, mix the following:
- 3 cups water
- 5 drops Citrus Fresh™ essential oil blend
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- Spray onto glass and wipe away streaks with a soft cloth.
22. Tile and laminate floor cleaner
Clean tile and laminate floors!
- In a bucket, mix the following:
- 1 tablespoon Thieves Dish Soap
- 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1-gallon warm water
- Use this mixture to mop your tile and laminate floors!
Scrub stubborn bathroom and kitchen stains.
- In a glass bowl, mix the following:
- ½ capful of Thieves Household Cleaner
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- Form a thin paste.
- If the cleaner is too thick, add more Thieves Household Cleaner. If it is too runny, add more baking soda.
- Apply with a clean cloth or a sponge, scrub the surface thoroughly, and rinse clean.
Make marker smears disappear.
- Apply a few drops of Thieves Household Cleaner to a damp washcloth.
- Wipe the board clean.
Create a streak-free outlook on life!
- In a spray bottle, mix the following:
- 1/4 cup witch hazel
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 drops Thieves Household Cleaner (use a Glass Dropper to get the right amount)
- 2 drops Lemon essential oil
- Spray on lenses and wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Get a spotless interior!
- In a spray bottle, mix the following:
- 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 2-3 cups water
- Spray dash, cup holders, console, interior handles, and more! Then wipe with a damp cloth.
YL tip: Get into hard-to-reach places (e.g., air vents, cupholders) with cotton swabs.
Shine and polish hardwood.
- In a bucket, mix the following:
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 5 drops Orange essential oil
- Mop your wood floors!
28. Reusable water bottle rinse
Get the funk out of your water bottle!
- Pour ½ capful of Thieves Household Cleaner into your bottle and top off with water.
- Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Scrub the inside and outside well; then rinse several times with water.
Wipe off dust, fingerprints, and grime!
- Mix the following in a bowl:
- 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup white vinegar
- Use an old sock as a cleaning mitt.
- Dip the “mitt” into the cleaning solution; go over each slat until they’re all clean.
You are going to be so pleased with the way your house sparkles and shines!
Happy Cleaning! 😍
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