Powered by our popular Thieves essential oil blend, Thieves Household Cleaner is perfect for having on hand to keep your house clean and free from harsh chemicals. This jack-of-all-trades comes in handy no matter the task, and we’ve got three new recipes to prove it!
Add all ingredients to a spray bottle and shake well to combine. To use, spray windows and glass surfaces liberally and wipe clean with a lint-free cloth.
Combine Thieves Household Cleaner and enough baking soda to form a thick paste. Apply mixture with a clean cloth, sponge, or scrubbing brush and scour the surface thoroughly. Let sit for 15 minutes, and rinse everything clean.
Mix water and Thieves Household Cleaner in a spray bottle, shaking to combine. To use, lightly spray the spot and blot with a clean white cloth. Repeat as needed.
For more cleaning ideas, check out our suggestions to freshen your home!
What’s your favorite way to use Thieves Household Cleaner? Let us know in the comments below!
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My bathroom has a terrible mold problem. Can I use this product on painted walls?
Hello Angie, Unfortunately, due to very strict FDA regulations we are unable to recommend, diagnose, suggest, or prescribe any of our products for any specific purpose. For this reason we are unable to provide any information regarding the use of the Thieves® Household Cleanser for mold prevention. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Does Thieves cleaner need to sit on a surface for at least 10 minutes to properly disinfect, or does it kill bacteria instantly? Thanks so much!
Hi Laura, Thanks for stopping by it is not necessary to let this product sit on a surface for a specific amount of time. However, you may let the cleaner sit on the surface depending on your own personal preferences and the surface that is being cleaned.
Can you confirm that the Thieves cleaner kills bacteria? Or is it more of a refreshing/surface cleanser? Thanks.
Hello Tama, The FTC monitors unfair and/or deceptive claims in connection with the advertising and promotion of products (this includes household products/cleaners). We are unable to make antimicrobial or disinfectant claims or provide laboratory testing results on this subject as these claims have not been vetted using FTC procedure. For this reason, we are unable to make label claims regarding the product's effectiveness against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella choleraesuis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We are also unable to provide research information or documentation regarding the effectiveness rate of the product. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
I'm new to YL. Household cleaner ultra-concentrated to keep away from you skin?? Is that before diluted??
Hi Bran, Theives® Household Cleaner is formulated for non-poures surfaces. Some of the ingredients can cause dryness especially to those with sensitive skin. This is true for before dilution and after. There for we have added this warning.
I use Theives Household Cleaner in my shower and it seems to be eating away at the grout. Should I be diluting it more? I really do love using no chemicals!
Hi Heidi, We would recommend using the General cleaner dilution. The dilution instructions are noted on the back of the product bottle. It is one part solution for each: 30 part water to 1 cap.
Can you use it to brighten the grout on my bathroom floor? Tired of scrubbing with a toothbrush and not seeing much of a difference.
Hi Cindy, If the Thieves® Household Cleaner is used according to the label directions and dilution ratios there should be no negative effects from using it on the bathroom floor. We recommend doing a spot test in an inconspicuous location before cleaning all the floor. Thanks for stopping by.
I was curious if the thieves household cleaner can be used in a diffuser?
Hi Heather, We would not recommend using the Thieves® Household Cleaner in any manner other than its intended purpose. We advised to always follow label direction.
I have a question about Thieves cleaner. I am new the YL, and so far I love it! I recently used Thieves cleaner to disinfect a water cooler at work. I might have used a bit to much, but have rinsed out the system several times with at least 7 gallons of water or more. I can still smell Thieves in the water, and as I taste tested a bit of it, I can also detect a hint of it, but just barely. Should I be worried? Do you think it is safe to go ahead and drink?
Hi Andrea, If any residue is remaining, we anticipate it being heavily diluted and should therefore have no adverse affects. We suggest reviewing the manual or contacting the manufacturer of the water cooler for alternative cleaning solutions.
Just wanting to know if Thieves Household Cleaner is recommended for cleaning bamboo flooring. TIA!
Hi Allie, We recommend doing a spot test in an inconspicuous location before cleaning the entire floor. You may also want to contact the manufacturer for any information on the finish that may interact negatively with Thieves Household Cleaner. If the surface appears porous, we would encourage you to use another product that may be better suited to the surface. Thanks for stopping by with your question!
If the household cleaner was to be used in a state regulated day care center what would be the contact time? For example: The diaper changing area was cleaned with Thieves Cleaner, how long would they have to wait before changing another diaper?
Hi Mary, The FTC monitors unfair and/or deceptive claims in connection with the advertising and promotion of products (this includes household products/cleaners). We are unable to make antimicrobial or disinfectant claims or provide laboratory testing results on this subject as these claims have not been vetted using FTC procedure. We are also unable to provide research information or documentation regarding the effectiveness rate of the product. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
Can the thieves glass cleaner be used on tinted windows as well? Can't seem to find anything regarding tinted windows. Thanks!
Hi Jessica, We suggest diluting according to the label and doing a spot test in an inconspicuous location before using the Thieves® Household Cleaner on the entire window. If the surface appears porous we would encourage you to use a different product that may be better suited to the surface. Thanks for stopping by with your question!