Whether you are an avid DIYer or more of a DI-buyer, you will love the versatility and ease of having Thieves and Lemon essential oils in your arsenal – for your home, your health, your skincare routine, and more!
Let’s start with Lemon.
This bright, crisp, versatile oil is a must have for every home for everything from cleaning to diffusing to removing sticky residues and stains. Think of Lemon as cleansing, purifying and your BFF for cutting through grease – whether that is on your dishes or on your skin! Plus, lemon is a natural mucolytic, meaning it can help support the airways during times of need.
Ohhhh, Thieves. Our beloved Thieves!
This powerful blend of immune boosting oils works with the body’s natural defense systems, making it one we reach for every day. Use this spicy smelling oil in all your cleaning DIYs and to support overall immune health and daily wellness!
Here are some of the ways we use these versatile oils…
Around the house:
- Add 30 drops of Lemon to your Thieves Household Cleaner.
- Add 3 drops of Lemon or Thieves onto wool dryer balls to replace dryer sheets
- Mix 10 drops Lemon with equal parts Thieves Dish Soap and Thieves Cleaner to make a simple stain roller or spray.
- Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster with 1 cup Epsom Salt, ½ cup Fine Sea Salt, ½ cup Baking Soda, and 30 drops Lemon Essential Oil (or a mix of Lemon & Thieves oils). To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
- Diffuse Lemon and Thieves in your home for fresh, clean air.
- Make shower cleaning a breeze! Fill a scrubbing brush with ⅓ part Thieves Dish Soap, 5 drops Lemon, 2 Tbsp THHC, and water.
- Make a Mattress & Upholstery Spray. To a 16oz glass spray bottle add 1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner, 20 drops each Thieves & Lemon, and filtered water
- Add a few drops of Lemon or Thieves to your dishwasher to eliminate odors and boost cleaning.
- Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle add 20 drops Thieves, 10 drops Lemon, a splash of organic witch hazel & fill with filtered water
- Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a glass jar add 1 cup baking soda, ½ cup salt, 30 drops Thieves, and 20 drops Lemon. Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
For personal and skin care:
- Use Lemon for oily skin or blemishes. Use diluted on the t-zone or use on a q-tip to spot treat blemishes.
- Add 5 drops of Lemon or Thieves (or a combination of both!) to 1 cup of epsom salt for a luxurious, health-benefiting soak.
- Use Lemon essential oil as a natural nail polish remover.
- Add a drop of Lemon to your conditioner to promote shine in your hair.
- Sprinkle a few drops of Thieves or Lemon in your shower with some epsom salt for an awakening shower steam in the morning.
- GIve your tired feet some love with this Lemon Herb Foot Scrub. Mix 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar, 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, 2 Tbsp of Honey, 1 tsp Lemon Juice, and 3 drops each Thieves, Lemon.
For wellness needs:
- Make a simple chest rub with 5 drops each Lemon, Thieves essential oil and solid coconut oil. Apply to the neck, chest and back.
- Dilute Thieves and Lemon and apply to the bottoms of your kids’ feet in the morning and for a great day at school. We love to make rollers for this!
- Make a Daily Wellness Roller (10mL): 20-30 drops each Lemon, Thieves essential oils + carrier of choice (jojoba oil). Other great additions: Frankincense, Oregano, Pine.
- Add a drop Lemon and/or Thieves to your favorite herbal tea for liver and immune support.