Tea tree oil for cleaning

On October 15, 2008 in General

Tea tree oil is known to be effective in household cleaning. As tea tree oil is a natural solvent, it cuts grease and stains while killing bacteria and germs. Tea tree oil can be added to cleaning products such as bathroom cleaners or laundry detergents, or you can make your own cleaning products using natural ingredients.

How to use tea tree oil for cleaning

Deodoriser
Add a few drops of tea tree oil to your laundry wash - this will help deodorise clothes and get rid of odours.

Disinfectant
Add one teaspoon of tea tree oil per load of laundry to disinfet items such as diapers, or to prevent fungal infections being transmitted.

All-purpose cleaning solution
Mix 15 drops of tea tree oil with 1 quart of water in a spray bottle. This can be used for general cleaning around the house, such as kitchen bench tops, etc.

Mould killer
Mix 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil with 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Spray on mould-affected area and don’t rinse off.

Floor wash
Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with any cleaning solution - you can use this to wash floors or kitchen cabinets. Adding tea tree oil to your cleaning solution will increase the power of your clean, and will also add a wonderful scent to the area. Always make sure the room you are cleaning is well ventilated.

Insect repellant
Add 10-20 drops of tea tree oil to citronella - this will allow you to enjoy the outdoor life by repelling nasty insects.

Removing mildew smell
When washing bath towels, if you add a few drops of tea tree oil to your wash this will help remove that awful mildew smell.

If you try any of these cleaning ideas using tea tree oil, let us know how they worked for you by submitting a comment below.

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