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Aromatherapy Essential Oil Recipes for

Cleaning and Freshening

Use Sunspirit aromatherapy and essential oils for cleaning and freshening. We all know that our happiness can be dependant on the state of our health. Fortunately, many of the more common complaints that arise can be relieved simply by the use of natural essential oil treatments.

Sunspirit offers aromatherapy and essential oil information on ailments such as acne, warts, mouth ulcers, impetigo and other common complaints. Enhance your knowledge with the use of Sunspirits aromatherapy recipes and visit our aromatherapy applications page.

Aromatherapy Essential oil Recipes

Ants

Several drops of Peppermint oil may be sprinkled strategically along counters and walls to deter ants. It is very important to test surface area to make sure the oil will not destroy the finish.

Alternatively, Sunspirit's water miscible Pennyroyal oil may be used as a base to make up a spray for areas where ants like to gather. Decant 25ml into a Spritzer bottle and add 20 drops of Peppermint oil, Citronella oil or Spearmint oil to give extra repelling power.

Cockroaches

Add a few drops of Citronella oil to cotton wool and place in the back of cupboard. An additional drop of Peppermintoil or Lemongrass oil can be added for extra strength.

Dust Mites Mix 5 drops of Eucalyptus oil with 1 drop of Sunspirit Solubalizer and add to the rince cycle of your washing machine. Decant into a household spray bottle 100ml methylated spirits and 25ml Eucalyptus oil. Add 75ml water and lightly spray under beds.	First Aid Insect Bites and Stings blue bottles-mozzies-midgies-sandflies Sunspirit Lavender oil and/or Sunspirit Nettle and Aloes ointment Dab neat, directly onto bites or stings for soothing relief.

Fleas

Pennyroyal oil is specific against fleas and Sunspirit's water miscible version makes application easy and pet friendly. For an animal spray, decant 10ml into a spray bottle and add 50ml water.

One to two extra drops of Cedarwood oil, Citronella oil, Lemongrass oil or Lavender oil may also be added. Lightly spray your animal (without saturating and avoiding eyes) and its bedding areas.

Flies

Place a handful of dried cloves in a bowl and sprinkle with a few drops of Clove oil and Lavender oil, Citronella oil or Peppermint oil. Recharge with additional oil from time to time.

Insect Repellant Spray mozzies-midgies-sandflies Decant into a Sunspirit Spritzer Bottle 25ml Sunspirit water miscible Penneyroyal oil add 10 drops Citronella oil 10 drops Lavender oil 10 Drops Lemongrass oil 25ml water Shake well before using and lightly spray onto exposed skin areas. Do not use during pregnancy.	Mice Add a few drops of Peppermint oil, Eucalyptus oil or Spearmint oil to cotton wool and place in the ceiling and anywhere mice might enter the house.

Moth/Silverfish Add a few drops of Cedarwood oil to cotton wool and place in wardrobes and drawers. An extra drop of Spearmint oil, Lavender oil, Citronella oil or Peppermint oil can be added for good measure.	Mozzies Add a few drops of Lemongrass oil or Citronella oil to a bowl of steaming water or vapourise in a burner to keep mozzies at a distance. Add five drops of Lemongrass oil, Peppermint oil, Lavender oil or Citronella oil to a ribbon and hang it from window or doorways.