Essential oils are very powerful and suitable for a variety of jobs throughout the home. More people are turning to essential oils to keep our homes clean and safe for our families. We will talk about some of the best essential oils for cleaning and disinfecting. And will show you how to incorporate essential oils into a DIY disinfectant.
Tea Tree Oil Recipes
Tea tree is an ideal essential oil for your handmade disinfectants. It is most effective against mold and mildew, and also works well to get rid of musty smells around the home. Tea tree oil also has antibacterial properties.
- Mix two cups of water and a couple of teaspoons of tea tree oil in a clean spray bottle and you will get the perfect mold and mildew cleaner to use on your moldy areas.
- Enhance the properties of your DIY laundry detergent by adding a few drops of tea tree. Your clothes will come out fresh and sweet-scented.
- Make a solution of water and mild soap and add a few drops of tea tree essential oil to it. Use the mixture to mop your floor.
Peppermint essential oil
Peppermint essential oil is a great complement to handmade disinfectants due to its antibacterial properties, not to mention it has a lovely and refreshing scent. It mixes well with other essential oils, for example rosemary, lemon, eucalyptus and lavender. Create blends with other essential oils to prepare a powerful mixture against dirt and bacteria. Use peppermint oil to disinfect kitchens and bathrooms. Add a teaspoon or so to your DIY cleaners.
Lemon essential oil
Lemon essential oil is made with fresh lemons through cold pressing. It possesses antibacterial properties and is suitable for a number of cleaning jobs around the house: brighten your white clothes using a little bit of lemon essential oil, added to your DIY laundry detergent. Apart from disinfecting, use lemon essential oil to remove stains on your favorite surfaces.
Natural homemade disinfectant with essential oils
Things you will need:
1 cup of rubbing alcohol
15-20 drops of essential oils (lavender, tea tree and lemon)
Clean spray bottle
Preparation:
Mix together all the ingredients in a clean spray bottle and give it a good shake. Use this natural homemade disinfectant around the home. It’s recommended that you use it solely on hard surfaces. Once you spray, wipe down the surface with a cloth and allow it to dry. You can add a variety of essential oils in this recipe; choose whatever makes your heart sing.