Lemon makes life sparkle! Lemon’s disinfectant qualities make it the perfect ingredient in a natural sanitizing fusion. “It is not generally used for massage or baths, mainly a cleaner, anti-infectious and refreshing room scent,” notes Pam Conrad, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, “and it’s supportive to the immune system.”
Try for mulating freshening recipes for a non-toxic home cleansing. To reap the benefits of lemon’s purifying pleasures, be vigilant, since “less” is the best policy. Conrad offers several antiseptic fusions:
- Add: Simply add lemon essential oil to your mop water to clean your floors and add a fresh scent to your home.
- Mix: Use lemon and tea tree combined for a powerful antibacterial cleaner.
- Diffuse: Combine the following essential oils and use in a diffuser to freshen the air and decrease unpleasant odors. Peppermint 1 drop, Lavender 2 drops, Lemon 3 drops.
Lemon oil can cause skin irritation so it must be well diluted.
