Summertime Favorites: Essential Oils You Can’t Do Without!

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5. Lemon

This is one of the all-time favorites, hands down! It might be summer, but chances are you still have to go to work. Give your brain an instant pick-me-up by diffusing some lemon essential oil in the air. You can also add just a drop or two to your favorite liquid soap or shampoo for a morning wake-up shower! Lemon oil will also soften callouses, which is great for those sandal-wearing feet.

Lemon essential oil removes stains from fabric, including grass and grease stains. Stop bugs from bugging you by putting about 6 drops of lemon essential oil and 8 ounces of water in a spray bottle. Shake well, and then spray yourself and your clothing so bugs will bug off! (Avoid your eyes and face.) If you wash your hand but they still smell like garlic or fish, simply put one drop of this essential oil on your hands and rub them together. This works well for plastic dishes or even glassware that seems to retain odors. You can put a few drops into the offending container and then add some hot water. Swish it around and then let it sit for a few hours. Wash and rinse well. You can also add one drop of lemon essential oil to a glass of water for an instantly refreshing lemonade-type drink that requires no sugar.

Last but not least, lemon essential oil is the perfect oil if you have small children who end up dropping gum on your carpet or car upholstery, take their crayons to the walls or get their hands covered in sticky gunk. Lemon essential oil will remove anything sticky or gooey that your kids can dream up.

There are hundreds of essential oils and this list barely scratches the surface. For summertime fun and comfort, however, these five oils are a must for every household. Have a great summer!

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