Not just for scenting wax with a wick....
The Nitty-Gritty: Extracted from plants, some essential oils can kill bacteria and mold. One drop goes a long way.
One drop of peppermint oil is as potent as 30 cups of peppermint tea.
Clean your combs and brushes: Fill a container with 1 1/2 cups of water, 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar, and 20 drops tea-tree, lavender, or eucalyptus oil. Soak combs and brushes for 20 minutes. Rinse and air-dry.
Scuffed Floors: Apply two drops to four drops of tea-tree oil to the spots. Wipe excess oil with a cloth and rub in distilled white vinegar.
Gum-encrusted items: Orange oil is great at removing this sticky offender from various materials. (Don't worry it shouldn't stain fabrics, but do launder immediately.) Apply with a cotton ball.
Shower doors: Wipe scum-covered glass doors with a few drops of lemon oil twice a month. It will protect them from grime build-up.
Toilets: Add two teaspoons tea-tree oil and 2 cups water to a spray bottle. Shake, then spritz along toilet's inside rim. Let sit for 30 minutes;scrub. You can also place a few drops of your favorite oil on the inside of the toilet paper tube. -Every time the paper is used, the scent will be released.
Windows: Mix two ounces water and 10 drops lavender or lemon-grass oil to wipe grime off windows. Bonus: These oils may repel flies!
Tips by Real Simple
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