How could you be using Lemon Essential Oil?

Turns out, there are nearly endless ways to use one of the most loved “staple” essential oils on the market: LEMON.  These common household uses for lemon essential oil are so good that I couldn't help but share a few. I've compiled a list of some of the best, taken mostly from The Lavender Life blog by Young Living. Enjoy!

1. Dreaming of stainless steel without those everlasting fingerprints? Add 3 drops of Lemon to a damp cloth and polish to perfection.

2. Find gum in your child's hair? Liberate their locks with 1-2 drops of Lemon oil. Yes, really! Use protection if going into direct sunlight after.

3. Discover your little artist has left crayon drawings all over the wall again? A little lemon oil goes a long way in creating a clean slate.

4.  Battle greasy stovetops, counters and microwaves with a mixture of Lemon and vinegar. Mix about 20 drops with 1 cup of white vinegar in a glass spray bottle and then add about a cup of water. Spray those greasy surfaces and wipe clean.

5. Infuse your laundry with the citrusy freshness equal to a lovely lemon grove by adding 5-8 drops to the rinse cycle when washing clothes and towels.

6. Meet your mid-day slump with a cold glass of water infused with a few drops of nature's citrus pick-me-up. This calorie-free treat will brighten your day!

7. Put an end to hard-water buildup by tackling it with a paste made of baking soda, a little bit of water, and Lemon essential oil. Watch this powerful DIY scrub soak it clean off!

8. Use a few drops of Lemon as needed to dissolve pesky stickers and labels on dishes or toys. This also works for chalk pen prices, scuffs and permanent marker on glassware.

9. Snuff out stinky smells by placing a Lemon-infused cotton ball in the refrigerator, toilet paper roll, closet corner, or trash can – try it taped to the lid.

10. Add a little more pep to your step and clarity to your stroll outdoors by adding two drops each of Lemon Vitality, Peppermint Vitality, and Lavender Vitality oils to a vegetable capsule.

11. As cold season approaches, diffuse 3 drops of Lemon Essential Oil with equal amounts of Peppermint and Lavender to help with respiratory symptoms and to freshen the air in your home.

12. Soak a rag with lemon oil and use it to polish silver or jewelry.

What's your go-to way to use lemon essential oil around your home?

Let me know!

~ Blessings ~ Nancy