Essential Oil Hacks for the Home | HTH 017

Lindsay Esparza from The Natural Cupboard joins us this week to to explore some fun oil uses for your household!   LET’S CHAT! You can always call and leave your questions and comments on our voicemail! 978-709-1040   QUICK ESSENTIAL OILS INFO/TIPS: - Essential oils come from plants, roots, trees, bark etc. and they’re either steamed or distilled for their benefits. - They’re a great switch for natural cleaning products and home fragrance. - Essential oils are very concentrated, so they last a long time. - Making your own cleaning products also gives you the opportunity to upcycle bottles. - Oils can actually help snoring. - Using healthier cleaning products gives kids the chance to get involved in cleaning. - Dilution is important, so make sure you use a carrier oil (do your research). - Lemon is a natural degreaser, Wild Orange is anti-bacterial- so the oils themselves can also do some work. - Great for the bottom of the trashcan, garbage disposal, shoes, vacuum cleaner etc.   LINDSAY’S RECIPES: - Mix cleaners in glass because essential oils can break down plastic. - Use lemon essential oil to remove sticker residue.   DIY ALL PURPOSE CLEANER - 20 or 24 oz glass spray bottle - Fill 1/4 of the bottle with hydrogen peroxide - Add 15 to 20 drops of either On Guard, Melaleuca (Tea Tree), Lemon, Wild Orange, Purify, Eucalyptus or your other favorite cleaning oil. Feel free to mix and match! - Fill the rest with water   DIY WOOD POLISH - 1/2 cup white vinegar - 1/4 cup olive oil - 15 drops wild orange or lemon essential oil - 1 Tbsp vegetable glycerine (optional but a great add!) - Put all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well before use. Spray on microfiber or other soft cloth to use.   CARPET CLEANER - Baking soda, 10-15 drops of lemon or orange (anything cleansing), shake over the carpet and vacuum up!   LINDSAY MENTIONED: - Spray bottle tops from Amazon - https://amzn.to/2H412Yp - Wool Dryer Balls - https://amzn.to/2vGn8dj   Listener Questions: Q: What are some good starter oils for someone who’s never diffused? A: Lemon, lavender, peppermint and citrus.   Q: People shy away from multi-level marketing. What would you say to dispel those feelings? A: Lindsay loves it because her products come with an education. Find the product that works for you, and also the salesman that feels right.   Q: What should people be looking for when purchasing essential oils? A: If it says “not for internal or topical use” that’s a red flag. Beware of synthetic ingredients and fillers.   CONTACT LINDSAY: Website | https://mydoterra.com/lindsayesparza The Gram | @thenaturalcupboard   FOLLOW US on social media: Website | https://howtohome.com/ Instagram | http://bit.ly/2WqVfSp Twitter | http://bit.ly/2RRyYij Facebook | http://bit.ly/2MC3Hdc Youtube | http://bit.ly/2SifqTH SUBSCRIBE to the How to Home Podcast: Itunes | https://apple.co/2DL0lSp Android | http://bit.ly/2B9k7Fm Stitcher | http://bit.ly/2DM0W6c Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2GcRCKo   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR FILTERBUY.COM