Living Magazine Fall 2015 Living Magazine | Page 27

ESSENTIAL OILS IN LAUNDRY ROUTINE
—Natural, safe, and effective solutions

UPCYCLE AND REUSE
Use empty Slim & Sassy® TrimShake containers to store powdered laundry detergent,
clothespins, or homemade dryer balls (visit
doterrablog.com for a DIY).
Use empty 10mL roll-on bottles for stain spot
treatment.
Put your loose pocket change into empty
LLV bottles.
Add a couple drops of Lemon, Melaleuca, or
Purify essential oil to a used dryer sheet for
cleaning baseboards.

Add 4 drops of Lemon to a water bottle to pretreat some stains.
- TERRA On Guard® Laundry Detergent
Use the do
- TERRA On Guard to
to add the benefits of do
every load.
Add 2 drops of your favorite essential oil to the
rinse cycle for lasting benefits:
•A
 dd Citrus Bliss® to your towels for an uplifting
scent after each shower.
• Add Wild Orange to your workout clothes for
an energizing scent during your next workout.
• Add Purify to your dish towels for added purifying benefits.
• Add Melaleuca for its cleansing properties.
Add 2–4 drops of Lavender to unscented dryer
sheets or a clean washcloth to further infuse a
fresh scent into your laundry.
Add a drop of your favorite oil to a damp cloth
and place on top of clothing when ironing.

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