Essential oils have a multitude of uses other than in massage and beauty treatments. I’m beginning to make more of my own household products including antibacterial cleaners. It’s useful to know that essential oils cleanse the air rather than just mask smells. They also have a therapeutic life of 2 years so why not keep older oils by the bathroom or kitchen sink as surface wipes
Bacterial Busting Essential Oils incl: Cinnamon, Clove, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Thyme
(Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea Tree and Thyme are antiseptic, anti-viral and anti-fungal as well as anti-bacterial).
Methods:
i) Surface Wipe:
Put 2 drops of essential oil on a cloth to wipe down surfaces, then squeeze the cloth and let the water run down the pipe to kill bacteria lurking there.
ii) Spray cleaner:
Combine the following into a clean spray bottle and shake well to mix:-
Combine the following into a clean spray bottle and shake well to mix:-
4 or more drops of your chosen essential oil per
300ml of warm water
Spray onto the surface you want to clean (avoiding wood surfaces) then wipe away.
iii) Room Spray:
Combine the following into a clean spray bottle and shake well to mix:-
Combine the following into a clean spray bottle and shake well to mix:-
4 or more drops of your chosen essential oil per
300ml of warm water
300ml of warm water
Spray into the air or on the carpets, curtains and furniture (avoiding wooden surfaces)
NB: Shake the bottle regularly to prevent separation of the oils and water.
(from The Fragrant Pharmacy by Valerie Ann Worwood)
(from The Fragrant Pharmacy by Valerie Ann Worwood)