Essential Oil Hacks for the Home | HTH 017
Subscribe
Transcript
Aaron:
00:00
Welcome
back to another episode of the How To Home podcast. My name is Aaron Massey,
alongside my co-host Tracy Pendergast.
back to another episode of the How To Home podcast. My name is Aaron Massey,
alongside my co-host Tracy Pendergast.
Aaron:
00:06
Today
we have a special guest, Lindsay Esparza from the Natural Cupboard. She’s here
to tell us why we should be using essential oils in our home.
we have a special guest, Lindsay Esparza from the Natural Cupboard. She’s here
to tell us why we should be using essential oils in our home.
Aaron:
00:20
Thank
you so much for being here.
you so much for being here.
Lindsay:
00:21
Thanks
for having me.
for having me.
Aaron:
00:23
Why
don’t you give us a little bit of a background on the Natural Cupboard and how
you got into this essential oil thing. I’m really curious, because I have zero
knowledge about essential oils.
don’t you give us a little bit of a background on the Natural Cupboard and how
you got into this essential oil thing. I’m really curious, because I have zero
knowledge about essential oils.
Lindsay:
00:30
Yeah.
Okay. Yeah. Six year ago I was you. Zero knowledge of essential oils. Actually
got really sick and that was sort of what sparked me looking for natural
remedies, and honestly I was just open. I was like what can I use to help my
body? What can I use to clean up my house? Because I knew, sort of realizing
there’s a lot of things that probably were affecting my body negatively in my
home.
Okay. Yeah. Six year ago I was you. Zero knowledge of essential oils. Actually
got really sick and that was sort of what sparked me looking for natural
remedies, and honestly I was just open. I was like what can I use to help my
body? What can I use to clean up my house? Because I knew, sort of realizing
there’s a lot of things that probably were affecting my body negatively in my
home.
Lindsay:
00:57
So
I got introduced to oils. Started using them, loving them. Used them for
probably about four and a half years, and then decided to turn them into a
business.
I got introduced to oils. Started using them, loving them. Used them for
probably about four and a half years, and then decided to turn them into a
business.
Aaron:
01:05
Well,
we have a ton of questions. I am a little skeptical. I don’t really know
anything about this or how this could-
we have a ton of questions. I am a little skeptical. I don’t really know
anything about this or how this could-
Lindsay:
01:11
No
problem.
problem.
Aaron:
01:12
…
potentially be useful for the home. But before we dive in, we just have to take
a quick second and thank our founding partner of the How To Home podcast, which
is FilterBuy. FilterBuy is an HVAC filter provider, and they can manufacture
over 600 different filter sizes or custom sizes. And you can sign up for a
subscription at filterbuy.com. They’ll deliver them directly to your door at
any interval that you need. I have mine set up every three months.
potentially be useful for the home. But before we dive in, we just have to take
a quick second and thank our founding partner of the How To Home podcast, which
is FilterBuy. FilterBuy is an HVAC filter provider, and they can manufacture
over 600 different filter sizes or custom sizes. And you can sign up for a
subscription at filterbuy.com. They’ll deliver them directly to your door at
any interval that you need. I have mine set up every three months.
Tracy:
01:44
Yup.
You save 5% when you subscribe, too. So that’s amazing.
You save 5% when you subscribe, too. So that’s amazing.
Aaron:
01:45
Yup.
Made and manufactured right here in the US of A. So always a good thing to
support local business.
Made and manufactured right here in the US of A. So always a good thing to
support local business.
Tracy:
01:50
We
also want to encourage you guys to chat with us on social media. A lot of our
show topics come straight from you. So if there’s something you want to hear
about, let us know. If you have questions for our upcoming guests, let us know.
And you can also go to howtohome.com and sign up for the newsletter. You’ll
always get lots of great tips and our latest podcasts, and we love to stay in
touch with you.
also want to encourage you guys to chat with us on social media. A lot of our
show topics come straight from you. So if there’s something you want to hear
about, let us know. If you have questions for our upcoming guests, let us know.
And you can also go to howtohome.com and sign up for the newsletter. You’ll
always get lots of great tips and our latest podcasts, and we love to stay in
touch with you.
Aaron:
02:12
Yeah,
we’re posting stuff on the website throughout the week, so in between shows
make sure you’re checking out all the additional content that we have going up.
we’re posting stuff on the website throughout the week, so in between shows
make sure you’re checking out all the additional content that we have going up.
Aaron:
02:20
So
let’s talk essential oils.
let’s talk essential oils.
Tracy:
02:22
All
right, let’s do it.
right, let’s do it.
Aaron:
02:23
First
of all, I’m going to ask you maybe a very basic question that maybe I’m the only
one who doesn’t know the answer to.
of all, I’m going to ask you maybe a very basic question that maybe I’m the only
one who doesn’t know the answer to.
Tracy:
02:27
What
are essential oil?
are essential oil?
Aaron:
02:28
What
is an essential oil?
is an essential oil?
Lindsay:
02:29
Okay.
Yeah. So essential oils come from plants, roots, trees, bark, and basically you
take the plant or whatever, natural material, and then you either steam,
compress or cold distill these oils out of them.
Yeah. So essential oils come from plants, roots, trees, bark, and basically you
take the plant or whatever, natural material, and then you either steam,
compress or cold distill these oils out of them.
Lindsay:
02:48
You
get this really, really concentrated amazing sort of plant medicine that comes
from the earth, and it’s really amazing all the different uses that we have for
them. There’s lots of health benefits, but there’s also lots of great home
benefits too to kind of cleaning up your cleaning products and home products
that you’re maybe using that aren’t so great for your body.
get this really, really concentrated amazing sort of plant medicine that comes
from the earth, and it’s really amazing all the different uses that we have for
them. There’s lots of health benefits, but there’s also lots of great home
benefits too to kind of cleaning up your cleaning products and home products
that you’re maybe using that aren’t so great for your body.
Tracy:
03:09
And
I think that’s actually a common misconception with essential oils, and maybe
why some people shy away. They’re not just used for medicinal reasons. It
doesn’t mean that you don’t want to go to the doctor, if you have an ear
infection you’re going to use an oil. There are tons of uses, and some are just
simply hacks for the home.
I think that’s actually a common misconception with essential oils, and maybe
why some people shy away. They’re not just used for medicinal reasons. It
doesn’t mean that you don’t want to go to the doctor, if you have an ear
infection you’re going to use an oil. There are tons of uses, and some are just
simply hacks for the home.
Lindsay:
03:28
Yup.
Tracy:
03:28
Is
that correct?
that correct?
Lindsay:
03:29
Absolutely.
Yeah. There are lots of different uses for essential oils. Obviously what we’re
talking about today is how to clean up your cleaning products and use them
around your house.
Yeah. There are lots of different uses for essential oils. Obviously what we’re
talking about today is how to clean up your cleaning products and use them
around your house.
Lindsay:
03:40
For
me personally, I think that using them around the house is a great option when
you’re wanting to clean things up in a sense where you’re trying to eliminate
toxins. Most people are wanting to eliminate toxins. If you think like, Oh, do
you want toxic things in your house? No, of course not, right? So most people
are pretty open to changes like that. Like maybe using a non-toxic all-purpose
cleaner or switching from a candle to aromatic essential oil diffuser so that
they can get their house smelling good without getting carcinogens, or like you
were saying earlier, you get headaches from synthetic fragrance.
me personally, I think that using them around the house is a great option when
you’re wanting to clean things up in a sense where you’re trying to eliminate
toxins. Most people are wanting to eliminate toxins. If you think like, Oh, do
you want toxic things in your house? No, of course not, right? So most people
are pretty open to changes like that. Like maybe using a non-toxic all-purpose
cleaner or switching from a candle to aromatic essential oil diffuser so that
they can get their house smelling good without getting carcinogens, or like you
were saying earlier, you get headaches from synthetic fragrance.
Tracy:
04:16
Mm-hmm
(affirmative)-
(affirmative)-
Lindsay:
04:16
So
there’s so many uses for essential oils. Yeah.
there’s so many uses for essential oils. Yeah.
Tracy:
04:19
Lighting
a candle or those Glade Plug-Ins, or anything scented gives me an immediate
migraine. But I want to smell good.
a candle or those Glade Plug-Ins, or anything scented gives me an immediate
migraine. But I want to smell good.
Lindsay:
04:26
Absolutely.
Tracy:
04:27
I
want my house to smell good and pleasant. So this is the only route that works
for me in my home.
want my house to smell good and pleasant. So this is the only route that works
for me in my home.
Lindsay:
04:32
Right.
Right.
Right.
Tracy:
04:33
And
I absolutely love it.
I absolutely love it.
Lindsay:
04:34
Yeah.
And most people, I think, are starting to wake up to sort of the natural
movement, right? It’s becoming more popular. You’re seeing people are starting
to seek it out and ask for natural alternatives.
And most people, I think, are starting to wake up to sort of the natural
movement, right? It’s becoming more popular. You’re seeing people are starting
to seek it out and ask for natural alternatives.
Lindsay:
04:47
So
I think essential oils really offer that, and like you were saying, it’s not
like oh my gosh. You’re a total hippie or you’re super granola or anything like
that. This is becoming very normal for people to say, “Yeah, I really
don’t want toxins in my home. I think I’m going to take this route and make a
little better decision and make a safer swap for something else.”
I think essential oils really offer that, and like you were saying, it’s not
like oh my gosh. You’re a total hippie or you’re super granola or anything like
that. This is becoming very normal for people to say, “Yeah, I really
don’t want toxins in my home. I think I’m going to take this route and make a
little better decision and make a safer swap for something else.”
Tracy:
05:07
That
was actually on our spring checklist that we talked about. Just making a
conscious effort to try to create and make some of these cleaning products
yourself.
was actually on our spring checklist that we talked about. Just making a
conscious effort to try to create and make some of these cleaning products
yourself.
Lindsay:
05:17
Absolutely.
Tracy:
05:17
And
I think a lot of people might look at this small bottle and say, “Well,
how much do I have to spend to make cleaning products?” That’s a really
small amount. How many uses can you get out of a bottle?
I think a lot of people might look at this small bottle and say, “Well,
how much do I have to spend to make cleaning products?” That’s a really
small amount. How many uses can you get out of a bottle?
Lindsay:
05:29
Oh
my god. So many. This is a 15-milliliter sized bottle-
my god. So many. This is a 15-milliliter sized bottle-
Aaron:
05:34
Sorry
to interrupt you-
to interrupt you-
Lindsay:
05:35
Yeah,
no worries.
no worries.
Aaron:
05:36
For
those listening that aren’t watching, we have like a virtual science experiment
going on on the table in front of us here.
those listening that aren’t watching, we have like a virtual science experiment
going on on the table in front of us here.
Tracy:
05:42
Yes,
we do.
we do.
Aaron:
05:42
I’m
looking around and I feel like I’m about to see a science fair or volcano
eruption.
looking around and I feel like I’m about to see a science fair or volcano
eruption.
Lindsay:
05:48
Yes,
a volcano explosion.
a volcano explosion.
Tracy:
05:49
Well,
you are.
you are.
Lindsay:
05:49
We’ve
also-
also-
Aaron:
05:49
We’ve
got-
got-
Lindsay:
05:51
Baking
soda-
soda-
Aaron:
05:52
Baking
soda and vinegar-
soda and vinegar-
Lindsay:
05:53
Hydrogen
peroxide.
peroxide.
Aaron:
05:53
I
feel like we’re about to watch a science fair here.
feel like we’re about to watch a science fair here.
Lindsay:
05:56
It
really does look like the contents of underneath your sink.
really does look like the contents of underneath your sink.
Tracy:
05:59
It
does.
does.
Lindsay:
05:59
And
this is all stuff probably everybody has at home. Right?
this is all stuff probably everybody has at home. Right?
Tracy:
06:02
And
the bottles are, I’d say, the size of like a thumb.
the bottles are, I’d say, the size of like a thumb.
Lindsay:
06:05
Yeah.
Tracy:
06:05
Yeah?
Aaron:
06:06
They’re
small, yeah.
small, yeah.
Lindsay:
06:07
They’re
really small, but because we are extracting the essential oils the way that the
brand that I use does, we are getting 100% pure essential oil-
really small, but because we are extracting the essential oils the way that the
brand that I use does, we are getting 100% pure essential oil-
Tracy:
06:20
And
you go with DoTERRA.
you go with DoTERRA.
Lindsay:
06:21
I’m
with DoTERRA.
with DoTERRA.
Tracy:
06:22
Okay.
Lindsay:
06:22
Yes.
Lindsay:
06:23
Just
to put it in perspective for you guys, we have a bottle of peppermint on the
table. And I was telling you guys earlier that one drop of peppermint essential
oil is equivalent to 28 cups of peppermint tea. So they pack a punch. Just a
few drops is going to go really, really far.
to put it in perspective for you guys, we have a bottle of peppermint on the
table. And I was telling you guys earlier that one drop of peppermint essential
oil is equivalent to 28 cups of peppermint tea. So they pack a punch. Just a
few drops is going to go really, really far.
Lindsay:
06:38
So
in a lot of the DIY recipes… This is I believe a 20-ounce bottle that I’m
holding that I would make my all-purpose cleaner in. I’m going to use about 15
to 20 drops of essential oil for this whole thing. That’s a really small
amount, so you’re talking pennies for each drop of oil. Maybe anywhere like
four pennies to 15 cents a drop, which is really nothing when you break it
down. I mean, we go to the store and buy a five or six dollar bottle of
all-purpose cleaner and don’t think twice about it. You know?
in a lot of the DIY recipes… This is I believe a 20-ounce bottle that I’m
holding that I would make my all-purpose cleaner in. I’m going to use about 15
to 20 drops of essential oil for this whole thing. That’s a really small
amount, so you’re talking pennies for each drop of oil. Maybe anywhere like
four pennies to 15 cents a drop, which is really nothing when you break it
down. I mean, we go to the store and buy a five or six dollar bottle of
all-purpose cleaner and don’t think twice about it. You know?
Lindsay:
07:11
And
it’s cool because we can kind of up-cycle and we can use things that are a
little bit more eco-friendly, and a little bit better for the environment as
well, while creating a safer environment in the home.
it’s cool because we can kind of up-cycle and we can use things that are a
little bit more eco-friendly, and a little bit better for the environment as
well, while creating a safer environment in the home.
Tracy:
07:21
I
love that. Did you just buy the spray bottle tops just on Amazon?
love that. Did you just buy the spray bottle tops just on Amazon?
Lindsay:
07:25
Yeah.
You can get spray bottle tops on Amazon. One of my favorite things to do is
make an all-purpose cleaner. I actually got a kombucha bottle, and it’s the
perfect little all-purpose cleaner bottle. So I get that. My kids love drinking
the kombucha, and then you can clean the sticky stuff off with lemon essential
oil, which I’ll have you demonstrate in a little bit.
You can get spray bottle tops on Amazon. One of my favorite things to do is
make an all-purpose cleaner. I actually got a kombucha bottle, and it’s the
perfect little all-purpose cleaner bottle. So I get that. My kids love drinking
the kombucha, and then you can clean the sticky stuff off with lemon essential
oil, which I’ll have you demonstrate in a little bit.
Aaron:
07:49
I’m
all about it.
all about it.
Tracy:
07:49
Can’t
wait!
wait!
Lindsay:
07:50
And
then yeah. We can make our all-purpose cleaner in there. So you’re literally
up-cycling
then yeah. We can make our all-purpose cleaner in there. So you’re literally
up-cycling
Tracy:
07:54
Love
it.
it.
Lindsay:
07:54
And
then, yeah. It’s just better for the environment, better for your home, all of
that.
then, yeah. It’s just better for the environment, better for your home, all of
that.
Aaron:
07:59
So
we’re talking benefits, right? Are there other purposes for using essential
oils outside of cleaning in the home?
we’re talking benefits, right? Are there other purposes for using essential
oils outside of cleaning in the home?
Lindsay:
08:04
Yes.
There’s lots of ways you can use essential oils.
There’s lots of ways you can use essential oils.
Aaron:
08:07
So
let’s-
let’s-
Tracy:
08:07
She’s
like, [crosstalk 00:08:08] “Let me share.”
like, [crosstalk 00:08:08] “Let me share.”
Aaron:
08:09
Well
I’m just curious. I want to know why should I be doing this? Why should I be
using it? Okay. So you’re saying I can make my own cleaners-
I’m just curious. I want to know why should I be doing this? Why should I be
using it? Okay. So you’re saying I can make my own cleaners-
Lindsay:
08:16
Yes.
Aaron:
08:16
Which
are natural, holistic, alternatives to chemical stuff you would buy in a store.
are natural, holistic, alternatives to chemical stuff you would buy in a store.
Lindsay:
08:21
Yes.
Absolutely.
Absolutely.
Tracy:
08:22
In
containers that you can continue to re-use.
containers that you can continue to re-use.
Lindsay:
08:24
Yes.
Aaron:
08:25
[crosstalk
00:08:25] That are non-toxic for your kids.
00:08:25] That are non-toxic for your kids.
Lindsay:
08:26
[crosstalk
00:08:26] bunch of plastic. Yeah, they’re non-toxic.
00:08:26] bunch of plastic. Yeah, they’re non-toxic.
Lindsay:
08:28
And
that was kind of one of the things to be honest with you guys. When I wanted to
change over, I didn’t really know how or what to do. And that’s what I’ve made
my job, obviously, is really helping people. This is not something that is
going to take rocket science. Anybody can do this. Right? It’s easy DIY stuff,
because I’m not a really good DIY person. Just going to throw it out there.
that was kind of one of the things to be honest with you guys. When I wanted to
change over, I didn’t really know how or what to do. And that’s what I’ve made
my job, obviously, is really helping people. This is not something that is
going to take rocket science. Anybody can do this. Right? It’s easy DIY stuff,
because I’m not a really good DIY person. Just going to throw it out there.
Lindsay:
08:49
But
this is easy stuff. It’ll take you less than a minute to make a lot of these
DIY things that we have, and it’s with things that you’ve got under your
kitchen sink already or in your cupboard.
this is easy stuff. It’ll take you less than a minute to make a lot of these
DIY things that we have, and it’s with things that you’ve got under your
kitchen sink already or in your cupboard.
Lindsay:
09:00
So
yeah. You can use them in so many ways around the house, but I mean I use them
for lots of things. I use them for all sorts of things from sleep to snoring,
to all kinds of things. So I mean, yeah.
yeah. You can use them in so many ways around the house, but I mean I use them
for lots of things. I use them for all sorts of things from sleep to snoring,
to all kinds of things. So I mean, yeah.
Tracy:
09:15
Oh
tell me about the snoring one.
tell me about the snoring one.
Lindsay:
09:17
A
lot of the respiratory oils actually help open up the air passages, so-
lot of the respiratory oils actually help open up the air passages, so-
Tracy:
09:23
Oh,
yes.
yes.
Lindsay:
09:23
So
it’s like-
it’s like-
Aaron:
09:24
You
seem like a big snorer. Yeah.
seem like a big snorer. Yeah.
Lindsay:
09:24
So
there’s tons.
there’s tons.
Tracy:
09:25
No!
I happen to sleep next to one.
I happen to sleep next to one.
Aaron:
09:28
Oh,
you do. Oh, okay.
you do. Oh, okay.
Lindsay:
09:28
That’s
me, too. I wasn’t going to throw my husband under the bus, but-
me, too. I wasn’t going to throw my husband under the bus, but-
Tracy:
09:30
I
listen to a baby monitor on each side of me, and then a snoring adult, and it’s
pretty hard to get sleep these days. Lots of humming and noises.
listen to a baby monitor on each side of me, and then a snoring adult, and it’s
pretty hard to get sleep these days. Lots of humming and noises.
Lindsay:
09:41
Yes.
Yeah. So there’s a lot of uses. For somebody that’s skeptical, I would just say
that when you can experience it for yourself and you have sort of your a-ha
moment, you find your thing. For me it started out more of just looking for
okay. I don’t really want to be spraying this all-purpose cleaner around my
kids, because I just started thinking about it. My kids are sitting at the
table, I need to clean the table, I’m spraying this stuff. Is that good for
them? Probably not, right?
Yeah. So there’s a lot of uses. For somebody that’s skeptical, I would just say
that when you can experience it for yourself and you have sort of your a-ha
moment, you find your thing. For me it started out more of just looking for
okay. I don’t really want to be spraying this all-purpose cleaner around my
kids, because I just started thinking about it. My kids are sitting at the
table, I need to clean the table, I’m spraying this stuff. Is that good for
them? Probably not, right?
Lindsay:
10:09
You
just start wondering and asking questions. When I started asking questions was
when I started researching and looking into it, and then I just realized I
could make my own all-purpose cleaner at home.
just start wondering and asking questions. When I started asking questions was
when I started researching and looking into it, and then I just realized I
could make my own all-purpose cleaner at home.
Tracy:
10:19
One
thing we like to talk about too on the show is family involvement, making all
of these home things like a family affair.
thing we like to talk about too on the show is family involvement, making all
of these home things like a family affair.
Lindsay:
10:28
Yes.
Tracy:
10:28
And
when you have natural healthy cleaners, you can involve your kids in cleaning.
It’s not always separating them from these jobs that we do.
when you have natural healthy cleaners, you can involve your kids in cleaning.
It’s not always separating them from these jobs that we do.
Lindsay:
10:37
Got
a broom, I’ve got to clean the bathroom, or whatever. Yeah.
a broom, I’ve got to clean the bathroom, or whatever. Yeah.
Tracy:
10:38
Exactly!
I love that.
I love that.
Lindsay:
10:39
And
my kids love it. I have four kids, so they’re all into oils and use them, and help
me. My nine and a half year old that’s here with me today, she was literally
just in the kitchen two days ago whipping up her own set of bath bombs.
my kids love it. I have four kids, so they’re all into oils and use them, and help
me. My nine and a half year old that’s here with me today, she was literally
just in the kitchen two days ago whipping up her own set of bath bombs.
Tracy:
10:52
Yes!
Lindsay:
10:53
All
by herself.
by herself.
Tracy:
10:53
I
love that.
love that.
Lindsay:
10:53
Just
totally doing it, and it was great.
totally doing it, and it was great.
Tracy:
10:56
And
it’s good for consumption, too. Not all of them, but you can put the lemon-
it’s good for consumption, too. Not all of them, but you can put the lemon-
Lindsay:
11:00
Yeah.
Certain essential oils you can use internally. I always talk very cautiously
about internal use, because essential oil companies vary so much that I just
like to be very, very cautious on that side. Because I chose this brand because
I trust them, and so yes. I will take these personally internally. But I would
not take other essential oils internally.
Certain essential oils you can use internally. I always talk very cautiously
about internal use, because essential oil companies vary so much that I just
like to be very, very cautious on that side. Because I chose this brand because
I trust them, and so yes. I will take these personally internally. But I would
not take other essential oils internally.
Lindsay:
11:21
And
actually, a lot of their essential oils will caution you not to, so you got to
definitely be careful.
actually, a lot of their essential oils will caution you not to, so you got to
definitely be careful.
Tracy:
11:27
Things
are concentrated, too. So using a carrier oil or diluting is very important,
especially with young children.
are concentrated, too. So using a carrier oil or diluting is very important,
especially with young children.
Lindsay:
11:34
Yes.
Yes. Absolutely.
Yes. Absolutely.
Tracy:
11:35
Research,
research.
research.
Lindsay:
11:35
So
if you’re going to use them on your body, because with these essential oils you
can use them topically, which is actually physically on your skin. But like you
said, you want to dilute them so that you’re not just pouring straight
essential oil on your skin. Because like I said, one drop of peppermint
essential oil is really strong, really powerful. And you know, it is going to
sting a little bit or burn a little bit if you just dump it right on your skin.
if you’re going to use them on your body, because with these essential oils you
can use them topically, which is actually physically on your skin. But like you
said, you want to dilute them so that you’re not just pouring straight
essential oil on your skin. Because like I said, one drop of peppermint
essential oil is really strong, really powerful. And you know, it is going to
sting a little bit or burn a little bit if you just dump it right on your skin.
Lindsay:
11:55
So
you do want to use some sort of a carrier oil like a coconut oil or jojoba oil
or something like that to dilute it so that you don’t have any skin
sensitivity. So yeah.
you do want to use some sort of a carrier oil like a coconut oil or jojoba oil
or something like that to dilute it so that you don’t have any skin
sensitivity. So yeah.
Tracy:
12:03
So
when you’re oiling up after your shower, Aaron-
when you’re oiling up after your shower, Aaron-
Lindsay:
12:06
Yes.
Aaron:
12:07
Always.
Tracy:
12:07
With
your jojoba oil-
your jojoba oil-
Aaron:
12:08
I’m
all about it. The one question I have going back is like, okay. How well do
these things work? You’re talking about how they can be used as cleaners. Okay.
Where do they stack up compared to some of the stuff you would buy on the
shelf?
all about it. The one question I have going back is like, okay. How well do
these things work? You’re talking about how they can be used as cleaners. Okay.
Where do they stack up compared to some of the stuff you would buy on the
shelf?
Lindsay:
12:18
Sure.
Aaron:
12:18
Yeah,
maybe it’s not as healthy, but does it work on an adequate level?
maybe it’s not as healthy, but does it work on an adequate level?
Lindsay:
12:21
I
personally have been really happy. I’m totally fine with it. There are some
really powerful cleaners on the market that are pretty gnarly, but I’m not
willing to breathe that in to be honest. Even if maybe it does work fantastic.
I haven’t had any complaints personally about using my natural stuff.
personally have been really happy. I’m totally fine with it. There are some
really powerful cleaners on the market that are pretty gnarly, but I’m not
willing to breathe that in to be honest. Even if maybe it does work fantastic.
I haven’t had any complaints personally about using my natural stuff.
Lindsay:
12:40
You
know, a lot of times they’re adding a really nice smell, but they’re also
either antiseptic or antibacterial.
know, a lot of times they’re adding a really nice smell, but they’re also
either antiseptic or antibacterial.
Tracy:
12:45
Okay.
Lindsay:
12:46
So
you’re actually cleaning.
you’re actually cleaning.
Tracy:
12:47
Okay.
Lindsay:
12:48
They
actually do clean. So they’re not just a fragrance thing. For instance, lemon
is a natural de-greaser. So you can use lemon oil for that. Wild orange is
antibacterial, so you can totally add that to your all-purpose cleaner. So
you’re actually getting a lot of the germs when you’re cleaning from that.
actually do clean. So they’re not just a fragrance thing. For instance, lemon
is a natural de-greaser. So you can use lemon oil for that. Wild orange is
antibacterial, so you can totally add that to your all-purpose cleaner. So
you’re actually getting a lot of the germs when you’re cleaning from that.
Lindsay:
13:07
But
yes, there are other components to the cleaners. Baking soda, vinegar, or
hydrogen peroxide. So you definitely have other components, but the oils do
actually do something.
yes, there are other components to the cleaners. Baking soda, vinegar, or
hydrogen peroxide. So you definitely have other components, but the oils do
actually do something.
Tracy:
13:17
Oh,
okay. I want to see some of your hacks. I want to learn.
okay. I want to see some of your hacks. I want to learn.
Lindsay:
13:21
My
favorite that I probably do the most is my all-purpose cleaner.
favorite that I probably do the most is my all-purpose cleaner.
Tracy:
13:24
Okay.
Lindsay:
13:25
You’re
going to want a 20 to 24-ounce glass bottle. The reason why you want it to be
glass is because essential oils actually break down plastic. So you do want
them to go in glass, because they are really powerful and you don’t want to
leech the toxins from plastic into your cleaner. So this is super healthy,
right?
going to want a 20 to 24-ounce glass bottle. The reason why you want it to be
glass is because essential oils actually break down plastic. So you do want
them to go in glass, because they are really powerful and you don’t want to
leech the toxins from plastic into your cleaner. So this is super healthy,
right?
Tracy:
13:46
Mm-hmm
(affirmative)-
(affirmative)-
Lindsay:
13:46
We’re
using glass. Like I said, I got this kombucha bottle. It does have really
sticky stuff on it because I pulled the label off. So Aaron, I would love it if
you would take some of this lemon essential oil-
using glass. Like I said, I got this kombucha bottle. It does have really
sticky stuff on it because I pulled the label off. So Aaron, I would love it if
you would take some of this lemon essential oil-
Aaron:
13:57
Okay.
Lindsay:
13:58
And
drop it straight onto a little portion of where the sticky … You can feel it,
right? Sticky?
drop it straight onto a little portion of where the sticky … You can feel it,
right? Sticky?
Aaron:
14:03
Yeah.
Sticky residue.
Sticky residue.
Lindsay:
14:03
Okay.
Sticky residue. You can drop maybe two, three drops on a certain little spot.
Sticky residue. You can drop maybe two, three drops on a certain little spot.
Aaron:
14:09
It’s
not going to pour it out on me, is it?
not going to pour it out on me, is it?
Lindsay:
14:09
Yeah,
it might kind of go around. But you’ll just smell really nice. It’s okay.
it might kind of go around. But you’ll just smell really nice. It’s okay.
Aaron:
14:11
One.
Two.
Two.
Lindsay:
14:13
Just
put a few drops. And then you can just wipe that off. Tell me if that is pretty
easy to wipe off?
put a few drops. And then you can just wipe that off. Tell me if that is pretty
easy to wipe off?
Aaron:
14:19
Oh!
Tracy:
14:19
Wow!
Aaron:
14:19
Yeah,
it comes right off.
it comes right off.
Lindsay:
14:21
Now,
if you tried to do that with a paper towel…
if you tried to do that with a paper towel…
Aaron:
14:23
Oh,
it would just stick to it.
it would just stick to it.
Lindsay:
14:24
Right.
And if you tried to do that with water or anything like that, right? So if you
got a few drops-
And if you tried to do that with water or anything like that, right? So if you
got a few drops-
Aaron:
14:29
Yeah.
So you just rinse it off.
So you just rinse it off.
Lindsay:
14:30
Yeah.
You got a few drops of lemon, you rub it all in, and you’ll literally just
going to be able to rinse that right off.
You got a few drops of lemon, you rub it all in, and you’ll literally just
going to be able to rinse that right off.
Tracy:
14:35
And
as a DIY guy, how many times have you bought something for the vanity or a
light or something where it’s beautiful-
as a DIY guy, how many times have you bought something for the vanity or a
light or something where it’s beautiful-
Lindsay:
14:43
There’s
a sticker on it.
a sticker on it.
Tracy:
14:43
And
then you have to pull off that darn sticker?
then you have to pull off that darn sticker?
Aaron:
14:45
Oh,
it’s a pain in the ass.
it’s a pain in the ass.
Lindsay:
14:45
And
obviously this is a larger surface, right?
obviously this is a larger surface, right?
Aaron:
14:48
But
that… Yeah.
that… Yeah.
Lindsay:
14:48
It’s
a pretty large surface of sticky because it’s the whole bottle. But yeah. A
little price tag sticker on something. Two or three drops of oil literally wipe
that off in 15 seconds.
a pretty large surface of sticky because it’s the whole bottle. But yeah. A
little price tag sticker on something. Two or three drops of oil literally wipe
that off in 15 seconds.
Aaron:
14:58
Well,
it’s like Goo Gone. It’s the equivalent of Goo Gone.
it’s like Goo Gone. It’s the equivalent of Goo Gone.
Lindsay:
14:59
It’s
a Goo Gone. It’s a natural goo-be-gone.
a Goo Gone. It’s a natural goo-be-gone.
Tracy:
15:00
Oh
my gosh. And Goo Gone is so potent. My husband has used that around the kids
and I’ve been like, really? It’s so strong.
my gosh. And Goo Gone is so potent. My husband has used that around the kids
and I’ve been like, really? It’s so strong.
Lindsay:
15:07
It’s
pretty gnarly.
pretty gnarly.
Tracy:
15:08
Yeah.
Lindsay:
15:08
So
yeah. This is a natural Goo Gone. You can use lemon to take off any of that
stuff. I’ve gone to the beach and stepped in tar. I mean, that is try and get
tar-
yeah. This is a natural Goo Gone. You can use lemon to take off any of that
stuff. I’ve gone to the beach and stepped in tar. I mean, that is try and get
tar-
Aaron:
15:16
Why
is there tar on the beach?
is there tar on the beach?
Tracy:
15:16
Oh,
you go to the beach.
you go to the beach.
Lindsay:
15:17
You’ve
never stepped in tar at the beach?
never stepped in tar at the beach?
Tracy:
15:18
You
stepped in tar?
stepped in tar?
Aaron:
15:19
In
the sand?
the sand?
Tracy:
15:19
Yeah!
Lindsay:
15:20
Oh
yeah!
yeah!
Aaron:
15:20
What?
Lindsay:
15:20
All
the time.
the time.
Tracy:
15:21
Oh
my gosh!
my gosh!
Aaron:
15:22
Why
is there tar on the beach?
is there tar on the beach?
Lindsay:
15:23
Do
you go to [crosstalk 00:15:23]?
you go to [crosstalk 00:15:23]?
Tracy:
15:23
He’s
an east-coast guy. He’s an east-coast.
an east-coast guy. He’s an east-coast.
Lindsay:
15:25
Oh,
okay.
okay.
Aaron:
15:25
I
mean I’ve gone to the beach, but what-
mean I’ve gone to the beach, but what-
Tracy:
15:26
No,
you can step in tar sometimes.
you can step in tar sometimes.
Lindsay:
15:27
Well,
for everybody that lives in southern California knows-
for everybody that lives in southern California knows-
Aaron:
15:30
I
mean, I live in the valley-
mean, I live in the valley-
Lindsay:
15:30
Okay.
Aaron:
15:31
So
I’m not like beach [crosstalk 00:15:32]. I can’t afford that beach and
community situation.
I’m not like beach [crosstalk 00:15:32]. I can’t afford that beach and
community situation.
Lindsay:
15:34
But
yeah. You can literally use lemon oil and that will just wipe right off, which
it’s pretty amazing.
yeah. You can literally use lemon oil and that will just wipe right off, which
it’s pretty amazing.
Tracy:
15:40
Wow.
Aaron:
15:40
If
I just took half a lemon, would it do a similar thing?
I just took half a lemon, would it do a similar thing?
Lindsay:
15:42
No.
It’s not concentrated. It’s not-
It’s not concentrated. It’s not-
Aaron:
15:44
Because
it’s the oil-
it’s the oil-
Lindsay:
15:44
Yeah,
you’re talking like a lemon juice. This actually comes from the rind of the
lemon. This lemon essential oil comes from the rind.
you’re talking like a lemon juice. This actually comes from the rind of the
lemon. This lemon essential oil comes from the rind.
Tracy:
15:51
Oh.
Aaron:
15:52
Oh.
Okay.
Okay.
Lindsay:
15:52
So
it’s going to be different. I see you kind of lighting up though. I mean,
that’s pretty cool right?
it’s going to be different. I see you kind of lighting up though. I mean,
that’s pretty cool right?
Aaron:
15:56
Well
I’m like.. It’s pretty cool. Yeah.
I’m like.. It’s pretty cool. Yeah.
Tracy:
15:57
He’s
like, “Okay. Okay.”
like, “Okay. Okay.”
Aaron:
15:58
I
like science experiments.
like science experiments.
Tracy:
15:59
Yeah.
Lindsay:
15:59
Yup.
Aaron:
16:00
That’s
what it feels like to me.
what it feels like to me.
Tracy:
16:00
It’s
cool.
cool.
Lindsay:
16:01
Like
you were saying, you open something up and you’ve got this label-
you were saying, you open something up and you’ve got this label-
Aaron:
16:04
What’s
the most annoying thing in the world?
the most annoying thing in the world?
Tracy:
16:05
It’s
so annoying! Oh my gosh! Why do they have to put that?
so annoying! Oh my gosh! Why do they have to put that?
Aaron:
16:08
I
love when it company just makes them like-
love when it company just makes them like-
Tracy:
16:10
Peel
off real easy.
off real easy.
Lindsay:
16:11
[crosstalk
00:16:11] label. But they never do.
00:16:11] label. But they never do.
Aaron:
16:12
Some
do, and those are the ones I re-buy, because that right there is enough. I
don’t care how crappy your product is, I’ll re-buy that product because the
label is-
do, and those are the ones I re-buy, because that right there is enough. I
don’t care how crappy your product is, I’ll re-buy that product because the
label is-
Lindsay:
16:20
You
don’t even need to worry. [crosstalk 00:16:20] You have your bottle of lemon
oil. You can get whatever vanity or any kind of thing you want and not worry
about it-
don’t even need to worry. [crosstalk 00:16:20] You have your bottle of lemon
oil. You can get whatever vanity or any kind of thing you want and not worry
about it-
Aaron:
16:26
There
you go.
you go.
Tracy:
16:26
Amazing.
Lindsay:
16:26
Because
it’ll just come right off.
it’ll just come right off.
Tracy:
16:27
So
this guy right here is-
this guy right here is-
Lindsay:
16:28
Yes!
Tracy:
16:28
One
of my favorite uses. It’s a wool dryer ball, right?
of my favorite uses. It’s a wool dryer ball, right?
Lindsay:
16:32
Wool
dryer ball. You can get these pretty much any health food store. You can get
them on Amazon.
dryer ball. You can get these pretty much any health food store. You can get
them on Amazon.
Tracy:
16:37
I
think Trader Joe’s has them now, too.
think Trader Joe’s has them now, too.
Lindsay:
16:38
They
probably do, yeah.
probably do, yeah.
Tracy:
16:38
In
fact, they do. I know they do, yeah.
fact, they do. I know they do, yeah.
Lindsay:
16:40
It’s
literally a ball of wool. A wool dryer ball. And you can just use these in
place of dryer sheets. Dryer sheets are really, really, really bad for your
body. They are just full of carcinogens.
literally a ball of wool. A wool dryer ball. And you can just use these in
place of dryer sheets. Dryer sheets are really, really, really bad for your
body. They are just full of carcinogens.
Lindsay:
16:53
And
it’s just a really easy swap. So you just put your essential oils directly on
the dryer ball, maybe three to five drops total. Throw them in with your clean
clothes and start your dryer. The wool balls themselves actually help to dry
your clothes quicker, and then the essential oils freshen and kind of clean as
well. So yeah, those are my favorite.
it’s just a really easy swap. So you just put your essential oils directly on
the dryer ball, maybe three to five drops total. Throw them in with your clean
clothes and start your dryer. The wool balls themselves actually help to dry
your clothes quicker, and then the essential oils freshen and kind of clean as
well. So yeah, those are my favorite.
Aaron:
17:17
Which
oils are good for that?
oils are good for that?
Lindsay:
17:18
There’s
so many. There’s so many cleaning oils. You could use citrus. You could use tea
tree oil, melaleuca. There’s one called Purify that’s really great, that’s a
really cleansing oil. Lavender, which is really great. It smells really great,
it’s really calming. It’s kind of whatever fragrance choice that you would
want.
so many. There’s so many cleaning oils. You could use citrus. You could use tea
tree oil, melaleuca. There’s one called Purify that’s really great, that’s a
really cleansing oil. Lavender, which is really great. It smells really great,
it’s really calming. It’s kind of whatever fragrance choice that you would
want.
Tracy:
17:39
Yeah,
I love lavender for our dryer.
I love lavender for our dryer.
Lindsay:
17:39
We
are breathing in this stuff every day. You think about all of the products you
use from the time you wake up to the time you go to bed. You’re spraying down
your counters, doing your laundry, cleaning all these things. It’s like how
much stuff are we exposed to on the daily? You know?
are breathing in this stuff every day. You think about all of the products you
use from the time you wake up to the time you go to bed. You’re spraying down
your counters, doing your laundry, cleaning all these things. It’s like how
much stuff are we exposed to on the daily? You know?
Tracy:
17:52
Mm-hmm
(affirmative)-
(affirmative)-
Aaron:
17:52
Yeah.
Lindsay:
17:53
And
if we could just make these little swaps, just easy swaps, it’s just better for
your health.
if we could just make these little swaps, just easy swaps, it’s just better for
your health.
Tracy:
17:57
I
just feel like if you’re not willing to ditch everything you have just as you
need to replace and re-buy.
just feel like if you’re not willing to ditch everything you have just as you
need to replace and re-buy.
Lindsay:
18:04
Absolutely.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Tracy:
18:05
Replace
one thing at a time as you need to.
one thing at a time as you need to.
Lindsay:
18:06
That’s
what I tell people. I’m like, “Just ditch and switch one thing at a
time.”
what I tell people. I’m like, “Just ditch and switch one thing at a
time.”
Tracy:
18:10
Yup.
Lindsay:
18:10
Honestly.
Just, “Hey, I ran out of all-purpose cleaner. Okay. Instead of buying it,
I’m going to replace it by making my own.”
Just, “Hey, I ran out of all-purpose cleaner. Okay. Instead of buying it,
I’m going to replace it by making my own.”
Tracy:
18:17
Right.
Lindsay:
18:17
Or,
“Okay, I ran out of my wood polish cleaner. Instead of re-buying it, I’m
going to make it.” So just one at a time, as you go. You can just start
collecting.
“Okay, I ran out of my wood polish cleaner. Instead of re-buying it, I’m
going to make it.” So just one at a time, as you go. You can just start
collecting.
Tracy:
18:23
Did
someone say wood polish cleaner?
someone say wood polish cleaner?
Lindsay:
18:26
Yes,
I did.
I did.
Aaron:
18:26
I’m
listening.
listening.
Tracy:
18:28
Well,
how do you do that?
how do you do that?
Lindsay:
18:30
Super
simple. You’re going to just do equal parts white vinegar and extra virgin
olive oil. So you could do like an eighth cup of white vinegar, eighth cup of
olive oil. And then you’re going to put in your essential oils, and shake it up
before you use it.
simple. You’re going to just do equal parts white vinegar and extra virgin
olive oil. So you could do like an eighth cup of white vinegar, eighth cup of
olive oil. And then you’re going to put in your essential oils, and shake it up
before you use it.
Lindsay:
18:45
And
you want to spray that actually directly onto your rag, get it sort of damp and
saturated just a little bit, and then wipe off your wood.
you want to spray that actually directly onto your rag, get it sort of damp and
saturated just a little bit, and then wipe off your wood.
Tracy:
18:52
Do
you just put lemon?
you just put lemon?
Lindsay:
18:54
You
can do lemon, you can do orange. Those are the two most popular oils that
people would use for wood polisher.
can do lemon, you can do orange. Those are the two most popular oils that
people would use for wood polisher.
Tracy:
19:00
Okay.
We’ll grab the recipes to all of these and put them in our show notes.
We’ll grab the recipes to all of these and put them in our show notes.
Lindsay:
19:04
Sure.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Tracy:
19:04
So
if you’re listening and you’re trying to figure out how to-
if you’re listening and you’re trying to figure out how to-
Aaron:
19:07
Keep
track of it all.
track of it all.
Tracy:
19:07
…
remember all of this, don’t worry. We’ll put everything in our show notes.
remember all of this, don’t worry. We’ll put everything in our show notes.
Lindsay:
19:10
Yeah.
You’ll have it. They’re all really simple, and are only like two or three
ingredients total each.
You’ll have it. They’re all really simple, and are only like two or three
ingredients total each.
Tracy:
19:15
Okay.
Perfect.
Perfect.
Aaron:
19:15
Even
if you want to watch any of this, you can find it on our website
howtohome.com/podcasts. You can find it there, or you can find us at … All
this video stuff will be on our Facebook page as well.
if you want to watch any of this, you can find it on our website
howtohome.com/podcasts. You can find it there, or you can find us at … All
this video stuff will be on our Facebook page as well.
Tracy:
19:26
I’d
like to know what’s actually in your cleaner.
like to know what’s actually in your cleaner.
Lindsay:
19:29
My
all-purpose cleaner. So this I actually will do like a fourth to a half cup of
hydrogen peroxide. I don’t even measure. I just kind of …
all-purpose cleaner. So this I actually will do like a fourth to a half cup of
hydrogen peroxide. I don’t even measure. I just kind of …
Aaron:
19:38
Eye-ball
it.
it.
Lindsay:
19:39
Pour
it in. Maybe a fourth of the bottle, hydrogen peroxide. And then you’re going
to add your essential oils. I personally like using either wild orange, because
it is antibacterial, or one called On Guard that is probably my favorite.
it in. Maybe a fourth of the bottle, hydrogen peroxide. And then you’re going
to add your essential oils. I personally like using either wild orange, because
it is antibacterial, or one called On Guard that is probably my favorite.
Tracy:
19:56
That’s
my favorite.
my favorite.
Lindsay:
19:57
Just
because it’s already a blend of a bunch of different essential oils together
that are created to kill germs, so it’s like the perfect all-purpose cleaner
one. It smells like Christmas. It’s amazing.
because it’s already a blend of a bunch of different essential oils together
that are created to kill germs, so it’s like the perfect all-purpose cleaner
one. It smells like Christmas. It’s amazing.
Lindsay:
20:09
I’ll
do like 15 drops of this total in there. So you’ve got your hydrogen peroxide,
your essential oils, and then you can just put the rest water. And that’s it.
And you’ve got a really great, natural all-purpose cleaner. You can use it to
spray your counters, your tables, or whatever. It’s just really simple.
do like 15 drops of this total in there. So you’ve got your hydrogen peroxide,
your essential oils, and then you can just put the rest water. And that’s it.
And you’ve got a really great, natural all-purpose cleaner. You can use it to
spray your counters, your tables, or whatever. It’s just really simple.
Tracy:
20:27
Amazing.
Lindsay:
20:27
Yeah.
You can make it in 30 seconds.
You can make it in 30 seconds.
Tracy:
20:29
Very
cool.
cool.
Lindsay:
20:30
Another
thing that I like doing is making a carpet cleaner, like a …You can just-
thing that I like doing is making a carpet cleaner, like a …You can just-
Aaron:
20:38
Like
a powder?
a powder?
Lindsay:
20:38
Yeah,
like a powder. You know, you’d buy a powder.
like a powder. You know, you’d buy a powder.
Aaron:
20:40
Yeah.
Lindsay:
20:40
You
can do it so simply with just baking soda, I’m sure everybody has, and you can
either put it in a bowl and you can kind of sift it over the carpet, or you can
put it in maybe a glass mason jar and poke some holes in the top.
can do it so simply with just baking soda, I’m sure everybody has, and you can
either put it in a bowl and you can kind of sift it over the carpet, or you can
put it in maybe a glass mason jar and poke some holes in the top.
Lindsay:
20:57
Just
put your baking soda in, and then add maybe 10 to 15 drops of either lemon, or
orange, or tea tree, or whatever cleansing… A lot of the citrus oils are
really cleansing, so you can do whatever you prefer the smell of. You can use
lavender if that’s something that you just want your house to smell like that.
You know?
put your baking soda in, and then add maybe 10 to 15 drops of either lemon, or
orange, or tea tree, or whatever cleansing… A lot of the citrus oils are
really cleansing, so you can do whatever you prefer the smell of. You can use
lavender if that’s something that you just want your house to smell like that.
You know?
Tracy:
21:15
Mm-hmm
(affirmative)-
(affirmative)-
Lindsay:
21:15
And
then you just shake it over the carpet. Let it set for a few minutes, and then
vacuum it up.
then you just shake it over the carpet. Let it set for a few minutes, and then
vacuum it up.
Tracy:
21:19
I
actually like to put the oils in my vacuum cleaner.
actually like to put the oils in my vacuum cleaner.
Lindsay:
21:23
Yes.
Tracy:
21:23
Because
you know the vacuum can get that really gross smell?
you know the vacuum can get that really gross smell?
Aaron:
21:27
Yeah.
Pet smells.
Pet smells.
Lindsay:
21:27
Yes.
Aaron:
21:27
The
pet hair thing is the worst.
pet hair thing is the worst.
Tracy:
21:28
Yup.
Lindsay:
21:29
Yes.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Tracy:
21:29
It
just starts to smell. After you vacuum it actually smells worse than before.
just starts to smell. After you vacuum it actually smells worse than before.
Lindsay:
21:33
Oh,
totally.
totally.
Tracy:
21:34
And
you’re like, wait. What’s going on? I like to clean out my vacuum really well,
and then put a couple drops.
you’re like, wait. What’s going on? I like to clean out my vacuum really well,
and then put a couple drops.
Lindsay:
21:38
Yeah.
The vacuum filter, you can just open it up, put two or three drops in there.
And then that, honestly, I probably only do it once a week, and it lasts.
You’ll notice when you turn the vacuum on. I’m like, “Oh, it still smells
so good!”
The vacuum filter, you can just open it up, put two or three drops in there.
And then that, honestly, I probably only do it once a week, and it lasts.
You’ll notice when you turn the vacuum on. I’m like, “Oh, it still smells
so good!”
Tracy:
21:50
You
vacuum once a week?
vacuum once a week?
Lindsay:
21:51
No.
No.
No.
Tracy:
21:51
I’m
just kidding.
just kidding.
Lindsay:
21:52
I’m
saying-
saying-
Aaron:
21:52
Who
is this person?
is this person?
Tracy:
21:54
I’m
like, “Um.”
like, “Um.”
Lindsay:
21:55
It
will last a week. [crosstalk 00:21:56] I have to vacuum 20 times a day because,
oh my gosh, my kids.
will last a week. [crosstalk 00:21:56] I have to vacuum 20 times a day because,
oh my gosh, my kids.
Tracy:
22:00
No,
I was impressed with your once a week. I was like, wow. Good for you.
I was impressed with your once a week. I was like, wow. Good for you.
Lindsay:
22:02
Oh.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Aaron:
22:03
Yeah,
and [inaudible 00:22:04].
and [inaudible 00:22:04].
Lindsay:
22:04
No,
the vacuum’s out pretty much daily at my house.
the vacuum’s out pretty much daily at my house.
Lindsay:
22:06
And
then you want to take it a step further for those smells that sort of linger
around the house, right? You’ve got like-
then you want to take it a step further for those smells that sort of linger
around the house, right? You’ve got like-
Tracy:
22:14
Garbage
disposal.
disposal.
Lindsay:
22:14
Yeah.
Garbage disposal or trash can, you could actually drop a couple drops down the sink,
couple drops after you take the trash out in the bottom of the trashcan. It’s
my least favorite chore. Couple drops in the bottom of the trashcan. Seriously,
just… the essential oils that are antibacterial actually kill the bacteria,
which kills the smell. Right? So you’re not just masking it with some fake
synthetic fragrance. You’re actually killing the bacteria, which is fantastic.
Garbage disposal or trash can, you could actually drop a couple drops down the sink,
couple drops after you take the trash out in the bottom of the trashcan. It’s
my least favorite chore. Couple drops in the bottom of the trashcan. Seriously,
just… the essential oils that are antibacterial actually kill the bacteria,
which kills the smell. Right? So you’re not just masking it with some fake
synthetic fragrance. You’re actually killing the bacteria, which is fantastic.
Tracy:
22:38
And
every parent knows the Diaper Genie.
every parent knows the Diaper Genie.
Lindsay:
22:40
Oh,
yeah.
yeah.
Aaron:
22:40
Yeah.
Tracy:
22:40
When
you hit the pedal, it just hits you in the face. So I used to always do cotton
balls with essential oil in the Diaper Genie. And then, you know, when it comes
up your way, it’s just a little more pleasant.
you hit the pedal, it just hits you in the face. So I used to always do cotton
balls with essential oil in the Diaper Genie. And then, you know, when it comes
up your way, it’s just a little more pleasant.
Lindsay:
22:54
A
little more pleasant, yeah.
little more pleasant, yeah.
Aaron:
22:54
See,
I’ve transitioned to the number one only in the Diaper Genie. Everything else
goes straight outside.
I’ve transitioned to the number one only in the Diaper Genie. Everything else
goes straight outside.
Tracy:
23:01
Oh,
straight outside.
straight outside.
Lindsay:
23:01
Yeah,
that’s a good idea.
that’s a good idea.
Aaron:
23:02
Because
I’m just not dealing with that.
I’m just not dealing with that.
Tracy:
23:03
Good
times.
times.
Lindsay:
23:04
You
could also take little cotton balls or cotton pads. Put a couple drops, stick
them in your son’s shoes when they’re not wearing them because-
could also take little cotton balls or cotton pads. Put a couple drops, stick
them in your son’s shoes when they’re not wearing them because-
Tracy:
23:13
Oh,
yes. Starts getting stanky.
yes. Starts getting stanky.
Lindsay:
23:15
So
you can put a drop or two of your favorite smell or any of the cleaning oils.
Totally-
you can put a drop or two of your favorite smell or any of the cleaning oils.
Totally-
Aaron:
23:22
Try
that in my soccer bag.
that in my soccer bag.
Lindsay:
23:23
Get
rid of… Yes.
rid of… Yes.
Tracy:
23:24
Oh,
for sure.
for sure.
Lindsay:
23:24
Absolutely.
Aaron:
23:25
Hockey
equipment. Anybody that knows anything about hockey equipment. Oh, it’s the worst.
equipment. Anybody that knows anything about hockey equipment. Oh, it’s the worst.
Tracy:
23:30
Yup.
Lindsay:
23:30
Oh,
yeah. See? You need oils. You need oils.
yeah. See? You need oils. You need oils.
Tracy:
23:32
My
husband has a [crosstalk 00:23:33] for basketball-
husband has a [crosstalk 00:23:33] for basketball-
Aaron:
23:32
Well,
I don’t even play hockey. I just know that’s the thing. My cousin was a big hockey
player, and it’s just a certain level of funk that you can’t get rid of.
I don’t even play hockey. I just know that’s the thing. My cousin was a big hockey
player, and it’s just a certain level of funk that you can’t get rid of.
Tracy:
23:39
Gnarly.
Lindsay:
23:39
There
is a certain level of funk. Yes, I agree.
is a certain level of funk. Yes, I agree.
Aaron:
23:42
What
else are we talking about? What other things can we utilize these for? And then
I want to talk about where people can find these, and all that type of stuff.
else are we talking about? What other things can we utilize these for? And then
I want to talk about where people can find these, and all that type of stuff.
Lindsay:
23:49
I
feel like the list is almost endless. We kind of have this joke that we always
say, “There’s an oil for that,” because seriously, there is. Over all
the years I’ve been using them, I’m always so amazed at all the ways that you
can use them. I’m like, “Oh, there’s a recipe for this and that.”
Pinterest is amazing, right? You can just find all sorts of DIY things.
feel like the list is almost endless. We kind of have this joke that we always
say, “There’s an oil for that,” because seriously, there is. Over all
the years I’ve been using them, I’m always so amazed at all the ways that you
can use them. I’m like, “Oh, there’s a recipe for this and that.”
Pinterest is amazing, right? You can just find all sorts of DIY things.
Lindsay:
24:09
But
yeah, there’s so many uses, so many ways that I personally use them, for health
benefits as well. I don’t know if we want to go that direction, but like I
said, around the house I’ve got… I sent you a list of things, and that was me
cutting the list down, you know?
yeah, there’s so many uses, so many ways that I personally use them, for health
benefits as well. I don’t know if we want to go that direction, but like I
said, around the house I’ve got… I sent you a list of things, and that was me
cutting the list down, you know?
Tracy:
24:24
Mm-hmm
(affirmative)-
(affirmative)-
Lindsay:
24:25
I’m
like, “Oh there’s so many!” There’s so many different ways to use
them.
like, “Oh there’s so many!” There’s so many different ways to use
them.
Tracy:
24:27
Right.
Aaron:
24:28
So
we got a few social media questions here.
we got a few social media questions here.
Lindsay:
24:29
Okay.
Aaron:
24:30
If
you don’t mind, we’ll just-
you don’t mind, we’ll just-
Lindsay:
24:31
Nope,
not at all.
not at all.
Tracy:
24:32
I’m
looking to get into diffusing essential oils. Do you have any recommendations
of ones to start with? So a good starter.
looking to get into diffusing essential oils. Do you have any recommendations
of ones to start with? So a good starter.
Lindsay:
24:38
Good
starters would be lemon, lavender, peppermint. Those are always really basic,
great oils to have on hand. You could use them for lots of different things,
but they’re amazing to diffuse.
starters would be lemon, lavender, peppermint. Those are always really basic,
great oils to have on hand. You could use them for lots of different things,
but they’re amazing to diffuse.
Lindsay:
24:50
Any
citrus oils, really. Grapefruit, wild orange is a really pleasing, lavender a
lot of people love because it’s really calming and soothing. There’s a lot of
great diffuser recipes you can find and look up, but those are some of my
favorites, and pretty much everyone will enjoy them in the house.
citrus oils, really. Grapefruit, wild orange is a really pleasing, lavender a
lot of people love because it’s really calming and soothing. There’s a lot of
great diffuser recipes you can find and look up, but those are some of my
favorites, and pretty much everyone will enjoy them in the house.
Aaron:
25:09
Diffusing?
It’s just like a aromatic-
It’s just like a aromatic-
Lindsay:
25:12
Aromatic,
yeah. It’s great, and a lot of people do it in place of candles or plug-ins, or
things like that.
yeah. It’s great, and a lot of people do it in place of candles or plug-ins, or
things like that.
Aaron:
25:20
Got
you.
you.
Lindsay:
25:20
But
if you get really awesome, good quality essential oils, you actually can get
some great health benefits from those too. So you can use wild orange. It
smells really nice, but it’s also cleaning the air because it is antibacterial,
and it boosts the immune system, too. So there’s multi-purpose.
if you get really awesome, good quality essential oils, you actually can get
some great health benefits from those too. So you can use wild orange. It
smells really nice, but it’s also cleaning the air because it is antibacterial,
and it boosts the immune system, too. So there’s multi-purpose.
Tracy:
25:37
Some
people are a little skeptical with multi-level marketing, so what would you say
to dispel that negative connotation?
people are a little skeptical with multi-level marketing, so what would you say
to dispel that negative connotation?
Lindsay:
25:46
I
fully understand that. I get it. I think we’ve all had those people that really
maybe pushed something on us and we feel like we don’t want it. I definitely
love, in one sense, the direct sales model, because I actually can talk to
people and help them and educate them.
fully understand that. I get it. I think we’ve all had those people that really
maybe pushed something on us and we feel like we don’t want it. I definitely
love, in one sense, the direct sales model, because I actually can talk to
people and help them and educate them.
Lindsay:
26:06
I
definitely think that it can be fantastic in that way. Like I said, when you go
to the store and you grab something off a shelf, you have no education with
that. You’re not getting anything from Whole Foods about what you just bought.
Right? So I definitely love it for those reasons.
definitely think that it can be fantastic in that way. Like I said, when you go
to the store and you grab something off a shelf, you have no education with
that. You’re not getting anything from Whole Foods about what you just bought.
Right? So I definitely love it for those reasons.
Lindsay:
26:22
But
I think that companies decided to go multi-level marketing because that’s what
they wanted. They wanted that person to person relationship versus just a
product sitting on a shelf.
I think that companies decided to go multi-level marketing because that’s what
they wanted. They wanted that person to person relationship versus just a
product sitting on a shelf.
Lindsay:
26:33
I
mean, I get some people are going to maybe not be totally on board with that,
but I think it’s more because of the person that was trying to sell them
something that sort of turned them off to it.
mean, I get some people are going to maybe not be totally on board with that,
but I think it’s more because of the person that was trying to sell them
something that sort of turned them off to it.
Tracy:
26:43
Right.
Lindsay:
26:43
And
it doesn’t really necessarily have to do with the product. If you found a
product that you absolutely loved, you’re going to want to get it. Right?
You’re going to want to buy it.
it doesn’t really necessarily have to do with the product. If you found a
product that you absolutely loved, you’re going to want to get it. Right?
You’re going to want to buy it.
Lindsay:
26:51
I
was going to get essential oils no matter what, because I loved DoTERRA. I
loved the brand, I loved using them. I used them for years. So it didn’t matter
to me what the company structure was. I fell in love with the product and I
wanted to use them.
was going to get essential oils no matter what, because I loved DoTERRA. I
loved the brand, I loved using them. I used them for years. So it didn’t matter
to me what the company structure was. I fell in love with the product and I
wanted to use them.
Tracy:
27:05
So
it’s finding that the product that works for you, but also finding the
salesperson that works for you.
it’s finding that the product that works for you, but also finding the
salesperson that works for you.
Lindsay:
27:11
Yeah,
I think so. And I definitely think that there’s always going to be the eager
beaver that’s maybe a little bit overbearing, you know?
I think so. And I definitely think that there’s always going to be the eager
beaver that’s maybe a little bit overbearing, you know?
Tracy:
27:21
Mm-hmm
(affirmative)-
(affirmative)-
Lindsay:
27:21
That’s
just life. That’s just life.
just life. That’s just life.
Aaron:
27:21
So
this stuff isn’t really available on the shelf somewhere? You have to get it on
the website or something? Or through a person like yourself?
this stuff isn’t really available on the shelf somewhere? You have to get it on
the website or something? Or through a person like yourself?
Lindsay:
27:25
No,
you can’t get this on the shelf. Yeah, you would need to go through DoTERRA or
talk to somebody like me that actually would connect and help you and get you
plugged in.
you can’t get this on the shelf. Yeah, you would need to go through DoTERRA or
talk to somebody like me that actually would connect and help you and get you
plugged in.
Aaron:
27:36
Got
you. So DoTERRA’s just a brand.
you. So DoTERRA’s just a brand.
Lindsay:
27:38
It’s
a brand. They’re the number one brand. They’ve really risen above them all.
a brand. They’re the number one brand. They’ve really risen above them all.
Lindsay:
27:43
A
lot of other companies’ essential oils will be adulterated, so they’ll have
synthetics or fillers. You can look at the ingredients and you’re like,
“This is not an essential oil.” It’s a synthetic compound that
they’ve just manufactured, and put in a bottle, and said it’s an essential oil.
lot of other companies’ essential oils will be adulterated, so they’ll have
synthetics or fillers. You can look at the ingredients and you’re like,
“This is not an essential oil.” It’s a synthetic compound that
they’ve just manufactured, and put in a bottle, and said it’s an essential oil.
Tracy:
27:59
So
what do you think people should be looking for when they purchase an essential
oil?
what do you think people should be looking for when they purchase an essential
oil?
Lindsay:
28:03
You
really do have to know where you’re getting them from. And like I said, a lot
of the essential oils that you’ll see at the market will say not for internal
use, so it’s like, “Well… What’s it for?”
really do have to know where you’re getting them from. And like I said, a lot
of the essential oils that you’ll see at the market will say not for internal
use, so it’s like, “Well… What’s it for?”
Aaron:
28:18
Why
not if it’s just lemon?
not if it’s just lemon?
Lindsay:
28:19
Yeah.
If it’s just plant. If it’s literally just cold pressed from a plant, why not?
That’s sort of, for me personally… It wasn’t just like, “Oh, I’m just
going to go with DoTERRA.” It was well, I like a hardcore research. Which
company? Why? Because I was doing it for health benefits, too. I had some
gnarly… I still do. Gotten a lot better, but I have some gnarly health
issues. So for me it was like, “I’m actually using this in the place of
medicine? It’s got to be okay to use or take.”
If it’s just plant. If it’s literally just cold pressed from a plant, why not?
That’s sort of, for me personally… It wasn’t just like, “Oh, I’m just
going to go with DoTERRA.” It was well, I like a hardcore research. Which
company? Why? Because I was doing it for health benefits, too. I had some
gnarly… I still do. Gotten a lot better, but I have some gnarly health
issues. So for me it was like, “I’m actually using this in the place of
medicine? It’s got to be okay to use or take.”
Lindsay:
28:47
So
that’s why I picked DoTERRA. They actually third-party test to make sure there
is no pesticides or fillers or chemicals. Because really, if you’re going to
buy something and you’re going to spend your money on it, you want to make sure
it’s going to be the best. Right?
that’s why I picked DoTERRA. They actually third-party test to make sure there
is no pesticides or fillers or chemicals. Because really, if you’re going to
buy something and you’re going to spend your money on it, you want to make sure
it’s going to be the best. Right?
Tracy:
28:58
Right.
And if you think you’re going natural and you’re really not, that’s pretty
upsetting.
And if you think you’re going natural and you’re really not, that’s pretty
upsetting.
Lindsay:
29:02
Exactly!
And I think that’s annoying, another thing. You can get duped so easily by
something saying, “pure essential oil,” and then you flip it over and
you see ingredients that are synthetic, and you’re like, “That’s not
pure.”
And I think that’s annoying, another thing. You can get duped so easily by
something saying, “pure essential oil,” and then you flip it over and
you see ingredients that are synthetic, and you’re like, “That’s not
pure.”
Tracy:
29:15
Right.
Lindsay:
29:15
Am
I even supposed to put it on my… It’ll say like, “Do not apply
topically. Do not take internally. For aromatic use only.” I’m like, then
it’s just exactly the same as all the other air fresheners.
I even supposed to put it on my… It’ll say like, “Do not apply
topically. Do not take internally. For aromatic use only.” I’m like, then
it’s just exactly the same as all the other air fresheners.
Aaron:
29:24
It’s
just a scent, yeah.
just a scent, yeah.
Tracy:
29:25
It’s
just a perfume.
just a perfume.
Lindsay:
29:25
It’s
just a perfume or a fragrance.
just a perfume or a fragrance.
Tracy:
29:27
I
feel like I have to say, I am not at all associated with this company.
feel like I have to say, I am not at all associated with this company.
Lindsay:
29:32
You
love it, right?
love it, right?
Tracy:
29:32
We
just met. Yeah!
just met. Yeah!
Tracy:
29:34
I
happen to buy DoTERRA, and it’s a really easy, commitment-free way to buy a
product. I do not like making monthly commitments or doing… That’s just not
how I am, and it works for me.
happen to buy DoTERRA, and it’s a really easy, commitment-free way to buy a
product. I do not like making monthly commitments or doing… That’s just not
how I am, and it works for me.
Tracy:
29:51
When
people are selling something directly and it’s not in the store, for some
reason the trust factor is kind of different.
people are selling something directly and it’s not in the store, for some
reason the trust factor is kind of different.
Lindsay:
29:58
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Tracy:
30:00
So
I will say that-
I will say that-
Aaron:
30:01
It
doesn’t feel as vetted I guess. People just are used to that retail experience.
doesn’t feel as vetted I guess. People just are used to that retail experience.
Lindsay:
30:05
Yeah,
absolutely. And I fully get that, because I’ve been there.
absolutely. And I fully get that, because I’ve been there.
Tracy:
30:07
Right.
Lindsay:
30:08
I’ve
been on that side of it. Somebody one time asked me if I sold essential oils
and I was like, “No. I wouldn’t never sell essential oils.” And then,
you know, here I am.
been on that side of it. Somebody one time asked me if I sold essential oils
and I was like, “No. I wouldn’t never sell essential oils.” And then,
you know, here I am.
Tracy:
30:19
Right.
Aaron:
30:19
Look
at me now.
at me now.
Lindsay:
30:20
You
know, what are you going to say? But-
know, what are you going to say? But-
Tracy:
30:22
Well,
when you’re really passionate about something, you’re-
when you’re really passionate about something, you’re-
Lindsay:
30:24
You
love it
love it
Tracy:
30:26
Right.
Lindsay:
30:26
And
you love using them. And I have seen them literally change my life and my
family’s life, and for the better. And it’s one of those things where I started
to like, “Oh, I want to share this with people.”
you love using them. And I have seen them literally change my life and my
family’s life, and for the better. And it’s one of those things where I started
to like, “Oh, I want to share this with people.”
Lindsay:
30:38
And
I think the cool thing for me personally is if somebody were to go to Whole
Foods and grab something off the shelf, what are they going to get with that?
No education, they’re not going to get any recipes, they’re not going to get
any knowledge. They’re just buying it off a shelf. And for me personally,
that’s why I love what I do, is because they come to me and then hey, they have
questions for me. Can you help me with this? I have got this issue or this issue,
this, this, or that. And I can actually sit down with them and say like, okay,
let’s find this. These oils are going to work for you because of this, or
whatever. And I can kind of custom fit it to them.
I think the cool thing for me personally is if somebody were to go to Whole
Foods and grab something off the shelf, what are they going to get with that?
No education, they’re not going to get any recipes, they’re not going to get
any knowledge. They’re just buying it off a shelf. And for me personally,
that’s why I love what I do, is because they come to me and then hey, they have
questions for me. Can you help me with this? I have got this issue or this issue,
this, this, or that. And I can actually sit down with them and say like, okay,
let’s find this. These oils are going to work for you because of this, or
whatever. And I can kind of custom fit it to them.
Lindsay:
31:11
So
in that sense, I’ve actually grown to love this sort of way that multi-level
marketing works in that sense. Because I actually get to have that relationship
with people.
in that sense, I’ve actually grown to love this sort of way that multi-level
marketing works in that sense. Because I actually get to have that relationship
with people.
Tracy:
31:20
You’re
an educator in a sense.
an educator in a sense.
Lindsay:
31:21
Yeah.
I can actually help educate them, because I actually think that… There’s been
so many times I’ve bought products off the shelf where I’m like, “What do
I do with this? I don’t even know. I have no clue how to use this,” or of
course you want to get the most benefits out of it, right?
I can actually help educate them, because I actually think that… There’s been
so many times I’ve bought products off the shelf where I’m like, “What do
I do with this? I don’t even know. I have no clue how to use this,” or of
course you want to get the most benefits out of it, right?
Lindsay:
31:33
So
that’s actually why I love what I do, because I feel like I do get to have that
personal relationship and help people in that sense.
that’s actually why I love what I do, because I feel like I do get to have that
personal relationship and help people in that sense.
Tracy:
31:41
Even
you were just telling me when we were sitting down before. That Orkin guy came
to our house and we asked him to spray our kids’ play set because it’s always
covered in spiders, and he said, “We’re not allowed to do that. We’re not
allowed to spray anything that the kids touch or play with.”
you were just telling me when we were sitting down before. That Orkin guy came
to our house and we asked him to spray our kids’ play set because it’s always
covered in spiders, and he said, “We’re not allowed to do that. We’re not
allowed to spray anything that the kids touch or play with.”
Tracy:
31:59
So
I looked into more natural options, and peppermint oil… I think peppermint,
and then some citrus too, were natural bug repellents.
I looked into more natural options, and peppermint oil… I think peppermint,
and then some citrus too, were natural bug repellents.
Lindsay:
32:08
Yeah.
There’s a lot of natural bug repellents that you can get with essential oils.
There’s a lot of natural bug repellents that you can get with essential oils.
Tracy:
32:12
What
would you recommend for the play set?
would you recommend for the play set?
Lindsay:
32:15
You
could totally just put peppermint. And I can look up and see specifically
spiders, what the best essential oil for spiders. I actually think it might be
peppermint too though.
could totally just put peppermint. And I can look up and see specifically
spiders, what the best essential oil for spiders. I actually think it might be
peppermint too though.
Lindsay:
32:26
You
could just put it in a little sprayer, and go around and spray all the corners
of the spray house. Obviously wipe it all down and spray it out, and just do
that whenever your kids are going to… before they go in. Spray it on before
they go in because the bugs do not like the way it smells, so they actually
will flee.
could just put it in a little sprayer, and go around and spray all the corners
of the spray house. Obviously wipe it all down and spray it out, and just do
that whenever your kids are going to… before they go in. Spray it on before
they go in because the bugs do not like the way it smells, so they actually
will flee.
Tracy:
32:45
Right.
Lindsay:
32:46
You
could totally use oils as a natural alternative to that. And that’s kind of
crazy that they’re not even allowed to spray, because obviously they know those
chemicals are not okay to be spraying around little kids, right?
could totally use oils as a natural alternative to that. And that’s kind of
crazy that they’re not even allowed to spray, because obviously they know those
chemicals are not okay to be spraying around little kids, right?
Lindsay:
32:59
So
yeah. It’s great when you can’t use those methods, it’s awesome to know you
have a natural alternative.
yeah. It’s great when you can’t use those methods, it’s awesome to know you
have a natural alternative.
Tracy:
33:06
Right.
Lindsay:
33:06
And
I think that’s where a lot of people are at. It’s like, “I’m okay with
maybe using this,” but then when you can’t, okay well, what are your
options? And we have options.
I think that’s where a lot of people are at. It’s like, “I’m okay with
maybe using this,” but then when you can’t, okay well, what are your
options? And we have options.
Tracy:
33:17
Right.
And I don’t think you need to do a complete overhaul on your life. You just
take control of the areas where you want things to-
And I don’t think you need to do a complete overhaul on your life. You just
take control of the areas where you want things to-
Lindsay:
33:25
Yeah.
If you know better, do better.
If you know better, do better.
Tracy:
33:27
Exactly.
Lindsay:
33:28
If
you can, great. You can make an easy swap, do it. Why not? I feel like
knowledge is power. So if I find something out and I’m like, “Oh, that’s
really bad for me. I’m going to keep using it.”
you can, great. You can make an easy swap, do it. Why not? I feel like
knowledge is power. So if I find something out and I’m like, “Oh, that’s
really bad for me. I’m going to keep using it.”
Tracy:
33:39
Right.
Absolutely.
Absolutely.
Aaron:
33:39
And
we talked about in a previous episode I use white vinegar, cleaning vinegar,
for everything all the time.
we talked about in a previous episode I use white vinegar, cleaning vinegar,
for everything all the time.
Tracy:
33:48
Mm-hmm
(affirmative)-
(affirmative)-
Lindsay:
33:48
There
you go.
you go.
Aaron:
33:48
It’s
just my house just smells like vinegar all the time.
just my house just smells like vinegar all the time.
Lindsay:
33:52
I
like using my peroxide and my oils better, because you-
like using my peroxide and my oils better, because you-
Aaron:
33:56
It
does the same thing.
does the same thing.
Lindsay:
33:57
Does
the same thing, and you don’t have the… I just don’t like the way vinegar
smells. It’s not my favorite.
the same thing, and you don’t have the… I just don’t like the way vinegar
smells. It’s not my favorite.
Aaron:
34:00
Well,
it’s not… But it doesn’t linger forever, but it-
it’s not… But it doesn’t linger forever, but it-
Lindsay:
34:02
No,
it’s not the worst. But I personally, when I mix up my peroxide for my
all-purpose cleaner and I have my super yummy oils, it’s just like,
“Ahh.”
it’s not the worst. But I personally, when I mix up my peroxide for my
all-purpose cleaner and I have my super yummy oils, it’s just like,
“Ahh.”
Aaron:
34:12
Right.
You want to clean with it.
You want to clean with it.
Lindsay:
34:13
It
smells good, you know?
smells good, you know?
Tracy:
34:14
Right.
Lindsay:
34:14
Versus
like oh, put the mask on. We got to get the vinegar out.
like oh, put the mask on. We got to get the vinegar out.
Tracy:
34:17
I
think with vinegar, if you’re the one doing it and you know what the smell is,
it’s cool. But when someone walks in and it’s like, “Oh it doesn’t smell
nice.”
think with vinegar, if you’re the one doing it and you know what the smell is,
it’s cool. But when someone walks in and it’s like, “Oh it doesn’t smell
nice.”
Aaron:
34:24
When
you walk in the door, yeah.
you walk in the door, yeah.
Lindsay:
34:26
Yeah.
My husband will come home and I’ll… Well, he’s going to laugh because he’s
going to be like, “When you clean.” Because it’s not as often as it
should be. But when I do clean, it smells really, really good in my house.
My husband will come home and I’ll… Well, he’s going to laugh because he’s
going to be like, “When you clean.” Because it’s not as often as it
should be. But when I do clean, it smells really, really good in my house.
Aaron:
34:36
Tell
him he’s welcome to come pick up a mop.
him he’s welcome to come pick up a mop.
Tracy:
34:38
Yeah!
Lindsay:
34:39
You
know actually, he is such a good cleaner. But he’s obviously at work all day
every day, and I work from home, so I get that awesome opportunity to work and
clean, you know?
know actually, he is such a good cleaner. But he’s obviously at work all day
every day, and I work from home, so I get that awesome opportunity to work and
clean, you know?
Lindsay:
34:50
But
yeah, it always smells so good because it’s all the oils, and it just smells
amazing.
yeah, it always smells so good because it’s all the oils, and it just smells
amazing.
Lindsay:
34:57
Definitely
one thing I have to say is that you will get that amazing clean, fresh-like
experience that you do not get with white vinegar.
one thing I have to say is that you will get that amazing clean, fresh-like
experience that you do not get with white vinegar.
Tracy:
35:05
Right.
Something that’s really fun about oils that I love to do… Pinterest, you can
pretty much find anything.
Something that’s really fun about oils that I love to do… Pinterest, you can
pretty much find anything.
Lindsay:
35:11
Yes.
Tracy:
35:12
If
there’s a place that you really like the smell of, like Aveda is one that has a
very distinct smell. Aveda’s a hair salon. Or Anthropologie, which is a store.
There’s certain stores or places that have a very distinct smell, or maybe you
want your house to smell like Christmas. You can find a lot of blends online.
there’s a place that you really like the smell of, like Aveda is one that has a
very distinct smell. Aveda’s a hair salon. Or Anthropologie, which is a store.
There’s certain stores or places that have a very distinct smell, or maybe you
want your house to smell like Christmas. You can find a lot of blends online.
Aaron:
35:32
You
don’t want your house to smell like Abercrombie when you walk by and it just
smacks you in the forehead when you walk through the mall.
don’t want your house to smell like Abercrombie when you walk by and it just
smacks you in the forehead when you walk through the mall.
Lindsay:
35:35
No.
No. No. No.
No. No. No.
Tracy:
35:37
Oh
my gosh. Bath and Body Works, Yankee Candle-
my gosh. Bath and Body Works, Yankee Candle-
Lindsay:
35:40
Oh
yeah. Migraine.
yeah. Migraine.
Tracy:
35:42
Abercromb…
Yeah. I run. I run.
Yeah. I run. I run.
Lindsay:
35:43
Yeah.
Yeah, I know. I go all the way around.
Yeah, I know. I go all the way around.
Aaron:
35:45
I
feel bad for the people that work in there.
feel bad for the people that work in there.
Lindsay:
35:46
I
can’t even imagine.
can’t even imagine.
Aaron:
35:48
I
haven’t been in there in a very long time.
haven’t been in there in a very long time.
Lindsay:
35:48
I
can’t even go in there.
can’t even go in there.
Tracy:
35:49
Yeah.
Lindsay:
35:49
It’s
pretty intense.
pretty intense.
Tracy:
35:50
Yeah,
it’s very, very weird.
it’s very, very weird.
Lindsay:
35:52
But
there’s so many really, really good fragrances. Not fragrances, but you know,
smells from essential oils that you can’t get with a synthetic fragrance.
there’s so many really, really good fragrances. Not fragrances, but you know,
smells from essential oils that you can’t get with a synthetic fragrance.
Aaron:
36:03
Have
you noticed, since you’ve transitioned, have you noticed a cost savings? And
what would I anticipate spending on stuff like this? These are roughly, I don’t
know, nail polish size. I don’t know how many milliliters. 15 milliliters
bottles.
you noticed, since you’ve transitioned, have you noticed a cost savings? And
what would I anticipate spending on stuff like this? These are roughly, I don’t
know, nail polish size. I don’t know how many milliliters. 15 milliliters
bottles.
Lindsay:
36:17
15,
yeah.
yeah.
Aaron:
36:18
What
can I expect to spend on something like this, and what’s the savings?
can I expect to spend on something like this, and what’s the savings?
Lindsay:
36:24
Yeah.
A typical bottle is going to be averaging 10 to $20. For instance, the wild
orange essential oil is four cents a drop, and that’s, you know-
A typical bottle is going to be averaging 10 to $20. For instance, the wild
orange essential oil is four cents a drop, and that’s, you know-
Aaron:
36:39
And
you only need a few drops per-
you only need a few drops per-
Lindsay:
36:40
You
need a few drops. And there’s 250 in these 15 mL size. So you’re actually going
to get a lot of uses out of that bottle of essential oils.
need a few drops. And there’s 250 in these 15 mL size. So you’re actually going
to get a lot of uses out of that bottle of essential oils.
Lindsay:
36:53
I
definitely have broken it down and noticed wow, okay. Yeah. I’m not spending $6
on that non-toxic, organic cleaner that I was buying. I’m now making it at home
for about… Once you buy your bottle, you maybe spent-
definitely have broken it down and noticed wow, okay. Yeah. I’m not spending $6
on that non-toxic, organic cleaner that I was buying. I’m now making it at home
for about… Once you buy your bottle, you maybe spent-
Aaron:
37:11
Which
is just a-
is just a-
Lindsay:
37:12
…
$3 on your kombucha.
$3 on your kombucha.
Aaron:
37:12
Yeah,
you’re drink.
you’re drink.
Lindsay:
37:12
You’re
getting a kombucha, right?
getting a kombucha, right?
Tracy:
37:14
Mm-hmm
(affirmative)-
(affirmative)-
Lindsay:
37:14
You
actually get to get something for it. And then you buy your little sprayer top,
and then you’re maybe refilling it for 50 cents to a dollar a bottle tops.
actually get to get something for it. And then you buy your little sprayer top,
and then you’re maybe refilling it for 50 cents to a dollar a bottle tops.
Aaron:
37:22
Right.
Lindsay:
37:22
All-purpose,
totally natural cleaner. Not a bad price.
totally natural cleaner. Not a bad price.
Tracy:
37:26
And
I think we tend to have sticker shock a bit when see the sets or whatever. It’s
like you see $100 for anything it’s wow, that’s expensive. But when you break
down how many drops-
I think we tend to have sticker shock a bit when see the sets or whatever. It’s
like you see $100 for anything it’s wow, that’s expensive. But when you break
down how many drops-
Lindsay:
37:40
Oh,
and what you can do with it. Yeah.
and what you can do with it. Yeah.
Tracy:
37:43
How
many oils, what you can do, it is really worth researching in my opinion.
many oils, what you can do, it is really worth researching in my opinion.
Lindsay:
37:46
Yeah,
it’s pretty amazing. And I’m all about saving money and budgeting. It’s just
that I’ve done this, and I’ve seen on the other side of it that it is worth it.
And that not only do you actually get a lot for your money, but that you
actually are saving your body and your health and all of those things, too. So
it’s like why not? Why wouldn’t you? If you had a natural solution that you
could buy that you’d have at home for a lot of different things, why wouldn’t
you?
it’s pretty amazing. And I’m all about saving money and budgeting. It’s just
that I’ve done this, and I’ve seen on the other side of it that it is worth it.
And that not only do you actually get a lot for your money, but that you
actually are saving your body and your health and all of those things, too. So
it’s like why not? Why wouldn’t you? If you had a natural solution that you
could buy that you’d have at home for a lot of different things, why wouldn’t
you?
Tracy:
38:18
Right.
Lindsay:
38:18
That’s
kind of where I started. Getting to the point where it’s like, why not?
kind of where I started. Getting to the point where it’s like, why not?
Lindsay:
38:21
And
I’m going to give you guys this. I got each of you a bottle of lemon essential
oil.
I’m going to give you guys this. I got each of you a bottle of lemon essential
oil.
Tracy:
38:26
Oh
wow!
wow!
Aaron:
38:26
Oh
really?
really?
Lindsay:
38:26
And
I made you a HowToHome blend…
I made you a HowToHome blend…
Tracy:
38:29
Oh
my gosh.
my gosh.
Lindsay:
38:30
For
DIY.
DIY.
Tracy:
38:31
For
[inaudible 00:38:31] plus focus. HowToHome Blend. Be a better DIYer. Apply to
wrists, behind ears, on neck, or over heart. Breathe in deeply before starting
any DIY home project. I love that!
[inaudible 00:38:31] plus focus. HowToHome Blend. Be a better DIYer. Apply to
wrists, behind ears, on neck, or over heart. Breathe in deeply before starting
any DIY home project. I love that!
Aaron:
38:41
So
this is going to keep me from just cursing my head off on every project?
this is going to keep me from just cursing my head off on every project?
Lindsay:
38:45
It’s
a little bit more like a focus-energy blend.
a little bit more like a focus-energy blend.
Aaron:
38:47
Good,
I might use it today.
I might use it today.
Tracy:
38:47
I
love.
love.
Lindsay:
38:48
It’s
got frankincense, black pepper, lime, and wild orange.
got frankincense, black pepper, lime, and wild orange.
Aaron:
38:52
Oh,
[crosstalk 00:38:52]
[crosstalk 00:38:52]
Tracy:
38:52
I
love it!
love it!
Lindsay:
38:53
And
you got your own little bottle of natural Goo-Be-Gone.
you got your own little bottle of natural Goo-Be-Gone.
Tracy:
38:54
Thank
you so much!
you so much!
Aaron:
38:55
Thank
you!
you!
Lindsay:
38:55
So
you can get to cleaning.
you can get to cleaning.
Aaron:
38:57
So
if people want to find more information about this stuff and want to ask you
questions or something, where can people get in touch with you?
if people want to find more information about this stuff and want to ask you
questions or something, where can people get in touch with you?
Lindsay:
39:04
Instagram
is great. It’s just a really good way for people to learn. I’m trying to
constantly educate on there, so at TheNaturalCupboard is my Instagram. And
yeah, lots of recipes and great stuff there.
is great. It’s just a really good way for people to learn. I’m trying to
constantly educate on there, so at TheNaturalCupboard is my Instagram. And
yeah, lots of recipes and great stuff there.
Aaron:
39:17
Awesome.
Well thank you so much for coming in and sharing some of these things with us.
Well thank you so much for coming in and sharing some of these things with us.
Lindsay:
39:20
You’re
welcome! Thanks for having me, you guys.
welcome! Thanks for having me, you guys.
Tracy:
39:21
Thank
you.
you.
Aaron:
39:21
I’m
open to giving it a shot. I will say that.
open to giving it a shot. I will say that.
Lindsay:
39:23
All
right! Well-
right! Well-
Aaron:
39:24
I
came in very skeptical, not really sure what this whole thing was going to be
about. But I’m open to… You sold me on the little Goo-Be-Gone.
came in very skeptical, not really sure what this whole thing was going to be
about. But I’m open to… You sold me on the little Goo-Be-Gone.
Lindsay:
39:31
I
knew it. I knew the Goo-Be-Gone was going to get you.
knew it. I knew the Goo-Be-Gone was going to get you.
Aaron:
39:32
You
knew that was going to get me.
knew that was going to get me.
Tracy:
39:34
Yup.
Lindsay:
39:34
I
knew it.
knew it.
Aaron:
39:35
Because
that is one of the most-
that is one of the most-
Tracy:
39:36
It’s
the gateway.
the gateway.
Lindsay:
39:36
It’s
the gateway. It seriously is.
the gateway. It seriously is.
Aaron:
39:37
It’s
one of the most frustrating things on earth.
one of the most frustrating things on earth.
Lindsay:
39:39
It
is. It’s ridiculously annoying.
is. It’s ridiculously annoying.
Aaron:
39:41
That’s
what hell is. It’s just you have to sit there with nothing and you have to
scrub the goo off of these bottles.
what hell is. It’s just you have to sit there with nothing and you have to
scrub the goo off of these bottles.
Lindsay:
39:48
There
you go.
you go.
Aaron:
39:48
That’s
what you would have to do for eternity.
what you would have to do for eternity.
Tracy:
39:48
Love
it.
it.
Lindsay:
39:48
You
have a bottle of lemon. You keep that at work, and every time you have a
sticker, you just grab that and you’re done.
have a bottle of lemon. You keep that at work, and every time you have a
sticker, you just grab that and you’re done.
Tracy:
39:54
And
also you can oil your wood projects.
also you can oil your wood projects.
Lindsay:
39:57
Yup.
There you go.
There you go.
Tracy:
39:57
Get
some wood to oil.
some wood to oil.
Aaron:
39:58
Okay.
Lindsay:
39:59
All
right.
right.
Aaron:
40:01
Well
thank you so much for coming in. I hope you had a good time.
thank you so much for coming in. I hope you had a good time.
Tracy:
40:02
Thank
you.
you.
Lindsay:
40:02
Thanks
for having me guys. I had such a good time.
for having me guys. I had such a good time.
Aaron:
40:04
We
want to say thank you to FilterBuy for making this series and this episode
possible. So make sure you guys visit filterbuy.com.
want to say thank you to FilterBuy for making this series and this episode
possible. So make sure you guys visit filterbuy.com.
Aaron:
40:11
And
sign up for our email list at our website at howtohome.com.
sign up for our email list at our website at howtohome.com.
Tracy:
40:16
And
don’t forget to go to your listening platform of choice and subscribe so you
never miss a show.
don’t forget to go to your listening platform of choice and subscribe so you
never miss a show.
Aaron:
40:20
Thank
you so much for being here-
you so much for being here-
Tracy:
40:21
Thank
you.
you.
Lindsay:
40:21
Thanks
guys.
guys.
Aaron:
40:22
And
we will see you guys next time.
we will see you guys next time.
Show Notes
Lindsay Esparza from The Natural Cupboard joins us this week to to explore some fun oil uses for your household!
LET’S CHAT!
You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail!
978-709-1040
QUICK ESSENTIAL OILS INFO/TIPS:
- Essential oils come from plants, roots, trees, bark etc. and they’re either steamed or distilled for their benefits.
- They’re a great switch for natural cleaning products and home fragrance.
- Essential oils are very concentrated, so they last a long time.
- Making your own cleaning products also gives you the opportunity to upcycle bottles.
- Oils can actually help snoring.
- Using healthier cleaning products gives kids the chance to get involved in cleaning.
- Dilution is important, so make sure you use a carrier oil (do your research).
- Lemon is a natural degreaser, Wild Orange is anti-bacterial- so the oils themselves can also do some work.
- Great for the bottom of the trashcan, garbage disposal, shoes, vacuum cleaner etc.
LINDSAY’S RECIPES:
- Mix cleaners in glass because essential oils can break down plastic.
- Use lemon essential oil to remove sticker residue.
DIY ALL PURPOSE CLEANER
- 20 or 24 oz glass spray bottle
- Fill 1/4 of the bottle with hydrogen peroxide
- Add 15 to 20 drops of either On Guard, Melaleuca (Tea Tree), Lemon, Wild Orange, Purify, Eucalyptus or your other favorite cleaning oil. Feel free to mix and match!
- Fill the rest with water
DIY WOOD POLISH
-1/2 cup white vinegar
-1/4 cup olive oil
-15 drops wild orange or lemon essential oil
-1 Tbsp vegetable glycerine (optional but a great add!)
-Put all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well before use. Spray on microfiber
or other soft cloth
to use.
CARPET CLEANER
- Baking soda, 10-15 drops of lemon or orange (anything cleansing), shake over the carpet and vacuum up!
LINDSAY MENTIONED:
- Spray bottle tops from Amazon- https://amzn.to/2DU0hzv
- Wool Dryer Balls- https://amzn.to/2vGn8dj
Listener Questions:
Q: What are some good starter oils for someone who’s never diffused?
A: Lemon, lavender, peppermint and citrus.
Q: People shy away from multi-level marketing. What would you say to dispel those feelings?
A: Lindsay loves it because her products come with an education. Find the product that works for you, and also the salesman that feels right.
Q: What should people be looking for when purchasing essential oils?
A: If it says “not for internal or topical use” that’s a red flag. Beware of synthetic ingredients and fillers.
CONTACT LINDSAY:
Website | https://mydoterra.com/lindsayesparza
The Gram | @thenaturalcupboard
FOLLOW US on social media:
Website | https://www.howtohome.com/
Instagram | http://bit.ly/2WqVfSp
Twitter | http://bit.ly/2RRyYij
Facebook | http://bit.ly/2MC3Hdc
Youtube | http://bit.ly/2SifqTH
SUBSCRIBE to the How to Home Podcast:
Itunes | https://apple.co/2DL0lSp
Android | http://bit.ly/2B9k7Fm
Stitcher | http://bit.ly/2DM0W6c
Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2GcRCKo
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR FILTERBUY.COM