Category Archives: essential oil

Wasps in the Mailbox

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Anne

“Everybody has them”, the mail lady said when I told her we got rid of ours, for good, it would seem.  Here’s how we deterred them:  We sprayed disinfectant around the opening of the mailbox and into it after removing … Continue reading →

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Fighting the Gunk

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Anne

Can openers, appliances and kitchen gadets in general can collect a lot of gunk.  If you dampen an old, soft toothbrush with a couple of drops of essential oil you can get rid of the gunk in no time: Scub, … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your Fridge Fresh

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Anne

There are several ways of maintaining the freshness of your fridge – or freezer, for that matter. Place a bowl of coffee on one of the shelves, if you like the smell of coffee.  This will keep odors at bay … Continue reading →

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Appliance Degreaser “Herbal Wonder”

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Anne

If you have a greasy film on your appliances, this solution will work wonders: Ingredients: 2 cups of water 1/4 cup oil based soap (Murphy’s will do just fine) 10 drops of either rosemary, lavender, or even citrus essential oil … Continue reading →

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Sink Rust Remover

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Anne

Ingredients: 1/4 cup baking soda 5 drops essential oil of your choice juice of half a lemon Sprinkle baking soda on the stain, then add drops of essential oil and sprinkle with lemon juice. Let sit over night or several … Continue reading →

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