Tea Tree Oil uses Around the House

bootman

Hi

I have bought some tea tree oil, I read somewhere loads of uses now I can't find on the site.

Uses around the house for cleaning would be helpful along with the recipe.

Many thanks

SoScrooge

I found these on Google

Here are five smart ways to use Australian tea tree oil at home:

1. General Tea Tree Oil Spray
As mentioned above, combine 2 teaspoons of Australian tea tree oil in 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Shake to blend. Spray on mold and don't rinse. The smell will dissipate in a few days.

2. Tea Tree Oil Grout Spray
Using the same formula as in #1, spray grout to repel mold and mildew. While this formula won't take away the mold discoloration, it will kill the mold.

3. Musty Mold Remover
The must will be removed from anything using the above formula. Just don't rinse.

4. Household Antiseptic Spray
Use the above formula to spray areas that need antiseptic attention, such as after someone has vomited.

5. Add 1/2 teaspoon tea tree oil to your laundry for towels and other fabric prone to getting moldy.

from http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/home/1499

HTH

bootman

Thank you soscrooge, Will give the shower grout ago with this.

Rachie_B

add a few drops to the fabric conditioner drawer in the washing machine along with a capful of white vinegar

add a few drops to the hot soapy water you use for general cleaning or in a spray bottle with water & vinegar

tigs78

Just in case any of you have cats - Please be aware that tea tree oil is toxic to cats... http://cats.about.com/od/housekeeping/a/aromatherapy.htm

Anne_Marie_2

I mix few drops of tea tree oil with another essential oil such as geranium (tend to change about every time) in spray bottle with water, for disinfecting work surfaces, chopping boards. Suppose you could just use tea tree with water.