No essential oils can u0022killu0022 germs but many of them have antibacterial properties. Lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus and lemon can all help prevent the growth of some germs but in order to properly disinfect you need to use something from the u003ca href=u0022https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/cleaning-disinfection.htmlu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022 aria-label=u0022list of approved cleaners by the CDC. (opens in a new tab)u0022u003elist of approved cleaners by the CDC.u003c/au003e