{"id":12342,"date":"2016-04-01T01:10:05","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T06:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=12960"},"modified":"2016-03-25T23:37:32","modified_gmt":"2016-03-26T04:37:32","slug":"aromatic-life-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2016\/04\/01\/aromatic-life-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Aromatic Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring Cleaning!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

First a quick chant to get you in the groove…..Thanks to Mid-Stride Moxie!<\/a><\/p>\n

\"sweep\"<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

What better way to start a\u00a0new season then with aromatic, healthy, safe ways to clean and fragrance your homes.<\/p>\n

Here are a few recipes to help you get started:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Mold Buster<\/strong><\/span>
\n2 teaspoons Tea Tree essential oil
\n2 Cups Water<\/p>\n

Add to a spray bottle, shake before using.
\nApply to mold and mildew, do not rinse off.<\/p>\n

Nothing works as well for mold and mildew as Tea Tree.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Scented Sheets to Help Sleep<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sheets scented with Essential Oil of Lavender help to induce sleep.
\nThere are a few ways to accomplish this.
\nAdd Lavender to the rinse cycle while washing.
\nAdd Lavender to Unscented Bounce dryer sheets.
\nStore sheets in linen closet with Lavender sachets.
\nSpray sheets with Lavender hydrosol or floral water.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Musty Basements<\/strong><\/span>
\nThis is a great idea, get one of those socket type diffusers<\/p>\n

Add some Bergamot Mint and keep it in your basement. With the rainy
\nSpring some of us have had we need something to help with the musty
\nsmell.<\/p>\n

That damp, musty odor most basements get can be safely eliminated
\nwith Bergamot Mint. Botanical name Mentha citrata
\nThis unusual oil is actually a mint!
\nSoft with floral notes and touches of citrus it is similar to
\nBergamot,this oil will brighten your mood and lift your spirits.
\nUnlike the mint oils it is not stimulating but actually de-stressing
\nlike Lavender.
\nHigh in linalol and linalyl acetate (like Lavender) it is much safer
\non the skin than other mint oils. Used in proper dilutions, it is
\nneither irritating, sensitizing, nor photosensitizing, much safer to
\nuse than either Bergamot or Peppermint alone.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Tub and Shower Scrub<\/strong><\/span>
\nThis recipe helps to remove and prevent mold and mildew buildup.
\n1\/2 Cup Baking Soda
\n10 drops Tea Tree essential oil
\n10 drops Lavender essential oil
\n10 drops Geranium essential oil<\/p>\n

Combine all ingredients and using a damp sponge or cloth, scrub
\nbathtub and\/or shower.
\nFor serious mildew buildup areas, combine 20 drops of Tea Tree and
\nwater in a spray bottle,
\nand spray area everyday for 5 days, then 2x a week.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Washing Floors<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Next time you’re mopping the floors, try a combination of Murphy’s
\noil soap and pure essential oils,in a ratio of 20 drops of essential
\noils to 2 gallons of water. Recommended oils to try are: Eucalyptus,
\nLavender, Lemon, Patchouli, Pine, Rosemary, Sweet Orange. Use singly
\nor in combination.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Refresh Your Pillows<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To rejuvenate and fluff up\u00a0pillows, place them one at a time
\nin the dryer on a warm setting for 10 minutes with two clean tennis
\nballs.
\nFor a pleasant scent, sprinkle three drops of an essential oil, like
\norange or rose onto a cotton ball, tie it into a handkerchief, and
\nadd it to the dryer along with the pillows.
\nEnjoy!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Scented Bath\/Powder Room<\/strong><\/span>
\nAn easy way to freshen the bathroom.
\nPlace several drops of essential oil on the cardboard
\nof the toilet tissue roll.
\nEach time it is used the scent
\nwill diffuse into the room.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Carpet Cleaning<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Add 10 drops of Lemon Essential Oil for each gallon of water when
\ncleaning your carpets.
\nYou’ll notice the fresh smell!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Laundry Tip<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Kill dust mites and other allergens in the laundry<\/p>\n

Add a few drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to the
\nfinal rinse water then dry clothes in the dryer.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Closet Tip<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a fragrant blend that will keep fabrics safe and smelling
\nfresh.
\nMix two cups each cedar chips and lavender buds with 3 drops lemon
\noil and 5 drops each cedar and lavender oils. Place this mixture in
\na basket with a muslin covering. Keep the basket in a storage trunk
\nor in a linen or clothes closet!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Mothballs:<\/strong><\/span> The common mothball is made of paradichlorobenzene, which
\nis harmful to liver and kidneys. Cedar chips in a cheesecloth
\nsquare, or cedar oil in an absorbent cloth will repel moths. The
\ncedar should be ‘aromatic cedar’, also referred to as juniper in
\nsome areas. Cedar chips are available at many craft supply stores,
\nor make your own using a plane and a block of cedar from the
\nlumber yard.
\nHomemade moth-repelling sachets can also be made with lavender,
\nrosemary, vetiver and rose petals.
\nDried lemon peels are also a natural moth deterrent – simply toss
\ninto clothes chest, or tie in cheesecloth and hang in the closet.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Room Spray to Cleanse & Freshen the Air<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With all the colds going around perhaps
\nyou need to take this spray to work with
\nyou.<\/p>\n

1 drop Tea Tree essential oil<\/p>\n

6 drops Bergamot<\/p>\n

8 drops Lemon
\nin
\n1 oz. of water<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Germ Buster Wipes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mix equal parts of Lavender, Thyme and Eucalyptus.
\nUse in a spray
\nbottle to wipe down surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom.
\nMoisten paper towels with this blend and wipe over surfaces.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Lemon Mint Window Wash<\/strong><\/span>
\nFor the shiniest windows ever!
\nIngredients:
\nJuice from one fresh Lemon<\/p>\n

2 Cups water or Club Soda<\/p>\n

1\/2 teaspoon Peppermint essential oil<\/p>\n

1 teaspoon Cornstarch
\nMix all ingredients and pour into a plastic spray bottle.
\nShake before using.
\nTry using sheets of black and white newspaper, it
\nshines without streaking. An old home remedy.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Spring<\/strong><\/span>… a new beginning<\/p>\n

The following essential oils are uplifting, help promote creativity,
\nand a sense of renewal. Geranium, Coriander, Rose and Nutmeg
\nTry placing 3 drops on a tissue and inhale.
\nDiffuse using any room
\ndiffuser.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Spring Cleaning! First a quick chant to get you in the groove…..Thanks to Mid-Stride Moxie!   What better way to start a\u00a0new season then with aromatic, healthy, safe ways to clean and fragrance your homes. Here are a few recipes to help you get started:   Mold Buster 2 teaspoons Tea Tree essential oil 2 Cups Water Add to a spray bottle, shake before using. Apply to mold and mildew, do not rinse off. Nothing works as well for mold and mildew as Tea Tree.   Scented Sheets to Help Sleep Sheets scented with Essential Oil of Lavender help to induce sleep. There are a few ways to accomplish this. Add Lavender to the rinse cycle while washing. Add Lavender to Unscented Bounce dryer sheets. Store sheets in linen closet with Lavender sachets. Spray sheets with Lavender hydrosol or floral water.   Musty Basements This is a great idea, get one of those socket type diffusers Add some Bergamot Mint and keep it in your basement. With the rainy Spring some of us have had we need something to help with the musty smell. That damp, musty odor most basements get can be safely eliminated with Bergamot Mint. Botanical name Mentha citrata This unusual oil is actually a mint! Soft with floral notes and touches of citrus it is similar to Bergamot,this oil will brighten your mood and lift your spirits. Unlike the mint oils it is not stimulating but actually de-stressing like Lavender. High in linalol and linalyl acetate (like Lavender) it is much safer on the skin than other mint oils. Used in proper dilutions, it is neither irritating, sensitizing, nor photosensitizing, much safer to use than either Bergamot or Peppermint alone.   Tub and Shower Scrub This recipe helps to remove and prevent mold and mildew buildup. 1\/2 Cup Baking Soda 10 drops Tea Tree essential oil 10 drops Lavender essential oil 10 drops Geranium essential oil Combine all ingredients and using a damp sponge or cloth, scrub bathtub and\/or shower. For serious mildew buildup areas, combine 20 drops of Tea Tree and water in a spray bottle, and spray area everyday for 5 days, then 2x a week.   Washing Floors Next time you’re mopping the floors, try a combination of Murphy’s oil soap and pure essential oils,in a ratio of 20 drops of essential oils to 2 gallons of water. Recommended oils to try are: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli, Pine, Rosemary, Sweet Orange. Use singly or in combination.   Refresh Your Pillows To rejuvenate and fluff up\u00a0pillows, place them one at a time in the dryer on a warm setting for 10 minutes with two clean tennis balls. For a pleasant scent, sprinkle three drops of an essential oil, like orange or rose onto a cotton ball, tie it into a handkerchief, and add it to the dryer along with the pillows. Enjoy!   The Scented Bath\/Powder Room An easy way to freshen the bathroom. Place several drops of essential oil on the cardboard of the toilet tissue roll. Each time it is used the scent will diffuse into the room.   Carpet Cleaning Add 10 drops of Lemon Essential Oil for each gallon of water when cleaning your carpets. You’ll notice the fresh smell!   Laundry Tip Kill dust mites and other allergens in the laundry Add a few drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to the final rinse water then dry clothes in the dryer.   Closet Tip Here is a fragrant blend that will keep fabrics safe and smelling fresh. Mix two cups each cedar chips and lavender buds with 3 drops lemon oil and 5 drops each cedar and lavender oils. Place this mixture in a basket with a muslin covering. Keep the basket in a storage trunk or in a linen or clothes closet!   Mothballs: The common mothball is made of paradichlorobenzene, which is harmful to liver and kidneys. Cedar chips in a cheesecloth square, or cedar oil in an absorbent cloth will repel moths. The cedar should be ‘aromatic cedar’, also referred to as juniper in some areas. Cedar chips are available at many craft supply stores, or make your own using a plane and a block of cedar from the lumber yard. Homemade moth-repelling sachets can also be made with lavender, rosemary, vetiver and rose petals. Dried lemon peels are also a natural moth deterrent – simply toss into clothes chest, or tie in cheesecloth and hang in the closet.   Room Spray to Cleanse & Freshen the Air With all the colds going around perhaps you need to take this spray to work with you. 1 drop Tea Tree essential oil 6 drops Bergamot 8 drops Lemon in 1 oz. of water   Germ Buster Wipes Mix equal parts of Lavender, Thyme and Eucalyptus. Use in a spray bottle to wipe down surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom. Moisten paper towels with this blend and wipe over surfaces.   Lemon Mint Window Wash For the shiniest windows ever! Ingredients: Juice from one fresh Lemon 2 Cups water or Club Soda 1\/2 teaspoon Peppermint essential oil 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Mix all ingredients and pour into a plastic spray bottle. Shake before using. Try using sheets of black and white newspaper, it shines without streaking. An old home remedy.     Spring… a new beginning The following essential oils are uplifting, help promote creativity, and a sense of renewal. Geranium, Coriander, Rose and Nutmeg Try placing 3 drops on a tissue and inhale. 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