Disinfect Your Home With Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil House Cleaner

When you clean, does your house never stop smelling like chemicals? You shouldn’t have to stop cleaning the counter in the middle because the bleach scent is making the hairs on the tip of your nose stand on end. There is a better approach. You may produce your homemade cleaning products from organic substances that work just as well as store-bought ones that include hazardous chemicals. Vinegar and baking soda are excellent, but you can use tea tree oil to achieve a truly thorough clean by diluting it in a homemade mix. Tea tree oil has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiseptic qualities. Tea tree oil is a safe, versatile, and natural solution to use when cleaning all around the house. It is frequently used in cosmetic products and for health. Keep on reading as Hellamaid made a list about how can you maximize the benefits of your tea tree oil.

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Best Ways to Utilize Tea Tree Essential Oil

All-Purpose Cleaner

To create a multifunctional cleanser, mix 10 drops of tea tree essential oil with two cups of hot water with one and a half cups of vinegar. On granite or marble, use vinegar sparingly as it may erode the stone.

Mold and Mildew Remover

To make a mold remover, one cup of water and one teaspoon of tea tree oil must be combined in a spray bottle. Make sure to shake the bottle to get the mixture mixed.  Spot treat any mold that is already present after. Wait a few minutes before wiping it away. Simply spray where needed to apply where mold and mildew are a concern.

Kitchen Sink Cleaner

The kitchen is a haven for dirt, germs, mold, and fungi. While you would believe that the bathroom seems to be the dirtiest place in the house, the average kitchen sink contains 100,000 times more bacteria than a typical toilet. Not exactly a great thought.

Before cleaning your sink, add several drops of tea tree oil to some warm water or mix it with little baking soda. You get rid of mold, mildew, and bacteria, be sure to thoroughly clean the drain and all of the crevices at the bottom of the faucet. Similar to this, you can use a natural cleanser like castile soap which already contains tea tree oil.

Air-Purifier

To organically purify the air, add a couple of drops of tea tree essential oil to an oil diffuser. You can still add a couple of drops of other essential oil, like lavender, to give the mixture a smell boost.

Garbage Disposal Cleaner

Tea tree oil will effectively clean your garbage can, unlike letting the scent linger or blindly pouring baking soda into it while holding your nose. Clean the entire interior of the pail with a multipurpose cleaning solution that contains tea tree oil. When you’ve removed all of the trash, spray down the trash can and let it completely air-dry between each trash out.

Washing Machine 

Remove the mildew and musty odor that is developing within your washer. Before starting a hot or empty self-cleaning cycle, add two teaspoons of tea tree essential oil to your machine to clean it out. When you’re through using the washer and after each load to help avoid the growth of mold and mildew, keep the door open to let the washer finish drying completely.

Sponge and Dish Brush

Avoid using soiled sponges and brushes to clean your dishes. To clean your kitchen cleaning items, apply the same concentration as your toothbrush soak. If your dish brush’s handle is made of wood, make sure to keep it out of the water to avoid cracking.

Bathroom

Create your customized bathroom scrub by mixing water, vinegar, baking soda, and castile soap with 10 – 15 drops of tea tree essential oil. Baking soda helps remove stains, while tea tree oil enhances vinegar’s cleaning abilities to help combat mold and bacteria.

Gym/ Exercise Equipment

Tea tree essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil, witch hazel, and water can be used to quickly make a disinfecting spray for your yoga mat and exercise equipment. Use like any other spray without being concerned about getting unusual chemicals on your skin!

Fresh Produce

Compounds in tea tree oil work to prevent the development of mold on vegetables and fruits. Tea tree oil can be added to water while rinsing produce to help keep it mold-free.

Additional Use of Tea Tree Oil

Clothes

Simply add a teaspoon of tea tree essential oil to the laundry. Tea tree oil protects against bacterial and fungal illnesses caused by heavily dirty clothing. To add a floral or citrus scent, you can also put in another essential oil of your choice.

Toothbrush

Place your toothbrush in a cup of water and tea tree oil. Tea tree oil only requires ten drops to get the best results. Give the toothbrush at least 15 minutes to soak.

Bug Bites

Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory properties that aid to relieve itching and stop insect bites from swelling in addition to disinfecting the bug bite as well as assisting in infection prevention. Apply the tea tree oil twice daily until the bite heals, diluted in a carrier oil like antimicrobial coconut oil.

Scalp

The scalp is truly where tea tree oil is most effective. You can reap the benefits without purchasing shampoo with a particular recipe. Simply incorporating a few drops into your shampoo before massaging it into your scalp can help break up product buildup there. A healthy scalp is the foundation of beautiful, glossy hair. 

Additionally, tea tree oil reduces the growth of the yeast Pityrosporum ovale, which causes dandruff, hence reducing the flaking and itching associated with dandruff.

Acne

The ability of tea tree oil to treat acne could be its best-known use. It lessens irritation and aids in removing the germs responsible for the pimple. The fact that it won’t bleach your clothes, towels, or linens is an added bonus. To avoid irritation, people with delicate skin types may have to dilute the oil using additional water and only apply it gently.

Athlete’s Foot

Approximately two to three times per day, apply a thin layer of pure tea tree essential oil to the areas of your foot that are affected. Once the symptoms have subsided, carry on with this procedure for another couple of weeks to entirely get rid of the fungus.

Be Careful When Using Tea Tree Oil

According to research, tea tree oil seems to be generally harmless. Before using it, there are a few things to keep in mind.

  • Tea tree oil must never be consumed because doing so could be hazardous. Keep it away from children’s reach.
  • Test 1 or 2 drops of tea tree oil on a small skin patch before using it for the first time, and wait 24 hours to determine if there is a reaction.
  • The use of pure tea tree oil may also irritate those with sensitive skin. It’s preferable to combine tea tree oil with an equal or higher quantity of olive oil, almond oil, or coconut oil if your skin is sensitive.
  • Moreover, it is risky to use tea tree oil on pets. Following oral or topical administration of 0.1–85 mL of tea tree oil, researchers found that over 400 dogs and cats experienced tremors and other issues with their nervous systems.

Tea tree essential oil has a variety of benefits. It’s a reasonable natural substitute for things like chemical-based skin, hair, and nail care products, personal care items, and disinfectants. Tea tree oil is certainly not a miracle treatment, though. Few people who use it could develop skin rashes or allergic reactions. Nevertheless, tea tree oil is a useful thing to have on hand and has a variety of uses.

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