4 Easy aromatherapy blend essential oil for use around the house
Aromatherapy blend essential oil for your house:
On the Bug Bite Blend
Minty Scents
Insect Repellent for older children and adults
All purpose refreshing - disinfectant blend
On the Bug Bite Blend You'll need:
2 drops Eucalyptus
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Roman Chamomile
1 drop Peppermint
Blend well, then add to 1 ounce cider vinegar. Apply or dab on with a cotton ball to the insect bite area.Can be used several times a day as needed.
Minty Scents You'll need:
Peppermint - 10 drops
Rosemary - 3 drops
Grapefruit - 3 drops
Blend all together and use in any diffuser.
Insect Repellent for older children and adults You'll need:
Eucalyptus - 4 drops
Lavender - 4 drops
Rosemary - 4 drops
Tea Tree - 4 drops
1 ounce Fractionated Coconut oil
Blend well and apply as needed, around the face, neck, wrists and ankles, anywhere those biting pests want to get you.
Because this mixture is fairly strong and has many strong oils, It should not be used on children under 5 years or on babies.
All purpose refreshing - disinfectant blend You'll need:
Lavender − 20 drops
Peppermint − 10 drops
Tea Tree − 10 drops
Mix all oils together in an amber bottle. Add 8 drops to 1 ml of Emulsifier . Shake well then add to 2 cups of distilled water. Put all in a spray bottle. You can use this spray to clean and disinfect the air. Simply use as a room spray as needed. It is a light refreshing scent.
This blend of essential oils can also be added to your laundry. Apply several drops to a small cloth and toss in your clothes dryer.
If you prefer you can add several drops to the final rinse of your clothes washer too.
And the Tips from Penny: In the dishwasher water - a few drops of Peppermint or Lemon. Although you can add a few drops to the powder or gel when you put them in to your automatic dishwasher.
This time of year we seem to have a few mice that like to come in, but Peppermint on the thresholds of the doorways keep them from 'sneaking' in.
