Top 5 Thieves Spray Uses in the Bathroom
Let's explore the top 5 Thieves Spray uses in the Bathroom.
What is Thieves Spray? It's an all-natural spray concentrate from Young Living. Based on the Young Living Thieves essential oil blend of clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus, lemon and rosemary essential oils, the Thieves spray features all-natural plant based ingredients without any harmful chemicals. Find out more about Thieves Spray and the Thieves Spray all-natural ingredients here.
1. Thieves Spray for Sanitising Toothbrushes
Did you know your toothbrush is covered in viruses, germs and bacteria!
In shared bathrooms, there is a 60% chance your toothbrush is covered in poo, and an 80% chance it belongs to someone else! This research was conducted at the Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, that was looking at the spread of something known as fecal coliforms*.
These microorganisums can lead to diarrhoea, skin rashes and ear infections.
Find out more about what's on our toothbrush and sanitising your toothbrush with Thieves Spray here.
Keep a bottle of the Thieves Spray next to your toothbrush holder.
Simply spray Thieves Spray on your toothbrush once a day, to clean and sanitise.
2. Toilet Sanitising with Thieves Spray
Everybody knows there's germs lurking on the toilet seat and toilet flush.
Did you know that every time the toilet is flushed, a bloom of germs is spread in the air, that float around for 2 hours and settle of anything in sight. Yuk!!
Keep a bottle of the Thieves Spray next to the toilet. Before you use the toilet, spray the Thieves Spray on the toilet seat and flush to clean and sanitise to protect you.
3. Sanitising Bathroom Surfaces with Thieves Spray
Everybody knows we need to keep our bathroom basins and surfaces clean and sanitised. Bathrooms are teaming with germs. Here's some of the germs in bathrooms...
Gastrointestinal viruses that cause stomach ailments in humans. These include the norovirus. Gastrointestinal viruses "are easily transmitted and can remain on a solid surface for as much as a week," according to Philip Tierno, Jr., PhD, director of clinical microbiology and diagnostic immunology at Tisch Hospital, New York University Medical Center.
Enteric pathogens, which are organisms spread by contaminated foods and be carried in feces. These include things like E. coli, salmonella, shigella, and campylobacter.
Skin and respiratory organisms, such as staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, including the antibiotic resistant MRSA strain, and Group A Strep.
Other residual fungi like mould and mildew. "They [mould and mildew] don't cause infection, but they can exacerbate asthma and allergies" according to Tierno.
Make it a regular part of your routine to clean bathroom surfaces. Clean taps, cupboard handles, shower door handles, doorknobs and any other area that you touch with your hands.
To clean and sanitise bathroom surfaces, spray the Thieves Spray on the bathroom basin and surfaces and wipe clean with a cloth or sponge.
Thieves Cleaner is also a great option for cleaning bathroom surfaces. See more how to use Thieves Cleaner for bathroom cleaning here.
4. Thieves Spray as a Bathroom Deodoriser
Did you know that air fresheners have been linked to health challenges.
The Natural Resources Defense Council recently tested 14 air fresheners and found that 12 contained phthalates. Phthalates are chemicals that can cause hormonal abnormalities, birth defects and reproductive problems. Even air fresheners marketed as "all-natural" or "unscented" contained the hazardous chemicals.
So what to do to combat bathroom and toilet stink?
Simply spritz Thieves Spray in the bathroom and toilet areas. Not only does Thieves Spray smell fantastic, it's safe, non-toxic and chemical free! Plus, with Thieves Spray you have the added bonus that it helps to combat airborne bacteria.
5. Mould and Mildew
Bathrooms are the perfect environment for mould and mildew.
Did you know that mould it's linked to a host of health problems. Allergic reactions are the most common health effects of mould. Mould allergy symptoms include wheezing, sneezing, respiratory problems, runny nose, itching eyes and coughing.
In the past, most people have looked to use bleach to combat mould and mildew. Though bleach has been linked to a host of health problems posed by bleach. Find out more about the health problems caused by bleach in the article 'Is your Bathroom Cleaner causing your asthma" here.
Instead of using bleach, use the Thieves Spray to clean mould and mildew.
You can also use Thieves Household Cleaner for cleaning mould.
Where to Buy Thieves Spray in Australia?
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How will you know how to use the Thieves Spray?
When you buy the Thieves Spray from WildEssentialOils.com, you'll gain access to the Thieves Guide e-book. Watch the video to see what's in the Thieves Guide e-book.
Sources:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3107934/Are-brushing-teeth-s-poop-Study-finds-faeces-common-toothbrushes-shared-bathrooms.html
http://www.webmd.com/women/home-health-and-safety-9/places-germs-hide?page=2