Bergamot, Lemon & Lime Essential Oils

My friend Buffy asked a good question about the kitchen sink scrub recipe posted earlier this week,  wondering if the lemon and lime did anything other than counteract the smell of baking soda and vinegar.
Yes!
The recipe calls for lime and bergamot essential oils; bergamot, or citrus bergamot, is a lovely green citrus fruit.  As an essential oil, bergamot is a strong antibacterial, antiseptic, anti parasitic, and anti infectious powerhouse that kills strep and staph bacteria.
Lemon and lime essential oils also have very strong antibacterial, antiviral, anti fungal and antiseptic properties.  
All three smell fresh and uplifting, and taste great.  
Here are some useful ways to harness the powers of lemon essential oil, shared by DoTERRA:

• Add a drop to a water bottle or glass of water
• Diffuse aromatic ally or apply topically, diluted, for mood elevation
• Add to a drop of honey to soothe sore throats or coughs
• Dilute with coconut oil to massage and condition fingernails
• Apply directly to cold sores for relief
• Add a drop to toothbrushes after brushing
• Diffuse in a room to neutralize odors
• Remove gum, label adhesives, grease from fabric
• Clean kitchen counters and stainless steel appliances
• Add to olive oil for nontoxic furniture polish