Essential Oil Uses for Home and Cleaning

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years in various cultures for wellness support.  Essential oil uses range from aromatherapy, household cleaning products, personal beauty care and first aid support. 

The particles in essential oils come from distilling or extracting the different parts of plants, including the flowers, leaves, bark, roots, resin and peels. In ancient times, Jews and Egyptians made essential oils by soaking the plants in oil and then filtering the oil through a linen bag.

Essential oil benefits come from their antioxidant and immune supporting properties. These oils are rapidly growing in popularity because they support the body naturally without any toxic side effects.

Ready to harness the power of the world’s most precious therapeutic compounds? Then let’s talk about 33 ways to use these amazing essential oils.

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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, then spray counter tops to naturally clean.
2. Tick and bug off lotion: Combine 3 drop each of lemongrass oil, cedarwood oil, lavender oil, Purification blend, and 2 drops basil oil with one tablespoon of coconut oil to make a natural bug off lotion and rub on exposed skin. Reapply as needed.
3. Sports gear: If your kids play sports, add 1-2 drops each of Thieves, tea tree oil and lemon essential oil to one quart of warm water; next add four tablespoons of baking soda and mix. Use to clean ripe jerseys, cleats and sports gear.
4. Clean air: Diffuse cinnamon, lavender, lemon or your favorite essential oil in the air and enjoy its soothing properties.
5. Homemade peppermint patties: Use peppermint oil, coconut oil, dark chocolate and raw honey to make real peppermint treats.
6. Washing machine: Add 5-10 drops of lemon or your favorite scent to Thieves Laundry detergent per load.
7. Vacuum cleaner: Add 5-10 drops of Purification or your favorite oil in your vacuum bag or dust container.
8. Homemade outdoor skin spray: Mix coconut oil, zinc oxide, shea butter, helichrysum oil and lavender essential oil, then store in a squeeze bottle to make a toxic-free skin spray.
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 mold protection.
10. Clean burned pans: Use a few drops of lemon oil and some boiling water to help remove burned food from pots and pans.
11. Wonderful smelling home: Diffuse clove, rosemary and orange essential oils when guests come over, and they will talk about how amazing your house smells.  Diffuse lavender or your favorite essential oil in the bedroom to promote relaxation and a good night's sleep.
12. Carpet cleaner: Mix 20 drops of tea tree oil with baking soda for homemade carpet powder.
13. Repel pests: Spray 10 drops each peppermint oil, orange essential oil and clove oil mixed with 16 oz water to repel pests on contact. 
14. Mattress Cleaner: Mix 4 oz. water, 3 drops lavender oil, 5 drops melaleuca, 2 oz. Thieves Household Cleaner, 15 drops Purification.  Combine ingredients in 6 oz spray bottle, shake well, spray mattresses, and allow to dry.
15. Reduce mold: Add Thieves blend or tea tree oil to your cold air diffuser to reduce mold and other contaminants in the air.
16. Christmas scent: Add a drop of Christmas Spirit on a fire log about 30 minutes before burning.
17. Calm emotions: Diffuse lavender essential oil around your home to reduce feelings of stress and tension.
18. Spiritual enlightenment: Diffuse frankincense essential oil while praying, meditating or reading to increase spiritual awareness.
19. Sink, Tile, and Tub scrub: Mix one-half cup of baking soda, 5 drops lemon, 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner, 5 drops of Thieves Blend; use as a scrub for a sink or bathtub.
20. Freshen trash can: Put a cotton ball with two drops each of lemon oil and tea tree oil at the bottom of the trashcan to help decrease the odor and detoxify.
21. Wash produce: To clean fruit and vegetables, add two drops of lemon oil to a large bowl of water then wash.
22. Clean kitchen smell: Add a few drops of clove, cinnamon or citrus essential oil to a simmering pan of water to get rid of cooking odors.
23. Bathroom freshener: Put a cotton ball soaked in lime or lemon oil behind the toilet for a bathroom refresher.
24. Purify fridge: To freshen up the fridge or freezer when cleaning, add a few drops of lime, grapefruit or bergamot oil to the rinsing water.
25. Mint tea: Use 1-2 drops of peppermint essential oil in your favorite tea for a hint of mint.
26. Eliminate smoke: To remove cigarette smoke, put four drops of rosemary, tea tree and eucalyptus oil in a spray bottle and spray around the house.
27. Detoxify the air: Add peppermint and eucalyptus oil to a gallon of paint to dispel fumes.
28. Get rid of shoe smell: To remove the smell from shoes, add a few drops of tea tree oil and lemon oil to freshen them up.
29. Bridal shower gift: For a cute bridal shower gift, create a “love potion” with essential oils. Use 20 drops of sandalwood, and four drops of rose oil to unscented lotion.
30. Baby shower gift: Give a diffuser with a lavender scent to calm the mom and baby.
31. Flavored lemon water: Use 1-2 drops of lemon oil in water for a delicious citrus flavor.
32. Cleaner dishes: Add a few drops of lemon oil to the dishwasher before washing for a spot-free rinse.
33. First Aid kit: Create a first kit with essential oils of lavender, lemon, peppermint, tea tree, oregano and frankincense.
    

    

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    Disclaimer:  The information presented herein is in no way intended to treat, cure, diagnose, or prevent any disease or illness.  You are encouraged to seek the counsel of your health care professional before making any changes to your health care regimen.  The suggestions are for the use of Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils and no other.