EDEN HOLISTIC PROFESSIONAL AROMATHERAPY
Module 8 – Non-Toxic Solutions in Home Care
Essential oils can be a great addition to household care, as they have antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal properties that can help to clean and freshen the home.
It is important to note that essential oils should be used with caution around pets and children, as some oils can be toxic if ingested. Always dilute essential oils properly and follow recommended usage guidelines to ensure safe use in household care.
Non-Toxic Solutions in Home Care
Cleaning: Essential oils such as lemon, tea tree, and eucalyptus have powerful antimicrobial properties that make them effective for cleaning surfaces in the home. They can be added to DIY cleaning solutions or used in diffusers to purify the air.
Laundry: Essential oils such as lavender, peppermint, and lemon can be added to laundry detergent to provide a natural and fresh scent to clothes.
Pest control: Essential oils such as peppermint and citronella are effective for repelling insects and rodents from the home. They can be added to DIY insect sprays or diffused in the home to repel pests.
Air freshening: Essential oils such as lavender, peppermint, and citrus oils can be diffused in the home to freshen the air and provide a natural scent.
Furniture polish: Essential oils such as lemon and orange can be added to homemade furniture polish to provide a natural shine and fresh scent to furniture.
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Importance of a non-toxic approach to home care
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Benefits of natural cleaning alternatives
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Exploring the essential oils for home care
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Safety dosage and guidance (pregnant, infants, pets, allergies, toxicity etc)
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Household care formula with essential oils (online practical)
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Precaution guide