Can I use tea tree oil in my laundry, and is there a recommended way?
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Comment by traveler — June 15, 2009 @ 4:38 pm
Yes, you can. A pure tea tree oil is very concentrated, so you do not need much. You can also add it to shampoos (helps w/ dandruff too). Just a few drops will boost the cleaning power of just about anything. Tea Tree Oil has a lot of desirable qualities and uses.
• Solvent—Dissolves residue and acts as a natural cleanser and disinfectant.
• Noncaustic—Will not harshly affect most skin types.
• Aromatic–Soothing, therapeutic aroma can be used in vaporizers.
• Antiseptic—Kills germs
A company named Melaleuca actually makes a number of different cleaning products with tea tree oil, including laundry detergent ("MelaPower"). You can research their brand of tea tree oil (called MelaOil) on their site at: http://www.melaleuca.com/ps/pdf_us/US%20MelaOil%200405.pdf
I used to use it myself and was pleased with their products.
Comment by CharmedTeri — June 15, 2009 @ 4:38 pm