Today, we want a clean home, but also a home that respects our health and our planet. Say goodbye to products with harsh formulas, chemical scents and incomprehensible ingredient lists.
At Terre de Bougies, our cleaning bases embody a new generation of household products: effective, gentle and economical, they can be scented to your liking with our range of detergent fragrances, suitable for all our cleaning bases.
Scented cleaners for a personalised home
In just a few steps, turn our neutral bases into scented household products. Floor cleaner, washing-up liquid or multi-surface cleaner: choose the base suited to your needs, then select the fragrance you like.
To extend this personal touch to your laundry, discover our scented homemade laundry detergent recipe too and learn how to add a suitable fragrance to it.
Eight scents, a mood for every room
Each fragrance has its own character. Fresh, floral, fruity or woody, they let you create different moods as you go about your cleaning routine.
- Olive — for the kitchen. Authentic, Provençal, natural.
- Fresh cotton — for the bathroom and utility room. Clean, soft, reassuring.
- Precious sandalwood — for the living room and bedroom. Warm, elegant, cosy.
- Fruity cocktail — for the hallway and living areas. Cheerful, sparkling, energising.
- Peach and coconut — for the bedroom and utility room. Soft, sunny, exotic.
- Tiare and jasmine — for the bathroom. Escape, well-being, spa atmosphere.
- Orange blossom and basil — for the kitchen. Bright, Mediterranean, aromatic.
- Lemon and mint — for the kitchen and bathroom. Invigorating, zesty, ultra-fresh.
These eight fragrances share the same purpose: to hold up in a cleaning product, withstand rinsing and leave behind a clean trace rather than an overpowering cloud. Find them all in our fragrances for cleaners.
Three neutral bases, a 2% dosage
Choose the base suited to your needs, then add the compatible fragrance at the recommended dosage. Our bases are made in France.
Which base should you choose?
- The neutral base for floor cleaner
It lets you prepare a product for cleaning floors that are compatible with its formulation. Add the fragrance of your choice to personalise its scent. Formulated with coconut oil and olive oil.
- The neutral base for washing-up liquid
Thicker, this base is designed for washing dishes by hand. It lets you prepare a washing-up liquid scented to suit your preferences. Formulated with coconut oil and olive oil.
- The neutral base for multi-surface cleaner
Formulated with Marseille soap and enriched with distilled white vinegar, it is designed for preparing a cleaner for surfaces compatible with its use.
How to make your own scented cleaner in just a few minutes
No need for complicated equipment or lengthy preparation. With our neutral bases, making your own scented cleaner is child’s play!
What you need:
- A neutral cleaning base suited to your use.
- A detergent fragrance from our range of 8.
- A clean, suitable container to store your preparation.
- A measuring tool to measure quantities precisely.
The magic recipe:
- Choose your cleaning base according to the household product you want to make.
- Pour 98% neutral base into your container.
- Add 2% detergent fragrance suited to your base.
- Stir gently until the mixture is smooth and even.
Important: only use our detergent fragrances that are compatible with these bases. Fragrances intended for candles or mists are not suitable for these preparations.
Good to know: our detergent fragrances are also compatible with our liquid soap base, at the recommended dosage of 2%. A great way to bring the scents of your daily life even more into harmony!
What it changes, from floor to sink
Cleaning your floors
Imagine that lovely feeling after mopping: clean floors and a fragrance that delicately scents your home. With our neutral base for floor cleaner, easily prepare your own scented cleaning product to use on compatible floor coverings. Lemon and mint for invigorating freshness, or precious sandalwood for a warmer atmosphere? It is up to you to choose your home’s signature scent!
Washing dishes by hand
A scented washing-up liquid transforms a task we repeat every day. The base degreases quickly and effectively, makes the sponge foam and leaves dishes shiny and clean. The finished product, for its part, degreases thoroughly while wrapping your hands in a soft, sophisticated fragrance: elegant, never heavy.
Cleaning your surfaces
Worktops, tables, furniture or other washable surfaces: your preparation lets you clean everyday surfaces while leaving a pleasant fragrance behind. A few simple steps are enough to bring back that feeling of cleanliness and add a fragrant touch to your home.
Please note: always check that the product is compatible with the materials to be cleaned. You will find all the information and precautions for use on the product page of the base concerned.
A few precautions before you start
Even when a cleaning base is already formulated, adding a fragrance changes the composition of the final product. To prepare your cleaners in the right conditions:
- Follow the recommended dosage for the chosen base and fragrance.
- Use ingredients that are compatible with the intended use.
- Wear the protective equipment recommended in the safety instructions.
- Label your preparations clearly and store them in suitable containers.
- Follow the precautions for use and the regulatory obligations that apply to the finished product, particularly with regard to classification and labelling where necessary.
Would you like to sell your creations?
Be careful: making a cleaner for your own personal use and selling it are two different things. Selling household products involves regulatory obligations, particularly concerning the classification, labelling and compliance of the finished product. To find out more, read our guide to detergent legislation in our Entrepreneur guide.
Conclusion
Making your own cleaners lets you personalise the care of your home down to the smallest detail. With three neutral bases suited to different uses and eight fragrances to choose from, create household products that match your habits and your scent preferences.
But before you start, what precautions should you take with homemade household products? Discover the essential rules to follow to prepare and use your products safely.
