Here are 30 everyday uses for essential oils.

1. Potpourri which has lost its scent can be revived by adding a few drops of essential oil.
2. Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle and use as an air freshener.
3. To dispel household cooking smells, add a few drops of Clove oil to a simmering pan.
4. Ease headache pain by rubbing a drop of Rosemary or Lavender essential oil onto the back of your neck.
5. Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of cornstarch or baking soda, mix very well, let set for a day or two and then sprinkle over the carpets on and vacuum after an hour or so.  
6. Shoes can be freshened by either dropping a few drops of Geranium essential oil directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon oil into the shoes. For Athlete's foot use Tea Tree oil.
   
7. Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Pine oils are nice. Rose Geranium helps with pet odours.
8. To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers, place a good scent dabbed on a cotton ball into a discreet corner.
9. To get rid of mice, place several drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place at problem locations.
10. Apply 1 or 2 drops of Lavender oil or Tea Tree oil directly to cuts, scrapes or scratches to help healing.
11. Homemade sachets are more fragrant when essential oils are blended with the flowers and herbs.
12. An essential oil dropped onto a radiator scent ring will not only fill the room with a wonderful fragrance, but will also set a mood such as calming or uplifting.
    
13. To dispel mosquitoes and other picnic pests, drop a few drops of Citronella oil on a melting candle.
14. Apply 1 drop of Lemon essential oil daily directly to a wart to irradicate.
    
15. Rosemary oil promotes alertness and stimulates memory. Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or studying.
16. Geranium oil sprinkled throughout the home creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood.
    
17. Add Cinnamon oil to furniture polish and wipe down the wood.
18. Infuse bookmarks and stationery with essential oils. Place drops of oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal it and leave overnight to infuse the aroma.
    
19. Drop approximately 2-3 drops of Vetivert, Cypress, Cedarwood, Frankincense and Myrrh  oil or blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before putting the log on the fire, smells wonderful.
20. Flies and moths dislike Lavender oil. Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames.
21. Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep enhancing oils such as Chamomile or Lavender on your pillow before retiring for restful sleep.
22. One drop of Lemon essential oil on a soft cloth will polish copper with a gentle buffing.
23. When washing out the fridge, freezer or oven, add 1 drop of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot, or Orange essential oil to the final rinse water.
24. For burms or scalds, drop Tea Tree oil directly on the effected area.
25. Six to eight drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the body in summer and protects in winter.
26. Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary oil on your hair brush before brushing to promote growth and thickness.
27. To bring a fever down, sponge the body with cool water to which 1 drop each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lavender oils have been added.
28. A blend of Geranium, Lavender and Bergamot alleviates anxiety and depression. Use in a room diffuser or 6-8 drops of this blend in the bath.
29. A massage blend for babies is 1 drop Roman Chamomile, 1 drop Lavender, 1 drop Geranium diluted in 2 Tablespoons Sweet Almond oil.
30. For nice smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favourite essential oil onto a small tea towel and pop into the clothes dryer while drying.