Home and Family

Here is an AROMATHERAPY CLEANING/FRESHENING TIP for your Home & Family recommended for HALLWAYS by Valerie Ann Worwood an authority on essential oils and aromatherapy.

The Citrus oils of lemon, lime, bergamot, and grapefruit are particular favorites for the hall. Good mixers with these are geranium and lavender; lavender is better in the morning, giving an uplifting aspect, while geranium is preferable in the afternoon when things are calming down after the rush of the day. Geranium is an excellent choice too when guests are due because it makes them feel good before they even sit down. If someone in the house has a cold or flu, add 2 or 3 drops of either rosemary or niaouli to the citrus base. Using a total of 8 drops of essential oil in 2 ½ cups of water in a plant spray will keep the hallway smelling fresh for several hours. Spraying the carpet in the hall and stairs will also help freshen up the whole area (302-3).