Housecleaning with Essential Oils

Cleaning House with PURE ESSENTIAL OILS

By J.C. Shannon for Rocky Mountain Oils (reposted, edited for length)

In ages past, people put aromatic rushes and other sweet-smelling herbs under the rugs in their homes so the scent would permeate the room whenever they were walked upon. Certain scents also can clean, deodorize and disinfect:  lavendar, lemon, eucalyptus, pathcouli, pine, rosemary, orange, and geranium are top choices.

 

Today’s cleaners are full of chemicals with lasting effects on our environment and on our selves that have not yet been measured. What has been noted, however, is the antibacterial agents added to soaps today are not being filtered out by the sewage system and are now present in our rivers and other water sources. These antibacterial agents kill all bacteria. They are unable to distinguish between good and bad bacteria. In our own homes, the effect can be devastating as our bodies lose their natural bacteria balance that fights off infections with good bacteria.

Fortunately, AROMATHERAPY ESSENTIAL OILS clean the air and environment. They boost our immune systems by promoting the production of white blood cells, as well as cleaning out bad bacteria in our homes.

 

Here are some methods good for cleaning bacteria around the sinks in the kitchen and bathrooms.

• Put 2 drops of one of the above PURE ESSENTIAL OILS on a wet cloth. Wipe down the surface of the counter and the sink then squeeze it out and let the water run down the drain, killing any bacteria lurking inside the drain.
• Take the AROMATHERAPY ESSENTIAL OILS of your choice; add 8 drops to 2 1/2 cups of water. Put in a plant mister spray bottle—you want as fine a mist as you can possibly get—and spray into the air upwards and towards the curtains and carpets. If you have pets, pay particular attention to your carpets. Avoid velvet, silk and other sensitive fabrics, as well as some wood because the spray can leave stains.

The main thing to remember, all PURE ESSENTIAL OILS used in cleaning will help make your home a safer and much more enjoyable environment for all who enter.

(This information is provided for informational purposes only. It is not approved by the FDA nor is it provided in order to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, illness or injured condition of the body. Rocky Mountain Oils assumes no responsibility for such use. Anyone suffering from any disease, illness or injury should consult with a physician or health care provider.)