Essential oils are usually associated with aromatherapy because of how great they smell. However, did you know that you can also use essential oils for cleaning purposes? Whether you need to degrease your stove or de-germ the stuffed toys your children play with, here are some ways to clean your home using essential oils. Are you ready to be surprised?
Use Lavender Oil To Disinfect Surfaces
There is more to lavender oil than smelling and looking lovely – the purple plant also has natural antibacterial properties. Whether you want to use it in the kitchen or bathroom, a lavender essential oil can be used to disinfect any surfaces in your house that need a good cleaning.
The best part is that they will leave your home smelling fresh, almost like you left a bouquet of flowers there overnight. All you have to do is fill a spray bottle with water and add 10 drops of lavender oil to it. Proceed to shake the bottle vigorously and then use it to disinfect your home. The oil and water will separate, so always make sure to shake it before using it.
Use Lemon Oil To Degrease The Kitchen
Since lavender oil is naturally a super-effective degreaser, you can use it to clean any kind of greasy leftovers in the kitchen. This includes oily dishes and the disgusting film that develops on the stovetop after some time.
To degrease your kitchen, mix one cup of water with one cup of vinegar and put the mixture in a spray bottle. Then, add 10 drops of lemon oil to make an effective, green cleaning spray. Use this mixture on stubborn food bits that refuse to leave the stovetop. You can also sprinkle some baking soda and then spray the area with the lemon oil mixture for a deep clean. This mixture will leave your home smelling fresh and lemony, all without any toxic chemicals!
Use Peppermint Oil To Keep Cockroaches Away
Did you just find a couple of roaches scurrying away in your apartment and have no idea how to deal with an infestation? Don’t worry; peppermint oil is your savior. This essential oil helps keep cockroaches at bay.
You can use peppermint oil as a natural insecticide by spraying it directly on the roach. You can also use it around the house to prevent it from coming back into your home. To make this mixture, you need to mix two parts of water, one part of white vinegar, and 10 drops of peppermint oil in a spray bottle. You can also mix some of the peppermint oil from soap and use the mixture around the exterior of your home to deter them from entering your safe space.
