25 Ways To Use Essential Oils
by Jeanne Rose
Edited by Kimberly Ayers

1. For scent~sational smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc., place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Lavender works wonderful with linens.
2. Potpourri which has lost its scent can be revived by adding a few drops of essential oil.
3. Add a few drops of essential oil to water in a spray bottle and use as an air freshener.
4. Another easy air freshener is to add a few drops of essential oil to a pan of water and simmer on a stove or potpourri pot.
5. To dispel household cooking odors, add a few drops of Clove oil to a simmering pan.
6. For tired, aching muscles or arthritis, mix 1 part of Cajeput, Sage and Basil essential oils to 4 parts Jojoba or other vegetable oil and use as a massage oil. (no more than 10 drops combined essential oils per ounce of carrier oil)
7. Ease headache pain by mixing 1 drop of Rosemary and 1 drop of Lavender in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil – rub mixture on the back of your neck and at your temples.
8. To blend your own massage oil, add up to 10 drops of essential oils to 1 ounce of a vegetable oil, such as Olive oil or Grapeseed oil.
9. Smelly feet or shoes can be remedied by either dropping a few drops of Geranium essential oil directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon oil into the shoes. Athletes foot? Tea tree is great!
10. Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and place in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Pine are nice, while Rose Geranium helps with doggy odor.
11. To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers, dab a cotton ball with essential oils such as Lemon, Cinnamon or Clove and place in corners of cabinets and drawers.
12. If mice are a problem, place several drops of Peppermint oil on cotton balls and place them in problem locations.
13. The bathroom is easily scented by placing oil scented cotton balls in inconspicuous places or sprinking oils directly onto silk or dried flower arrangements or wreaths.
14. Apply true Lavender oil and Tea Tree oil directly to cuts, scrapes or scratches. 1 or 2 drops will promote healing. 15. Homeade sachets are more fragrant when essential oils are blended with the flowers and herbs.
16. An essential oil dropped on a scent ring or on a lightbulb will not only fill a room with wonderful fragrance, but will also set a mood such as calming or uplifting. Don’t put essential oils in socket!
17. A few drops of your favorite essential oils or blend in the rinse water of your hand-washables makes for pleasant results.
18. Anise oil has been used by fisherman for years. Use a drop or two on the fingertips and hands before baiting up. Anise covers up the human scent that scares the fish away.
19. To dispel mosquitoes and other picnic or bar-b-que pests, drop a few drops of Citronella oil in the melted was of a candle, or on hot coals after food has been cooked.
20. 1 drop of Lemon essential oil applied directly to a wart is an effective means of elimination. Apply the essential oil daily until the wart is gone.
21. Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory. Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or studying.
22. Infuse bookmarks and stationary with essential oils. Place drops of oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal and leave overnight to infuse the aroma. Send only good news in a perfumed letter.
23. Neck pillows, padded and decorative hangers make more memorable gifts, simply by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before giving.
24. When moving to a new home, first use a water spray containing your favorite essential oils and change the odorous environment to you own. Do this for several days until it begins to feel like your own space.
25. Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Lavender mixed in a spritzer bottle with water makes a great summertime cool down and pick me up spray! (Up to 10 drops combined essential oils for every ounce of water.)

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