One of my favorite chores is to dust. I have no idea why, but wiping a surface clean to a shine has always been incredibly satisfying. When I was a kid our household dusting spray/wood polish was toxin-laden. We had no idea of course and loved its lemony fresh scent.
 
Recently I experimented and made my own dusting/wood polishing spray and want to share the recipe with you lovelies. It works like a charm and smells gloriously fresh. 
 
Supplies:
 
I bought an 8 oz. amber glass bottle with a spray nozzle but that isn't necessary. I've heard through the grapevine that you can simply use a recycled glass water bottle (such as Perierre) and a spray top from a regular plastic bottle. Using a glass container is important because we will be using pure essential oils.
 
Filtered water
 
Favorite carrier oil. You can use sweet almond oil, fractionated coconut oil, jojoba oil, grape seed oil the list goes on and on. Just make sure whatever oil you use that it is liquid at room temperature. 
 
Castile soap. I used Dr. Bronner's unscented.
 
Lemon essential oil, grapefruit essential oil, or citrus essential oil blend of your choice. 
 
Instructions:
 
1. Fill 1/4 of the container with the carrier oil. 
 
2. Fill with 3/4 water.
 
3. Add 1/2 tbsp castile soap. 
 
4. Add 10-20 drops of your favorite oil. I used 15 lemon and 5 grapefruit.
 
5. Shake it up and you’re ready to go. 
 
This is definitely a nourishing spray for wood so if a surface isn't wood I wouldn't recommend it. Usually the non-wood surfaces in my home get the left-over moisture from the rag without getting sprayed or having too much moisture put on them. 
 
This does need to be shaken up prior to each use but what a small price to pay for a spray that costs so little, works so well, and is toxin-free.