Ever paint a room and feel like you’ve been injected by a flu-like contagion and then dragged behind the back of a truck? I’ve been the unfortunate victim of a painting hang-over without any joy of getting there. Happily, a friend of mine has cured my painterly blues.
Probably the most common do-it-yourself item that homeowners feel comfortable tackling is painting. Most people think that its not skill based, although I would beg to differ. It takes technique, patience, and experience. It is true though that painting is fairly simple and you don’t need many tools: the paint itself, cut in brushes, a roller and roller pads, painter’s tape, paint tray and liners,some rags and a paint drop cloth. But for sensitive constitutions (that includes me), noxorious paint fumes can set me back days. I mentioned my paint hang-over to a friend and an expert in all things essential oil and she gave me a huge tip:use Purification Oil in a gallon of paint to dodge the fumes and their unpleasant effects. I don’t know how it works, but it’s amazing. I drizzled several drops in my paint can and then sprinkled more in the tray. The paint smelled gloriously refreshling instead of a chemical nose-assault. Purfication oil is composed of citronella, rosemary, lemongrass, lavadin (a cousin of lavender), Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil), and myrtle. This luscious-smelling combo sanitizes the air, neutralizes mildew, cigarette smoke, and other nasty odors. To purify and cleanse the air in your home, try putting Purification oil on a cotton pad and placing it in your air vents. It’s also good for bug bites, blisters, blemishes, and repelling bugs.
