Chemical free cleaning; make your own with The Happy Soul aromatherapy cleaning set!

I really have a testimonial:

Today I decided to use up my Comet liquid cleanser before I made a batch of Happy Soul cleanser. Well, that was a mistake. As I was cleaning out the downstairs shower with the Comet, I began coughing, just like my mother coughed in the past. She was such a "clean freak", so was always cleaning with Clorox and Comet. Well, today I found out why her nose was always running and she coughed so much. It was from having a spotless house and using very harmful products. And today I sounded just like her. So, into the trash went the Comet. I will NEVER buy spray cleaners like that again. I got immediately out of that bathroom, and went upstairs to whip up some more Happy Soul cleanser. What a difference when I used it on the upstairs bathroom...no coughing, runny nose, no asthma like symptoms. No allergic reaction to it. I know this sounds like a commercial, but it isn't. It is the truth! I only wish my mother was here to learn how to make her own non-allergic cleanser. Maybe her lungs would not have been ruined, and she wouldn't have had so much trouble with asthma throughout her life.

Donna Novak, Ohio

Pet Odors

Dear Jen,

I foster animals (mostly dogs) for a no kill shelter and unfortunately get quite a few urine accidents in my carpet. Is there any effective treatment to get rid of this odor. I usually treat the accidents shortly after they have occurred, but cannot seem to get rid of the odor even after drying. Have tried just about everything on the market and even a vinegar, lavender and peppermint mix but does not seem to eliminate the odor. I have a portable carpet shampoer that I can possibly put some essential oils in so wondering if that might be a possible help. Thanks for you help. Selina.

Pet Odors

Hi!
Yes, lemongrass! It is a natural deodorizer. It's wonderful! You could use it in baking soda and sprinkle on dry carpet and vacuum, or you could dilute it in warm water when you are cleaning. A little bit seems to go a long way.
I also put about 25 drops in a 4 oz. spray bottle w/ distilled water and that is my "febreeze". It works on sofa, car, dog bed, etc.....Jen Knoth

Shingles

Hi Carla!
So sorry to hear about this; how awful. Here are some recommendations that will ease the pain and help the itching. I have heard that the trunk and the face are the regions most affected by shingles. The analgesic and anti-viral properties in certain essential oils are helpful for easing pain, soothing the irritation, combating the virus and drying out the blisters. The oils that we carry that will aid in this, are Tea Tree, Bergamot, and Lavender.
Please be sure to dilute the oils in a carrier oil, such as grapeseed, which is the one we recommend since it has antioxidants and will heal the skin. I would use the following in 4 oz. grapeseed. 20 drops Lavender, 10 drops Tea Tree, 10 drops Bergamot, .
Once the blisters are gone and you still have pain, I would recommend using Lavender with Chamomile. A dilution of 25 drops Lavender to 15 drops Chamomile in 4 oz. grapeseed.
Both of these make nice body oils too; very moisturizing and healing. A bonus, is that Bergamot is an antidepressant too! Always nice to be uplifted!
I hope you feel better soon.
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Thanks! Jen Knoth

Shingles

I was recently diagnosed with Shingles (Herpes Zoster), due to stress and a compromised immune system (extended treatment of steroids for an injury). It broke out on my face only – nose area and around the mouth (it even followed the laugh lines, so I feel like I look like Batman’s Joker!). It has a great deal of pain, itching and burning (I sometimes feel like someone put acid on my face).

Do you have any suggestions? I would prefer not to take the painkillers they prescribed, if I can find a good alternative.

Thank you –

Carla in South Carolina

Poison Ivy

Dear AromaGoddess,

While cleaning up my yard this week after a big wind storm, I managed to get poison ivy ALL OVER my face and hands. Do you have a recommendation for something to help the itch and dry this stuff up? ~ Itchy in Ohio

Dear Itchy,

Try a drop of Chamomile and a couple of drops of Tea Tree essential oils in a teaspoon of Grapeseed oil. Just put a couple of pumps of the grapeseed oil in the palm of your hand and mix it right there in your hands. The chamomile will help with inflamation and itch and the tea tree is very healing for all kinds of skin conditions, but should really help to dry the blisters. This is a great overall moisturizer, too, so if you have some left over, just rub it into your arms or legs. Good luck and let me know how it goes! ~ AromaGoddess, Jen

Disinfect your entire home

Disinfect everything with essential oils! We know that essential oils have wonderful properties such as antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal, just to name a few. So when you decide to use chemicals in your home, like room spray, or upholtstry freshener, or anti-"germ" sprays, ok, yes, Im referring to Lysol, Febreze, etc...why not use essential oils instead? Get the chemicals and toxins out of your home!! Use something pure that actually smells great, naturally!Here is a neat recipe for a disinfecting spray that I got from my dental hygienist. Oh, and be sure to try it on your cutting boards to disinfect. No need to rinse.

In a large spray bottle, gently swirl to mix:

8 drops Lavender essential oil

4 drops Bergamotessential oil

4 drops Clove essential oil

2 drops Peppermint essential oil

1/2 c. vodka (you can use the cheap grocery store stuff for this, don't dip into your Grey Goose!)

1/2c. distilled water