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A Natural Post-Holiday Home Reset with Essential Oils

20 Years Of Naissance: Our Story And Your Favourites

A Natural Home Reset with Essential Oils

20 Years of Naissance: Our Story and Your Favourites

After the festive season, homes often carry the signs of a life well lived (lingering cooking smells, heavier use of shared spaces, and the general build-up that comes with gatherings and celebrations). January offers a natural pause, a chance to clear the air, reset routines and start the year feeling refreshed.

Natural home cleansing with essential oils provides a simple, effective way to refresh your space without harsh chemicals. As we mark 20 years of Naissance, we’re returning to the oils we’ve trusted most, our 20 Favourites over 20 years, to show how timeless, practical ingredients can support a clean, calm, and naturally fresh home.

What is natural home cleansing with essential oils?

Natural home cleansing with essential oils involves using plant-based extracts to support everyday cleaning, deodorising, and air-freshening around the home. Rather than masking odours with synthetic fragrances, essential oils help neutralise lingering smells while leaving behind subtle, natural scents.

This approach is especially useful after the holiday period, when kitchens, living spaces, and soft furnishings have seen heavier use. Oils such as lemon, tea tree, and eucalyptus are often chosen to lift post-holiday residue and restore a feeling of freshness as you move into the new year.

Do essential oils really help with home cleaning?

Essential oils can play a valuable role in everyday home care, but it’s important to be realistic about what they do best.

They are not a replacement for deep cleaning or heavy-duty disinfectants. Where they excel is in:

  • Light surface cleaning after daily use

  • Neutralising lingering food and festive scents

  • Refreshing rooms, fabrics, and shared spaces

  • Creating a cleaner-feeling home through scent and routine

Put simply, essential oils are ideal for post-holiday maintenance and New Year refreshing, helping your home feel clean between deeper cleans.

Our 20 favourites: essential oils that stand the test of time

To mark 20 years of Naissance, we’ve revisited the essential oils customers have returned to again and again. Not because they’re fashionable, but because they continue to earn their place in everyday routines.

These 20 Favourites are versatile, reliable, and particularly well suited to natural home cleansing. A few stand-outs for a post-holiday reset include:

Their longevity isn’t about tradition for tradition’s sake, it’s about ingredients that remain practical, adaptable, and easy to use, year after year.

How to use essential oils for post-holiday home cleansing

Post-Holiday Kitchen Spray
Mix 500ml water, 100ml white vinegar, and 10 drops lemon essential oil. Shake well before use. Spray on worktops, tables, and stovetops, then wipe clean.

Glass & Mirror Cleaner
Combine 250ml water, 100ml rubbing alcohol, and 5 drops peppermint essential oil. Spray lightly and wipe with a lint-free cloth.

New Year Linen & Room Freshener
Mix 200ml water with 10 drops lavender or eucalyptus essential oil. Lightly mist curtains, cushions, or bedding to lift lingering festive aromas.

These blends are designed for regular refreshing rather than deep cleaning — think maintenance, not overhaul.

Is home cleansing with essential oils safe?

When used correctly, essential oils are suitable for everyday home refreshing. Keep these guidelines in mind:

  • Always dilute essential oils before use

  • Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes

  • Keep blends out of reach of children and pets

  • Ensure good ventilation when spraying

  • Test on a small area first, especially on delicate surfaces

Used thoughtfully, essential oils offer a gentle and effective way to refresh your home naturally as you move into the new year.

Frequently asked questions

Can essential oils replace conventional cleaners?
No. They work best for everyday cleaning and freshening, not heavy-duty disinfection.

Are essential oils safe to use around pets?
Many are suitable when diluted and used in well-ventilated spaces, but some oils may irritate pets. Always research individual oils before use.

How often should I use essential oils for cleaning?
Light, regular use works well — daily freshening and weekly maintenance are ideal after the holiday period.

Key takeaways

  • January is an ideal time to refresh your home after the holidays

  • Essential oils support natural, everyday home cleansing and deodorising

  • Our 20 Favourites reflect ingredients trusted and used for 20 years

  • Simple routines make it easy to start the year with a cleaner-feeling home

Sometimes, the best way forward is to return to what’s always worked.

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