March 5, 2007 | Essential oils, Cleaning tips

I tried something new today, and I’m so happy with the results! I ordered a concentrated organic cleaner that’s unscented, and when I diluted it to clean my floors, I added some Lemongrass oil. The result is amazing! I have beautifully clean floors (even hardwoods!), and my house now has the clean, uplifting scent of lemongrass.

Here’s some information I found about essential oil of lemongrass:

• The scent is clean, with an earthy-citrus smell, but not overpowering.
• The light, airy scent dissipates relatively quickly but eats odors as it goes.
• It has a calming, anti-depressant affect.
• It’s a natural antiseptic, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-inflamatory.
• It is known to relieve fatigue and headache, and promote digestion, stimulate the appetite, relieve sore muscles, and aid in milk flow in nursing mothers.
• It’s also a great insect repellent!
• It should be avoided during pregnancy or in people with high blood pressure.

Ways to use Lemongrass:

• Add several drops to a solution of 1/2 vinegar, 1/2 water for an all-purpose cleaner.
• Add several drops to your bath.
• Mix a few drops into an unscented massage oil.
• Add a few drops to your laundry detergent or laundry rinse cycle, especially when washing sheets to kill and prevent dust mites.

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