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1. For good smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc.
place a few drops of your favorite essential oil
onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the
clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential
oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in
the center cup of the washer.
2. Potpourri which has lost its
scent can be revived by adding a few drops of
essential oil.
3. Add a few drops of oil to water
in a spray bottle and use as an air freshener.
4. Add a few drops essential oil
to a pan of water and simmer on stove or in a
potpourri pot.
5. To enjoy a scented candle,
place a drop or two into the hot melted wax as the
candle bums.
6. To dispel household cooking
odors, add a few drops of Clove oil to a simmering
pan.
7. For tired aching muscles or
arthritis aches, mix 1 part Cinnamon, Sage and Basil
oil to 4 parts Sweet Almond or other vegetable oil
and use as a massage oil.
8. Ease headache pain by rubbing a
drop of Rosemary or Lavender oil onto the back of
your neck.
9. To blend your own massage oil,
add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil to 1
oz. Sweet Almond or other skin- nourishing vegetable
oil.
10. Add 10 drops of essential oil
to a box of cornstarch or baking soda, mix very
well, let set for a day or two and then sprinkle
over the carpets on your home. Let set for an hour
or more, then vacuum.
11. To make a natural flea collar,
saturate a short piece of cord or soft rope with
Pennyroyal or Tea Tree oil, roll up in a
handkerchief and tie loosely around the animal's
neck.
12. Shoes can be freshened by
either dropping a few drops of Geranium essential
oil directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton
ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon oil into the
shoes. Athlete's foot? Tea Tree is great!
13. Put a few drops of your
favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and place it
in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Pine are nice.
Rose Geranium helps with pet odors.
14. To fragrance your kitchen
cabinets and drawers, place a good scent dabbed on a
cotton ball into an inconspicuous comer.
15. Are mice a problem? Place
several drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and
place at problem locations.
16. The bathroom is easily scented
by placing oil-scented cotton balls in inconspicuous
places, or sprinkle oils directly onto silk or dried
flower arrangements or wreaths.
17. Apply true Lavender oil or Tea
Tree oil directly to cuts, scrapes or scratches. 1
or 2 drops will promote healing.
18. Homemade soaps are pleasant
and offer therapeutic effects when scented with
essential oils. Use soaps which contain pure
essential oils.
19. Homemade sachets are more
fragrant when essential oils are blended with the
flowers and herbs.
20. An essential oil dropped onto
a radiator scent ring or light bulb will not only
fill the room with a wonderful fragrance, but will
also set a mood such as calming or uplifting. (Don't
put essential oil in the socket.)
21. A few drops of your favorite
oil or blend in the rinse water of your hand
washables makes for pleasant results.
22. Anise oil has been used by
fishermen for years. Use a drop or two on the
fingertips before baiting up. Anise covers up the
human scent that scares the fish away.
23. Essential oils or blends make
wonderful perfumes. Create your own personal
essence! Add 25 drops to 1 oz of perfume alcohol and
allow to age for two weeks before using.
24. To dispel mosquitoes and other
picnic pests, drop a few drops of Citronella oil on
the melted wax of a candle or place a few drops on
the Bar-B-Q hot coals.
25. 1 drop of Lemon essential oil
applied directly to a wart is an effective means of
elimination. Apply the essential oil daily until the
wart is gone.
26. Rosemary promotes alertness
and stimulates memory. Inhale occasionally during
long car trips and while reading or studying.
27. Selling your home? Fragrance
sells! Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of
spices such as Clove, Cinnamon and Vanilla. Simmer a
few drops of the essential oil of Cinnamon, Nutmeg
and other spices. Geranium oil sprinkled throughout
the home creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood.
Add Cinnamon oil to furniture polish and wipe down
the wood.
28. Add essential oils to paper
mache. The result is the creation of a lovely
aromatic piece of art.
29. Infuse bookmarks and
stationery with essential oils. Place drops of oil
on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal it and
leave overnight to infuse the aroma. Send only good
news in perfumed letters.
30. Nock pillows, padded and
decorative hangers make more memorable gifts simply
by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on
them before giving.
31. Overindulge last night?
Essential oils of Juniper, Cedarwood, Grapefruit,
Lavender, Carrot, Fennel, Rosemary and Lemon help
soften the effects of a hangover. Make your own
blend of these oils and use a total of 6-8 drops in
a bath.
32. Essential oils of Vetivert,
Cypress, Cedarwood, Frankincense and Myrrh all make
wonderful firewood oil. Drop approximately 2-3 drops
of oil or blend of your choice on a dried log and
allow time for the oil to soak in before putting the
log on the fire.
33. Flies and moths dislike
Lavender oil. Sprinkle it on the outside of your
window frames.
34. Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep
enhancing oils such as Chamomile, Lavender or Neroli
on your pillow before retiring for restful sleep.
35. When moving into a new home,
first use a water spray containing your favorite
essential oils and change the odorous environment to
your own. Do this for several days until it begins
to feel like your space.
36. Ideal scents for the bedroom
are Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender or Lemon.
37. One drop of Lemon essential
oil on a soft cloth will polish copper with a gentle
buffing.
38. When washing out the fridge,
freezer or oven, add 1 drop of Lemon, Lime,
Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tangerine or Orange essential
oil to the final rinse water.
39. For bums or scalds, drop Tea
Tree oil directly on the effected area.
40. Place 1 drop of Peppermint oil
in 1/2 glass of water, sip slowly to aid digestion
and relieve upset stomach.
41. Use 1 drop of Chamomile oil on
a washcloth wrapped ice cube to relieve teething
pain in children.
42. Six to eight drops of
Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the body in summer
and protects in winter.
43. Add 1 drop Geranium oil to
your facial moisturizer to bring out a radiant glow
in your skin.
44. Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary
on your hair brush before brushing to promote growth
and thickness.
45. When the flu is going around
add a few drops of Thyme to your diffuser or simmer
in a pan on the stove.
46. To bring fever down, sponge
the body with cool water to which 1 drop each of
Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lavender oils have been
added.
47. The blend of Lavender and
Grapefruit oil is good for the office. Lavender
creates a calm tranquil atmosphere while Grapefruit
stimulates the senses and clears up stale air.
48. A blend of Geranium, Lavender
and Bergamot alleviates anxiety and depression. Use
in a room diffuser or 6-8 drops of this blend in the
bath.
49. A wonderful massage blend for
babies is 1 drop Roman Chamomile, 1 drop Lavender, 1
drop Geranium diluted in 2 Tablespoons Sweet Almond
oil.
50. 1 drop Peppermint oil diluted
in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil rubbed on the back of
the neck helps to relieve headaches.
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