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BEAT THE CREDIT SQUEEZE NATURALLY

10 SIMPLE RECIPES FOR HOUSEHOLD HYGIENE USING ESSENTIAL OILS & BASIC STORE CUPBOARD INGREDIENTS

 
     
 

Chopping board sanitiser

Ideal for killing germs and bacteria found on food preparation areas:
After chopping food such as meat or vegetables, simply run the board under hot water and wash as normal. Then add 3 drops of Tisserand tea-tree oil and 2 drops of lemon oil to a damp cloth and wipe over. For extra hygiene, cut a lemon in half and rub
both sides over the board. Leave to dry.

Bin freshener

Ideal to eliminate unpleasant bin odours:
Add 10 drops of Tisserand peppermint oil and 10 of lavender oil
to 200mls of hot (not boiling) water. Wipe around and inside
the bin as needed. For added cleaning power, add a
tablespoon of salt to the solution.

Natural disinfectant

Ideal around the home to discourage germs and everyday bacteria:
Add 15 drops of Tisserand eucalyptus oil and 5 drops of peppermint oil to a bucket of hot (not boiling) water and
use to clean floors, work surfaces & basins. For extra sparkle,
add 4 tablespoons of white vinegar.

Citrus room fragrance

Ideal to combat cooking and pet odours: Add 10 drops of Tisserand lemon oil and 5 drops of eucalyptus oil to 100mls of water and add to a plant spray bottle. Shake well before use
and spray where needed. For an added citrus burst, add the
juice of a lemon to the blend.

Ultimate trainer deodoriser

Ideal for eliminating trainer smells after workouts / exercise:
Apply 3 drops of Tisserand peppermint oil and 3 drops of tea-tree oil directly to the inside of trainers and leave overnight.
To super-freshen, add 2 tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda, leave over night and discard in the morning.

Menthol floor cleaner

Ideal for cleansing and refreshing kitchen and bathroom floors:
Add 10 drops of Tisserand peppermint oil and 10 of eucalyptus
oil to a half a bucket of hot (not boiling) water andthen add a
small squirt of washing up liquid. Mop in the usual way. For extra
shine, add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar to the solution.

Bed linen fragrancer

Ideal to refresh linens & laundry:
Add 3 drops of Tisserand lavender oil and 3 drops of lemon oil to your fabric conditioner and place in the conditioner draw of your washing machine. For extra bedroom ambience, place some lavender sprigs in a bowl of warm water and leave on a bedside table.

Bathroom air freshener

Ideal to replace synthetic room fragrancers:
Put 10 drops of Tisserand tea-tree oil and 10 of lavender oil into
a plant spray and add 50mls of water. Shake vigorously and spray around as required. For added fragrance, place some
fresh rosemary sprigs in a bowl and leave on top of the loo.

CAUTION:
If you have a skin condition, are pregnant, have epilepsy or asthma, are on a course of treatment with prescribed medication, or are in any doubt about any condition you may have, it is important that you seek the advice of a doctor or suitably qualified practitioner before using essential oils.

Keep essential oils out of reach of children.

Avoid using essential oils on highly polished, plastic or porous surfaces.
Do not use directly on soft furnishings.

 

 


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