Originally Posted by
Dadie
I like citrus aromas...
But I use a few drops of lavender, tea tree or eucalyptus essential oil in the steam cleaner for their anti bacteria/fungal properties.
Aroma is a very personal thing...just like one perfume suits one person and not another...
Best bet is to try a few oils and experiment with a few drops(no more than 5 drops total) at a time on a cotton wool ball(put it on a warm radiator so the aroma is released) until you get a blend you like.
You can get the most popular essential oils in the chemists..and order ones in the same theme/notes online after giving the mixes a go.
Or buy or take an aromatherapy book out the library to give you a starting point on blending and the properties of each oil.
Oh its best to buy little amounts in dark bottles to keep it fresh.
You might even find a different blend for every room...with dif properties...for dif things...one to cut through cooking smells for the kitchen and something else for the bathroom and something relaxing for the bedroom and super odour eating spray for the inside of trainers etc..plus tea tree oil in conditioner to keep nits at bay (school kids) etc.
Happy experimenting!