Life & Design Blog Australia
Get those stains out! Put some doTERRA laundry detergent in a roller bottle and rub that directly over stains, dirty marks or greasy spots. Then leave for 20 minutes and wash as normal. You won’t waste any by tipping it everywhere and it works a treat on school uniforms. Easy peasy! This is WHY I […]
Would you like a non-toxic jewellery cleaner? Well, I have a recipe for you! It will take you about 30 seconds to set up. My rings are now sparkling beyond belief. I had no idea they were actually that dirty! Here’s what I used 1 cap-full white vinegar 1 cap-full OnGuard Hand Wash 2 drops […]
Magnesium is a vital mineral and I have read that many of us are deficient. Like 50-80%! I thought maybe I was. I’ve had some issues with my ankles over the past month – swollen and aching. It could be residual immune problems from Crohn’s Disease, but I wanted to uptake on my vitamins and […]
Have you heard of the OMFG Miracle Spray? 4 ingredients is all you need to make this amazing cleaning product. I’ve been hearing about it everywhere (google it!) and was dying to try it out. It’s said to be able to clean just about EVERYTHING in the house. Benchtops Tiles Show screens Mirrors Baths and […]
DIY fabric softener – No artificial stuff in this one! This will take you about 2 mins to make. • 1 cup salt • 1 cup hot water • 3 cups white vinegar • 20 drops essential oil (I used Lavender) Mix all together until the salt dissolves. That’s it! Ready to go straight in to […]
Eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and cystic and non cystic acne is on the rise. A lot of people suffer from these conditions. I do also get rosacea on one side of my face. It flares up from time to time, especially when this 40 year old get hot flushes! Typically we head to the doctor and […]
How to make your own wipes >> I’ve been wanting to do this for a while. There are lots of tutorials on Pinterest so I thought I’d give it a go. I use wipes a lot in my house. Do you? I’ve ditched the fragrance (because of this) and I am going all low-tox cleaning […]
Hi there! Thanks for popping by today. I put some quick graphics together with 5 uses for Peppermint essential oil. Peppermint – have you ever had a headache, had a fever, been sunburnt, have you ever wanted to repel insects? It’s cooling and energising. Use in the bottom of the shower to open your airways, use before […]
I have some minor scratches on my floorboards from a kitchen stool (I have since tossed it!). It’s very hard to get photos of a floorboard close up! But you can see below some little scratches. I wanted to buff this area up. Now, let’s be realistic, you can’t actually completely fix these scratches, unless […]
My friend (who is much more knowledgeable about oils) told me to use CLOVE essential oil as a mould cleaner. She said it was a powerhouse and there was a science behind it. We all need a bit of proof and science hey?? There’s this measuring thingy called the ORAC scale. ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) is […]
On Guard Excellent for immune support, cleaning and diffusing. As one of dōTERRA’s best selling brands, On Guard can be used on surfaces throughout the home as a non-toxic cleaner. When diffused, dōTERRA On Guard provides a pure and uplifting aroma. With powerful immune-supporting properties, On Guard is well-known for its ability to protect against environmental […]
The reality is, I don’t clean my oven. Like hardly ever. I hate it! I just wipe the outside and close the door. But you know how you get the urge and suddenly you can’t look at such a disgrace any longer, so it’s time to get that crap cleaned up?? Yep, this was me […]
