Tea tree oil can be mixed with many other ingredients to make safe and effective cleaning solutions or body care products. Always remember that tea tree oil should not be consumed and that these recipes are for external use only.
Cleaning Tea Tree Recipes
Tea Tree Mold Spray
This is a great spray to keep handy in the bathroom. Spray it in the shower after using to keep mold and mildew at bay. While the scent of the tea tree oil may be strong at first, it will subside.
- 2 teaspoons tea tree oil
- 2 cups water
Combine in a bottle with a spray nozzle and shake well to combine. Spray where required. Rinsing is not necessary.
General Cleaning Spray
As a general purpose cleaner, you can use this spray in the kitchen, bathroom and anywhere else that has surfaces that need dusting and disinfecting.
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon borax
- ¼ teaspoon eucalyptus oil
- 3 drops tea tree oil
- ¼ teaspoon lavender essential oil
Put all the liquid ingredients together in a spray bottle. Add in the dry ingredients and slowly shake to dissolve. To use, spray on area and scrub with a clean and damp cloth. Note that this should not be used on cleaners.
Homemade Tea Tree Dishwasher Detergent
- ½ cup liquid castile soap
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 drops tea tree oil
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- baking soda as needed
Mix all the ingredients together except for the baking soda. Store in a small bottle with a squeeze top. When running the dishwasher, add 1 tablespoon of the mixture to the soap dispenser and if needed, 1 more tablespoon during the final cycle. Sprinkle baking soda over dirty dishes and on the bottom of the dishwasher to keep it smelling fresh and clean while helping to clean dishes as well.
Medical Tea Tree Recipes
Sinus Infections and Chest Congestion
Try this at the next sign of a cold and watch the symptoms melt away.
- 4 drops tea tree oil
- 4 drops Eucalyptus oil
- 1 tablespoon Vicks Vapor Rub
- 1 bowl of steaming hot water
- 1 bath towel
Place all ingredients into the water. Place the towel over your head and lean over the bowl, making sure that the towel is keeping the steam inside. Breath slow and deep breaths through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Inhale the steam for 5-10 minutes.
Sore Joints and Muscles
Great to use after a long workout on sore muscles.
- 3-5 drops tea tree oil
- 2 tablespoons carrier oil of your choice
Mix the tea tree oil with a carrier oil, such as apricot kernel oil or sweet almond oil. Massage the mixture into sore areas. This can be applied twice daily for a couple of weeks or until the discomfort stops.
Fungal Skin Infections
Rarely, lavender oil and tea tree oil can cause rashes when used together. If a rash develops, discontinue use.
- 4 drops tea tree oil
- 2 drops lavender oil
Mix the oils together and apply to any fungal infection. Let the oils sit for a few minutes before placing clothing on top to allow them to soak into the skin.
Wart Removing Topical
Instead of having a wart painfully frozen or burned off, try this natural remedy.
- 1 drop tea tree oil
- 1 drop oregano essential oil
No need to mix the oils, just drop one after the other on the wart. Place a bandage over the area and let it sit overnight. Remove the bandage in the morning and repeat the process nightly until the wart has disappeared.
Body Care Tea Tree Recipes
Tea Tree Oil Shampoo
This shampoo will help to eliminate lice or improve cases of dandruff.
- ¼ cup liquid castile soap
- ¼ cup water
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
- ½ teaspoon apricot kernel oil
Mix all ingredients together with a wooden spoon. Avoid over-mixing so that the solution doesn’t create too many bubbles. Store the shampoo in a glass jar at room temperature. Be careful to not let the shampoo get into your eyes.
Tea Tree Oil Lotion
This is a soothing and moisturizing lotion that is great for anywhere on the body.
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup jojoba oil
- 1 tablespoon liquid lecithin
- 1 teaspoon tea tree oil
- 1 teaspoon vitamin E
Place the water, jojoba oil and liquid lecithin in a blender. Turn it on high and wait until the mixture begins to thicken. Pour into a bowl with a lid and add the rest of the ingredients. Stir well, place the lid on and store in the refrigerator.
Tea Tree Antiseptic Soap
This is a great basic hand washing soap but can also be used to clean cuts and prevent infection.
- 2 cups glycerin soap base
- 2 tablespoons tea tree oil
Combine the melted soap base with the tea tree oil. Stir well. Once blended, pour into desired soap molds and cool.
Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash
Never swallow tea tree oil. You may rinse with water after using this mouthwash.
- 1 cup of water
- 5 drops of cinnamon oil
- 5 drops of clove oil
- 6 drops of tea tree oil
Mix all ingredients into a glass container. Shake well before each use. Swish with the mouthwash and spit twice daily.
Tea Tree Oil Toothpaste
Use this homemade toothpaste just like any store bought product. Rinse well afterwards.
- 3 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6 drops tea tree oil
- 6 drops peppermint oil
In a bowl, mix the salt and baking soda together. In a separate bow mix the olive, tea tree and peppermint oils together. Slowly add the oils to the dry ingredients and mix well until a consistent texture is achieved. Store in a sealed glass jar at room temperature.
By using these homemade tea tree solutions for cleaning, medical and body care needs you can enjoy natural remedies and even save money when compared to store bought products.
