Pine Oil: Uses, Benefits & Safe Disposal

Pine oil is extracted from pine trees and used in many health-related applications such as vapor therapy. It is often used to improve mental, physical and sexual health and is believed to improve kidney function. Pine oil a non-irritant that does not negatively affect skin in low doses. It is also non-toxic, but pine oil still needs to be handled with caution when it is being thrown away. Do not dump it down a sink drain; contrary to popular belief, running hot water will not prevent oil from clogging pipes or sewers. Properly discard unused pine oil by following a few simple instructions.

Things You'll Need

• Heat resistant container with air tight lid

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Instructions

• 1

  Bring the oil to room temperature. If the pine oil was used in a vapor therapy session, the oil will be warm; the oil must be at room temperature before discarding it.

• 2

  Pour the pine oil into a heat resistant container, such as a tin can or glass jar. Use a container with an air tight lid and seal the lid.

• 3

  Go to earth911.com and search for a local oil recycling facility. Type "oil" in the section labeled "Find recycling centers for" and enter your city and/or zip code into the section labeled "Near." Click "Search" to return a list of nearby facilities that will recycle used oil.

• 4

  Take the pine oil to an oil recycling facility and have it properly dispose of the oil for you.