Want to make healthy swaps in your home? Whether you’re just getting started, or you’re well on your way to making natural, sustainable choices – here are 10 of our favourite natural DIY swaps for your healthy home. Good for your health, our planet, and your wallet too.
Natural, healthy DIY swaps for your kitchen:
1. Multi-purpose spray: vinegar and baking soda works a treat to clean any surface.
2. Mosquito repellent: eucalyptus oil in a diffuser to keep bugs at bay – and it smells lovely too.
3. Herb & spice jars: reuse your supplement jars for sustainable (& well organised!) herb and spice jars.
Shop healthy living kitchen brands:
Absolute Essential: 100% organic, high-quality essential oils sourced with your health in mind.
CaliWoods: eco goodness for your healthy home.
Goodlife: for all your easy, at-home sprouting.
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Healthy, sustainable swaps for your bathroom & bedroom:
4. DIY massage: essential oils with a carrier oil – we love peppermint oil for uplifting and lavender oil for relaxing.
5. Healthy mouth rinse: coconut oil and xylitol keeps your teeth and gums healthy, and your breath fresh.
6. DIY sugar scrub: sugar, coconut oil – or your favourite oil and essential oils.
7. DIY makeup brush cleaner: your favourite oil – olive or coconut oil works a treat and mix with a little dish soap.
8. Reusable baby wipes: lightly moisten a muslin cloth with a spray bottle filled with water and aloe vera gel.
9. Linen spray: keep your sheets fresh with a blend of water, sweet orange and lavender oil in a spray bottle.
10. Natural gel room scent: no diffuser? Simply dissolve 2 Tbsp natural gelatin in 1 cup boiled water add a tsp of essential oils - fragrance will be released over time.
11. Shower aromatherapy: add a few drops of essential oils to a flannel or washcloth and place on the floor of your shower.
Shop healthy living bathroom & bedroom brands:
Anihana: Vibrant, sustainable, natural beauty products for your daily relaxation.
Aotearoad: Natural deodorant, toothpaste, and lip balms for your sustainable self-care.
AWWA: Ethical, organic, absorbent period underwear that looks great too.
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