6 Ways, You Should Be Using Mint, at Home. Apartment Therapy took a look at 6 different ways mint comes in handy at home. . 1. Mint is perfect for an easy DIY Household Cleaner. This recipe for a cleaning solution works on wood, concrete or tile floors:. Dilute a cup of white vinegar in a gallon of water and add three to five drops of mint essential oil for a clean scent. 2. Try mint in an essential oil diffuser. Adding mint essential oils to a diffuser offers a light, fresh scent to your home. . 3. Mint can be used as an ant repellent. Several studies suggest mint essential oil diluted with water can be an effective ant repellent. . But don't do it around your pets or anywhere they could get to. . 4. Mint is both practical and aesthetic. Not only does a mint plant look nice in a pot, it's great to have fresh herbs around for cooking. 5. Make your own minty DIY Room Spray. Here's Reader's Digest's recipe for a minty room spray: . 10 drops of peppermint essential oil, 5 drops of lemon essential oil, 5 drops of orange essential oil, , and 2 tablespoons of orange flower water. 6. Mint makes a great garbage can freshener. . A little peppermint oil can offer the same effect as buying scented trash bags. Just put the oil on a cotton ball and place it at the bottom of the trashcan to help mask odors.
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