Pure Essential Oil Tips for Your Home

There are quick and easy ways to use pure essential oils in your home.

1. Simmer a pot of water on the stove with a few drops of your favorite essential oil
2. Disinfect combs/brushes- 1 1/2 cups water and 20 drops of tea tree(melaleuca) oil in container, soak 20 minutes
3. Vacuum- apply a few drops of oil to cotton balls and place in vacuum bag
4. Drawer freshener- place a cotton balls with a few drops of lavender or geranium oil applied in the drawer
5. Light Bulbs- place 1-2 drops of your favorite oil to a cool light bulb (as it heats up, it will release the aroma)
6. Homemade cleaner- add a few drops of tea tree or peppermint (see blog for recipe)
7. Laundry- add a few drops of your favorite oil to your free and clear detergent for a hypo-allergenic scent
8. Laundry- add several drops of tea tree or eucalyptus to deter dust mists in linens
9. Air Freshener- add 3ml oil, 8 oz water, 4 oz alcohol (ie vodka) and shake then spray
10. Diffuse lemongrass oil on patio table to deter pests
11. Apply 2-3 drops of oil to cardboard roller of toilet paper to release aroma whenever roll is spun
12. Humidifer- add several drops of eucalyptus to water
13. Replace dryer sheets with a wash cloth dampened with several drops of oil
14. Apply a few drops of cedar oil to cotton places and place in closet and on clips of hangers to deter moths
15. Apply a few drops of peppermint to several cotton balls and place in corners and under sinks to deter pests and rodents
16. Add 1ml of your favorite oil to a small decorative oil burner
17. Flu/Cold Help- add eucalyptus oil to oil burner or simmer in pot of water
18. Spray inside of garbage cans with peppermint or tea tree (melaleuca)
19. Spray inside vents or baseboards to release aroma with heat
20. Spray/lotion can be made with your favorite carrier oil and lavender to make a natural inspect repellent.

We use a few of these tips in our own Long Island natural cleaning service. Its all about health...green cleaning isn't a fad, its the way of the future. See our blog Healthy Cleaning Tip of the Day for more ideas or visit our website to learn more about our all natural house cleaning services.