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Use This Unique Oil To Banish Dust Mites From Your Home
By DANIELLE RAMOS-SULLIVAN
Dust mites are tiny arthropods that can cause allergic reactions, respiratory issues, and skin irritation. Fortunately, you can use eucalyptus oil to banish them from your home.
This essential oil is affordable and completely natural, eliminating the need to use harsh chemicals in your home. To clean your bedding, fill a four-gallon bucket with water.
Add two teaspoons of laundry detergent and six teaspoons of eucalyptus oil. Make sure you combine the detergent with the essential oil first and then add it to the water.
Place the bedding in last and let it soak for an hour, then wash as usual in a hot water laundry load. For other areas of your home, you’ll also need witch hazel.
Add about 20 drops of the oil to a spray bottle filled with four ounces of witch hazel. You can use this spray on your mattress, curtains, carpets, and other upholstered items.