Page 24 - Cleaning with Essential Oils

Sticky messes

Instead of using chemical-ridden cleansers to take care of sticky or greasy messes,
simply employ the help of Lemon essential oil. Because Lemon oil is so powerful and
potent, you’ll only need a little oil to help get rid of even the most stubborn messes.

Take a look at a few helpful tips for cleaning up super sticky messes by using Lemon oil:

• Put a few drops of Lemon on a rag to help remove sticky residue off surfaces.

• Wash hands with Lemon essential oil to remove grease after changing the oil in the car.
• When you can’t get tree sap or other sticky residue off of the hands, place a drop of Lemon
oil in the palms and wash using warm water.

• Place Lemon oil on a cotton pad when you need to remove grease spots from surfaces.

If you’ve tried to peel a sticker off of any surface and find yourself left with sticky residue, Lemon oil can
also be used to help get rid of any traces left behind. The next time you want to get rid of a sticker, try
the following sticker removal recipe.

STICKY MESSES

STICKER REMOVER

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons baking soda
5 drops Lemon essential oil
1 cup water
Cleansing wipe or towel
INSTRUCTIONS

1. For sticker removal, first peel off the parts of the sticker that will come off easily. If paper remnants are
left behind, the solution should still be able to soak through.
2. Combine baking soda, Lemon oil, and water in a small bowl or dish.
3. Apply mixture to sticky surface and let soak for 2–5 minutes.
4. Use a damp towel or cleansing wipe to remove adhesive easily.