Top 3 DIYS with Lemon, Tangerine, and Spearmint Essential Oils

It’s been said that two is better than one. We’ve taken it a step further by saying three is better than one—especially when essential oils are involved. Tangerine essential oil, Lemon essential oil, and Spearmint essential oil each standout on their own. The sweet and tangy notes of Tangerine essential oil produce an uplifting and energizing aroma. Lemon essential oil offers a bright, citrusy scent that can easily turn a sour face upside down. Being a milder alternative to other mint oils, Spearmint essential oil creates the perfect fragrance balance of minty and fresh. Individually, each has amazing qualities, but when combined, they’re a force to be reckoned with.

​​​​​​​Here are our three favourite ways to incorporate this dynamite trio into your daily life:

Ice Things Up

Nothing quenches your thirst like a refreshing, icy-cold beverage. Take your favourite drinks to the next level by using this flavourful mix of essential oils! Tangerine oil, Lemon oil, and Spearmint oil each have a delightful flavour and are the perfect addition when making infused ice cubes.

Homemade Fruit Ice Cubes

Supplies

• Fresh fruits/Mix-ins: Lemons, oranges, mint leaves, etc.
• Tangerine essential oil
• Lemon essential oil
• Spearmint essential oil
• Metal or silicon ice cube tray
• Water

Instructions

1. Wash and chop the desired fruit or mix-ins.
2. Add fruit, then water to each ice cube tray compartment.
3. Add 1-2 drops of essential oil to each ice cube tray compartment (one flavor per cube).
4. Put tray in freezer and freeze for four hours or until solid.
5. Add them to the beverage of your choice, and enjoy your flavour-packed, chilled drink!

Spritz it Clean

Cleaning is a necessary task we all have to do, but you make this mundane chore more exciting and naturally-sourced when you make your own essential oil cleaning products. Because all three contain the chemical compound, limonene, Tangerine oil, Lemon oil, and Spearmint oil make a fantastically fresh and effective all-purpose cleaning spray when combined.

All-Purpose Cleaner

Supplies

• ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
• ½ cup spring water
• 5 drops each Tangerine, Lemon, and Spearmint essential oils
• Spray bottle

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients together in the spray bottle.
2. Spritz on commonly used household surfaces, the dashboard of your car, and gym equipment, and wipe dry.

Aromatic Perfection

Blending Tangerine oil, Lemon oil, and Spearmint oil provides a bright, uplifting aroma that delights the senses. Add a few drops of each oil to your diffuser and enjoy this pleasant aroma while you study, enjoy time as a family, or curl up with a good book. But it doesn’t stop there. You can also utilize this fragrant combo by adding a few drops to your laundry detergent for a scent that is both cool and refreshing.

Scented Laundry Detergent

Supplies

• Unscented laundry detergent
• 2 drops Tangerine essential oil
• 2 drops Lemon essential oil
• 2 drops Spearmint essential oil

Instructions

1. Add a few drops of each oil to unscented laundry detergent and wash your dirty laundry like normal.
2. Enjoy the minty, citrusy, and fresh aroma on your clean clothes, sheets, and towels.

We all need a little citrusy and minty flare in our lives, so why not try the trio that does just that? Together, Tangerine oil, Lemon oil, and Spearmint oil create a bright and refreshing aroma that you won’t be able to get enough of. Whether you’re making your own ice cubes, using the all-purpose spray, or adding it to your laundry, you can’t go wrong with this blend of essential oils.