tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post112640334479397702..comments2023-12-02T05:18:48.562-05:00Comments on Solarkat's Eco blog: Make Your Own Aromatherapy Sprays (Aromatherapy/Essential Oil Recipe)Solarkathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-49409433610746918842008-10-30T04:11:00.000-04:002008-10-30T04:11:00.000-04:00Hi KatrinThanks for posting :)A couple points. I ...Hi Katrin<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting :)<BR/><BR/>A couple points. <BR/><BR/>I am not sure what TSP is.<BR/><BR/>All of those essential oils kill a wide range of bacteria and/or fungi, but please note that different herbs kill different germs or molds, so hopefully they will kill the mildew that is in your chests (most likely they will kill some or most of it, but just mentioning that it may or may not kill all of it, depending on what kind it is). I'd add some tea tree or manuka to that blend too.<BR/><BR/>Alcohol may dry out wood, so do a patch test on a little corner. Or it may be better to make an oil based product, woods love oils. Try jojoba oil or better yet walnut oil. Or better yet, use vinegar. the 4 thieves blend was originally made with vinegar during the plague in the middle ages or so legend says. Vinegar is good for wood too and helps kill germs/mold too, but again do a patch test.<BR/><BR/>Lemon is good for wood by the way. Once you clean it, it shouldn't affect your clothes. <BR/><BR/>HTH<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>LiSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-48249657630747677072008-10-29T19:53:00.000-04:002008-10-29T19:53:00.000-04:00Hi Solarkat,I have a bit of a long, involved quest...Hi Solarkat,<BR/><BR/>I have a bit of a long, involved question that I will try to keep as short as possible...<BR/><BR/>I have been doing some research on aromatherapy and mold.<BR/><BR/>Specifically, I have wooden chests for clothing storage that have a recurrent mold/mildew issue.<BR/><BR/>Online I came across a recipe for an oil blend to diffuse called "thieves blend". It seems to have worked wonders for mildew prone interiors. It's equal parts eucalyptus, cinnamon, cloves, rosemary, and lemon. <BR/><BR/>My plan has been to make a spray using these oils in a 2% concentration in half water and half denatured alcohol and to spray it on the unfinished wooden interiors of my chest of drawers. I would do this after washing them with TSP, rinsing with clear water and letting them dry thoroughly. <BR/><BR/>I just read your blog and see that lemon oil is not recommended for clothing. <BR/><BR/>I plan on spraying the drawers and letting them air out afterward so the oils would be completely dry on the wood before there is any clothing inside.<BR/><BR/>Do you think this plan could be problematic for the clothing that will be stored in these drawers in the future?<BR/><BR/>I really appreciate any feedback you may have,<BR/>KatrinKatrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08050341319578113867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-47860149376714971632008-08-10T00:16:00.000-04:002008-08-10T00:16:00.000-04:00Hi CarissaI am very sorry, somehow I missed your p...Hi Carissa<BR/><BR/>I am very sorry, somehow I missed your post many months ago (not as much time to post because of my thesis and starting a business, and the amount of spam I get in the comments) so you probably won't see this.<BR/><BR/>But for people who may read this later, there are many essential oils you can use (as mentioned in the post) like lavender and tea tree which are effective antiseptic essential oils. I'd add some natural grain or grape alcohol too (at least 15-20%) since alcohol is an effective antiseptic (and what most of those gels and sprays on the market are made out of).<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>LiSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-31079049742750755832008-04-10T03:40:00.000-04:002008-04-10T03:40:00.000-04:00Hi! Does anyone have a recipe for an antibacterial...Hi! Does anyone have a recipe for an antibacterial spray or sanitizer? I'm planning to make 500ml of that. thanks <BR/><BR/>carissaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-42308221846885086772008-02-10T22:41:00.000-05:002008-02-10T22:41:00.000-05:00Hi BellaThanks for posting :)Some sources list lav...Hi Bella<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting :)<BR/><BR/>Some sources list lavender as non-phototoxic and some say it is slightly phototoxic. <BR/><BR/>There is also a lot of mis-information in aromatherapy as well as information from organizations, so when you come across sources you really have to look at the criteria for their information studies. Some questions to think about: which plant species? (there are several species of lavender that are used in aromatherapy), how was the product extracted (infused herbal oil, extract, CO2, essential oils or absolute; different extraction methods yield different chemical compositions), at what concentration were the essential oils used when testing for phototoxicity (In aromatherapy essential oils are used at very low concentrations and not at full strength so something that may be phototoxic at full strength may not be at the typical 1% that is used in aromatherapy), how phototoxic is it (very slight that it is basically not a problem, moderate, or severe, and what do they mean by 'slight' 'moderate' and 'severe'?), what were their methods in their studies? etc. <BR/><BR/>I haven't previously heard of vanilla being phototoxic, but in my personal experience I have used both lavender and vanilla extensively in skin care (at the correct concentrations) and have never gotten sunburn or damage from it, but I am sure to dilute it well and I always use a number of ingredients that protects against the sun, and I don't stay out in the sun too long or go to tanning salons. Both lavender and vanilla have been used in many cosmetic products, and I personally think that essential oils like bergamot and expressed (not distilled) lemon are huge concerns, and that lavender and vanilla are not a problem. Some people may disagree with me.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>LiSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-64089503742585849552008-02-10T03:40:00.000-05:002008-02-10T03:40:00.000-05:00Lavender essential oil and vanilla oils (although ...Lavender essential oil and vanilla oils (although the latter was listed under Foods And Medications) are also photosensitizing, according to a list presented by the OHIO STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY (which I found as a link on Tan Spa's website).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-79782805621158183862007-12-02T16:27:00.000-05:002007-12-02T16:27:00.000-05:00Hi AngProbably a few months (if you make it with a...Hi Ang<BR/><BR/>Probably a few months (if you make it with alcohol).<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>LiSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-5939198157614039912007-11-30T08:21:00.000-05:002007-11-30T08:21:00.000-05:00Great ideas, really useful! How long would the spr...Great ideas, really useful! How long would the spray last before it goes off?anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02797059903408511571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-43622061016540376152007-03-24T21:45:00.000-04:002007-03-24T21:45:00.000-04:00Hi Plempa Use up to 15 drops total. I suggest may...Hi Plempa <BR/><BR/>Use up to 15 drops total. I suggest maybe 3 to 4 drops of each essential oil you are using.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>SolarkatSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-76726924465495669982007-03-11T00:58:00.000-05:002007-03-11T00:58:00.000-05:00Very informative. I have one question. If you are ...Very informative. I have one question. If you are making a spray out of 3-4 different oils, does that mean altogether you should only put up to 15 or up to 15 of each? It would go in a 4oz bottle.<BR/><BR/>The oils are Lavender, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Peppermintplempahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022889334726535178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-1158103837696660822006-09-12T19:30:00.000-04:002006-09-12T19:30:00.000-04:00Thanks!SolarkatThanks!<BR/><BR/>SolarkatSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-1157959776293654592006-09-11T03:29:00.000-04:002006-09-11T03:29:00.000-04:00I have been making my own spray before but this in...I have been making my own spray before but this info is really awesome, really awesome, kudosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com