29 DIY cleaners with Thieves Household Cleaner

1. Trash can scrub

  • Empty trash can and fill with water.
    Pour Thieves Household Cleaner directly into the can (1 capful for a small can, 2 for a large one).
    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.

2. Stovetop cleaner

  • In a spray bottle combine the following:
    • 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner1 drop Pine Essential Oil
      1 cup water
      Spray, let sit for 15 minutes, wipe clean

3. Garbage disposal refresher

  • Pour one capful of Thieves Household Cleaner down the disposal.
    Let sit 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 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

  • In a spray bottle or bowl, mix the following:
  • Apply evenly to cabinets with a damp cloth.
    If cabinets have heavy buildup, extra scrubbing may be required.

5. Dishwasher cleaner

  • In the bottom of the dishwasher, add the following:
  • Run empty dishwasher through a full cycle. Do not add detergent.

6. Oven scrub

  • In a spray bottle or bowl, mix the following:
    • ½ cup white vinegar
      ½ capful Thieves Household Cleaner
      ½ tablespoon dish soap
  • 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

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the following:
  • 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.

8. Stainless steel cleaner

  • In a spray bottle, mix the following:
    • ½ capful Thieves Household Cleaner2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Buff the cleaner into the stainless steel with a damp, lint-free cloth.
    Wipe off excess with a clean, dry cloth.

Bathroom

9. Soft scrub for porous materials

  • In a bowl or spray bottle, mix the following:
    • ½ cup baking soda
      5 tablespoons liquid castile soap
      ½ capful Thieves Household Cleaner
  • To use: Apply the mixture with a damp cloth or brush and scrub away.

10. Cleaning fizzies

These cleaning fizzies are so good at cleaning toilet bowls and shower floors that we created an entire blog post about them. 

11. Prevent shower soap scum

  • In a spray bottle, mix the following:
  • Spray shower walls and door daily. Squeegee excess off.

12. Shower head/faucet cleaner

  • 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

  • In a spray bottle, mix the following:
  • Spray liberally onto the surface and scrub with a sponge to remove spots.
    Rinse well and dry.


14. Couch and upholstery cleaner (also car, mattresses, rugs, carpets)

  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.

5. Ceiling fan cleaner

  • 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 damp cloth.
    Dip the same cloth in the solution and thoroughly wipe down the blades to remove built-up dust.
    Dry with a clean cloth.
    Try this on your air vents, bathroom vents, and anywhere dust gathers!

16. Carpet spot cleaner

  • In a spray bottle or bowl, mix the following:
    • 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
      6 cups water
  • Mix well, apply to the spot, and blot with a clean cloth. Repeat until stain is gone.

17. Kids’ furniture spray

  • In a spray bottle, mix the following:
    • ½ capful Thieves Household Cleaner4 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.

18. Car seat cleaner

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.

19. Wall art remover

  • 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

  • In a spray bottle, mix the following:
    • 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner2-3 cups water
  • Spray liberally and wipe with a damp cloth.

21. Glass cleaner

  • In a spray bottle, mix the following:
  • Spray onto glass and wipe away streaks with a soft cloth.


22. Tile and laminate floor cleaner

  • In a bucket, mix the following:
    • 1 tablespoon Thieves Dish Soap1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
      2 tablespoons white vinegar1 gallon warm water
  • Use this mixture to mop your tile and laminate floors!

23. Deep cleaning scrub

  • In a glass bowl, mix the following:
    • ½ capful of Thieves Household Cleaner2 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 surface thoroughly, and rinse clean.

24. Whiteboard eraser

  • Apply a few drops of Thieves Household Cleaner to a damp washcloth. Wipe board clean.

25. Glasses cleaner

  • In a spray bottle, mix the following:
    • 1/4 cup witch hazel2 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.

26. Car interior spray

  • In a spray bottle, mix the following:
    • 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner2-3 cups water
  • Spray dash, cupholders, console, interior handles, and more! Then wipe with a damp cloth.

27. Wood floor cleaner

  • In a bucket, mix the following:
    • 4 cups water
      2 tablespoons white vinegar
      2 tablespoons grape seed oil
      1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Mop your wood floors!

28. Reusable water bottle rinse

  • 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.

29. Blinds cleaner

  • Mix the following in a bowl:
    • 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner1 cup water½ 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.

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