Lavender is essential

Pick up a small bottle (vial, perhaps?) of this oil, and blow the lid off your cleaning regimen. Add a few drops to the rinse cycle of your washing machine; not only is the fragrance heavenly, there is an antiseptic quality about lavender. It can be used in compresses to soothe and calm, even relieve headaches. Add a few drops to a spray bottle filled with warm water, then spray on pillows, linens, furniture to freshen up AND kill germs. So very many applications! There are various online sources or try your local health food store. I found mine about a year ago (and still have about 80% left) at Whole Foods Market.