Ways to Use Essential Oils at Home

Essential oils are only limited by your own creativity, and can be used around your home to naturally boost your wellbeing, clean surfaces, soothe your skin, or relax at the end of a long day!

At Lively Living, we have some handy aromatherapy tips to help you use the power of essential oils to elevate your life!

Beyond Diffusers — Everyday Uses for Essential Oils

There are many uses for essential oils beyond the classic diffuser, with many of them having benefits that really shine when you think outside of the box! One of our best essential oils home tips is to find out what benefits your favourite oils have, because that will help you find the best uses for them.

Eucalyptus oil, for example, is a powerful antibacterial and can be used for surface cleaning in your own DIY mix! Lavender oil can help relax and soothe you for restful sleep if you mist your pillow, or even keep away insects with lemon oil!

DIY Home Cleaning with Essential Oils

Cleaning your home with natural and organic products is a fantastic way to be more sustainable, and essential oils are your secret weapon! Creating your own essential oil cleaning recipes is a breeze, with options like eucalyptus oil (a strong anti-bacterial), tea tree or clove oil to battle mould, or cedarwood oil to clean and protect wood floors.

You can throw out harsh chemicals and use natural solutions like distilled water (to avoid any tap water additives), white vinegar, and baking soda, paired with essential oils for a clean and fragrant home.

Using Essential Oils for Relaxation & Wellbeing

Essential oils have been helping people relax and unwind for thousands of years, with lavender oil popular as far back as Ancient Egypt.

The benefits of essential oil blends go beyond diffusing; you can apply topically with a roll-on to ease muscle soreness or reduce stress, relax and rejuvenate in a bath, or if you're a fan of aromatic mists, our handy cordless and waterless Aroma-Oil diffuser can go wherever you go for on-demand relaxation!

Safety Tips for Using Essential Oils Around the Home

The most important thing to keep in mind if you want to use essential oils at home is to keep your kids and pets safe! That means keeping your oils out of reach and not leaving them unattended, properly diluting your oils, and not using oils directly on little ones’ skin. If you aren’t sure, we’re happy to help you make the most of our beautiful range of oils in a safe and beneficial way. Just get in contact for expert advice!

A waterless diffuser takes the guesswork out of essential oil safety by letting you simply insert the bottle into the diffuser for the correct volume of mist, or for helping your little ones (and yourself) enjoy relaxed sleep. Our award-winning Aroma-Snooze makes it a breeze to safely diffuse around the home.

FAQs:

How can I make my house smell good with essential oils?

Keeping your home smelling great is easy with essential oils; either use a diffuser or vaporiser wherever you need a fresh aroma, or create your own spray with distilled water and your favourite essential oils!

Which essential oils are best for cleaning?

There are many oils that shine when you’re using them to make your house shine, including eucalyptus oil, cedarwood oil, lavender oil, tea tree oil, or lemon oil.

Are essential oils safe for pets and children?

Not all essential oils are safe around little hands, paws, or claws, so to ensure you’re using them safely, keep them stored out of reach and only use them in small amounts if possible.