Aroma Pets

Deodorizing Oil Recipes - Essential oils For Cats 

Cats may be adorable and you may be able to maintain their soft fur. But no matter how much you take care of your caty' skin, it is sometimes inevitable to get certain odors.

This is espically true in places where your cat usually hangs out such as its bed, you couch, or even your bed, the smell of cat's urine is also quite nasty and difficult to remove.

**Caution: Take note that some of the essential oils used in this chaper may be unsafe when apllied topically on your cat. Always use these blends exactly the way specified in each recipe.

Essential Oil & Baking Soda Odor Neutralizer

This particular blend is versatile and can work with a number of different essential oil combinations. It uses the cleaning powers of baking soda as well as its ability to eliminate almost any odor. Of course, the essential oils added in this recipe will contribute to the freshning and relaxing fragrance that lingers after cleaning.

It can work for carpets, tables, tiles, and almost any other surface that's stained by animal odors.

**Ingredients:

2 Cups Baking Soda

30 drops of Essential Oils (see below for a list of usable oils)

Here are Essential oils you can use specifically for this recipe:

Jasmine Oil - Lavender Oil - Lemon Oil - Peppermint Oil - Vanilla oil - Rose oil - Frankincense Oil - Mint Oil - Orange Oil - Grapefruit Oil.

For this blend, you use 1o drops of 3 different oils or 15 drops of 2 different oils; both totaling 30 drops.

Feel free to experiment when it comes to the scent. However, here are some combinations that smell fantastic.

Lavender & Frankincense - Lavender & Rose - Lemon, Orange, & Lavender - Orange & Jasmine - Grapefruit Mint - Peppermint & Lavender.

To use this, simply sombine all ingredients in a jar and shake well. A popular option is to use a mason jar with holes on the lid. Apply mixture in affected areas and allow it to 'soak' in and neutralize the odors.

This should take around 15-30 minutes. Be sure to prevent your cat from getting anywhere near the area for the time being. Once done, you can wipe it off with a wet piece of cloth or use a vacuum cleaner.

for added safety, use the smell test on the oils you widh use, especially if you can't control when or where your cat will be all times. Rinse the area throughly to eliminate the risk of your cat licking residue.

Citrus Vinegar Spray

Vinegar is a populr disinfecting agent that's not only economical, but very effective and versatile as well. It is extremely useful for eliminating animal odors while also preventing any spread of germs and other household bacteria.

While vinegar is alone effective in eliminating odors, you can use the power of essential oils to improve the fragrance.

**Ingredients:

Half a cup Pure White Vinegar (Acetic Acid)

10 drops Lemon oil/Orange Oil

5 Drops Lavender Oil

One and a Half cups of water

Spray Bottle

To use, simply spray the mixture directly over the source of odor. wipe the area clean with a piece of cloth. You may use it as an air freshner as long as your cat isn't exposed directly to the mixture.

Essential Oils For Cats: The BlokeHead