
You are enjoying your bed every night but did you know that it is recommended to clean your mattress once a month? Whether you believe it or not, it is us that brings dirt to our beloved bed while we are comfortable lying and dreaming. Changing sheets sometimes is not enough, so just spend time once a month to use this blend and clean the mattress. This recipe can be done in less than 10 minutes, now start stripping your mattress. Begin the year with a fresh smelling bed.
Recipe
16 oz trigger spray bottle
1 cup distilled water
1 cup white vinegar
10 drops Tea Tree essential oil
10 drops Lemon essential oil
Directions
In the spray bottle, mix all ingredients. Shake well. Spray onto mattress top. Allow drying before making the bed. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
Safe for 6+ years old kids. But nor for nursing and pregnant women.
Essential Oil Properties In This Recipe
Tea Tree Essential Oil:
Aroma: Fresh, potent, spicy-camphoraceous, rather pungent smell and warm.
Pairs Well With: Basil, bergamot, black pepper, chamomile german, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, juniper, lavender, lemon, marjoram, myrrh, nutmeg, oakmoss, oregano, peppermint, pine, ravensara, rosewood, rosemary, thyme, and ylang ylang
Properties: Antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, fungicide, insecticide, antiseptic, bactericide, balsamic, cicatrisant, expectorant, fungicide, insecticide, stimulant, and sudorific.
Lemon Essential Oil:
Aroma: Sharp, fresh smell, clean, sugary citrus and slightly sour.
Pairs Well With: Benzoin, chamomile, cistus, elemi, eucalyptus, fennel, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, neroli, oakmoss, rose, sandalwood and ylang ylang.
Properties: Anti-anemic, antimicrobial, anti-rheumatic, anti-sclerotic, antiseptic, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrisant, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, haemostatic, hypotensive, insecticidal, rubefacient, tonic and vermifuge.