Reverse Chemical Overload with Thieves Household Cleaner

Reverse Chemical Overload with Thieves Household Cleaner
Thieves Essential Oil is one of Young Living's most popular products, and for great reason. This powerhouse blend has some incredible health benefiting properties. One sniff (or quick PubMed search!) is all it takes to fall in love with Thieves. So it's no wonder that Thieves fans quickly discover the magic of Thieves Household Cleaner

HOW THIEVES SAVED MY THYROID
Personally, I credit this one product for reversing the chemical overload that almost led to my thyroid being removed. Long story short, in 2021 my TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) levels were dangerously low. After diagnosing me with subclinical hypothyroidism, my endocrinologist recommended removing my thyroid and putting me on medications for the rest of my life. Before deciding, I simply asked for 90 days to see if there was something I could do on my own. After researching endocrine disruptors and replacing every single chemical cleaner in my house with just this one product, my thyroid numbers went back into normal range, and I no longer qualified for treatment at all! 


THIEVES HOUSEHOLD CLEANER AT A GLANCE
Thieves Household Cleaner is the perfect, versatile go-to for all your cleaning needs for a happy, healthy home. This Young Living exclusive includes only plant-based and naturally derived ingredients to effectively clean your home without taking synthetic shortcuts or using potentially harsh ingredients. Plus, the concentrated formula means that one 14.4oz bottle makes 20 spray bottles of standard cleaner! I love this household staple for everything from general cleaning to tough messes to DIYs. Thieves Cleaner is available in two sizes (14.4oz and 64oz) as well as single use packets. And by single use, one packet is enough concentrate to make a 16oz spray bottle full of cleaner. 

If you're not sure and want to try it, please let me know, and I'll give you a free single use packet. If you're like my mom, you'll get so addicted to the warm, spicy aroma that you'll want to clean your whole house with it!

WHY I LOVE IT
  • Concentrated formula is easy to mix to create a variety of cleaning solutions for inside and outside the home
  • Safe to use around children and pets as directed
  • Provides an effective, deep clean with the power of naturally derived, plant-based ingredients that lift dirt, pet stains, dried-on food, grime, and more
GENERAL CLEANING
For general cleaning, simply add 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner to an empty 16oz glass spray bottle and fill with water! You can add essential oils for extra scent and cleaning power if you wish or make the formula more concentrated for tougher messes. 

  • Spring Breeze Thieves Cleaner: 15 drops each Grapefruit, Tangerine, 10 drops Clary Sage, Lemon
  • Baking Cookies Thieves Cleaner: 15 drops each Vanilla, Cinnamon Bark, 10 drops Stress Away
  • Citrus Spice Thieves Cleaner: 15 drops each Orange, Cinnamon Bark, 10 drops Clove, 5 drops each Nutmeg, Ginger
  • Frosted Forest Thieves Cleaner: 15 drops each Peppermint, Tangerine, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Bergamot
Here are some other ideas for using this one bottle to clean your entire home! 
  • Thieves Degreaser
    • Combine 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner and 1-2 cups water. For heavy cleaning, use half or quarter the amount of water. If necessary, use a cloth to apply Thieves Household Cleaner undiluted. After cleaning, wipe the area with a cloth dampened with water.
    • Add this to a glass spray bottle and use on: Kitchen Sink, Toilet Seats, Bathroom Sink. Bathtub, Floors and Tile
  • Glass and Mirror Cleaner
  • Sink and Tile Scrub Recipe 
    • Simply mix equal parts Thieves Household Cleaner and the baking soda in a bowl and use throughout your whole house on grimy surfaces!
10 FAST WAYS TO USE THIEVES CLEANER TODAY
  • Windows and Mirrors - 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner and 1 capful distilled white vinegar to 16oz water in glass spray bottle. Provides a streak-free shine.
  • Carpets - 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner and 4-5 cups water to a steam cleaner can remove dirt and grime from carpets and upholstery. Make sure to spot check.
  • Garbage Cans - 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner to 3 cups water. Spray both inside and outside to remove dirt and grime. Wipe clean. (No need to wash off) You may also want to consider adding a few drops of Thieves Essential Oil to a cotton ball and dropping into the bottom of can as a weekly deodorizer.
  • Heavy Degreaser - 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner to 1 cup water. Spray and soak for 5 minutes. Wipe away grease like your name is Houdini.
  • Bathroom Soft Scrub - 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner to 1⁄4 cup baking soda. Using a bristle toilet brush, scrub inside of toilets and showers and sit 5 min before rinsing or flushing.
  • Toy Soak - 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner to 3 cups water in sink or bucket. Let your baby's toys soak for 15 minutes to remove grime and hidden dangers all while providing a non-toxic sanitizer for your tiniest of human's favorite toys. Make sure to rinse thoroughly and dry.
  • Floors - Cleaning floors can be so easy with this one solution that cleans, deodorized and adds shine to various hard flooring. 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner to 4 cups water (I always add 2-3 drops of Lemon or Pine essential oil for the smell and extra shine). Mop as usual.
  • Fridge Cleaner - 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner to 2 cups water. Great for both inside and a steak free stainless-steel cleaner. Also, who wants harsh chemicals where we store food?
  • Tiles and Grout - 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner with 1/2 cup of water in a spray bottle. Spray tile and grout. Let sit for a couple of minutes. Use a small brush to get stains out. You may use less water for stronger concentration as needed.
  • Mattress Cleaner - 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner to 3 cups water, add 3 drops Purification essential oil and spritz over entire mattress for overall clean. When using as a spot cleaner, spray thoroughly and scrub with a light bristled brush.
Want even more ideas? Watch this video from Young Living to see 29 different ways to utilize Thieves Household Cleaner for a spotless home! 


TESTIMONIES
  • “We love Thieves household cleaner for all of our dog and kid accidents."
  • “THC the only thing I clean with...floors, counters, toilets, doors!”
  • “Love that this cleaner is totally safe to use around my babies!”
  • “Thieves household cleaner is awesome. I use it for everything in my life.”
  • “Thieves cleaner was a game changer for my health. I was using what I thought was a clean product but to find out they had “fragrance“ in them. So thankful for these products that we can trust”
  • “I will never forget learning I would become a mom for the first time, and I was immediately concerned about what we had been cleaning our house with. Thinking of all the hazards on the labels that would hurt our kids so and threw them all out as soon as I found out about Thieves household cleaner! I won't use anything else!”
  • “The more I use it the more I love it.” 
  • “Love the Thieves cleaner! Makes my house smell so good.”
Ready to make a shift to a Thieves home? Click on the picture to learn how you can unlock your 24% discount with this all-in-one kit!



Fall Diffuser Blends

Fall Diffuser Blends
Citrus and spruce and spice - all the things that Autumn needs - are right here at your fingertips! Grab some of these favorite festive blends and fill your home with the aroma of the season all while supporting your immune systems and cleansing the air!

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air, and making things smell happy and inviting all at the same time. Join us this month as we diffuse these favorite blends for love and connection!

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You can also easily transform these blends into roller recipes and sprays!
  • To make a 10mL roller from any recipe: triple the number of drops to make a total of 35-45 total drops, add a carrier of choice (we love V-6 Vegetable Complex) and you're good to go! 
  • To make a 2oz spray from any recipe: double the number of drops to a total of about 25 drops, add a splash of witch hazel and fill with filtered water. Spray on upholstered surfaces, bedding, rugs, anywhere you want to freshen!

Are Your Cleaning Products Killing You?

Are Your Cleaning Products Killing You?
When we buy commercial cleaning products, we expect them to do one thing: clean! We use a wide array of scents, soaps, detergents, bleaching agents, softeners, scourers, polishes, and specialized cleaners for bathrooms, glass, drains, and ovens to keep our homes sparkling and sweet-smelling. However, while the chemicals in cleaners foam, bleach, and disinfect to make our dishes, bathtubs and counter tops gleaming and germ-free, many also contribute to indoor air pollution, are poisonous if ingested, and can be harmful if inhaled or touched. In fact, some cleaners are among the most toxic products found in the home. In 2000, cleaning products were responsible for nearly 10% of all toxic exposures reported to U.S. Poison Control Centers, accounting for 206,636 calls. Of these, 120,434 exposures involved children under six, who can swallow or spill cleaners stored or left open inside the home. Cleaning ingredients vary in the type of health hazard they pose. Some cause acute, or immediate, hazards such as skin or respiratory irritation, watery eyes, or chemical burns, while others are associated with chronic, or long-term, effects such as cancer.

DAFzWow8TxsThe most acutely dangerous cleaning products are corrosive drain cleaners, oven cleaners, and acidic toilet bowl cleaners, according to Philip Dickey of the Washington Toxics Coalition. Corrosive chemicals can cause severe burns on eyes, skin and, if ingested, on the throat and esophagus. Ingredients with high acute toxicity include chlorine bleach and ammonia, which produce fumes that are highly irritating to eyes, nose, throat and lungs, and should not be used by people with asthma or lung or heart problems. These two chemicals pose an added threat in that they can react with each other or other chemicals to form lung-damaging gases. Combining products that contain chlorine and ammonia or ammonia and lye (in some oven cleaners) produces chloramine gases, while chlorine combined with acids (commonly used in toilet bowl cleaners) forms toxic chlorine gas.

Fragrances added to many cleaners, most notably laundry detergents and fabric softeners, may cause acute effects such as respiratory irritation, headache, sneezing, and watery eyes in sensitive individuals or allergy and asthma sufferers. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has found that one- third of the substances used in the fragrance industry are toxic. But because the chemical formulas of fragrances are considered trade secrets, companies aren’t required to list their ingredients but merely label them as containing “fragrance.”

Other ingredients in cleaners may have low acute toxicity but contribute to long-term health effects, such as cancer or hormone disruption. Some all-purpose cleaners contain the sudsing agents diethanolamine (DEA) and triethanolamine (TEA). When these substances come into contact with nitrites, often present as undisclosed preservatives or contaminants, they react to form nitrosamines - carcinogens that readily penetrate the skin. 1,4-dioxane, another suspected carcinogen, may be present in cleaners made with ethoxylated alcohols. Butyl cellosolve (also known as ethylene glycol monobutyl ether), which may be neurotoxic (or cause damage to the brain and nervous system), is also present in some cleaners.


Chemicals that are so-called “hormone disruptors” can interfere with the body’s natural chemical messages, either by blocking or mimicking the actions of hormones. Possible health effects include decreased sperm counts, increased rates of male birth defects such as cryptorchidism (undescended testicles) and hypospadias (where the urethra is on the underside of the penis), and increased rates of some kinds of cancers. The alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs) used in some detergents and cleaners have been shown to mimic the hormone estrogen; one APE, p-nonylphenol, has caused estrogen- sensitive breast cancer cells to multiply in a test tube study.”

Instead, replace all your harsh chemicals in your home with one product—Young Living's trusted Thieves Household Cleaner. Formulated with all the power of nature and infused with pure, authentic Young Living essential oils, this versatile solution is created with naturally occurring surfactants derived from coconut and sugars and can be used on virtually any surface in your home. With this ultra-concentrated, economical formula, all you need to create an entire bottle's worth of effective cleaner is a single capful and water. With simple, plant-based ingredients that leave behind no chemical residue, and a warm, spicy aroma like no other, Thieves Household Cleaner empowers you to thrive in a new and inspired toxic-free lifestyle.





Why Am I So Tired?

Why Am I So Tired?
In a recent blog post, I shed light on the dangers of endocrine disruptors and the importance of eliminating them from our lives. These disruptors, which can be found in cleaning products, fragrant candles, and personal care items, have been linked to various health issues such as lethargy, inability to focus, sleep trouble, chronic inflammation, and anxiety. To start reducing our exposure to these harmful chemicals, the author suggests two simple switches.

Firstly, I recommend replacing all toxic chemical cleaners with Young Living's Thieves Household Cleaner, a safe and effective alternative. By doing so, not only will you be eliminating harmful ingredients, but you will also receive a free spray bottle and booklet with DIY recipes. Secondly, I advise swapping fragrant candles with diffusers and Young Living essential oils. Not only do these oils smell great, but they can also improve your physical and emotional health.

By making these simple changes, you can take control of your health and reduce your exposure to endocrine disruptors. I encourage all my readers to evaluate their own situation and consider what steps they can take to protect themselves and their families.

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Make the shift to a happy, healthy home!

Make the shift to a happy, healthy home!
Young Living has created a curated kit of green home favorites that make it easy to create a happy, healthy home. This collection features Thieves essential oil blend, known for its immune-boosting properties, Lemon essential oil for its versatile uses and cleansing abilities, Thieves Household Cleaner that can be used for all-purpose cleaning, and more. These products are plant-based and safe for pets and kids, making them the perfect choice for creating a low-tox home.

In addition to the products included in the kit, the blog post also shares some DIY recipes and ways to use the products. For example, you can make a Thieves Household Cleaner for general cleaning, a stain stick using Thieves Dish Soap, a carpet and rug freshener with Thieves and Lemon essential oils, and more. Plus, if you order the Happy, Healthy Home kit by a certain date, you will receive a free diffuser.

Create a safe haven in your home with Young Living's Happy, Healthy Home kit and enjoy the benefits of natural, plant-based cleaning products that are effective and eco-friendly.
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