Jump to recipeGot stubborn stain that just won’t come out? DIY your own stain remover stick that’s supercharged with Thieves® Laundry Soap and Lemon essential oil and free from the harsh chemicals you don’t want around your family. You’ll love the citrus-spice smell as you gently remove stains.
DIY stain remover with essential oils
Ingredients
- 1 bar solid castile soap, unscented, shaved into small pieces
- 1/3 cup washing soda
- 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup Thieves® Laundry Soap
- 4 drops Lemon essential oil
- Empty deodorant container
- Empty lip balm container
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except for the essential oil and laundry soap into a saucepan.
- Heat on low until the soap and all the particles are mostly melted.
- Remove from the heat.
- Add Thieves laundry soap and essential oil and evenly mix.
- Let cool slightly and empty the mixture into a ziplock bag.
- Cut the corner off and squeeze the liquid into your containers.
- Put on the lids, let completely cool.
- Lightly dampen stick with a wet washcloth before use to adequately spread around the stained area.
- Wash as you normally would.
Want to take these DIY stain removers to the next level? Print these customized deodorant container label and lip balm container label, cut them out, and apply them to your newly created DIY stain remover!
Want more DIYs? Check out our Homemade Body Butter Recipe and Good, Clean Fun: Naturally Derived DIY Bubble Bath blog posts.
What’s your favorite way to use essential oils in your laundry? Let us know in the comments!
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I had never heard of washing soda, either. You learn something new every day.
Looking forward to making this. I like to put a capful of Thieves Household Cleaner in each load of laundry for an extra clean, fresh smell. In the dryer I put lavender on my wool dryer ball for bed linen and Purification on everything else.
is YL considering marketing these or something similar in the near future?
Hello Nancy. We are not sure, but it is always a possibility! We love the idea though! Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for commenting on our blog.
I'm sorry what is Washing Soda? Is it baking soda?
Hey Blanka. Washing soda is different than baking soda. Washing soda is a sodium carbonate that dissolves in water and is used for washing and cleaning. You can purchase it at many local grocery stores or online as well. Hope that helps and thanks for stopping by!
What is washing soda?
Hello Carol. Washing soda is a sodium carbonate that dissolves in water and is used for washing and cleaning. You can purchase it at many local grocery stores or online as well. Hope that helps and thanks for stopping by!
I love using Thieves cleaner in place of laundry soap when I run out! What great products we have with Young Living!!
Hi,Nothing smells better than putting lemon or lavender into your rinse cycle of your washing. I love my clothes smelling good on me.
Did the PDF file download for anyone? I could not get it to load. LOVE THIS IDEA! Thank you Young Living for all the things you do. <3
Love that I can print this recipe and the labels. Thank You
What is washing soda? And where can you purchase it?
Hey Darcy. Washing soda is a sodium carbonate that dissolves in water and is used for washing and cleaning. You can purchase it at many local grocery stores or online as well. Hope that helps and thanks for stopping by!
..and typically in the laundry supply area.
Can you give us some brand names for this washing soda?
When I browsed online I had several come up: Arm & Hammer, 20 Mule Team, or Letric. We don't advise one brand over another, but here are just some examples of brands that you may find at any local grocery store. Thanks!