Forest Bathing in Your Home: A Fresh Take on Spring Cleaning

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Why I Choose Organically Grown Oils

One small step becomes something so much greater.

This month, I’ve been thinking about the word “clean.” It shows up everywhere—clean ingredients, clean beauty, clean living. But it’s worth pausing and asking: What does “clean” actually mean to each of us?

Is it about what we keep out—toxins, chemicals, clutter? Or is it also about what we welcome in—clarity, care, and consciousness?

Sometimes “clean” looks like a well-scrubbed counter. Other times, it feels like a deep breath in a room that smells fresh and alive—or an essential oil produced without the help of chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers. And sometimes, it’s as subtle as a clear moment in your day where everything just feels aligned.

In the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing more about the concept of clean—in both practical and philosophical ways—and how that shows up in the essential oils I choose, the products I make, and the practices I return to. For now, I invite you to reflect:

What does clean mean to you—in your home, body, and energy?

When we clean with care, we practice reverence. We honor our homes, our health, and this beautiful planet we share.

✨LIVE event April 9, 1 pm ET: Essential Oil Bloopers to Avoid: Tips for Safe and Effective Blending✨

Join Jenny and me LIVE (or catch the replay) for a fun and informative session on essential oil blending! 🌸

Essential oils are powerful tools—but are you using them safely and effectively? 🤔 Many people make common blending mistakes that can reduce their benefits or even cause unwanted reactions.

In this live event, we’ll share the top essential oil bloopers to avoid—so you can blend with confidence, create safer formulas, and get the most out of your oils. Whether you’re brand new to essential oils or a seasoned blender, you’ll walk away with practical tips and fresh insights to elevate your practice.

Aromatic Creations Recipe

Here are two simple, earth-loving ways to refresh your space naturally and intentionally. Each recipe makes a 2 fl oz (60 ml) bottle of cleaning spray.

With the right ingredients, even using a surface cleaner can become a ritual that honors your health, home, and planet. These blends are made with pure, consciously sourced essential oils and plant-based carriers, offering a gentle yet effective way to care for your space.

✨ Optional intention while you clean:
“As I care for my home, I care for the Earth. I choose simplicity. I choose love.”

About the Essential Oils
The essentials are the same in each recipe. This trio of oils offers a beautiful balance of cleansing power and aromatic harmony. Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris) is deeply purifying and grounding, perfect for creating a fresh, forest-like atmosphere while supporting respiratory health. Lemon (Citrus limon) brings a bright, sparkling energy—naturally antibacterial, uplifting, and ideal for cutting through grease and dullness. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) rounds out the blend with its soothing, harmonizing qualities, helping to reduce surface bacteria while promoting calm and clarity in your space.

Earth-Honoring Sanitizing Spray

This is a longer-lasting option, perfect for regular use throughout your home. For preservation and effectiveness, it is best when made with high-proof alcohol (150–190 proof, such as Everclear). 

Ingredients

• 1.8 fl oz (54 ml) Lavender Hydrosol (Lavandula angustifolia)

• 15 ml High-Proof Alcohol such as Everclear (150-190 proof)

• 10 drops Scotch Pine Oil (Pinus sylvestris)

• 6 drops Lemon Oil (Citrus limon)

• 4 drops Lavender Oil (Lavandula angustifolia)

Directions

1. Add essential oils and alcohol to a 2 fl oz (60 ml) spray bottle.

2. Shake gently to blend. Allow it to sit for 1 hour.

3. Add hydrosol or distilled water to fill.

4. Shake before each use.

Fresh Small-Batch Cleaning Spray 

Made with vinegar, this is a short-term blend you can mix up quickly and use within 1–2 weeks. Vinegar is a natural preservative and cleansing agent, making it an excellent stand-in for alcohol in smaller, more frequent batches. However, it’s not as potent as high-proof alcohol.

Ingredients

• About 1.8 fl oz (54 ml) Hydrosol or Distilled Water

• 1 tbsp White Vinegar

• 10 drops Scotch Pine Oil (Pinus sylvestris)

• 6 drops Lemon Oil (Citrus limon)

• 4 drops Lavender Oil (Lavandula angustifolia)

Directions

1. Add essential oils and vinegar to a 2 oz (60 ml) spray bottle. 

2. Fill with hydrosol or distilled water. 

3. Shake well before each use. 

Store in a cool place and use it within 1–2 weeks.

Notes of Discovery

DIY All-Purpose Cleaner with Essential Oils

Sometimes, making an intentional choice is as simple as what you spray on your countertops.

In this post, I’m sharing another version of a simple yet powerful DIY All-Purpose Cleaner. This recipe includes castile soap, white vinegar, and essential oils—perfect for cutting through grime and fighting germs without harsh chemicals. 

You’ll also learn to customize your cleaner with essential oils like cinnamon, eucalyptus, and lavender for extra cleaning power and a scent that fits your mood. Each of these oils brings its germ-fighting properties to your blend. 

Ready to clean with the power of nature?

Product Spotlight

 Scotch Pine Essential Oil

There’s something timeless and profoundly reassuring about Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris). Its crisp, forest-fresh scent feels like standing in clean mountain air—grounding, refreshing, and clearing to the senses.

This organically grown oil is a natural companion for home care blends like the cleaning spray recipes I shared above. It also supports the respiratory system and emotional clarity.

Add a few drops to your diffuser, a topical blend, cleaning products, or inhaler to experience its strength and simplicity.

Explore Scotch Pine →

From The Vine

Let’s Talk: What does “clean” mean to you?

We’ve often heard this word in wellness, aromatherapy, and everyday living. But what does it really mean to you?

Is it about what we leave out—like toxins and synthetics? Or about what we consciously invite in—like calm, clarity, and care?

✨ Click here to join the conversation on Instagram and share what clean means to you in your home, routine, and energy. I’d love to hear your reflections.

Stay Inspired!

Every small step counts. Every intention matters. This week, take one quiet moment for yourself—to breathe, notice, and give thanks. The Earth feels it. And so do you.