I've just about finished replacing my chemicals with natural cleaners

[Peg]

Just a quick question with the lavender oil etc... is it ok to buy the ones from the "cheap" shops like $2 shop etc..?
Also, what is best to clean carpets with and get them smelling fresh?

i have a feeling those cheap oils are not really good.

I guess if its just the fragrance you want then they might be alright, but i think they may be made with artificial ingredients...which would include chemicals you may not want.

Essential oils are made only from the oil of the flowers, they are more pure then artificial oils.

[Muffy]

So where do i get the 'real' ones?

[Hollybolly]

RR - I always buy mine from coles or woolworths... in coles they're in the aisle with the candles, & kids party stuff etc.
I think in woolworths they're in the aisles with the health food/natural foods... but I have major pregnancy brain at the moment, so it could be the other way around!

You can but them at shops like Living Energies etc but you'll pay a fortune for them

[Astrid]

In the toiletries section of Coles. There is ecualyptus oil, lavender and tea tree Think with the vaporiser stuff. If not go to a Chemist or health food store. Zest down near Swintons has them as well.

[Muffy]

Thanks!!
I found that, Yes, the coles brand bi-carb is alot cheaper than the brand name stuff

[Peg]

So where do i get the 'real' ones?

i recently got some lemongrass essential oil from a local chemist... smells great and only cost $10

try chemists or the health food shops, but avoid the $2 shops

[somewoman]

I found a place called aroma fizz that sells large bottles of oil - 100ml and 200ml sizes. You can buy packs of clove, lavendar, orange and lemon oil for really good prices. Much more convenient than smaller bottles from the supermarket.

Orange, lemon and lavendar make an awesome smelling mix for floors!! DH hates it, but that's his problem

btw - they also have an ebay store. Looking at it now there's another seller called nakedpress who does even larger quantities at awesome prices, and much bigger range. 1L of lemon oil for $40ish including delivery!! w00t

[skeetaboat]

Ooh loving the info, thanks ladies!