The bathroom is one of the rooms most prone to moisture, limescale, and bacteria. Between soap scum, limescale, and mold growing in corners, adopting an effective cleaning routine is essential to keeping this space clean and healthy. However, many conventional household products contain harsh chemicals that can irritate the respiratory tract and pollute indoor air.
Essential oils offer a natural and eco-friendly alternative for cleaning your bathroom while diffusing a pleasant, fresh scent. Thanks to their antibacterial, antifungal, and sanitizing properties, they help eliminate germs, prevent mold growth, and provide a long-lasting fragrance to your home.
In this article, I invite you to discover how to use these essential oils to clean the bathroom naturally thanks to simple and effective recipes.
4 essential oils for effective cleaning
Tea tree: The powerful antifungal and antibacterial ally
Tea Tree essential oil is a must-have for home maintenance, especially in the bathroom. Thanks to its high terpinen-4-ol content, it possesses powerful antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. It is effective against mold, mildew, and bacteria found on damp surfaces.
- Practical advice: To disinfect sinks, bathtubs, and showers: Add 10 drops of tea tree essential oil to a spray bottle filled with white vinegar and water. Spray on surfaces, leave for 10 minutes, then scrub with a sponge. To eliminate mold: Mix 10 drops of tea tree oil with baking soda and water to make a paste. Apply to tile joints and leave for 30 minutes before scrubbing with a toothbrush.
- Precautions: Not suitable for pregnant women under 3 months, or infants under 3 months - Dilute with a vegetable oil to avoid irritation on damaged or hypersensitive skin.
Lemon: The anti-limescale and degreasing ally
Lemon essential oil is known for its degreasing, anti-limescale, and purifying properties, thanks to its high limonene content. It is ideal for cleaning shower walls, removing soap scum, and making faucets shine.
- Practical advice: To descale and make surfaces shine: Mix 1/2 liter of white vinegar with 10 drops of lemon essential oil. Apply to the scaled areas, leave for 15 minutes, then rinse. For a natural multi-purpose cleaner: Add 5 drops of lemon to liquid black soap and water, then use it to clean the bathroom floor.
- Precautions: Not suitable for pregnant women under 3 months - Not suitable for children under 1 year - Dilute before applying to the skin - Do not apply to the skin before sun exposure, as lemon oil is photosensitizing.
True Lavender: A soothing fragrance and purifying action
True lavender essential oil is not only known for its relaxing scent, but also for its antiseptic and purifying properties, thanks to its concentration of linalool and linalyl acetate. It is perfect for disinfecting while leaving a pleasant scent in the bathroom.
- Practical advice: To clean and deodorize sinks and bathtubs: Mix 5 drops of True Lavender with 1 tablespoon of baking soda and a little water to obtain a natural scouring paste. Apply, scrub, and rinse. For a deodorizing spray: Add 10 drops of True Lavender to 100 ml of water and a tablespoon of rubbing alcohol, then spray in the bathroom.
- Precautions: Not recommended for pregnant women under 3 months - Prohibited for infants under 3 months.
Eucalyptus radiata: Anti-fog and air purifier
Eucalyptus radiata essential oil is rich in 1,8-cineole, a molecule with antibacterial, antiviral, and expectorant properties. It is ideal for purifying the air, combating fog on mirrors, and preventing unpleasant odors in a humid bathroom.
- Practical advice: To prevent fogging on mirrors: Mix 5 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata with 50 ml of white vinegar and 200 ml of water. Spray on mirrors and wipe with a soft cloth. To purify the air in the bathroom: Diffuse a few drops of Eucalyptus Radiata in an electric diffuser for 10 minutes after showering.
- Precautions: Prohibited for pregnant and breastfeeding women and young children under 3 years old - Dilute with a vegetable oil - Not recommended for people with asthma without medical advice.
Natural recipes for cleaning the bathroom
Do you want a clean, fresh, and healthy bathroom without resorting to chemicals? Thanks to essential oils, it's possible to create eco-friendly, effective, and economical cleaning products.
Splash of Clean Multi-Purpose Cleaner
This homemade cleaner removes limescale, soap scum and bacteria while leaving a fresh, pleasant scent.
Ingredients :
- 500 ml of white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 10 drops of Tea tree essential oil (powerful disinfectant)
- 5 drops of Lemon essential oil (descaling and sanitizing)
Preparation & Use:
- Mix the white vinegar and baking soda in a spray bottle (be careful of the effervescence).
- Add the essential oils and shake.
- Spray on the surfaces to be cleaned (sink, shower, bathtub).
- Leave on for 10 minutes, then rub with a sponge and rinse with clean water.
Result :
- A perfectly clean and disinfected bathroom, without harsh chemicals.
“Goodbye limescale” anti-limescale spray
Limescale builds up quickly on shower walls, faucets, and tiles. This 100% natural spray helps dissolve limescale and make surfaces shine.
Ingredients :
- 250 ml of white vinegar
- 250 ml of water
- 10 drops of lemon essential oil
Preparation & Use:
- Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle.
- Spray on limescaled areas (shower walls, taps).
- Leave on for 15 minutes, then wipe with a soft cloth.
Result :
- A bathroom without limescale marks and a brilliant shine!
“Crystal Mirror” anti-fog spray
After a hot shower, fog can invade mirrors and windows. This natural spray with Eucalyptus radiata prevents fogging and delicately scents the bathroom.
Ingredients :
- 200 ml of water
- 50 ml of white vinegar
- 10 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil
Preparation & Use:
- Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle.
- Spray on mirrors before wiping with a soft cloth.
- Repeat application after each shower for a prolonged effect.
Result :
- No more fog on the mirrors, perfect visibility after showering!
“Clean Combs” Purifying Bath
Hairbrushes and combs accumulate sebum, hair product residue, and bacteria. This purifying bath will restore their youthfulness.
Ingredients :
- 500 ml of lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 10 drops of true lavender essential oil
Preparation & Use:
- Fill a bowl with warm water.
- Add the baking soda and true lavender essential oil.
- Soak your brushes and combs for 1 hour.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow to air dry.
Result :
- Clean and sanitized brushes and combs, without residue or bacteria.
“Fresh Breeze” Natural Air Freshener
Humidity can cause unpleasant odors in the bathroom. This deodorizing spray purifies the air and leaves a pleasant, natural scent.
Ingredients :
- 100 ml of water
- 1 tablespoon of household alcohol
- 10 drops of lemon essential oil
- 5 drops of true lavender essential oil
Preparation & Use:
- Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle.
- Shake before each use.
- Spray in the bathroom after showering or when the air is too humid.
Result :
- A bathroom that smells fresh and clean, without artificial fragrances!
General precautions for the use of essential oils
To take full advantage of these synergies, follow these tips:
- Specific diffusion precautions : Do not diffuse for more than 30 minutes per session to avoid saturating the air. Use a diffuser appropriate for the size of your room.
- Dilution : Dilute essential oils before skin application to avoid irritation.
- Tolerance test : Before use, carry out a skin tolerance test by applying a small amount of the diluted synergy to the inside of the elbow and wait 24 hours to check for an allergic reaction.
- Do not use in children, pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice : It is imperative to consult the essential oils sheet and consult a health professional before any use in these specific cases.
- Precautions for medical conditions : People suffering from chronic illnesses (asthma, epilepsy, hypertension, etc.) should consult their doctor before using essential oils, as some may have adverse effects or be contraindicated with their treatment. Your doctor is the only primary player in your health.
- Beware of photosensitizing oils : Some essential oils, such as citrus oils (lemon, bergamot, grapefruit), can cause skin burns or spots if exposed to the sun after application. Do not use them before direct sun exposure.
- Avoid mucous membranes and eyes : Essential oils can cause severe irritation. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with a carrier oil, not water. Consult your doctor.
By incorporating these homemade recipes into your bathroom routine, you can enjoy a clean and healthy bathroom while respecting the environment and your health. Whether it's with a multi-purpose cleaner, an anti-limescale spray, a purifying bath for your brushes and combs, or a natural deodorizer, you now have all the keys to maintaining your bathroom in a simple, economical, and 100% natural way.
Adopt these natural solutions today and turn your bathroom maintenance into a healthy and enjoyable ritual!
References
Sources of information (bibliography)
Sylvie Fabre, Essential oils - disinfect, perfume, sanitize, Édition Massin, October 19, 2021, 63 pages, ISBN: 9782707212429
Françoise Couic-Marinier, Dr Anthony Toubol, The Living Earth Guide to Essential Oils, Living Earth Edition, November 17, 2017, 477 p. ISBN: 9782360982752
Maison Jacynthe disclaims all liability. All information contained on this page is not intended to replace justified allopathic treatment or to disregard the expertise of the medical profession. It is up to each individual to take charge of their own health, to inform themselves, and to make the necessary changes to improve their condition. Therapeutic supervision by a qualified health professional is obviously recommended.
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