big, bold cobalt bottle of lemon essential oil - great
The Radha lemon essential oil is wonderful – a big bottle of very strong smelling lemon oil (not a sweet lemon, but a very ‘true’ lemon scent). I use a LOT of lemon oil for making homemade dish soap and cleaners, so the big 4 oz bottle is great. You don’t need many drops to get the effect.<br /><br />Lemon essential oil cuts grease really well, and leaves a really clean scent. I stopped using commercial cleaners a few years ago and it makes a huge difference – dishes are cleaner, laundry smells better, and my skin is less itchy (recipe below for dish soap). I also use lemon oil a lot to clean my oven – nothing else seems to be able to get it looking that clean.<br /><br />The radha bottles are a trademark cobalt blue, protecting the essential oils from light and UV rays which can deteriorate the liquid inside – this extends the life of the oil and keeps it more potent. Their droppers are always high quality, also.<br /><br />Ingredients<br />• 1 ¾ cups boiling water<br />• 1 Tbsp borax (I've used this for the past 2 years and it lasts forever: [[ASIN:B00AZ6IH68 Mule Team Borax and Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda Variety Pack]])<br />• 1 Tbsp grated soap (I use nonscented Ivory)<br />• 15-20 drops 100% pure essential oils<br /><br />Directions<br />1. Heat water to boiling.<br />2. Combine borax and grated bar soap in a medium bowl. Pour hot water over the mixture. Whisk until the grated soap is completely melted.<br />3. Allow mixture to cool on the countertop for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally. Dish soap will gel upon standing.<br />4. Transfer to a squirt bottle, and add essential oils (if using). Shake well to combine<br /><br />* I received the radha essential oil for evaluation and review
Rating: 5 stars