HOUSEHOLD CLEANING

Essential Oil Uses for Cleaning and Home

1. All-purpose cleaner: Add three drops each of lemon oil and tea tree oil to a few ounces of warm water, and then spray countertops to naturally disinfect.

2. Natural mosquito repellent: Combine one drop each of lemongrass oil, citronella oil and eucalyptus oil with one teaspoon of coconut oil to make natural bug spray and rub on exposed skin. Re-apply as needed.

3. Sports gear: If your kids play sports, add two drops each of tea tree oil and lemon essential oil to one quart of warm water; next add four tablespoons of baking soda and mix.

4. Clean air: Diffuse cinnamon essential oil in the air and enjoy its anti-microbial properties.

5. Homemade peppermint patties: Use peppermint oil, coconut oil, dark chocolate and raw honey to make real peppermint treats.

6. Washing machine: Add 10-20 drops of your favourite scent per load.

7. Vacuum cleaner: Add 5-10 drops of your favourite oil in your vacuum bag or dust container.

8. Homemade sunscreen: Mix coconut oil, zinc oxide, shea butter, and lavender essential oil, then store in a squeeze bottle to make homemade toxic-free sunscreen.

9. Eliminate shower curtain scum: Using a 16-ounce spray bottle, use four drops of eucalyptus essential oil and four drops of tea tree oil (melaleuca) with warm water; spray onto your shower for natural mole killing action.

10. Clean burnt pans: Use a few drops of lemon oil and some boiling water to help remove burnt food from pots and pans.

11. Wonderful smelling home: Diffuse clove and orange essential oils when guests come over, and they will talk about how amazing your house smells.

12. Carpet cleaner: Mix 20 drops of tea tree oil with Borax for homemade carpet powder.

13. Kill pests: Spray orange essential oil and clove oil to kill pests on contact.

14. Lavender cake: Mix coconut flour, raw honey, organic eggs and lavender essential oil and bake at 350 degrees.

15. Eliminate mold: Add tea tree oil to your diffuser to kill mold and other pathogens in the air.

16. Christmas scent: Add a drop of pine, sandalwood or cedarwood oil on a fire log about 30 minutes before burning.

17. Reduce anxiety: Diffuse lavender essential oil around your home to reduce feelings of stress and tension.

18. Spiritual enlightenment: Diffuse lavender essential oil while praying, meditating or reading to increase spiritual awareness.