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    AROMATHERAPY HOUSEHOLD RECIPES

Air Freshener  (from The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers)

2 oz. distilled water
1 oz. rubbing alcohol
15 drops essential oils of choice.

Mix water and alcohol, add essential oil.  Place the mixture in a 4 oz. spray bottle (preferably glass).  Shake before each use.  The following oils are ideal for this recipe:  lavender, geranium, lemon, grapefruit, peppermint, pine, juniper or bergamot.

All-Purpose Cleaner (from Holistic Living, May/Jun 1999)

1 gallon water
1/4 Cup white vinegar
1 Tbs. baking soda

In a pail or basin, mix the ingredients together.  Use as you would a commercial all-purpose cleaner.  (Note from Donna:  Vinegar is great for floors!)

All-Purpose Cleaner - Fresh Scent (from The Complete Guide to Natural Healing)

1/2 cup Borax
1 cup baking soda
1 gallon water
10 drops each Basil (Ocimum basilicum), Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) & Lemon (Citrus limon) essential oils.

Stir together borax, baking soda and water together until borax and soda are dissolved.  Add essential oils.  Use in spray bottles or with a sponge to clean floors, walls, sinks and counters.  Shake well with each use and store unused portions in labeled dark-glass bottles.

All-Purpose Cleaner/Disinfectant  (from Herbs for Health Magazine, Mar/Apr 2002)

2 Tbs. Borax
1/4 Cup Lemon juice
2 Cups hot water
20 drops Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) OR Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) essential oil

Combine the borax and lemon juice with the water in a spray bottle.  Cap and shake well to dissolve the mineral.  Add the tea tree (or thyme) oil and shake again to disperse the oil.  Use as you would any commercial all-purpose cleaner.

Carpet Cleaner for Pet Owners  (from The Complete Guide to Natural Healing)

4 cups Borax
2 tbs. baking soda
25 drops each Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), & Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) essential oils.

Mix all ingredients in a stainless steel bowl, using the back of a spoon to thoroughly dissolve clumps.  Sprinkle the blend on your carpet in a thin layer, let stand for about 20 minutes and then vacuum the carpet.  Disinfects, deodorizes and repels fleas, nits and worm eggs.  This recipe makes enough cleaner to cover about 1,000 sq. ft. of carpeting. 

Cutting Board Disinfectant  (from The Complete Guide to Natural Healing)

2 tbs. table salt
2 tbs. baking soda
1-2 tsp. water
2 drops Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) essential oil.

Mix table salt & baking soda together.  Add enough water to form a paste.  Thoroughly mix in 2 drops of thyme essential oil.  Rub all of the mixture into your board and let sit for about 1 hour.  Rinse the board well with warm water before using.  Repeat this process as necessary. 

Drain Cleaner (from Holistic Living, May/Jun 1999)
(Note from Donna - this works as well as any commercial product!)

 1/4 Cup baking soda
1/2 Cup vinegar
Boiling water (kettle-full)

Pour baking soda down blocked drain followed by vinegar.  Close drain.  When fizzing stops, flush drain with boiling water. 

For regular maintenance, flush drains weekly with 1/2 cup baking soda dissolved in a quart of hot water.

Disinfectant Floor Cleaner (from The Complete Guide to Natural Healing)

3 drops Allspice (Pimenta officinalis)
3 drops Lemon (Citrus limon) essential oil
3 drops Pine (any) essential oil
1 gallon hot water

Mix essential oils thoroughly into hot water.  Use it to mop your floors or clean the kitchen.  Can also be added to the water in your washing machine.

Fabric Softener (from The Complete Guide to Natural Healing)

1 cup baking soda
1 cup white vinegar
2 cups water
10 drops Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia), Lemon (Citrus limon) or Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) essential oil.

Mix ingredients together.  Add 1 cup of this mixture to your rinse cycle to soften, deodorize and sanitize your laundry.  Store in a dark bottle (preferably glass).

Grease Cutter (from The Complete Guide to Natural Healing)

10 drops Lemon (Citrus limon) essential oil
1 ounce cider vinegar

Mix ingredients well and add to your dishwater or household cleaning water to cut grease, disinfect and pleasantly scent the room with its uplifting aroma.  No need to wear gloves (except with sensitive skin) - lemon oil will brighten your fingernails too!

Rosemary Soft Scrubber (from Herbs for Health, Mar/Apr 2002)

1/2 Cup baking soda
1/8 Cup liquid vegetable-based soap (such as Dr. Bronner's castile)
10 drops rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) essential oil

 Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and stir until you have a smooth consistency.  To use, scoop a small amount onto a damp sponge.  Scrub the surface you are cleaning with small, circular motions.  Rinse well.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner (from Holistic Living, May/Jun 1999)

1 Cup hydrogen peroxide
2 quarts water

Mix ingredients together and pour into toilet bowl.  Let stand 30 minutes, then brush and flush.  For persistent stains, pour one 12-ounce can or bottle of cola into toilet bowl.  Let stand 60 minutes, then brush and flush.

Vacuum & Carpet Deodorizer (from Herbs for Health, Mar/Apr 2002)

1 Cup baking soda
1 Cup dried lavender flowers (use whole or preferably grind them)

Combine the ingredients in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well.  To use, sprinkle with mixture on carpets.  Let sit for at least an hour.  Vacuum as usual.  (Note from Donna - grinding the lavender flowers will release their essential oil and help it permeate the baking soda, strengthening the scent and germ-fighting properties.)

Window & Chrome Cleaner (from Holistic Living, May/Jun 1999)

1/4 Cup white vinegar
1 quart warm water

In a pail or basin, mix ingredients together.  Use as you would a commercial glass/chrome cleaner.

Wood Furniture Protector (from The Complete Guide to Natural Healing)

1 tbsp. Grapeseed or Linseed oil
1 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp. Lemon (Citrus limon) or Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) essential oil

Mix ingredients well and apply a small amount to a soft cloth.  Rib it into wood surfaces until they are shiny.  Restores luster and protects wood furniture from moisture. 

                

 

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