Orange Oil
How many different chemicals do you have under your kitchen sink right now?
Do you know? Most people have dozens of different cleaners and household pesticides
under their kitchen sink. Did you know that there is one product that can do almost all of
their jobs? There is a product made from the peels of oranges called orange oil. Orange
oil is hands down the most versatile product for those trying to live more naturally. This
must have cleaner is also a great insecticide and can even be used to make herbicides!
The secret behind why orange oil is so great is called D-limonene. D-limonene is a
natural solvent found in the peels of various citrus that has numerous household
applications.
Orange Oil the cleaner.
Most people have a few different “go to” cleaners they like to use depending on
what surface they are cleaning. These cleaners usually have several ingredients that are
all very harsh chemicals that are extremely toxic to people and pets. Several of the most
popular all purpose cleaners on the market actually say that you will need to wash all
surfaces you use it on with water before the surface can come in to contact with food. So
you will have to clean your kitchen counters twice to avoid CONTAMINATING your
food with your cleaner. Why bother when you can clean it better the first time with
something completely safe and non-toxic? Orange oil is a fantastic cleaner that is made
from the naturally occurring oils in citrus fruits. Orange oil is highly concentrated so you
will only need to mix 2 ounces per gallon of water to make a powerful cleaning solution.
Our orange oil has a emulsifier mixed in, but you will still need to give it a good shake
before using it. Once mixed up, this cleaner will clean any stuck on mess off any surface!
It is a mild solvent so test it on a small area of the surface you wish to clean first. Orange
oil is great for getting those really stuck on messes like spilled baked on liquid on the
stove or spilled dried up juice on the floor. It is great for cleaning off a seasons worth of
grilled on mess on a BBQ grill or for removing tar or other extremely stubborn messes.
Always keep a bottle of orange oil mixed up under your sink and throw out all those
other harsh chemicals.
Orange Oil the insecticide
The same qualities that make orange oil a powerful cleaner also make it an extremely
effective insecticide. All insects are covered with a waxy coating that protects their skin
from drying out. Orange oil dissolves this coating causing insects to dry out and die. This
is fantastic for treatment for many common insect pests. To treat most insects add 2
ounces of orange oil to 1 gallon of water or ½ an ounce to a 32 ounce spray bottle. Then
simply spray on the pest. You can spray ants or other pests found in your home or you
can even treat pests on plants outside. This is great for treating aphids on tomatoes. To
effectively treat pests on outdoor plants spray all over the plant making sure to treat under
the leaves as well. Always spray early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid
burning the leaves of your plant. Orange oil is also great for making a drench to treat fire
ant mounds. To make a mound drench add 6 ounces of orange oil to one gallon of water.
For fire ant control pour the drench, slowly so that it soaks in and does not run off,
around the mound in circles until you have soaked the entire mound. This drench is also
great to use when you are planting and dig into a mound. The fast acting orange oil will
have you planting again within minutes instead of waiting around for a bait to work.
Orange oil is a fast effective pesticide that works on all insects and is great for use in your
garden or even in your home.
Next time you reach for a multi purpose cleaner or a bottle of insecticide think
about the chemicals you are spraying in your home. Why expose yourself to these toxic
chemicals when there is a simple, effective and safe alternative readily available? The
power of orange oil is enough to tackle any need whether it be in the house or in the
garden. Keep a bottle of orange oil under your sink and in your shed and you will be
prepared for any mess or any pest.