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All-Purpose Cleaner
Mix 3 drops each of Tea Tree and Lemongrass oil to 4-5 ounces of warm water. Spray on countertops for natural disinfectionEradicate Shower Curtain Scum
To fight molds the natural way, mix 5 drops of Tea Tree oil and 5 drops of Eucalyptus oil on 6 ounces of water. Spray onto your tub and shower curtain. Leave in mixture.Air Freshener for Trash Can
At the bottom of a trash can, put a cotton ball with 2 drops each of Tea Tree Oil and LemongrassSpot-Free Dishes
For a cleaner, fresher rinse, add a few drops of Lemongrass to the dishwasher.Shoo Those Pesky Pests
Add 10-20 drops of Peppermint essential oil into 6-7 ounces of water. Put in a spray bottle. Apply on gaps and cracks where pests enter your home. For extra protection, add 1-2 drops of peppermint oil to a cotton ball, leave it in basements or doorways.Goodbye Cigarette Smoke
Put 4 drops each of Tea Tree and Eucalyptus oil in a spray bottle filled with 7 ounces of water and spray in the desired areaFreshen Your Gym Bag
Fill a spray bottle with water and a drop of Lavender and Tea Tree to freshen your gym bag, yoga mat, and shoes after a day at the gym.Odor Eliminator
Add up to 10 drops of Lemongrass oil to a small spray bottle filled with warm water, at least 4 ounces. Spray over carpets, linen, and furniture to eradicate unpleasant odors.Clean Fridge
Put a few drops of lemongrass essential oil in when cleaning out your freezer or fridge. It not only neutralizes molds; it will also give your fridge a refreshing scent.Scour Dirty Pans
Lemon essential oil is great for cleaning burnt pans. Boil water in the dirty pan. Put 5 drops of lemon oil to remove stuck foods or any burnt residue.Control Flies
Create a barrier against flies on your next camping trip or family cookout. Add 30 drops of lavender or peppermint oil with 6 ounces of water in a spray bottle. Spray on doors, dining tables, and windows.Refresh Your Home
Diffuse 8–10 drops of Lemongrass, Orange, or Tea Tree Oil in your favorite diffuser and add a few drops to your cleaning formulas.Clean Linens
Mix at least 5 ounces of warm water with at least 10 drops of Orange oil in a spray bottle. Spritz over closets, linens, clothes, and towels and enjoy its fresh, clean scent.Freshen Your Car
Put a few drops of Orange oil on a cotton ball to uplift your spirits or Lavender oil to help relieve tension on your way to work.Diffuse Pet Odor
Mix 20 drops of Lavender or Lemongrass oil with apple cider vinegar, fill in a small spray bottle. Spritz over desired area -
Relieve Anxiety
Create a spa-like retreat by combining 1 cup Epsom salt and 4 drops of Lavender oil to a warm bath.Relaxation
Soothe Upset Child
Treat yourself to the calming aroma of lavender. Adding a 4-5 drops of oil to skin care products, shampoos, and lotions.
Put 1-2 drops of lavender on the child’s blanket, pillow, or stuffed toy to help calm your child Add Aroma to Your Fireplace Put 10 drops of your favorite essential oil on a dry log. The oil will slowly release the aromatic oil over time.
Unwind
Create your own spa at home. Relax and unwind with a Lavender-infused back or neck massage. Add Peppermint and Eucalyptus to warm bath water and feel yourself relax with its aromatic steam and invigorating, relaxing scent.
Sauna Therapy
Add two drops of your favorite essential oil into two cups of water in a sauna
Stay Focused
Peppermint and Lavender come from the same family. Diffuse the oils of these potent, beneficial botanicals together for an inspiring, fresh scent. -
Improve Sleep
Make lavender a part of your evening routine. In a spray bottle, mix 6 ounces of distilled water with Lavender and spritz on your pillow, or rub lavender essential oil on the bottom of your feet.
Relieve Nausea
Breathe in Peppermint through nose and apply to upper chest and neck to ease feelings of nausea.Headache/Migraine/Anxiety Relief
Massage Peppermint or Lavender into the back of neck and temples to alleviate anxiety and migraine headaches. Similarly, rub a bit of Peppermint or Eucalyptus oil topically on the wrist, forehead, and temples, alleviate tension and stressAsthma Relief
Create your DIY vapor rub by mixing Peppermint, Coconut, and Eucalyptus, oils. Rub on your neck and chest.Reducing Fever
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus oil and 3 drops of Lavender oil with a cup of cool water. Soak a washcloth in the mixture and apply to forehead.Reduce Morning Sickness
Add a few drops of Lemongrass or Orange oil to a washcloth and inhaleTreat Ringworm
Mix 3 drops of coconut and Tea Tree oil. Massage over the affected area twice a daySore Feet Soak
Add 10 drops of Peppermint oil with a tablespoon of Epson salt and add to a warm-water foot bathFreshen Breath
Use a drop of Peppermint oil mixed with at least 4 ounces of warm water for a natural way to freshen breath -
Bruises
Lavender and/or Tea Tree oils are great for reducing inflammation and speeding up the healing process. Add 1-3 drops of your preferred oil and lightly massage it onto the bruise.
Burns
Mix Aloe Vera and Lavender oil and put on desired area
Bug Bites
Apply a few drops of Lavender oil to stings and bug bites
Blistered Skin
Mix 2 drops of Tea Tree with 2 drops of unscented oil. Apply on the affected area at least thrice per day
Eczema and Psoriasis
Mix 1 tsp. coconut oil, 5 drops of Tea Tree oil and 5 drops of Lavender oil to make a lotion. Similarly, you can apply a blend of Lavender oil and Shea Butter to affected area -
Detox Bath
Mix Lavender oil, sea salt, and epsom salts to rejuvenate and cleanse the body Create your own home spa! Add Peppermint and Eucalyptus oil to warm bath water and enjoy the invigorating, relaxing aroma
Acne Face Wash
Mix Tea Tree oil and raw honey and rub on face. Rinse thoroughly
Homemade Toothpaste
Mix sea salt, baking soda, coconut oil, xylitol with Peppermint oil to make your DIY remineralizing toothpaste
Heal Dry, Cracked Feet
Add 3 drops of Lavender oil to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Apply on feet at night and put on socks
Refreshing Toner
Add 3/4 cup filtered water, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, and peppermint essential oil (start with 20 drops). Lightly mist your face as needed throughout the day.
Healthy Scalp
Add a few drops of Tea Tree oil to your shampoo to support a healthy scalp
DIY Lip Balm
Mix coconut oil, Lavender oil, and beeswax for an amazing healing balm for chapped lips
Dandruff and Lice Treatment
Add a few drops of Lavender oil to your shampoo to relieve and eliminate scalp itchiness. To make a DIY Tea Tree oil shampoo, mix aloe vera gel, coconut milk, with a couple of drops of Tea Tree, and other essential oils such as lavender.
Hair Nourishment
Mix a 4-5 drops of carrier oil such as olive or coconut with Eucalyptus oil to give your hair an all-natural, moisturizing therapy -
Winter
Fresh Winter
3 drops of Orange + 4 drops of Pine
Home for the Holidays
3 drops of Orange + 4 drops of Cinnamon
Autumn
Harvest’s End
3 drops of Peppermint + 1 drop of Eucalyptus + 1 drop of Tea Tree + 2 drops of Rosemary
Fall Sweets
4 drops of Orange + 3 drops of Lemongrass
Spring
Spring Cleaning
2 drops of Lavender + 2 drops of Lemongrass + 1 drop of Rosemary
Goodbye Allergies
3 drops of Lemongrass + 3 Â drops of Lavender + 3 drops of Peppermint
Summer
Sunny Days
3 drops of Lemongrass + 3 drops of Orange + 3 drops of Peppermint
Summer Solstice
3 drops of Peppermint + 3 drops of Orange
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