Thieves Cleaner (Non-Toxic Household Cleaner)

Posted Feb 28, 2022, Updated Nov 01, 2022

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This thieves cleaner is an affordable, homemade, non-toxic, all-purpose cleaning spray that really works. Learn how to make this thieves household cleaner!

an amber glass bottle of Thieves Cleaner

Did you know that many (most) household cleaners on the market contain toxic ingredients? I wasn’t aware of just how toxic the ingredients were until I started researching clean products a few years ago. What I found was disheartening.

The products that are supposed to clean our homes are actually negatively effecting our health. And when you have lots of young children who put their mouths and hands on every surface in your home, the products you use really matter.

Many contain chemicals and fragrances that contain known carcinogens (substances that cause cancer), endocrine disruptors (chemicals that mimic hormones and can lead to many problems such as fertility issues), and neurotoxins (which affect brain activity and can cause headaches & more).

This is why I started using Thieves cleaner – which is made of plant-based and naturally derived ingredients that clean without using toxic ingredients. Shop: Thieves Cleaner supplies. Check out this post: getting started with essential oils.

To purchase Thieves please sign up using this link: Young Living Essential Oils and enter my number #31270904.

You can also shop my Young Living Website where I share my favorite products and bundles: https://www.myyl.com/joyfoodsunshine

Toxic Ingredients in Conventional Cleaning Products

Here are just four of the dozens of harmful chemicals in many cleaning products. See sources at the end of the post for more information on these chemicals.

Bleach and ammonia. Both produce toxic fumes that cause lung damage. When combined, they produce chloramine gas which can be deadly.
Phthalates. Phthalates are carcinogenic chemicals in cleaners and laundry detergents that bind chemicals and make fragrance last longer. When absorbed into the skin or inhaled they are dangerous and can affect fertility, hormone function, etc.
2-Butoxyethanol. Found in window, kitchen and multipurpose cleaners, but is not required to be listed on a product’s label. It causes sore throats when inhaled, at high levels it can also contribute to narcosis, pulmonary edema, and severe liver and kidney damage.
Formaldehyde. Found in some cleaners, is a strong neurotoxin that damages the nervous system.

The Thieves Difference

Now onto why I choose to clean my home with Thieves cleaner. It’s made with thieves essential oil, which is a blend of clove, cinnamon bark, rosemary, lemon, and eucalyptus, all of which are some of the best oils for cleaning. Thieves is:

Non- toxic
Phthalate-free.
Fragrance free.
Made with biodegradable ingredients derived from plant starch, coconuts, etc.

I use one bottle of Thieves concentrate to many many different cleaning supplies I use daily in my home, including this all-purpose thieves cleaner.

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Yield: 16 oz Thieves Cleaner (All-Purpose)

How to Make Thieves Cleaner

This thieves cleaner is an affordable, homemade, non-toxic, all-purpose cleaning spray that really works. Learn how to make this thieves household cleaner!

Prep Time 3 minutes

Active Time 2 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Materials

Tools

Instructions

Gather the materials.
Add 1 capful of thieves cleaner to an empty 16 oz glass spray bottle.
Add 5 drops of your preferred essential oil (lavender, lemon, citrus fresh, pine, etc.)
Fill the bottle the rest of the way with remaining 1 cup water.
Optional, use an embossing label maker to make a label and apply it to your bottle.
Use to clean surfaces in your home including (but not limited to), countertops, sinks, light switches, appliances, etc.

Notes

*You can use 5-10 drops of essential oil in this thieves cleaner, depending on how strong you like the scent. You can also choose your favorite scent such as pine, lemon, etc. I prefer lavender.
I recommend using a dark glass bottle (not clear) to protect the cleaner from sunlight damage.

To purchase Young Living oils please sign up using this link: Young Living Essential Oils and enter my number #31270904.

You can also shop my Young Living Website where I share my favorite products and bundles: https://www.myyl.com/joyfoodsunshine