Guest Author - Fiona Blackwolf

These recipes use the guidelines found in Spiritual Spring Cleaning to create natural magical cleaning products. To make the following recipes you will also need a blender or food processor, mixing bowls and spoons, a spray bottle, and a couple of storage jars.

Spring Clean Scouring Powder
1c baking soda
1c sea salt
½ c lemongrass
½ c lavender flowers
10 drops lemon, lime, or grapefruit essential oil

Combine all ingredients in the blender or food processor and pulse until they become a powder.


Sparkling Window Cleaner
1 cup white vinegar
3 cups boiling water
10 drops lemon or lemongrass essential oil

Mix all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well.


Spring Sunshine Carpet Freshener
½ c cornstarch
½ c baking soda
¼ c lemongrass
¼ c lemon peel
6 drops grapefruit essential oil
4 drops lemongrass essential oil

Combine all ingredients into the blender and pulse until they become a powder. Transfer into a mixing bowl and stir occasionally until completely dry. Sprinkle onto carpet and let sit 15 minutes before vacuuming.


Feel free to adjust the recipes to your preferred strength and scent or create your own combinations to make them your own.