Essential oils are a hot commodity for their healing qualities, but do you know all of the benefits they have around the house? Check out this list of the essential oils you need to try for a natural remedy.

Lemon

It’s pretty well-known that lemons are a useful ingredient in many different recipes, but who knew that lemon essential oil could be equally as useful around the house? Every now and then, kids grab ahold of a permanent marker and go to town. To clean it off, put a few drops of the lemon oil on a rag and start scrubbing. You can also use it to remove lingering odors from your kitchen by mixing a few drops with water in a spray bottle and dispersing it through the room. Lastly, you can add a few drops to your dishwasher soap dispenser for an extra-clean look to your dishes.

Peppermint

Everyone wants to be a great host, but not for unwanted critters like mice. Apply a few drops of peppermint oil onto some cotton balls and place them around the areas mice may have trespassed.  They hate the smell, so they’ll be quick to turn around and find a different house to bother. The same goes for getting rid of pesky fruit flies in your kitchen. Bugs begone!

Lavender

Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Place a few drops of lavender on the corners of your pillow or mix a few drops with water and spray it onto your sheets to make your room the most calming place in the house. It also helps with cleaning your carpets. Mix twelve drops of lavender oil with one ounce of baking soda and sprinkle it on the rug. After letting it sit for thirty minutes, vacuum it up and your carpet should be fresh and clean!

Tea tree

Yoga mats and gym bags are known for being filthy, mostly because many people don’t know how to clean them properly. Simply add a few drops of tea tree and lavender essential oils into a spray bottle, mix it with water, and start misting the items. It works with cleaning household surfaces and door handles as well! Also, tea tree oil is known for alleviating itchy bug bites and soothing poison ivy. Just apply a drop or two on the skin where it hurts the most.

Orange

Struggling to get gooey gum out of your hair or carpet? How about the messy residue left from stickers or labels? The orange essential oil will combat these if you place a few drops onto the area to loosen it up.

Eucalyptus

Because of its disinfectant qualities, eucalyptus is a great oil to use if you want to prevent mold and eliminate germs. Simply add a few drops into a spray bottle with water, and use it to clean your kitchen, bathroom, or floor.

Other uses

Stinky shoes

Many people have had to throw away perfectly good shoes because of their smell. Fix this issue by placing a few drops of your favorite essential oil on two cotton balls. Place one cotton ball in each shoe before bed and wake up to fresh-smelling shoes!

Laundry

Want to liven up your laundry? Add a few drops of any essential oil onto an old towel and throw it in the washing machine with the rest of your load. Your clothes will be smelling great in no time.

Bathroom

The bathroom can be a tricky room to keep smelling sweet. One way to mitigate this issue is by adding a diffuser filled with the essential oil of your choice. You and your guests will appreciate the scent and your bathroom will become one of the most fragrant spots in the house.

Furnace filter

Want your entire house to smell like your favorite essential oil? When it’s time to replace your furnace filter, place a few drops on your new filter to send the scent into every room. For an added bonus, it kills microbes within the air ducts.

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