{"id":5238,"date":"2014-08-27T12:26:09","date_gmt":"2014-08-27T10:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/?p=5238"},"modified":"2017-12-11T13:59:25","modified_gmt":"2017-12-11T11:59:25","slug":"5-essential-oils-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/5-essential-oils-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Essential Oils You Need for your Clean Green Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>You put so much effort into keeping your family\u2019s home space clean, safe and hygienic \u2013 but how \u201cclean\u201d are your household cleaning products really? When you think about the loads of harsh chemicals that go into most commercial detergents, we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll agree that the only real \u201cclean way to clean\u201d is with pure natural alternatives! And the best news is, natural cleaning needn\u2019t be expensive or fussy; it can be as simple as opening up your medicine cabinet and choosing your favourite essential oils.<\/p>\n<p>These little beauties aren\u2019t just sweet-smelling \u2013 they\u2019re also loaded with highly concentrated antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic powers that would put any commercial cleaner to shame! A few drops of essential oils go a long way, and one oil can do the job of several ordinary cleaners &#8211; so not only are they healthy and safe, they&#8217;re also highly economical.<\/p>\n<p>There are so many wonderful, delicious-smelling essential oils available to help you clean your space the natural way; we struggled to choose our four favourites, but here they are:<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/lavender.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5246\" title=\"lavender\" src=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/lavender.jpg\" alt=\"lavender\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Lavender<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>The scent: <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Summery, fresh &amp; floral<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Best for:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Linen spray<\/li>\n<li>Room spray<\/li>\n<li>Kitchen counter cleaner<\/li>\n<li>Insect repellent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Why it works:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lavender is antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral &amp; antifungal<\/li>\n<li>It repels insects like flies, making it the perfect kitchen surface cleaner<\/li>\n<li>This oil also repels moths, so it makes a great protective linen &amp; clothing spray<\/li>\n<li>Lavender has deodorising properties, adding a pleasant fresh smell to your home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Shop:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5255\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Soil-Lavender-Essential-Oil-p-271.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5255\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5255 \" title=\"soil-lavender-oil\" src=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/soil-lavender-oil.jpg\" alt=\"soil-lavender-oil\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SOiL Lavender Essential Oil<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lavender is used in aromatherapy to relieve tension &amp; anxiety \u2013 a great choice is household cleaning stresses you out!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/sweet-orange.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5247\" title=\"sweet-orange\" src=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/sweet-orange.jpg\" alt=\"sweet-orange\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Sweet Orange<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>The scent: <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Fruity fresh citrus<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Best for:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Stain removal<\/li>\n<li>Degreaser<\/li>\n<li>Wooden furniture polish<\/li>\n<li>Dishwashing liquid<\/li>\n<li>Window &amp; glass surface cleaner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Why it works:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Orange oil has antibacterial &amp; antifungal properties<\/li>\n<li>Orange oil is a natural solvent, cutting through grease &amp; oil; great for cleaning dishes &amp; glassware<\/li>\n<li>The zesty, uplifting aroma of sweet orange also freshens &amp; deodorises your home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Shop:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5251\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Soil-Sweet-Orange-Essential-Oil-p-274.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5251\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5251 \" title=\"soil-orange-oil\" src=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/soil-orange-oil.jpg\" alt=\"soil-orange-oil\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SOiL Sweet Orange Essential Oil<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5249\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Triple-Orange-mid-99-p-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5249\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5249 \" title=\"triple-orange\" src=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/triple-orange.jpg\" alt=\"triple-orange\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5249\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Triple Orange Range<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Orange oil is used in various industrial applications to replace dangerous chemical solvents and heavy-duty degreasers; examples include use by the Boeing Company and the American Princess Cruise Line.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Pssstt&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Soil-Lemon-Essential-Oil-p-272.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lemon essential oil<\/a> is also a wonderful degreasing citrus oil!)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/peppermint.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5269\" title=\"peppermint\" src=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/peppermint.jpg\" alt=\"peppermint\" width=\"122\" height=\"122\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Peppermint<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>The scent:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Fresh, cool &amp; clean mint<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Best for:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bathroom &amp; toilet cleaner<\/li>\n<li>Air freshener (combats pet odour, cigarette smoke)<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum bag freshener<\/li>\n<li>Natural pest control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Why it works:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Peppermint has natural antibacterial &amp; antiseptic properties; just a drop or two can kill germs &amp; banish bad odours<\/li>\n<li>The oil has a strong but pleasant scent (like minty candy-cane) that will linger in your home after cleaning<\/li>\n<li>This aroma deters common household pests like ants, flies &amp; cockroaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Shop:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5264\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Soil-Peppermint-Essential-Oil-p-277.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5264\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5264 \" title=\"soil-peppermint-oil\" src=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/soil-peppermint-oil.jpg\" alt=\"soil-peppermint-oil\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SOiL Peppermint Essential Oil<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5266\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Nautica-Organic-Peppermint-Essential-Oil-p-3614.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5266\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5266 \" title=\"nautica-peppermint-oil\" src=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/nautica-peppermint-oil.jpg\" alt=\"nautica-peppermint-oil\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nautica Peppermint Essential Oil<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The strong peppermint scent also deters mice and rats; dab a few drops of peppermint oil on some cotton balls &amp; keep them in your cupboards to keep rodents away.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/tea-tree.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5274\" title=\"tea-tree\" src=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/tea-tree.jpg\" alt=\"tea-tree\" width=\"122\" height=\"122\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Tea Tree<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>The scent:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Strong medicinal camphor-like\/ herbal aroma<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Best for:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>All-purpose natural disinfectant<\/li>\n<li>Shower cleaner<\/li>\n<li>Tile cleaner<\/li>\n<li>Mildew &amp; mould treatment<\/li>\n<li>Deodorising musty carpets<\/li>\n<li>Anti-germ spray for \u201chigh-traffic\u201d areas in the home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Why it works:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Tea tree is a really potent antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antimicrobial &amp; antiseptic oil<\/li>\n<li>The antifungal properties help to combat mildew &amp; mould; ideal for the shower or bathroom<\/li>\n<li>The scent helps to remove musty &amp; damp odours; great for cleaning carpets &amp; rugs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Shop:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5276\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Soil-Tea-Tree-Essential-Oil-p-280.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5276\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5276 \" title=\"soil-teatree-oil\" src=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/soil-teatree-oil.jpg\" alt=\"soil-teatree-oil\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5276\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SOiL Tea Tree Essential Oil<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5278\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Treemendus-Organic-Tea-Tree-Oil-p-2993.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5278\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5278 \" title=\"treemendus-teatree-oil\" src=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/treemendus-teatree-oil.jpg\" alt=\"treemendus-teatree-oil\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5278\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Treemendus Tea Tree Oil<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_5280\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Earthsap-Tea-Tree-Toilet-Seat-Sanitizer-p-4754.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5280\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5280 \" title=\"earthsap-teatree-sanitiser\" src=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/earthsap-teatree-sanitiser.jpg\" alt=\"earthsap-teatree-sanitiser\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Earthsap Tea Tree Toilet Seat Sanitizer<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The commercial use of tea tree oil was first pioneered in the 1920s by an Australian chemist. During World War 2, the Australian military required all their first aid kits to include a supply of tea tree oil because of its many healing benefits \u2013 it\u2019s that powerful!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Quick Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Essential oils can be used in \u201cdry\u201d or \u201cwet\u201d cleaning methods:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Sprays, washes &amp; stain treatments:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Dilute your essential oil with pure filtered water, or a mix of filtered water and vinegar. Depending on which oil you add, these solutions can be used to clean tiles, windows or other surfaces in your home.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Dry cleaning carpets &amp; upholstery:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Sprinkle a few drops of your essential oil into a cup of bicarb. Mix well and shake over the area you wish to clean or deodorise. Leave for a few minutes before vacuuming up the powder.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Don&#8217;t forget:<\/strong> <\/em>Essential oils are really potent, so remember to always use them in their diluted form, and don&#8217;t get the concentrated oils on your skin.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have a &#8220;go to&#8221; essential oil recipe for natural household cleaning magic? Leave a comment to share it with our green team!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You put so much effort into keeping your family\u2019s home space clean, safe and hygienic \u2013 but how \u201cclean\u201d are your household cleaning products really? 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