Cleansing your space with essential oils In the New Year is invigorating. It feels like a IMG_7318fresh start both in your internal and external life. Out with the old and in with the new. This all purpose cleaner is organic, easy to make at home and effective.  It is antibacterial antifungal, relaxing and brings new life to dull, stale spaces.

You will need:
16 oz. glass spray bottle

Add essential oils first:
15 drops lavender
10 drops eucalyptus
10 drops tea tree
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 3/4 cups water

Shake and enjoy.

Eucalyptus: Effectively kills bacteria such as E. Coli and Staphylococcus Aureus[1] also known to benefit oral health, relieve pain and help respiratory conditions.

Tea Tree: Both Anti-bacterial and Antifungal. Medium herbaceous smell. Good all purpose oil.[2]

Lavender: Aromatic scent provides a calming, relaxing atmosphere.[3] Inhibits growth of bacteria and repels insects. Relieves respiratory symptoms.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are meant for educational purposes only. Avoid contact with eyes and do not ingest.

[1] Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, “Antibacterial Activity of the Essential Oils From the Leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus Against Escherichi

[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1360273/
[3] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17689755