I'm SURE you've read, heard or seen somewhere - especially on social media) something to do with the chemicals we are exposed to in our household products. But how much do you REALLY know about it? Maybe not much at all... and that's totally fine, I've got you!
It's not uncommon to feel super overwhelmed at the thought of switching your household products, and it's often because of a lack of understanding and analysis paralysis. That is REAL, y'all!
So I'm gonna make this suuuuper easy for you.
If you wanna know more about toxins lurking in our homes that we want to be mindful of, scroll to the end for some deets. But if you just wanna know the quickest, easiest, most cost effective way to "go low tox", I gotchu, boo! Let's go...
ENTER... Our Thieves line...
A line of household and personal care products, based on our infamous essential oil blend, THIVES.
You might be wondering how it got its name...
Thieves essential oil blend was inspired by the legend of four 15th-century French thieves. Son's of Apothecaries, they formulated and wore a special aromatic combination of clove, rosemary and other botanicals that they believed provided protection while they were robbing the sick and dying, during the bubonic plague.
French authorities recognized that there was such value in this mixture that upon the thieves’ capture, they received a more merciful punishment on the condition that they divulge the ingredients in their secret formula.
Not only is it great for our immune system, but it's powerful in its cleaning and cleansing properties.
The Thieves Household Cleaner is our signature cleaner concentrate which will replace absolutely every cleaner in your home! This is an all purpose cleaner! It’s made with 100% plant‐ and mineral‐based ingredients, including:
- Vegetable‐based surfactants like alkyl polyglucoside that are compliant with Green Seal and EPA Design for Environment (DfE) standards
- Biodegradable cutting agents from renewable sources rated safe as can be on the Environmental Working Group’s health hazard scorecard.
Once you go thieves, you never go back. Seriously. This cleaner packs an absolute punch! As of the time of writing
this (January 2025) I have been using thieves household cleaner to clean my home for over 10 YEARS.
After 2-3 years of trialling SO many natural cleaners on the market at that time, I was struggling to find something that ACTUALLY cleaned. My shower would get scummy and grow mold within days of doing a deep clean, and I put it down to the fact that natural cleaners just didn't work. Until I found thieves!
One bottle of concentrate will last you months and months, because it is SUPER concentrated!
One bottle of Thieves Household Cleaner is equivalent to 29 x 500ml (16oz) bottles of multipurpose spray, making it super sustainable and cost effective.
Check out this comparison chart for some of Australia's most popular cleaners, marketed as "natural and non toxic". Have a look at the price comparatively with THIEVES. Even though there are other clean products available now, nothing compares price-wise, with thieves!
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OK, BUT WHAT OTHER PRODUCTS DO WE HAVE?
OUR FAVORITE THIEVES PICKS
THIEVES HOUSEHOLD CLEANER
The OG! A natural, plant-based, multipurpose cleaner which is safe for all surfaces, and can be used as a base for many DIY cleaner recipes - such as:
Glass cleaner
Natural gumption
Floor cleaner
Oven cleaner
Jewelry cleaner
Wood floor polish
Believe me, you can save SO much time AND $$$ by purchasing ONE bottle of cleaner concentrate. You won't need to make multiple trips to the store, or purchase from multiple websites. And trust me, you will LOVE it.
Because it is concentrate, for most all-purpose cleaning, 1-2 caps per 16oz/500ml of water is perfect.
THIEVES LAUNDRY SOAP
With a formula that effectively and gently cleans clothing, Thieves Laundry Soap is made up of plant-based ingredients and leaves no chemical or synthetic residue. Natural enzymes and powerful essential oils leave your clothes fresh and clean with a light citrus scent—something that everyone in the family will love. Not only does it clean well, but a little also goes a long way! Thieves Laundry Soap works in all types of washers, and a 947ml bottle can be used for up to 64 loads of laundry.
THIEVES DISH SOAP
With naturally derived, grease-cutting ingredients and the fresh, citrus scent of Jade Lemon and Bergamot essential oils combined with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend, Thieves Dish Soap is the perfect addition to your clean lifestyle.
Free of sulfates, dyes, and synthetics found in many dish soaps, Thieves Dish Soap's plant-based formula leaves no harsh chemical residues. The gentle but powerful formula prevents over-drying of skin and will leave your dishes sparkling clean.
This is also super concentrated and I not only love it for our dishes, I use it as a stain remover in the laundry! LOVE a multi-use product that is safe and effective.
THIEVES KITCHEN & BATH SCRUB
Thieves Kitchen and Bath Scrub gives you the power of a surface scrub free of harmful chemical smells and residue. Thieves Kitchen and Bath Scrub gains its tough scrubbing power from nepheline syenite, a mineral obtained from responsibly mined sources in Ontario, Canada; baking soda that gently absorbs odors; decyl glucoside, a naturally derived surfactant that effectively cleans a variety of surfaces without leaving a residue; and Young Living’s signature Thieves blend.
I love using this on my shower grout to make it sparkly clean; it can also be used in the toilet (let it sit for a minute before scrubbing and flushing; in the oven alongside the thieves household cleaner spray; and finally, it's amazing for sinks, bathtubs and all the things!!
THIEVES WHITENING TOOTHPASTE
Thieves Whitening Toothpaste combines specialized ingredients and the best nature has to offer to clean, polish, and remove surface stains, leaving you with a brighter smile and minty-fresh breath from premium essential oils.
Free from fluoride and other harsh ingredients. Contains calcium hydroxyapatite to remineralize teeth naturally.
THIEVES FRUIT & VEGGIE SOAK
One of our favorite ready-made products for the kitchen is called Thieves Fruit & Veggie Soak. It's made with DiGize, Purification and Thieves to cleanse your produce gently and thoroughly. It is also highly concentrated to last a long time. It comes in a 16 oz/473ml. container and you just use 1-2 capfuls per sink full of water. That's a LOT of produce you can wash.
THIEVES HAND SANITIZING WIPES
Stopping the spread of germs is the first step in keeping you and your family happier and healthier. Convenient and resealable, Thieves Hand-Sanitizing Wipes kill 99.99% of germs when soap and water aren’t available.
Perfect for little and big hands, our plant-based formula is infused with our exclusive Young Living Thieves essential oil blend and pure Peppermint essential oil for a sweet-spicy aroma that everyone will love!
THIEVES FOAMING HAND SOAP
Thieves Foaming Hand Soap pairs our signature Thieves premium essential oil blend with other naturally derived ingredients for a formula that delivers a gentle clean for the whole family. Instant foam makes it easy to lather and rinse, while aloe, ginkgo biloba, and green tea extracts condition and moisturize skin for soft, smooth hands, making it ideal for even the most frequent hand washers.
SHOULD WE BE CONCERNED ABOUT CHEMICALS IN OUR HOME?
Your home should be a safe space, but many everyday products like cleaners, and personal care items contain toxic chemicals that can seriously impact your health. These hidden dangers don’t just irritate your skin or lungs—they can mess with your hormones, too. And when your hormones are out of balance, it can lead to some pretty big health problems.
Take phthalates, for example. They’re in synthetic fragrances (think perfume, air fresheners, fragranced candles, cleaning products, haircare and soaps) and can throw off your hormones, contributing to issues like allergies, asthma, and even fertility problems. VOCs (volatile organic compounds) from paints and air fresheners can lead to chronic respiratory issues, and triclosan—common in antibacterial soaps—messes with your thyroid and contributes to antibiotic resistance. Add in PFAS (used in non-stick cookware and stain-resistant fabrics), and you’ve got a cocktail of chemicals linked to serious issues like hormonal imbalances, fertility challenges, and even cancer.
This is particularly concerning for women’s health. Hormonal disorders like PCOS, endometriosis, and fertility struggles are on the rise, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a big part of the problem. These chemicals mimic or block natural hormones, leading to irregular periods, painful cycles, and even difficulty conceiving. They’re also tied to metabolic issues like insulin resistance and obesity, making it even harder to manage health.
The good news? You can start making small changes today to reduce exposure. The easiest way is by switching out your cleaners to our super effective & natural options we shared above, followed by your personal care products!
Taking these steps isn’t just about avoiding a headache or a scratchy throat—it’s about protecting your long-term health and that of your family. The more we demand safer, cleaner products, the better our homes—and our bodies—will be for it.