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Keep the air in your home and office fresh and aromatically pleasing with the use of essential oils. A room spray of essential oils can perform four functions:

1. Oils can provide protection from bacteria and viruses.
2. Essential oils can deter insects.
3. Sprays made from essential oils can deodorize a room.
4. Essential oils can be used to enhance or minimize specific emotions or moods.

A combination of several essential oils will destroy almost any harmful bacteria. Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Tea Tree, and Juniper are powerful agents for destroying bacteria while working simultaneously to boost the body's immune functions.

Disinfectant Room Spray Recipe
Eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses, pesky insects and ants, as well as some common fungi with this room spray.

This recipe will make one and three-quarter ounces of spray.

• 60 drops of Bergamot
• 20 drops of Lavender
• 15 drops each of the following: Lemon, Rosemary, Thyme, Tea Tree and Lemon Eucalyptus
• 10 drops each of the following: Eucalyptus, Juniper and Mandarin
• 5 drops each of Clove, Sandalwood, and Peppermint

Drop each of the oils directly into a clean glass bottle and swirl the oils together. Leave for at least twenty-four hours to amalgamate. Add one ounce of isopropyl alcohol or vodka to the mixture of oils. Swirl the mixture together again and leave for another twenty-four hours. Add one ounce of distilled bottle and blend once again. Transfer the blend to an atomizing bottle and enjoy. This spray will remain fresh for many months in a cool, dark place. Use as needed.

Clean Air Spray
Our homes and offices are filled with nasty toxins such as cigarette smoke, cleaning solutions, fire retardants and furniture polish. The following recipe will help you detox the air in your home. And, your space will smell delicious!

Using the instructions above blend about 20 drops of the following oils using the isopropyl alcohol or vodka and distilled water process: Lavender, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Geranium, Clary sage, Grapefruit, Lemon, Rosemary and Tea Tree.

Add an additional layer of protection from the positively charged ions that are released from computer screens and various metals and fibers found in many building by adding the following oils to the mixture: Cypress, Citrus, Pine, Cedar, Sandalwood and Juniper.

Kitchen Spray
This wonderful combination of oils is an excellent way to cut the grease smell from your kitchen. Combine 5-6 drops of Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Lavender, Lemon or Lime to one and three-quarter ounces of distilled water. Shake vigorously and use frequently.

Source: Fragrant Herbal: Enhancing Your Life with Aromatic Herbs and Essential Oils (Bulfrinch Press 1998)