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cleaning with essential oils

I have been using vinegar and water alot but can't stand the smell.  Will oils help? If so, which ones are better for scent and disinfecting purposes.  I use my vinegar and water in every room of the house.  I will make different bottles for bath, kitchen etc.  Is that neccesary?  Thanks for your help!

Re: cleaning with essential oils

  • I add a few drops of tea tree oil to my mixture for it's disinfecting properties.  I use the same bottle for the entire house.  Not sure what to tell you as far as the scent because I don't mind the vinegar smell & I don't find that it lasts very long.
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  • I used to always add peppermint oils to mine to cut down on the smell a little.  I also add a few drops of Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap.  I've been using vinegar so long now that the smell doesn't really bother me anymore so I don't always use the oils. 

    I don't think you need to make separate bottles for every room unless that's easier for you. 

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  • Just be careful if you have kitties.  I believe EO are poisonous to cats.
  • I always hear that lemon and orange are the best for cleaning.  I personally use lavender and peppermint (together, usually) for my cleaning stuff because I like the scent combo.
  • I use lemon, grapefruit and peppermint to scent my all purpose cleaner.  Not all in the same bottle though :)
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