Eucalyptus oil. Lemon oil. Tea tree oil.
You have probably heard about using lavender essential oil to relax, or maybe you’ve heard of using peppermint to aid digestion, but did you know that you can actually use essential oils around the house to replace nearly every household product you currently use? It’s true! There are literally hundreds of uses for essential oils in your home, and throughout Essential Oils for a Clean and Healthy Home you’ll find more than 200 of those uses to get you started.
Essential oils have potent cleansing and purifying effects—as well as powerful scents—that boost the strength of the all-natural cleaning products and household remedies that are safe and effective for your whole family. You can use these essential oils in combination with items you probably already have around your home, like baking soda, vinegar, and Castile soap, to create a natural, chemical-free cleaning experience for every room in your house and for every use imaginable. Chapter 1 tells you everything you need to know about buying essential oils and using them safely, and what oils you should have on hand, and the following chapters include recipes for making your own natural products at home. You’ll find recipes for bathroom items like Eucalyptus Toilet Cleaner, Dry Shampoo, and Linen Closet Spray (see recipes in Chapter 5); kitchen and laundry room cleaners like Peppermint Orange Foaming Hand Soap (see recipe in Chapter 4) and Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap (see recipe in Chapter 6); and cleaners and healthy playtime items for your kids and pets like Calming Bubble Bath, All-Natural Toy Cleanser, and Carpet Pet Stain Remover (see recipes in Chapter 7). There are also ways to use essential oils that you may only use occasionally, like the Citronella Camping Spray (see recipe in Chapter 2) and the Tea Tree Mattress Cleaner (see recipe in Chapter 3). You’ll also learn how to use lemon essential oil to make Produce Cleaner (see recipe in Chapter 4), and you’ll find recipes to help you clean your stainless steel, brass, and granite in the kitchen and bath. I’ll even share ways to use essential oils combined with all-natural ingredients in your kids’ areas. From getting rid of sticky messes and crayon marks on the walls to cleansing toys safely, we’ll discuss all the little tips and tricks for using essential oils to get your home in tip-top, green condition without breaking the bank.
By switching from store-bought products to essential oils for household uses, you’ll save time and money, and cut the toxins found in commercial products out of your life. After all, when you control the ingredients in the products you use, you take charge of your health and well-being. So start reading, and you’ll soon be on your way to a healthier and happier home with the help of essential oils!