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Things you will need:
- Glass spray bottle
- ½ cup of Vodka
- ½ cup of water
- 15 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil
- 25 drops of Orange Essential Oil
- 15 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- 15 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
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As the saying goes, “A clean home is a healthy home.” Living in a clean home and environment keeps us away from diseases. With different kinds of viruses floating around, many people, especially children are getting sick and are hospitalized. Respiratory problems are the most common kinds of diseases caused by viruses.
We all know that prevention is better than cure. Prevention can begin at home. How can we keep our family healthy?
Encourage proper handwashing.
Frequent and proper handwashing is a very effective way to fight diseases. We touch so many things with our hands without us really noticing. We then touch our face, mouth, and our food, thus increasing the risk of transferring germs, bacteria, and viruses to our body. It is important that we wash our hands properly with soap. Essentials oils can be used to disinfect the hands naturally and safely. Click here to learn how to make homemade foaming hand soap with Rosemary Essential Oil.
Eat a healthy diet
A healthy diet nourishes the body, keeping the immune system strong. With a strong immune system, the body can fight common diseases. Eating a balanced meal that includes Go, Grow and Glow food and consuming less sugar is good for the body.
Clean and disinfect at home
Because we touch many surfaces and objects at home, disinfecting can help guard your family against viruses. To stop the spread of diseases, clean and disinfect doorknobs, refrigerator handles, faucets, toilet handles and other dirty, germ-covered things at home. There are many commercial disinfectants to choose from, however, most of them have toxic ingredients that are harmful, especially for young children. You can opt for a safe, all-natural and non-toxic disinfectant by making one at home using essential oils.
Essential oils are known for their antibacterial and antiviral properties. These essential oils can be mixed together to create an effective but safe disinfectant. Listed below are the ingredients for a natural disinfectant spray.
Rosemary Essential Oil - has antimicrobial properties
Orange Essential Oil - prohibits the growth of bacteria
Eucalyptus Essential Oil - known as a natural germicide
Lavender Essential Oil - has antiviral and antibacterial properties
Vodka - aids in sterilization
Step 1: Mix all ingredients together.
Step 2: Add the mixture to a glass spray bottle.
Step 3: Shake the spray bottle frequently while cleaning.
Spray this natural disinfectant on any surface that is frequently touched in your home. Use this spray within 2 to 3 months. Store it in a dark place, away from the reach of children. Aside from its disinfecting effect, the essential oils also smell great. Your house will not only be squeaky clean but it will also smell fresh.
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