Some EO's are natural disinfectants and antiseptics. For example, a drop of tea tree oil in vinegar makes an effective general germ-killer. Oregano oil is well-known for its antiseptic properties. A few drops of either in your dish or laundry soap can help kill germs if you're cleaning something especially grimy. Be sure to rinse well! Other essential oils are good for inhibiting insects and rodents, such as pennyroyal, peppermint, and lavender. Add a few drops of eucalyptus to your laundry soap to kill dust mites. Put a few drops of EO in a spray bottle for an excellent air and fabric refresher. Put a few drops of oil on a cotton ball and tuck into your furnace/air vent, your pillow, or anywhere you'd like to freshen.
Treat cuts, scrapes, insect bites and stings, and other minor skin wounds and irritations. Tea tree oil blends rapidly and easily with the skin's own oils. In the process, the oil alters the chemical barrier of the skin, making it less hospitable to the growth of fungi and other organisms. In these ways, tea tree oil not only lessens the chance of infection, it also promotes healing and reduces the likelihood of scarring.
Disinfect your toothbrushes using Tea Tree Oil Kills germs, bacteria, fungi and viruses. Soak for 10 minutes in a glass of water and 10 drops Tea Tree Oil. Rinse before using.
Tea Tree is a powerful antiseptic but some folks dislike the aroma. Try blending Tea Tree with Lemon which produces a very fresh scent and can be modified by adding more or less Lemon to suit your needs.
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