If you've had your carpets or ducts cleaned by Four Seasons, you probably noticed the scent — warm, spicy, clean. Like cinnamon and cloves. That's Young Living Thieves Cleaner, and it's the only cleaning solution we use on every job. There's a story behind it that goes back 600 years.
The Legend
During the Black Plague in 15th century France, a band of thieves were robbing the homes — and sometimes the bodies — of plague victims without falling ill themselves. When they were eventually caught, authorities struck a deal: share your secret formula in exchange for leniency.
The thieves' secret was a blend of essential oils they wore on their bodies. Cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, rosemary, and lemon — all known for their antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Whether the story is historically precise or not, the formula stuck. Young Living developed it into a commercial cleaner, and we've used it ever since.
What's Actually In It
Why it matters: Every ingredient is naturally derived. No synthetic fragrances, no harsh chemicals. What we bring into your home is safe for children, pets, and anyone with sensitivities.
Why Four Seasons Uses It
We're an eco-friendly cleaning company — that's not just marketing. When Four Seasons started in Sartell in 2010, the team made a deliberate choice to build the business around plant-based solutions. Thieves Cleaner fits that perfectly: it's tough on dirt and odors while being genuinely safe for the homes and families we work in.
It also works. Clean carpets, clean ducts, and a fresh scent that doesn't come from synthetic chemicals — that's what Thieves delivers consistently.
Other Ways to Use Thieves Cleaner
If you want to keep that fresh scent going between cleanings, Thieves Cleaner is available directly from Young Living. Diluted into a spray bottle, it works well on countertops, sinks, toilets, showers, and appliances. We keep a bottle in the shop and — true story — in the camper too.
A few drops of Thieves essential oil in a diffuser will fill a room with that same warm, clean scent.