Which Essential Oils Are Just Made for Cleaning Your Home: Everyone Should Know This

21.02.2023 17:03
Updated: 14.04.2023 05:33

Today, buying essential oil is not a problem, the problem is choosing the product that will be most useful.

Few modern housewives know that some of these additives are simply created for cleaning the apartment. We will tell you which aromatic additives are really worth paying attention to.

Eucalyptus oil

Not just a pleasant smell, but also a composition with antibacterial properties. Many insects, including mosquitoes, do not like this smell. To prepare a solution, 3 drops of eucalyptus oil per 200 ml of water are enough. If you use it for washing, you will need to add 20 drops - it will help to cope with dust mites.

Tea tree

This product will help stop the development of viruses, fungi and other bacteria. Recommended for cleaning bathrooms and living rooms. The solution is prepared at the rate of 5 drops per 100 ml (hot) water. It is better to mix in a container with a spray.

Rosemary oil

Another example of a natural antibacterial agent. It gives a unique aroma when combined with peppermint oil.

lavender
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Lavender

In addition to the antibacterial effect and simply a pleasant smell, it has calming properties.

Where to use

You can use additives when washing floors, polishing furniture, but in this case it is better to use an alcohol solution of jojoba oil (1:1). To clean the air after cooking, mint, cinnamon and rosemary oils are used. It is enough to mix 100 g of detergent and 15 drops of essential oil and wash the work surfaces.

Oils are also used for disinfecting rooms and washing dishes.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor

Content
  1. Eucalyptus oil
  2. Tea tree
  3. Rosemary oil
  4. Lavender
  5. Where to use