Consider adding peppermint and orange oil (or any citrus scent, really) to your cleaning supplies.

When a Small Planet cleaning team comes into one of our clients’ homes, the client can always tell that we’ve been there. Yes, we leave a check-list detailing all the cleaning we did, and yes, they love coming home to a clean house (that they didn’t have to clean!). But before they ever get to the counter to see the check-list, and before they see their sparkly-clean bathrooms, they can smell that we’ve been there. The subtle scent of peppermint greets them as soon as they open up the door.

You may balk, at first, at the cost of adding essential oils to your cleaning kit but don’t let sticker shock stop you from using oils in your cleaning. A few drops at a time will make a very small dent in your 1-2 ounce bottle of oil, but make a huge impact on your home.

At Small Planet we use peppermint oil as a staple in our cleaning regimen for several reasons. First, the aroma-therapy benefits are tremendous. Peppermint is an uplifting scent, reminiscent of childhood holidays and candy canes. It is stimulating without being overwhelming with its clean, fresh scent.

Secondly, peppermint has great natural value in maintaining a clean, sanitary home. Peppermint essential oil is a natural antibacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic compound. We at Small Planet use peppermint oil to create and maintain a clean, safe environment in our clients’ homes. Imagine having your bathrooms not only cleaned, but naturally sanitized each time we come!

Also consider a citrus oil. We mainly use orange oil, but lemon, lime and grapefruit oils are equally as wonderful. Citrus oils are a natural, positive mood-enhancer. They also share antibacterial and antifungal qualities with peppermint oil. And nothing smells as clean and fresh as citrus. Some folks may think it odd to smell citrus in the bathroom, but don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. Perhaps start with a scent not as common, such as lime or grapefruit.

By using these simple tips, you can keep your home “Small Planet fresh” in between our visits (or by yourself if you live outside of the Colorado Springs area). Because in the end, the most lovely aspect of coming home to a fresh, clean, sweet-smelling home is having it done for you–by one of our Small Planet teams. Contact us for a free bid to see if Small Planet is right for your home.

Call  719-510-3036 or email smallplanetcleaning@yahoo.com for your free on-site bid. You can also check out our website at www.smallplanetcleaning.com.