02/07/2026
Do you wash your vehicle by hand? Did you know that you can effectively clean a vehicle inside and out using all natural cleaners instead of harsh chemicals? Aah…fresh air and a strong body!
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Testimonial of Rachel Neff, an Auto Detailer: “I do auto detailing at our shop. I only use Thieves when I’m cleaning cars. Everybody always compliments on how good they smell and how nice they look!”
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From Sherry E. Weems: Hand washing a car is great exercise and driving a clean car brings glory to God! It may not be new, but it can be clean! So far, I have had good results with most of the following recipes. So glad that I can wash my car while breathing in Thieves, instead of harsh chemicals! Please test in an inconspicuous place. These recipes have not been approved by a professional car washer. They are for educational purposes only. Please let us know which ones you like. If you try any, please post a picture of your clean car in the comments.
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CAR WASH SOAP by S.E.W.
• 1 - 2 capfuls THHC - Thieves Household Cleaner (2 for degreasing)
• 2 - 4 sq**rts Thieves Dish Soap (4 for degreasing)
• Add 1 – 2 gallons of water
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DASHBOARD/LEATHER CLEANER & CONDITIONER – cuts grease and grime; leaves a shiny finish while conditioning; test in an inconspicuous place
• 1 ½ pint glass jar
• 2 cups warm distilled water
• 2 T oil (i.e. Seedlings Baby Oil, V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex, Caprylic/capric triglycerides-MCT Oil, almond oil, olive oil, etc.)
• 1 capful THHC
• 2 T - Thieves Dish Soap undiluted
• Gently whisk or add lid and shake
• You can dip a clean cloth into the solution or transfer the solution into an empty Thieves Dish Soap container, then sq**rt on the cloth
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FABRIC/CARPET DEODORIZER – test fabric in an inconspicuous place, some oils can stain:
• Shaker jar (like parmesan cheese comes in)
• 1 – 2 cups Baking soda
• 5 – 10 drops of essential oils (i.e. lavender, peppermint, lemon, and/or Thieves)
• Add oils until you are pleased with the scent
• Sprinkle on fabric and carpet
• Wait at least 30 minutes, then vacuum
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FABRIC/CARPET STAINS:
• Small bucket/measuring cup
• 1 cup water
• 1 sq**rt Thieves Dish Soap
• ¼ c. baking soda
• Apply with garment brush or clean cloth
• Wipe clean with wet clean cloth
• For tough stains, try a more concentrated version and/or add 1 - 2 teaspoons of THHC, then allow to sit before rinsing
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INTERIOR CLEANER:
• 14 oz. spray bottle
• 1 capful THHC
• Pinch of salt to prevent nozzle from clogging
• Fill with distilled water
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TAR/STICKER REMOVAL OPTIONS – (test in an inconspicuous place):
• Heat stickers with a hair dryer, then try to peel off slowly; lemon oil can remove sticky residue easily from glass, but I have not tested it on paint; so TEST first or try one of the following
• Full-strength THHC
• Baking soda
• Thieves Dish Soap
• Olive oil
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WINDSHIELD WASH (saw this posted, but have not tried it):
• 2 capfuls of THHC
• Rubbing alcohol – to prevent freezing
• Distilled water
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WINDOW CLEANER:
• 14 oz. spray bottle
• 1 capful THHC
• 1 t - white vinegar
• 10 drops Citrus Fresh essential oil blend
• Pinch of salt for keeping nozzle clog-free; swirl to mix
• Fill with distilled water
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Please share your natural car cleaning recipes using YLEO and your clean car pictures in the comments. Any questions?
