Housekeeping
All-purpose Cleaner
Mix three drops or lemon oil and three drops of tea tree oil in a spray bottle with water for an all-purpose cleaner. Alternatively, you can mix half water and half distilled white vinegar for added grime busting. For bathtub or shower build-up, use eucalyptus instead of lemon.
Vacuum Cleaner Filter
Most modern vacuum cleaners have a removable and reusable mesh filter, usually located on the side of the machine. Remove your filter, ensure that it is reusable, and wash under warm water. Then carefully shake 5-10 drops of your favorite oil onto the filter, return it to your vacuum cleaner, and get cleaning! It will diffuse the oil as the outtake vents blows air through the filter.
Carpet or Steam Cleaner
Carpet and steam cleaners have a refillable water basin that you generally mix a cleaning solution and water in. Additionally, you can add 10-20 drops of your favorite oil to the basin to give carpets a fresh scent. We recommend cinnamon if you have pets that are prone to accidents. The scent of cinnamon deters them from repeat offenses.
Washing Machine
If you'd like to give your clothes a natural fragrance without having to use chemically scented detergents, first run your machine and fill it with water, add your detergent and a 5-10 drops of your favorite oil, and your clothes last. This order ensures that you don't add oils directly to dry clothes and potentially upset their integrity or prohibit the oils from becoming evenly dispersed.
Air Fresher and Odor Eliminator
To eliminate odors from pets, cigarette smoke, and the elements, fill a spray bottle with water and add 4 drops of rosemary, 4 drops of tea tree oil, and 2 drops of eucalyptus. Shake well and dispense on furniture, rugs, carpets, or car upholstery.
Dishwasher
If your dishwasher consistently leaves water spots or detergent residue, add 3-6 drops of lemon oil to the bottom of your dishwasher before running.
Health & Beauty
Acne Scrub
To rid yourself of occasional or chronic acne, in a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon white or granulated sugar, 3-6 drops of oregano oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of carrier oil, such as grapeseed, almond, or olive. Stir and mix into a paste. If your scrub is too thick, add a few drops of carrier oil. If it's too thin, add a tad more brown sugar. Use the scrub on your face or body in the shower or at a sink. Remember to avoid the eyes. Wash afterwards with cool water, or rose water ideally, and avoid using soap. If you have exposed skin or acne you've picked at or irritated, treat with hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol, and rinse again. Pat your face dry with a clean towel, wait 5-10 minutes for your skin to dry, and followup with a thin daily moisturizer.
Moisturizing Body Scrub
Like the recipe above, combine your sugars and oils, but instead of oregano, use sandalwood, frankincense, or rose. The proportions above are for a one-time use, but you can easily double or triple if you require more scrub.
Medicating Shampoos
Shy of creating your own hair shampoos or conditioners, you can add a 3-6 drops of essential oil to your favorite brands to give them an additional medicinal property. For dry scalp or hair, add lavender, rose, or rosemary. For psoriasis, rash, or irritated scalp, add tea tree oil, eucalyptus, or peppermint. For thicker or more luscious hair, add sandalwood, geranium, rosemary, or juniper. For oily hair, add lemon, lime, or orange. Remember to always shake well and to avoid the eyes when applying. Be sure to always label bottles or keep away from others, like kids, who may use them improperly.
Mosquito Repellent
To make a spray bottle, mix two drops each of lemongrass, citronella, eucalyptus, and lavender, with a full bottle of water. To make a salve, mix only one drop of each oil and 1/4 cup coconut oil. Depending on your coconut oil, you may need to combine in a sauce pan on the lowest heat in order to liquefy coconut solids. Store your salve in an airtight container.
Bug Bites
Apply 1-3 drops of lavender oil to an affected area to soothe and heal.
Nail and Cuticle Strengthener
In a small bowl, combine 5 drops of frankincense, myrrh, or sandalwood with 1 tablespoon or olive, flaxseed, or avocado oil. Apply your mixture to your nails and cuticles, and allow it to sit for 10-20 minutes. If it doesn't completely dry or absorb, wash your hands, and pat dry with a clean towel.
Sunburns and Thermal Burns
To soothe and expedite the healing of burns, purchase a natural aloe vera gel from your local health foods store. Pour all of the aloe vera into a large bowl, add 3-6 drops of lavender, clove, or peppermint, and mix very well. Pour your gel back into its original container or into a new container, if the original bottle has a small mouth or proves difficult to fill.
Bruises
In a large bowl combine very hot water and 5-10 drops of frankincense, clove, or peppermint. Add and soak small towels in the bowl, ring the water out well, and apply to bruised areas for a heat compress.
Ringworm and Fungi
To treat ringworm and other fungi or rashes, combine 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 3 drops of tea tree oil in a small bowl, using heat to mix if necessary, and then apply to affected areas. Store salve in an airtight container.
Poison Ivy, Oak
To treat rashes from poisonous trees and plants, combine 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 3 drops of peppermint oil, in a small bowl, using heat to mix if necessary, and apply to affected areas. Store salve in an airtight container.
Bacterial and Viral Infections
While consuming essential oils is generally not recommended, we've had tremendous success combating infections with oregano oil. The danger from consuming oils depends mostly on their grade. Since many oils are only aromatherapy grade and contain synthetic chemicals, only the highest quality oils should be considered for consumption. We recommend the North American Herb & Spice brand Oreganol, easily found at health foods stores in capsules and liquid. If using the liquid, mix 5-10 drops in a masking beverage, such as orange juice or soda. Drinking an oregano oil mixture can be very spicy or unpleasant but, as nature's most powerful antibiotic and antiviral, it will assuredly help you kick or prevent any sickness that comes your way.
Excellent post and wonderful blog, this sort of interesting posts I really like, keep it up...
ReplyDeleteessential oils
buy essential oils
Carrier oils
fragrance oils