Lemon Essential Oil and Laundry Stains

By Irene Shaver @hhwife
I normally just post these short notes onto my facebook page, however I thought it was kind of blog worthy.  As you know I am using a lot of essential oils lately.  We use them for:
  • removing toxins
  • boosting immunity
  • fighting colds, infections etc.
  • migraines, headaches
  • stomach upsets
  • cleaning products
  • skin care
  • oral health
  • cooking
  • bug repellent
  • etc... 
Today was so pleased to use my lemon oil on a stubborn stain.  My children definitely get their clumsiness honestly from their mama's side.  I am always after them about staining their clothes, but I am not much better.  Yesterday I was rather disappointed to find either grease or paint on my khaki capris. I threw them in the wash but the stain came out looking the same.  So I added a little lemon oil to them rub it through with a little water and let set them out in the sun for a couple hours.  Viola!
There are over 100 other uses for lemon essential oil.  So when you aren't getting out tough stains here are a few other things you can do with lemon:
  1. detoxing your body
  2. boosting mood
  3. household cleaner
  4. mouthwash
  5. fight acne
  6. clean fruits and vegetables
  7. house air freshener
  8. clean cuts and wounds
  9. relieve sore throat
  10. remove gum from hair