Uses for Essential Oils in the Home

While essential oils have a variety of health benefits they can also be used for several other uses. Below is a selection of uses for essential oils in your home.

1. Natural Cleaning Agents

Many people use essential oils in their home to clean. The pure essential oils are not used on their own but are instead combined with other ingredients for a more thorough clean. Different ways to clean your home with essential oils include:

a. Clean your fridge

You can use deodorising oils such as lemongrass and bergamot which also help to clean the inside of your fridge. Combine the oils with water and baking soda for a good cleaner.

b. Clean your dish sponge

That nasty sponge you use to wash all the dirty dishes and countertops has probably seen better days. If you want the new sponges to last longer before you throw them away, clean them with a spray bottle containing water and lemon essential oils. It keeps it cleaner and smelling fresh.

c. Clean the trash can

This is a good DIY cleaning product to make because it not only cleans the inside of your trash can, but also provides a lovely scent. Use refreshing scents such as lemon or grapefruit.

Cleaner Protect Concentrate is a ready-made powerhouse natural cleaner blend. Plant-based ingredients boost the cleaning process to make this a product that is safe for you, your family, and the environment.

2. Remove Bad Odours in Your Home

Essential oils can be used to improve the smell of your home and to remove bad odours. This includes:

a. Remove pet odours

Prepare a spray bottle with essential oils that can help cover up pet smells.

b. Improve the smell of your bathrooms

Remove odours from your bathroom with pretty scents such as rose, geranium, lavender, and chamomile.

c. Remove cooking odors

After you have cooked something that may not have the best smell, such as broccoli or fish, consider spraying the kitchen with scents such as clove and cinnamon. These are really good when placed in a diffuser or diluted with water to remove those lingering smells.

Purify is a ready-made blend which removes bad odours and produces a clean, invigorating aroma. It consists of Rosemary, Citronella, Lemongrass, Lavandin, Tea Tree and Myrtle essential oils.

3. Insect Repellants

If you have an insect problem in your home try using natural remedies to deter the insects. This can be achieved by using essential oils such as lemongrass, citronella, and peppermint around your home.

Bugs Away Outdoor Spray is a ready-made powerful insect repellant blend which is chemical free.

As can be seen, in addition to numerous health benefits, essential oils also have several practical uses around the home.