Following a mould issue in our bathroom where I gave myself chemical poisoning 12 months ago, research lead me to the use of Melaleuca (Tea Tree) oil.
The summary of the mould issue, I'm still in the process of clearing up. Successfully now I've been using the Melaleuca blend. But I'd started with bleach, then white vinegar and finally a few well known chemical cleaners. Even with the window and door open, extractor fan on I still gave myself a mild case of chemical pneumonia. Really not a nice experience at all.
Since this incident I've been alarmed by the amount of chemicals in household cleaners and the damages they cause that result in incommunicable health conditions later in life. I've read articles which experts claim there are 2 - 4.5 kg of chemicals found in cleaning products per household. If that is true it's no wonder, even with the advancement of technology we still struggle with illnesses and diseases.
I always recommend doTerra essential oils because of their Therapeutic Grade certification, all I'll say is if you want to use another brand be sure to check the batch certification as there is only 1% of the worlds essential oils companies that have this grade of purity and it's legal to label a product "Pure" even if it contains 92% fillers and synthetics.
Tea Tree oil, extracted from the Melaleuca alternifolia tree in Australia, is a remarkable, non-chemical vital oil. The Indigenous people in Australia have actually been making use of the oil, discovered in the fallen leaves of the tree, for hundreds of years for eliminating germs, to assist with muscle pain, as well as various other health-related usages. Tea Tree oil has disinfectant, antibiotic, antiviral, and also anti-fungal properties. (Tea Tree oil ought to not be consumed.) Just recently, Tea Tree oil has been proclaimed for greater than simply medical usages. Complying with are 5 non-medicinal usages for Tea Tree oil.
So here is a short list of the things we can use Melaleuca in our home.
All-purpose Cleaner You can make a homemade all-purpose cleaner that will certainly measure up to any kind of store-bought, chemical cleaner. Add 3 or 4 drops of Melaleuca oil with 2 tbsp of vinegar as well as one tbsp of borax. Include this mix with warm water in a 350ml spray container. Shake well, now you have a powerful natural alternative to store-bought cleaners.
Anti-bacterial (Disinfectant) Considering that Melaleuca oil does have disinfectant properties, it is an excellent enhancement to sanitise the air after somebody has been ill in your household. Including 6 to 8 drops to the washing when cleaning the bedding.
Everyday Laundry
Add just a few drops to your wash load to kill and germs on your clothes, towels, etc. They'll also come out of the washer smelling lovely and fresh.
Dishes
Add a few drops in the dishwasher to clean and disinfect as well as cleaning them.
Ant repellent
Just a few drops where the little pests are entering the home will deter them from returning to the same point. Why not use the All-purpose cleaner mix to spray around the perimeter to ensure they'll not find an alternative entrance.