Eucalyptus: Great For Bug Proofing The Sheets
Bugs, Insects And Pests — Don’t Like It At All
Mondays and Saturdays are my laundry days. On the week I wash my bed sheets, I use several drops of Eucalyptus pure essential oil in the wash along with the laundry detergent. I also keep some diluted with water in a spray bottle to spritz my mattress before I put any sheets back on.
We’ve all heard the saying that ends with ..and “don’t let the bed bugs bite”. It is my very conscious intention to not let that happen in my house or my bed.
The Problem Of Bugs In The House
Bugs in the house can be problematic. Bugs in your bed is a serious bug — security problem. It may seem a relatively easy task to simply vacuum and be done with it. But bugs can be a tricky problem to deal with and can develop into in a full-blown infestation. And it can happen quickly; often right under your nose. Don’t let the bugs run you out of your own home.
What is Eucalyptus oil?
Eucalyptus oil is extracted from the Eucalyptus plant that has several hundred known species. It has been used for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. In this article we’re interested in it’s ability to repel bugs and other similar pests.