Lavender, ylang-ylang, spruce and other oils that not only smell nice, but also come in handy in cleaning, relieve stress and even come in handy in wellness.

What essential oils should I get at home? Listed in the video

1 Lavender

Lavender essential oil is an excellent relaxing remedy. If you want to relieve stress and calm down, just put an aroma lamp with this smell next to it. In addition, lavender oil also works as an antiseptic (to relieve colds, you can do inhalation). Lavender also disinfects the air. To do this, it is enough to add a couple of drops of oil to the humidifier or to the light bulbs in the lamps. The health benefits do not end there: the aroma of the plant relieves a headache if you drop a little on the pillow.

Due to its antiseptic properties, lavender oil is also suitable for cleaning. For example, to better treat the floor and leave a pleasant aroma on it, add a few drops to a bucket of water with which you will wash the surface. 

2 Rose

Rose oil is not only a wonderful flavor, it also has a number of other useful properties. For example, you can use it to relieve stress and relax after a hard day’s work. The rose fragrance has a soothing and harmonizing effect. It can be used instead of an air freshener, for example, in the bathroom. To do this, apply a couple of drops on a cotton pad and put it on a shelf or toilet tank. In addition, rose essential oil can be added to the water for cleaning, and then a pleasant subtle aroma will spread around the house. 

3 Ylang-ylang

Ylang-ylang oil, despite its rather heavy aroma, perfectly helps in the fight against insomnia and calms the heart rate. It promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety. Because of the bright aroma, ylang-ylang is used in minimal quantities and no longer than two weeks in a row.

The essential oil also works great during cleaning. So, in order, for example, to get rid of an unpleasant smell from a vacuum cleaner, you can put a small napkin soaked in oil inside. 

4 Grapefruit

Grapefruit oil is useful if, on the contrary, you need to cheer up and tune in to productivity. It is also a powerful natural antidepressant, which at the same time eliminates anxiety. The aroma of grapefruit also activates mental activity and helps in the fight against respiratory diseases.

Citrus oils, including grapefruit, can be used in cleaning. It is used to treat surfaces from grease and carbon deposits. Usually, for this purpose, the oil is mixed with soda or vinegar, then the resulting mixture is cleaned with equipment and other surfaces.

5 Incense

This specific and rather bright fragrance has a calming effect, helping to overcome stress. Incense is added to aroma lamps or directly into the bath, usually five to six drops are enough. It is recommended to use the oil in the fight against respiratory diseases, as it has a positive effect on the respiratory system. To alleviate the patient’s condition, you can do a short five-minute inhalation. Incense is also used for wet cleaning and disinfection of premises.

6 Spruce

In addition to the fact that spruce oil is associated with the New Year and the winter forest, which is pleasant in itself, it also has a number of useful qualities. So, it perfectly strengthens the immune system and helps the body recover from diseases. This fragrance also improves metabolism. Spruce oil is added to aroma lamps and to water for inhalation.

Coniferous flavor can also be used for cleaning. To make the house smell nice and the surfaces are disinfected, take five drops of oil and add it to the water to wash the floor or other surfaces. Spruce can be added to natural washing powders to give clothes a pleasant fresh aroma. And finally, this product will help get rid of insects in the house. To do this, just add a couple of drops to the aroma lamp and put it where unwanted guests are.

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