4 Essential Oil Uses For the Home

While many people think about health benefits of essential oils, there are also a lot of 
other ways to use them. For starters, you can use them in your home. Here are some 
different ways to use essential oils in your home.

Use a More Natural Cleaning Agent

A popular way people like to use essential oils in their home is by cleaning with them. 
You wont use the pure essential oils on their own, but combine them with other 
ingredients for a more thorough clean in your home. There are many different ways to 
clean your home by making DIY cleaning products, including:

Clean out your fridge  You can use deodorizing oils that also help to get the inside of 
your fridge clean, including lemongrass and bergamot. Combine the oils with water and 
baking soda for a good cleaner.

Clean your dish sponge  That nasty sponge you use to wash all the dirty dishes and 
countertops has probably seen better days. If you want the new sponges to last longer 
before you throw them away, clean them with a spray bottle containing water and lemon 
essential oils. It keeps it cleaner and smelling fresh.

Clean out the trash can  This is a good DIY cleaning product to make because it not 
only cleans the inside of your trash can, but provides a nice scent as well. Use 
refreshing scents like lemon or grapefruit.

Improve the Odors in Your Home

In addition to these methods, there are also some other ways you can use oils in your 
home that improve the smell and remove bad odors. Aside from the trash can and 
fridge, here are some other options:

Get rid of pet odors  You can also put together a spray bottle with essential oils that 
can help cover up the pet odors. 

Improve the smell of your bathrooms  You can also remove odors from your 
bathroom with pretty scents like rose, geranium, lavender, and chamomile.
Get rid of cooking odors  After you have cooked something that might not have the 
best smell, like broccoli or fish, consider spraying the kitchen with scents like clove and 
cinnamon. These are really good when placed in a diffuser or diluted with water to get 
rid of those lingering smells.

Deter Insects

If you have an insect problem in your home, start with natural remedies like deterring 
the insects. You can do this by using essential oils like lemongrass, citronella, and 
peppermint around your home. 
