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How to Dilute Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is used to treat a variety of ailments. Additionally, it can also be used to clean the home. Following are some of the methods used for diluting tea tree oil.

Things You'll Need

  • Water Oil (olive, almond or apricot) Measuring spoons Measuring cup Distilled white vinegar Sea salt Witch hazel Alcohol
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Instructions

  1. How to Dilute Tea Tree Oil

    • 1

      To use as a cleaning agent, mix 1 tsp. tea tree oil with 1/4 cup vinegar and 2 cups water. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt in after the other ingredients have been mixed.

    • 2

      To use as an antiseptic, mix 4 oz. witch hazel with one tsp. tea tree oil. You can also use tea tree oil undiluted as an antiseptic.

    • 3

      To use as an anti-fungal, mix 1 oz. tea tree oil with 1/2 cup tea tree oil.

    • 4

      To use as a topical application, mix two parts tea tree oil to one part alcohol (vodka or antiseptic alcohol). For example, you could mix 2 tbsp. tea tree oil and 1 tbsp. vodka.

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