How to Use Peppermint Oil Around the House

How to use peppermint oil around the house

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  Fill a spray container with 1 quart of water and 10 to 15 drops of peppermint oil. Shake well. This mixture can be used to spray on plants or along sidewalks to repel insects. Ants, aphids, beetles and plant lice are all discouraged by peppermint oil.

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  Add a few ounces or half of a small bottle of peppermint oil to a can of paint and mix well. This will help remove paint fumes.

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  Use peppermint oil to repel mice. Put peppermint oil on cotton balls and place the cotton balls in areas of the house that are prone to mice. You can also place the cotton balls in areas where mice may enter the home, such as windows, basements and holes in the exterior walls.

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  Add a few drops of peppermint oil to potpourri or aromatic sachets to add a gentle peppermint scent to the home. You can also add a few drops to a pot of simmering water to create the same effect.

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  Add peppermint oil to water to create a natural cleaning agent. Peppermint has both antifungal and antibacterial properties. Spray on countertops and bathroom surfaces and scrub well with a sponge.