The kitchen is the heart of every home, and I think this statement rings true for most South African’s! It’s a place for family meals, midnight snacks, early-morning coffee rituals, and memorable moments. But it’s also one of the busiest and messiest places in the house, often collecting germs, grease, spills, and lingering odours. Fortunately, there’s a natural and effective way to keep your surfaces sparkling and safe.
Many commercial cleaners contain chemicals that can irritate skin, trigger allergies, or even leave behind toxic residues, especially problematic on surfaces where food is prepared.
Switching to plant-powered solutions helps protect your home, your health, and the environment.
Natural cleaning blends:
- Are gentle yet effective
- Help remove grease and grime
- Sanitise without synthetic chemicals
- Leave a fresh, clean aroma behind
- Are biodegradable and safe for greywater systems
3 Star Essential Oils for Kitchen Cleaning
- Aroma: Bright, clean, citrusy
- Properties: Cuts through grease and grime, lifts sticky residue, naturally deodorises
- Bonus: It also leaves your kitchen smelling zesty and energising!
- Aroma: Medicinal, earthy, fresh
- Properties: Assists in fighting germs and bacteria, mould-inhibiting, purifying
- Bonus: Great for preventing mildew in humid areas like under the sink
- Aroma: Crisp, minty, refreshing
- Properties: Helps neutralise unpleasant odours and purify the air
- Bonus: Known to support respiratory wellness while you clean
DIY Natural Kitchen Spray Recipe
Keep surfaces fresh and sparkling with this quick and powerful all-purpose cleaner:
Ingredients:
- 500ml distilled or boiled water (cooled)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 15 drops Lemon Essential Oil
- 10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
- 10 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- 1 clean spray bottle
Instructions:
- Pour the water and vinegar into your spray bottle.
- Add the essential oils.
- Shake well before each use.
- Spray directly on countertops, tables, cutting boards, and sinks.
- Wipe clean with a microfibre or damp cloth.
💡 Tip: For extra shine on stainless steel sinks, wipe down with a splash of white vinegar on a soft cloth after spraying.
Safety Tips & Surface Advice
- Test first: Always do a patch test on delicate surfaces (like marble or granite) before full application.
- Food safety: Avoid spraying near open food or cutlery. Always wipe dry before food preparation.
- Shake before use: Oils and water naturally separate – give your spray bottle a good shake every time.
Keeping your kitchen clean doesn’t have to mean spraying chemical cocktails into the air or onto your food-prep surfaces. With a few natural ingredients and the power of essential oils, you can create a safer, fresher space that smells divine and feels just as good.
Choose natural, Your kitchen deserves it.
