Cleaning Mould with Lemon Oil
Cleaning Mould with Lemon oil (bathrooms, kitchen, carpet, walls etc.)

- Dilute one teaspoon of Lemon oil with one litre of water in a spray bottle
- Apply to a surface.
- Best results are achieved by waiting several hours before washing off (ideally 24 hours if possible) as it attacks mould spores, killing the mould at its source.
Carpet
- Make oil solution (as above)
- Spray over carpet lightly
- Leave for 24 hours
- Vacuum
- Repeat process if necessary
- Make solution (as above)
- Cover broom head with light cloth
- Spray solution over broom head lightly
- Apply to ceiling lightly using broom
- Repeat process next day
- Make oil solution
- Spray onto surface
- Leave for 30 minutes (for persistent mould leave overnight)
- Scrub with cloth
- Repeat if needed
- Make oil solution (as above)
- Spray on mould affected wall
- Allow to dry for 24 hours
- Dust wall to remove mould
- Repeat if necessary.
- Make oil solution (as above)
- Lightly spray blinds
- Leave for 24 hours
- Brush away dead mould spores
Uses: Ideal when: focusing, concentrating, being active or creating a refreshing atmosphere. Use to help: • create home cleansing products • freshen the bathroom
Mould: Lemon Oil is commonly used for cleaning mould. It inhibits mould by attacking and killing the spores. Things you'll need:
- Cleaning solution (for a simple, natural cleaner we recommend bicarbonate soda and vinegar)
- Lemon Oil
- Water
- Plastic sprayer (available for a couple of dollars from hardware stores)
- The surface should be cleaned with a solution of vinegar and bicarbonate soda. (4 litres of hot water, 1-tablespoon sodium bicarbonate plus half a cup of vinegar).
- Prepare a solution by mixing 1 teaspoon of Lemon oil with 1 litre of water.
- Spray solution of Lemon oil sprayed onto the area.
Directions: * Use of a Lemon Oil in vaporizer either singly or you can experiment with a combination of oils. * A few drops of essential oil can be used to fragrance massage oil or added to bases for cosmetic applications.
Storage: All essential oils should be well sealed, stored out of direct sunlight and away from heat.
Posted 07 September 2016