DIY Thieves Spray: How to Make a Great All-Natural Cleaner

Learn how to DIY an essential oil spray that makes a great cleanser and supports your immune system naturally.

Written by Genevieve Howland
Updated on June 09, 2024

How To Make Thieves Spray - All-Natural Cleaner by Mama Natural

My dear friend, and fellow crunchy, gave me this spray many years ago. I loved it instantly. Since that time, I’ve used essential oils more and more in my daily life. And once I got the Young Living Premium Starter Kit, I knew I wanted to find a way to DIY thieves spray. It’s less expensive, and I can control exactly what I put into the solution.

What Is Thieves Spray?

Inspired by a Middle Age tale of four thieves who used a special concoction of aromatic herbs to support their health, Young Living created an essential oil blend to mimic their creation. Today, it’s one of their bestselling oils. And for good reason! This proprietary essential oil blend was university-tested for its cleansing abilities. Plus, it’s highly effective in supporting the immune system and good health.

DIY Thieves Spray

Ready to learn how to make DIY thieves spray?

What you need for DIY thieves spray:

A 2-ounce dark glass spray bottle, like this one (Note: Always opt for a dark glass bottle—the dark color protects your spray from degradation and glass will hold up better than plastic over time.)
1 teaspoon organic witch hazel, like this one
10-15 drops of Young Living thieves oil (where to buy)
Almost 2 ounces of distilled water

How to make DIY thieves spray:

Add 10-15 drops of thieves oil to the clean glass spray bottle.
Add witch hazel, the top off with distilled water until full. (Note: To make transferring your ingredients easier and eliminate spills, try using a small stainless steel funnel.)
Secure the spray top and use as you see fit.

That’s it! As you can see, DIY thieves spray is very easy to make at home.

How to Use Thieves Spray

While you can diffuse thieves oil or apply topically with great results, thieves spray is a great option for tasks around the house. It’s also a handy thing to have while traveling. And if you’re looking for a great gift for a natural-minded friend or family member, thieves spray definitely fits the bill. (Check out other great homemade essential oil recipes here.)

Use this DIY thieves spray to:

Clean baby and toddler toys
Freshen car seats, strollers, and other baby seats/carriers
Spray on public restroom seats
Wipe down cutting boards
Spray your mop before cleaning the floors
Freshen furniture, carpets, and other upholstery
Wipe down countertops and other kitchen surfaces
Wash fruits and vegetables
Freshen gym bags and gear
Clean bathroom surfaces, the tub, and the shower
Spray in shoes to reduce odor
Clean airplane armrests and serving trays
Remove musty or heavy food odors from rooms

The uses for this spray are really endless—it can even get gum out of a child’s hair and help prevent lice!

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If you’re just getting started, check out this explainer on essential oils.

How About You?

Have you ever used thieves spray? How do you use it? Do you like it? Share with us in the comments below.

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About the Author

Genevieve Howland is a doula and childbirth educator. She is the bestselling author of The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth and creator of the Mama Natural Birth Course. A mother of three, graduate of the University of Colorado, and YouTuber with over 135,000,000 views, she helps mothers and moms-to-be lead healthier and more natural lives.

99 Comments

Judy Jan 16 at 12:38 pm

I spray the Thieves/witch hazel/water in our fabric face masks. Just a light spray. Smells heavenly!

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- Gloria Lopez Jan 22 at 7:31 pm
  
  What ratio do you use?
  
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Sanda Florentina Backus Apr 14 at 9:30 am

Everywhere online it says Thieves Oil is NOT safe for kids (or cats). Do you have an alternative recipe that cleans just as well?

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- Denise Jun 2 at 4:12 pm
  
  Thieves Oil is NOT safe for kids (or cats). Do you have an alternative recipe that cleans just as well?
  
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BECKY N Mar 25 at 11:25 am

I HAVE HEARD THAT THE EO’S WILL NOT MIX WITH WATER AND THAT WE SHOULD USE SEA SALT TO MIX THE OIL WITH THEN ADD THE WATER… DOES THE WITCH HAZEL TAKE THE PLACE OF THE SALT?

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Susie Mar 20 at 6:40 pm

Can I make hand/body wipes with some sort of Thieves cleaner. Maybe diluted? I have a hand sanitizer recipe with the Thieves EO blend.
Just wondering. ?

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Donna Mar 20 at 8:47 am

I’ve heard essential oil is deadly around pets. Is this safe around my dogs? I know I can’t use tea tree oil around them so I’ve heard

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Gunner Mar 16 at 11:59 am

You can also put this is a regular bottle and apply it to your face with a cotton ball after u wash it for a deep cleaning.
Also, add a little bit of alcohol to it, and it becomes hand sanitizer…
Witch hazel is very good for skin!! ??

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Holly Mar 13 at 6:18 pm

Can this work as a hand spray as well as a surface spray?

Thanks!

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- Team Mama Natural Mar 13 at 11:26 pm
  
  It’s a multi surface spray, not a hand sanitizer.
  
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- Gunner Burris Mar 16 at 12:00 pm
  
  Yes. You can use this as hand sanitizer. Tho I added a bit of alcohol to mine to “transform” this mixture into hand sanitizer!! Lol
  
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Holly Mar 13 at 6:16 pm

Does it have to be distilled water? My water is filtered already.

Thanks!
Holly

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Aj Dec 11 at 5:09 pm

I bought NOW Natures Shield. Can I still use this to clean w. I can’t afford the others

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Tracey Dec 8 at 3:44 pm

Can this recipe/strength be used as a hand sanitizer??

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Danae Oct 28 at 11:53 am

I just recently bought YL Thieves concentrate cleaner. I love the smell and I thought it would be a great way to naturally clean in our home. However, lots of natural parenting groups and EO safety groups are telling me I can’t use it if my kids are in the house because it isn’t safe. I was about to buy the oil to diffuse as well?any insight?

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- Rachel Mar 13 at 7:14 am
  
  They are wrong. I’ve been using Young Living essential oil’s neat (undiluted) on my kids for 20 years and switched from toxic cleaners to the thieves concentrate because they were severe asthmatics and had allergies to everything. Once we switched they could use the thieves concentrate cleaner to help me clean! I teach health & wellness classes and have been a raindrop practitioner for 15 years. I have completed the CARE training intensives twice. The Thieves concentrate is all natural and will not harm your kids. Diffusing Thieves oil around family during the day is the best thing you can do especially right now W/the corona virus scare. It will also clean the air of mold & other yuckies. If your kids are very young you may dilute the oil & apply to their feet. It’s all the other cheap oils on the market that can be toxic.
  
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- Jan Brejska Mar 23 at 10:09 pm
  
  Danae,
  Thieves Household Cleaner, as well as most all of Young Living’s products are absolutely safe around your children, and your pets. That is the whole point behind the Thieves line of cleaning, household, and personal care products–to provide a toxin-free alternative for your home and your wellness!
  
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Carrie Oct 20 at 3:04 pm

Thank you for this DIY spray! Our wax seal broke on our toilet and we didn’t know for some time. I couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t get the urine smell out of the bathroom. Finally after fixing the toilet and this wonderful spray it smell is gone.

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L Apr 24 at 2:28 pm

I have a question. I am 6 week pregnant and did my own household cleaner with vinegar and thieves oil. I now read that thieves oil is dangerous during pregnancy. Can I still use it as cleaner (as I will still be in contact through the skin)? I used it without gloves 🙁
Best regards

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- Team Mama Natural Apr 24 at 5:32 pm
  
  I’ve never heard of Thieves being contraindicated for pregnancy. Young Living’s customer support could shed better light on that.
  
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  - Jessica Mar 4 at 6:43 pm
    
    Theives oil contains oils not safe for pregnancy and nursing but there is a kidsafe alternative
    
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    - Mary Jun 29 at 3:26 am
      
      Rosemary is one ingredient in thieves oil and is known to cause premature labor.
      I have read on many sites that age 10 is the youngest for exposure. You’ll find your pets do not like the smell; trust their judgement. Thieves is just too potent.
      Another way to get your thieves in is to use it in an empty room then air it out for 30 minutes before allowing kids and pets back in.
      
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      - Mary Jun 29 at 3:28 am
        
        I mean age 10 and younger should not be near thieves oil sorry.
      - brit Nov 26 at 9:59 am
        
        you are correct, unfortunately some companies will dismiss the danger of essential oils and yet there is no difference between one essential brand and another (for instance if its tea tree oil). While its absolutely better to be cleaning etc with eo’s we still have to keep in mind that they can be dangerous to pets (can kill birds). I do use eo spray in the house but because I now also have cats I am more cautious and we absolutely can NOT use any eos ON cats and altho some can be used on dogs very cautiously, be aware that tea tree oil and many others are dangerous when applied to them.
Marie Jun 2 at 1:41 pm

Yes. I use thieves daily at home I defuse and clean with it. Started using thieves a little over one year ago. Every year I get horribly sick, since I started using theives I haven’t been sick with a cold in almost two years. It is one amazing product. I was not a believer I am now. A little goes a long way. I use it on me also, I blend it with grapeseed oil in a roller bottle and use it behind my ears going down my neck saw a video from Dr. Axe on using it this way. It does boost your immune system I can attest to that. Great article. Thank you for sharing.?

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Jessica Spicer Jan 23 at 12:58 pm

Is this recipe for the spray that you can purchase in the little bottles as just the mist? That is what I am looking for, also – I never wipe that one up after spraying, but I was afraid to make at home because I didn’t want a greasy or oil residue. How do you use it if you wanted to make a spray that you will actually wipe down, like a cleaning agent?

Thank you, very helpful.

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Sherry Jan 1 at 1:11 pm

I use thieves and distilled water to remove make up and as a toner. Smells so good and my face feels so refreshed.

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Stacy Dec 26 at 5:05 pm

Hi! Would this work to use as hand sanitizer to use around new baby?? My friend who just had a baby carries hand sanitizer around and uses it and asks us to use it whenever we want to touch the baby. I’d like to use something more natural when I have a baby, would this work? Thanks!

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Linda Nov 20 at 10:17 am

Thank you for sharing how to make this! I was about to buy some online and thought …. I wonder if there is directions online! Yea 🙂 You just saved our family some money! Thank you.

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bobbie Nov 7 at 5:50 pm

Last year, we traveled cross country for a week long metropolitan vacation. I sprayed thieves spray in my scarf, which i kept on most of the plane ride. i sprayed it on my hands instead of hand sanitizer (which I generally hate), or after I had touched something I was nervous about. I “reloaded” my scarf anyplace I didn’t like the smells – like the metro. I loved it in my scarf, I would breathe deeply in crowded situations and I found it very comforting. I smelled like a clove.. but my husband got a cold which I completely avoided! I used to just keep the neat EO for diffusion in the house, but now I spray it anytime I am worried about contagion and germs. LOVE IT!

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Andrea May 30 at 10:08 pm

Can you use rubbing alcohol to replace the witch hazel?

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- Mimi May 27 at 7:27 pm
  
  I use cheap vodka.
  
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Brigita Baumgardner Apr 3 at 8:47 am

Why do you add witch hazel?

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- Sel Oct 2 at 10:44 pm
  
  To emulsify water and eo. Otherwise the eo will just float atop the water as oil and water don’t mix. 🙂
  
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  - Joyce May 16 at 8:47 am
    
    Does it have to be distilled water or can it be regular water?
    
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Avery D Mar 29 at 8:19 am

I’m wondering if you think this mixture would be good/safe for cleaning breast pump parts… I am looking for an alternative to the name brand wipes and am a BIG fan of thieves oil.

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- Tobie RN Mar 30 at 1:53 pm
  
  As a Mother & Baby nurse of some decades, I’d like to share my perspective.
  I love it when mommas bring Thrives Oil products into the hospital. It is good against so many really nasty germs; but that’s in the hospital. When you are not in the hospital, unless you are not able, I suggest using soap and water for cleaning your breast pump parts is preferable over chemically laden wipes. As it happens, Breast Milk is actually chock full of macrophages which are cells that eat bacteria, GREAT things. Perhaps you can get away from using the wipes.
  
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- Iris S Aug 4 at 9:08 pm
  
  I know something that is great and safe for cleaning breast pump parts, cutting boards, fruits and vegetables, sponges, washing machine etc. Grapefruit seed extract (in liquid form) kills bacteria and fungus. If you were cleaning a pump you would put about 10 drops in your water. The best place to buy it is Vitacost online,
  
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Kathy Otero Feb 26 at 11:18 am

This looks like a great recipe to take on the go! Like you said, you never know when you might need to disinfect in a public restroom or airplane. Do you make a larger version of this for home cleaning? Kitchen, tub, etc?

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Mariannr Feb 9 at 12:27 pm

If I have to actually buy thieves oil to make the spray, that is not a savings!

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- Debbie Feb 16 at 7:51 pm
  
  you can make lots of cleanser with one small bottle of Thieves. Not only a huge savings, but a cleaner that is good for you and the environment.
  
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- Debra Brunin Sep 22 at 8:18 am
  
  I use either Healing Solutions Health Shield (Premium Health Shield Essential Oil
  Blend information: Cinnamon, Clove, Eucalyptus, Lemon and Rosemary) OR NOW Nature’s Shield (Aroma: Sweet, invigorating and camphoraceous Attributes: Uplifting and energizing aroma ideal for freshening and cleansing Extraction Method: Lemon Oil — Cold Pressed; Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus & Rosemary Oils — Steam Distilled NOW Solutions Nature’s Shield is a contemporary version of the famed Four Thieves Vinegar that’s been used in various forms for centuries. Made with Clove Bud, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalytpus and Rosemary oils, Nature’s Shield is blended for aromatherapeutic use but can be used for a variety of other purposes. Purity Tested/Quality Assured).
  
  They are both a lot less expensive, with Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary Oils.
  
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Katrina Jan 29 at 9:34 am

I once worked in an office with very sensitive people, so many industrial cleansers were out. When someone would catch a bug, we would use thieves spray over their keyboards and phones to disinfect their area or cubicle. Loved it.

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Lily Rottier Jan 22 at 1:04 pm

I want to make a cleaner with thieves oil what are measurement for a 16 oz glass bottle

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- Lourdes Dec 14 at 7:47 pm
  
  Multiply original recipe by 8. The ordinal recipe makes 2 oz. x8 = 16 oz. so multiply all items x8. That’s how much you will need.
  
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- Millisa Apr 20 at 9:20 pm
  
  About six to 8 drops.
  
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Katie Oct 11 at 12:47 pm

How long does this last before going bad?

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bobbie Oct 3 at 12:00 pm

much gratitude for this recipe: i am taking this on the plane with me!

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Dee Sep 19 at 3:00 pm

Is this a good spray to clean shopping cart handles or is there a better recipe to use? I love thieves oil so versatile and it smells so good. I use it to clean everything.

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- Lourdes Dec 14 at 7:48 pm
  
  Yes that is one place I use it a lot
  
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Deeree98 Jul 13 at 3:15 pm

Do you have a recipe for DIY Thieves cleaning solution – that I could dilute further in water to mop floors? Thanks.

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Jordan May 15 at 10:00 am

Love your blog and videos. I was wondering, I use the “official” Thieves spray sometimes as a Heath freshener orally. Is it safe to consume this with Witch Hazel in the blend. I usually buy Thayer’s from Whole Foods. Thanks!

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- P Dec 31 at 2:37 pm
  
  I have been buying already in bottle from YL and I do spray orally. Esp. When out in public. And honestly have not been sick all year. Love these oils.
  
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amber Feb 28 at 9:26 pm

Does it have to be distilled water???

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- cindy3539 Dec 31 at 10:45 am
  
  Water is always the fly in the ointment. Using distilled keeps your mixture from going bad longer. I never use city tap water. I have a Berkey water filter and use that filtered water instead of buying distilled water.
  
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Gloria Borrero Feb 23 at 6:37 pm

I’m interested in the oils for myself, not for selling. Do both of your kits contain Thieves Oil? The video for the starter kit leaves much to be desired, it is supposed to show what the kit contains however the main thing displayed is the packaging box. There is no way I could see which oils come in the kit.
Thanks for answering. GloriaB

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- Jessica Mar 31 at 2:27 pm
  
  I have the starter kit and it contains thieves and a lot more. I love it and use it frequently. Did you get your answers?
  
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- Chiane Apr 7 at 12:40 pm
  
  You can order much less expensive oils and make your kits, budget friendly, on edensgarden.com. no membership needed. I got 22 oils (including 3 blends) all but 3 are 10ml the 3 blends are 5ml and for $152.50 free shipping. Found my diffuser at the health food store for $50 by NOW and everything I’ve needed to make blends at the thrift store and health food store and a couple jars from walmart. 🙂 you don’t need to buy expensive oils to know they’re “pure” edens garden, plant therapy, NOW and many more non MLM companies sell 100% pure oils as well, for half the cost. Just have to look around.
  
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  - Adriana Jul 24 at 8:13 am
    
    How do you know the oils are not contaminated with pesticides? All oils are not the same quality and it definitely does make a difference in the therapeutic properties of them. Definitely do your research.
    
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    - Brigita Baumgardner Apr 3 at 8:50 am
      
      Only Young Living provides the Seed to Seal so I would research that.
      
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  - Jessica Nov 1 at 10:21 pm
    
    Agreed! I grew up with essential oils, but as a grown-up felt I couldn’t afford to. Enter Eden’s Garden and Plant Therapy. Affordable, high quality and aesthetically pleasing labels. I have also been quite impressed by the customer service from both of the aforementioned companies.
    
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    - brit Nov 26 at 10:08 am
      
      Plant Therapy is overseen by the top name in aromatherapy Robert Tisserand so for sure its high quality 🙂 They also have a KidSafe eo’s 🙂
      
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  - Candace Mar 3 at 12:44 am
    
    All oil companies are not the same. Many of them adultererate the oils. Also, many of them have pesticides and other chemicals in them that were used on the plants. I have tried several oils and have found that young living oils work the best and faster then other oils.
    
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- Chelsey Apr 30 at 11:17 am
  
  There is a thieves kit!
  
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  - Nancy Montoya Feb 15 at 1:07 pm
    
    I would like to find out where and how much a thieves kit would cost me. Thanks
    
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Hannah Aug 29 at 10:03 am

Hi. I ? YL. I would love to join the secret fb group but it says it expired?

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- Genevieve Aug 31 at 9:25 am
  
  Thanks for the heads up! I shut down the FB group and opened a new one just for people on my YL team. If you’re on my team, just let me know and we’ll add you!
  
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  - Kelly Feb 10 at 9:21 pm
    
    I signed up with YL through you, ER too but was not added to the FB group. How can I get added.
    
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  - Pansy Stout Oct 1 at 3:55 pm
    
    I would like to have more info on the oils thank you
    
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Crysta Jun 3 at 5:17 pm

So I’m curious if the witch hazel is necessary of just water can be used? =)

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- Annie Sep 24 at 8:27 pm
  
  Witch hazel acts as an emulsifier, as the oil and water don’t mix
  
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- Joe Nov 27 at 4:57 pm
  
  Witch Hazel isn’t a must if you’re willing to vigorously shake before each use. WH helps the oils mix with the water. If you don’t add it, they will float. A strong shake will fix that, but only for a few moments. I don’t like using WH with my little one, so I shake shake shake before spraying.
  
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- Magi Jun 7 at 12:21 pm
  
  You can replace distilled white vinegar in lieu of the witch hazel.
  
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Crysta Jun 3 at 5:08 pm

So to add to this convo… Thrush is a form of yeast overgrowth (yeast infection)…You can get this in your mouth (you typically see it in babies, although I did have it orally myself when I was pregnant.), you can get this on/in your nipples from nursing a baby who has it orally, you can get it on/in your female parts, among other places (those are the most typical). Witch Hazel actually is actually very effective at killing yeast, though I would definitely not recommend putting it in your mouth. It is great, however for the other areas =) I used Witch Hazel combined with lavender and tea tree oil to get rid of a yeast infection on my lo’s bum.

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Try Oils May 25 at 6:58 pm

Have you heard of using alkaline water in the Thieves Household Clearner?

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Ana May 24 at 1:46 pm

How is this different from the theives spray that is sold via YL?

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Brittany Apr 22 at 4:17 pm

Hi!! I’m new to oils and have seen a ton of crap about what toddlers can and cannot breathe/use topically etc…..and I remember seeing thieves as one of those. So is it actually safe to use/diffuse around my 16 month old? Just tryin to get some real answers from experienced mamas. Thanks!

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- Genevieve Apr 22 at 7:56 pm
  
  I would use Melaleuca, Lemon and Frankincense instead.
  
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jamie Apr 11 at 1:38 pm

Could you use a plastic spray bottle instead of glass?

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- Genevieve Apr 21 at 4:44 pm
  
  Sure you can.
  
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- Karla Jul 11 at 11:07 pm
  
  Essential oils degrade plastic, use only glass containers.
  
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  - Samantha Aug 10 at 9:28 am
    
    Yes, they can degrade plastics. However, high grade plastics are safe to use with EOs. Check sites such as http://www.abundanthealth4u.com for safe plastic containers. 🙂
    
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    - Erlinda Fay Sep 4 at 11:51 am
      
      I buy YL oils also and with this cleaner you can use plastic Bottles because believe me you won’t have it long enough in there to degrade the bottle.
      
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  - Susie Dec 12 at 7:57 am
    
    As Samantha said, high grade plastics are fine. When you buy the Thieves spray from Young Living, it comes in a plastic bottle.
    
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- Chiane Apr 7 at 12:46 pm
  
  If plastic. Make sure to read the bottom of the bottle, should say #1 Pet, #2 Pete, hdpe, and pp (#5) is okay for storing BLENDED oils. Unless plastic is nessacary though, glass is much better and holds up alot longer
  
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- Sherri Feb 12 at 3:11 am
  
  Ummm no ma’am you can’t.. if the oils are pure, they will break down the plastic and cause the toxins in the plastic bottle to start to release!
  
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CeCe Feb 14 at 5:19 pm

Wtf???!! Thrush is Candida! This has WITCH HAZEL in it! It says its for cleaning household items…. NOT the mouth nor body!

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- alisha Mar 5 at 10:22 am
  
  yes you can use it in the mouth, tons of essential oils you can take as a dietary supplement, I am not 100% if thieves is ingestible but it is ok even to use tea tree oil in your mouth but def do not ingest tea tree oil, but my family uses it to make our toothpaste and mouthwash with.I just dk if thieves would kill thrush?? I am sure tea tree oil would though
  
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  - Michaella Apr 17 at 7:51 pm
    
    Witch hazel not ok in mouth!
    
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  - Laura Oct 27 at 11:32 am
    
    You can ingest Thieves and I have many times. I call ingesting the ‘big guns’ as It can make you well faster when really sick. I have also used it in place of anti-biotics twice! 3 drops in a veg. cap 3x/day. It kills viruses and bacteria and has had many studies done that proves this, besides my personal testimonial of its effectiveness.
    
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  - Sherri Feb 12 at 3:13 am
    
    No bacteria, fungus or virus can grow in the presence of theives oil!
    
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Lizy Dec 29 at 1:37 pm

Can you use alcohol instead of with hazel?

Thanks for posting this great article!

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T Nov 18 at 12:46 am

Use Vodka instead of witch hazel for internal use.

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AT Sep 14 at 7:10 pm

What’s the witch hazel for?

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Jennifer L Hart Jun 1 at 1:02 pm

I too am a YL distributor. Love this DIY Thieves spay. I use it ALL the time as a hand cleaner instead of the alcohol based ones. Doesn’t dry my my hands out and smells divine. It works very well. I also spray a little on a paper towel and clean my desk/phone/keyboard/calculator at work.

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- Sheila Oct 30 at 2:59 pm
  
  Jennifer, so you are using this instead of the Thieves spray we buy in the 1 oz bottles? I will have to do this. I imagine it is cheaper too.
  
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Candace May 23 at 6:06 pm

Hi, Genevieve!
Love your videos–and thanks for all the tips ‘n tricks! I am heading to MN for some summer fun in June and wondered if you have any helpful hints in regard to insect repellant! I have tried a couple of natural brands w/ no luck. Its been awhile since I have been back to the mid-west, but who can forget those nasty mosquitoes–ahh–and TICKS!!! HELP(please)!! 🙂

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- Sherri Feb 12 at 3:16 am
  
  Citronella oil is great for insects and such.. I always use YL purification which has citronella in it.
  
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  - Joy Jul 9 at 8:21 am
    
    Do you dilute it? If so, I’d love a recipe. Thank you.
    
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