How to Dilute Tea Tree Oil
Create an all-purpose cleaner., Add tea tree oil to a smelly trash can., Eliminate mold and mildew., Clean your washing machine., Create your own dryer sheets., Repel insects and pests.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Create an all-purpose cleaner.
Mix 20-25 drops of tea tree oil with 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar in a spray bottle.
Shake the mixture well before using.
You can spray this mixture onto different surfaces, and then wipe the surface down with a clean cloth.This cleaner can be used as an all purpose,non-toxic cleaner in kitchens and bathrooms.
Always shake well before using because the oil naturally separates from the vinegar and water. -
Step 2: Add tea tree oil to a smelly trash can.
Trashcans can develop an unpleasant scent and are a breeding ground for bacteria.
Mix one cup of baking soda with 1/4-1/2 a teaspoon of tea tree oil.
Use a fork to work out all of the lumps.
Shake the mixture into a fresh trash bag to reduce odor.
This a natural deodorizer.This deodorizer also works for diaper pails. , Mildew grows on damp, warm surfaces.
It tends to be white or black in color with a fuzzy texture.
Mix 5-10 drops of tea tree oil and 1 cup of water in a spray bottle.
Shake the mixture and then spray onto the mildew.
Allow the mixture to sit for 3-5 minutes and then wipe with a damp cloth.The tea tree oil should prevent mildew from forming in the future, but reapply the mixture as needed. , Washing machines can develop an odor and house bacteria.
Run your empty machine on the hot cycle and add 10-15 drops of tea tree oil.
This will get rid of any bacteria or odor.You an also add 2-3 drops of tea tree oil to a load of clothes to clean your clothes more effectively. , Apply 5 drops of tea tree oil to wool dryer balls or 5 inch (12.7 cm) cotton squares (use an old T-shirt to create the homemade sheets).
Add the balls or homemade dryer sheets to the load of clothes.
These sheets and balls are reusable.Add a few more drops to the sheets or balls when you can no longer smell the tea tree oil. , Many pests do not like the smell of tea tree oil.
Add about 20 drops to a spray bottle and then fill the bottle with water.
Shake well, and spray around doorways and cracks where insects and pests are likely to enter. -
Step 3: Eliminate mold and mildew.
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Step 4: Clean your washing machine.
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Step 5: Create your own dryer sheets.
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Step 6: Repel insects and pests.
Detailed Guide
Mix 20-25 drops of tea tree oil with 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar in a spray bottle.
Shake the mixture well before using.
You can spray this mixture onto different surfaces, and then wipe the surface down with a clean cloth.This cleaner can be used as an all purpose,non-toxic cleaner in kitchens and bathrooms.
Always shake well before using because the oil naturally separates from the vinegar and water.
Trashcans can develop an unpleasant scent and are a breeding ground for bacteria.
Mix one cup of baking soda with 1/4-1/2 a teaspoon of tea tree oil.
Use a fork to work out all of the lumps.
Shake the mixture into a fresh trash bag to reduce odor.
This a natural deodorizer.This deodorizer also works for diaper pails. , Mildew grows on damp, warm surfaces.
It tends to be white or black in color with a fuzzy texture.
Mix 5-10 drops of tea tree oil and 1 cup of water in a spray bottle.
Shake the mixture and then spray onto the mildew.
Allow the mixture to sit for 3-5 minutes and then wipe with a damp cloth.The tea tree oil should prevent mildew from forming in the future, but reapply the mixture as needed. , Washing machines can develop an odor and house bacteria.
Run your empty machine on the hot cycle and add 10-15 drops of tea tree oil.
This will get rid of any bacteria or odor.You an also add 2-3 drops of tea tree oil to a load of clothes to clean your clothes more effectively. , Apply 5 drops of tea tree oil to wool dryer balls or 5 inch (12.7 cm) cotton squares (use an old T-shirt to create the homemade sheets).
Add the balls or homemade dryer sheets to the load of clothes.
These sheets and balls are reusable.Add a few more drops to the sheets or balls when you can no longer smell the tea tree oil. , Many pests do not like the smell of tea tree oil.
Add about 20 drops to a spray bottle and then fill the bottle with water.
Shake well, and spray around doorways and cracks where insects and pests are likely to enter.
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