18-MUST TRY Essential Oil Hacks

Learn how to use essential oils for everyday use with these simple, tried, and true hacks. From cleaning to spot treatments to natural bug repellent, these hacks are going to make your life easier and a lot healthier.
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  • @DeeMorrison818
    @DeeMorrison8183 жыл бұрын

    Great tips, as always! A quick story. I decided to make your toilet bombs, but had to order citric acid. It took awhile before it arrived and by the time it arrived I couldn’t remember what in the world I bought it for. I went to my cabinet where I keep my DIY products based on your tips. Still couldn’t remember-long story short I remembered Sunday and mixed some up. They are incredible and you are awesome. I never did DIYs before. Now I am hooked. Thank you!

  • @AmmieHarris
    @AmmieHarris3 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE the trash bag and vacuum hack! And I never knew Lemongrass would remove nail polish! I quit using nail polish a while back because I didn't know of a safe remover! THANK YOU!

  • @themagiccalledLife

    @themagiccalledLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I accidentally came across the trashcan hack, coz I couldn't find the room freshener, especially for my toddler's diaper trashcan..lol.

  • @hansijayasena4241
    @hansijayasena42412 жыл бұрын

    Just bought a lavender oil from a 100 yen shop in Japan and found out these amazing hacks, as a beginner to the essential oil Thanks for the tips.

  • @debrakrook1045
    @debrakrook10453 жыл бұрын

    The peppermint is great to repel mice too!

  • @amityofavalonacres5952
    @amityofavalonacres59523 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for these wonderful tips!

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @divine34j
    @divine34j3 жыл бұрын

    If you put lemon or any citrus essential oil on anything plastic it can melt it down especially if the plastic is heated, like the car air vent. Careful with that. Also never use oils undiluted.

  • @emerencespringer

    @emerencespringer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. I'm So Glad I'm not the only one pointing this out. I love essential oils and Use them as much as I can. I happen to Use some and didn't wash my hands, I went to use the computer and there's Now a finger print on my mouse. For the first several of the so called hacks, I would suggest mixing essential oils with baking soda and using a sprinkle of the baking soda in the garbage can on the carpet or vacuum or in the car. For the car air freshener you can Get a glass bottle with a wooden top, amazon and craft stores etx mix essential oils with any carrier oil and put in glass bottle and tilt. The wood absorbs the oil mixture and releases into the air. If you put the essential oil directly on the wood it evaporates too quickly. Another option is to get ratton reeds and a glass bottle and the same carrier oil, essential oils blend, rotate the reeds Daily or as needed. As for putting essential oils on plastic, it breaks down the plastic and can potentially release toxic fumes, remember plastic is created from by products of petroleum, the stuff where gasoline comes from. Same thing as Vaseline, petroleum jelly. Hmmm. So essential oils will damage your dashboard vents, and possibly have your garage bags break. Might take off the finish of your walls, paint, ruin marble or other countertop, fabric and inside the dryer. Better to use essential oils diluted in distilled water in a Spray to clean with, instead of Witch hazel, for clothes use essential oils in the washer, instead of the dryer to get out stains and freshen, but If you want to freshen clothes in the dryer, apply essential oils to wool balls, plus your clothes will dry faster. Essential Oils are fantastic but do you're own diligence in research and don't just take one source for "hacks". Always test a hidden section before the whole, just in case.

  • @rrichards1210
    @rrichards12103 жыл бұрын

    Rather than sprinkling baking soda and then essential oils on the carpet, I have a jar with baking soda and I put a few drops of oil in it. Best left a few days to a week or so but then sprinkle on the carpet. The smell is dispersed better and it uses less oil to cover a room. I always have a jar ready in the cupboard. A query I have regarding using oils is is there an issue with the oil leaving marks on walls or on clothing when using it direct? I can imagine the clothes would smell great but would there be a grease stain in the fabric that is hard to get out?

  • @tuskbear
    @tuskbear3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @maryhelenhayes6859
    @maryhelenhayes68593 жыл бұрын

    Informative!

  • @lennicorser2553
    @lennicorser25533 жыл бұрын

    Lemon is king of clean! I use it to clean the pepper residue out of the clear shaker.

  • @blessedlife6250
    @blessedlife62503 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @paulaespiritu5009
    @paulaespiritu50093 жыл бұрын

    This was great info thanks

  • @fernandadeassis9882
    @fernandadeassis98822 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @misZdharlynJOY
    @misZdharlynJOY3 жыл бұрын

    OMG tried eo in my vacume filter GAME CHANGER !!

  • @mamajewelAmber
    @mamajewelAmber3 жыл бұрын

    Oh I love the vacuum bag idea! Thanks!

  • @angelahagood7143
    @angelahagood71433 жыл бұрын

    Man! You know your stuff! I’m very new to the world of essential oils. Never knew there were so many uses! Like the idea of the essential on the clothes pin! Smart lady!

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @sarahr7279
    @sarahr72793 жыл бұрын

    I like using some baking soda with a couple drops of citrus EO to clean my kitchen sinks. Lemon eo on sticky things is a life saver! Love all the ideas. I think I'll try the clothes pin in my car for a diffuser. ♥️

  • @sandrabulluck1896
    @sandrabulluck18963 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! Some of these I do now, such as putting some on the filter of my vacuum and in the trash and tp rolls! ❤️ The other ideas are new, and are great ones! Many blessings to you and your family! Love seeing your sweet baby!

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @sherronwalker3749
    @sherronwalker37493 жыл бұрын

    Awesome points...TFS

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @penneydunn8850
    @penneydunn88503 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. Thank you

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @donnabootes7272
    @donnabootes72723 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic 😊

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🤗

  • @xklusivejazzy88
    @xklusivejazzy882 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tips!

  • @lindac7146
    @lindac71463 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Such useful hacks. Thanks.

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @CandyceHolvie
    @CandyceHolvie3 жыл бұрын

    Lemon eo and baking soda to get rust spots out of a stainless steel sink. Love the idea to put oils in the vacuum!

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great idea!!

  • @tracywerner4315
    @tracywerner43153 жыл бұрын

    Great advice! I lived in Springfield, MO for 9 years.... Missouri is LAND OF THE SPIDERS! I had moved up from Florida. Thought Florida had a lot of spiders, Nope! Thank you!

  • @ThatHolisticMom
    @ThatHolisticMom3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing hacks. My favorite is the vacuum hack. Just subscribed and looking forward to more of your content :)

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @Dunja0712
    @Dunja07122 жыл бұрын

    I make mini embroideries, and I made one as a decoration for my car. Since it has a wooden back, I can add a few drops of EO to it to make the car smell nice. You can do it with any wooden decoration for your rearview mirror, I guess. :)

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's a great idea!

  • @nattyjo
    @nattyjo Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! So helpful! Thank u

  • @LenTheKiwi
    @LenTheKiwi2 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Awesome video. Thanks for all the useful tips...

  • @talentonboard2456
    @talentonboard24563 жыл бұрын

    The lemon essential oil got beach tar out of my daughters pretty new towel. Let it soak in and blasted with garden hose because did not want the tar in laundry machine. peppermint spray did work to make ants hit the road too!

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great tip!

  • @bessiefaircloth6147
    @bessiefaircloth61473 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I am always looking for new oil hacks!!

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @teresascott5567
    @teresascott55673 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Some of these I've been doing but some are completely new to me. Thanks so much for sharing. Loved getting a peek at that sweet baby too🥰

  • @sandrabulluck1896

    @sandrabulluck1896

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here! 👍

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @shellyarora8790
    @shellyarora87902 жыл бұрын

    Suppppperb hacksss❤❤❤❤❤

  • @debraspringers2098
    @debraspringers20983 жыл бұрын

    I love the vacuum bag idea! Thanks, can't wait to try it,

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @natashad9860
    @natashad98603 жыл бұрын

    This was great! Thank you! :) I'll be taking your course.

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @katkatsanis
    @katkatsanis Жыл бұрын

    Amazing & practical video! Loved it - thanks so much ❤

  • @DRKCONWAY27
    @DRKCONWAY276 ай бұрын

    Beautiful voice

  • @caroljahnke5034
    @caroljahnke50343 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great tips! What kind of microfiber cloth do you use?

  • @jennymendoza1102
    @jennymendoza11022 жыл бұрын

    Omg! The nail polish remover hack, toilet paper tube, and the brain fog ... mind blow 🤯

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked this video!

  • @sonyabourbonniere7716
    @sonyabourbonniere77163 жыл бұрын

    Verveine sur les animaux éloigne les puces. Thanks for all these tricks! Very useful!

  • @latanyamikell5731
    @latanyamikell57313 жыл бұрын

    I believe Wich hazel and tea tree oil for getting things off the wall

  • @karenwhite7023
    @karenwhite70233 жыл бұрын

    I have an old white sink which is very hard to keep clean. Any suggestions? Great video Laura 😀

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lemon! My sister has a big white farmhouse sink and lemon is the only thing that gets it super clean!

  • @karamclauchlan7594
    @karamclauchlan75943 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Good ones!

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @peggypieters661
    @peggypieters6613 жыл бұрын

    Question: always concerned if essential oils will leave greasy spots on certain surfaces such as walls & fabrics.

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope they don't!

  • @dianatoews171
    @dianatoews1713 жыл бұрын

    My 2 year old got into her 15 year old sister's nail polish and got some on her pj's would lemon essential oil work to get it out?

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can try but I don't know about that! Nail polish on clothes is tricky!!

  • @dianatoews171

    @dianatoews171

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok thank you!

  • @MissFirenze1
    @MissFirenze13 жыл бұрын

    I really want to try the toilet roll idea, just keep forgetting to

  • @rastapinemo957
    @rastapinemo9573 жыл бұрын

    could you do a video about oils for pets? i have a tiny puppy and he is a handfull, i want him to be a bit more calm, should i diffuse lavender? or can i apply the oil onto his fur? thank youuu, love your videos

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes, I already have one!

  • @rastapinemo957

    @rastapinemo957

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ouroilyhouse I can't find it, could you link it for me? Thank you so much 🙏😊

  • @lynnann3078
    @lynnann30783 жыл бұрын

    Hi 🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m new to the this community! I’m looking for something like peroxide for cuts and scrapes to clean the wounds up! Do you have anything like that?

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome!! Yes, I have a "clear skin"blend that I use for that!

  • @ChaoticVegan
    @ChaoticVegan3 жыл бұрын

    what kind of vacuum do you use/ recommend? I use lemon for sticky remover residue thing XD I use tea tree ALL THE TIME for laundry it's my savior I actually dilute my tea tree in a 10 ml roller bottle and I put the tea tree in my hair my best-kept secret I NEVER KNEW YOU COULD USE LEMON GRASS FOR nail polish removal I use lime and eucalyptus room spray I have a mouse problem any advice on that? i know its a lot to read but i didn't want to make a individual comment so i put it all into one XD

  • @y23323

    @y23323

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the info. How do u use your Tea Tree oil in your laundry and with what do you dilute it with for your hair. Thank you

  • @ChaoticVegan

    @ChaoticVegan

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@y23323 I have dryer balls so I put like a lot you need only 5 drops I put 10 XD and I put 1 drop on the scalp, make sure you don't have a sensitive scalp though i don't it is a neat oil but you never know if your sensitive to it

  • @y23323

    @y23323

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ChaoticVegan Thank you so much. Much appreciated.

  • @trixie4525
    @trixie45253 жыл бұрын

    We have 3 cats in our home. I wish I could do the vacuum one and the spider repel but don't think they are healthy for our cats. I am also not sure my limitations with cats, everyone says different things. I know you say no citrus but other than that lol Guess I can't clean with tea tree or lemon

  • @Larrisac95

    @Larrisac95

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have a cat and use all my essential oils never seemed to cause a problem lemon and lavender eucalyptus tea tree etc and he’s fine about to be two now

  • @jessicacarnahan1096
    @jessicacarnahan10963 жыл бұрын

    Ok, I did not know peppermint repelled spiders…. Now to find a bulk wholesaler🤣. Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @brenT5621

    @brenT5621

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jessica, doTerra's Peppermint EO will go a L O N G ways when you make a spray and/or baking soda mixture to spray/shake wherever needed to repeal spiders!! 💜

  • @HeelsLoveMe
    @HeelsLoveMe3 жыл бұрын

    Can you diffuse peppermint oil in a diffuser for spiders?? I swear I’ve had hot nights were I am on my phone and relaxing and a spider creeps up on me or is on my bed. I’m definitely making a spray of this.... I can’t stand spiders 😒

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes you can!

  • @christinecombs3465
    @christinecombs34653 жыл бұрын

    P.S. Congratulations on the little one😊

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! 😊

  • @lihlebusane3503
    @lihlebusane35032 жыл бұрын

    Amazing...is it only lemongrass that you can use to remove nail polish?

  • @lillierussell8558
    @lillierussell85583 жыл бұрын

    Do you know which one's that are bad for dog's

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a video on that!

  • @ann-mariebutler7716
    @ann-mariebutler77162 жыл бұрын

    Recently found your channel and quickly subscribed. Oh and spiders here!!! Thank you for the peppermint tip!!

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @LadyOutnumbered321
    @LadyOutnumbered3213 жыл бұрын

    Laura, won’t the essential oil degrade the plastic on vacuum filter?

  • @brenT5621

    @brenT5621

    2 жыл бұрын

    Try putting it on the foam, sponge, or filter (non plastic) part of the filter. I can avoid the plastic in my vacuum filters. Here's hoping this helps!! 💜

  • @christinecombs3465
    @christinecombs34653 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!! I'm so happy to see this video, GOD knows how tired I am of buying products from the store that don't work. I but essential oils now for my hair and skin but this is definitely a life saver. Thank you so much!!!!

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @ashley-cz1sl
    @ashley-cz1sl3 жыл бұрын

    Ben is getting so big! He is so cute! I use your Lemmon tips to clean my bathroom. It's awesome. Question for you the Lemmon essential oil won't stain the clothes?

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Essential oils don't stain like regular vegetable oils do! I put it straight on my shirt a lot of times as a perfume.

  • @ashley-cz1sl

    @ashley-cz1sl

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ouroilyhouse Thanks I will have to try it. I made the dryer sheets that you make in one of your videos and I will never by grocery store one again.

  • @Emily-fu4kn
    @Emily-fu4kn3 жыл бұрын

    I am wondering if putting EO directly onto the carpet will cause an oil stain? Thanks!

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Essential oils don't leave stains like vegetable oils. I would check a small area first, but I have never had any issues.

  • @Emily-fu4kn

    @Emily-fu4kn

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ouroilyhouse Thanks Laura!

  • @svelanikolova5776
    @svelanikolova5776 Жыл бұрын

    Here is one that will save you money. 1. Get a worm farm for all your paper carton and food waste. 2. There are recycling stations for all your other garbage. This will almost eliminate your garbage bill. B hack grow all your herbs and make your own oils.

  • @laurasalazar3185
    @laurasalazar31852 жыл бұрын

    What oil did u use to put in ur trash can in the kitchen and bathroom

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lemon!

  • @campoida
    @campoida3 жыл бұрын

    Fyi -cars-...oils melt plastic. Don't put directly for extended time onto vinyls or plastic.

  • @stainpain77
    @stainpain772 жыл бұрын

    Your upper respiratory infection screams essential oil burn

  • @ouroilyhouse

    @ouroilyhouse

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't have a respiratory infection 😂