This Essential Oil Vacuum Hack Is Brilliantly Simple

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Clean Your Floors And Freshen The Air With This Vacuum Hack

If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know how much I love tips that make housekeeping quicker and easier. That includes cleaning hacks that can help you accomplish two things at once, like clean your carpets and freshen the air in your home!

That’s exactly what the vacuum hack in this post does, and it’s so easy to do! With this simple tip, you can take advantage of the air moving in and out of your vacuum to freshen the air while you pick up dust, dirt, and pet hair off your floors.

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How To Freshen The Air While You Vacuum

It couldn’t be easier: just add a few drops of your essential oil or oil blend of choice to a cotton ball, then place the cotton ball in your vacuum’s dust cup. As you vacuum, the air flow will disperse the scent of the essential oil and freshen the air as you go — sort of like a diffuser!

(If your vacuum doesn’t have a dust cup, stir a few drops of essential oils into a handful of baking soda and sprinkle it over your carpet. Let it sit for a few minutes, then vacuum it up — it will have a similar effect!)

I’m always amazed at just how well this little trick works! You’ll be shocked by how effortlessly you can infuse your home with the delightful aroma of your favorite essential oils.

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1. Defend Blend

This blend of antimicrobial and purifying oils is great for fighting environmental threats that find their way into the air around your home. Learn more about Defend.

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2. Simple Clean Blend

Featuring a combination of purifying and odor-eliminating essential oils, Simple Clean is a versatile blend with a lot to offer. Its fresh citrus scent and clean, woodsy notes will leave your home smelling, well, simply clean! Learn more about Simple Clean.

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3. Freshly Washed Blend

Speaking of citrus, Freshly Washed is another citrus-y blend that’s perfect for using while vacuuming. The hints of mint in this blend are so enticing! Learn more about Freshly Washed.

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4. All Clear Blend

If you or someone in your family has allergies that are aggravated by dust, using All Clear in your vacuum is a no-brainer. Anti-inflammatory oils like eucalyptus, peppermint, and tea tree can help ease respiratory discomfort that can be caused by dusty cleaning tasks like vacuuming. Learn more about All Clear.