Most common ways to apply essential oils

On searching the internet, I found this excellent and succinct explanation of the most popular ways people use essential oils. This page was sourced from Botany Essentials, however please not I do not endorse their products and have not purchased from them. The website looks appealing! Go check it out, they are based in Melbourne - they may have what you are looking for.

Of course, to infuse the energetic healing of the essential oils as you see them listed on this blog (see Categories on the right), you need only ask your higher guidance for the oil's 'vibrational energy' to be placed in to your pattern. Don't mind so much about the how or understanding it with your logical mind - your genuine positive purpose of intent will be your guide.

Ideally, you will have the oil/s. If you do, below are a list of ways you can apply them around the home (and when away):

Vaporisers

Vaporising is the most common method of using essential oils. Vaporising is easy and highly affordable.

• Candle Vaporiser: Fill the bowl with water add up to 10 drops (maximum) of any essential oil/s of your choice. Light a quality tea light candle and place in the space provided. Do not leave room unattended whilst candle is lit.
• Electric Vaporiser: fill the bowl with water add up to 10 drops (maximum) of any essential oil/s of your choice. Turn on the power.

SAFETY:  Always follow the manufactures directions and use quality tea light candles such as Palm wax tea lights. Avoid tea lights which smell like kerosene or contain paraffin.

Massage

Essential oils are highly concentrated and should always be diluted when used on the skin.
Sweet Almond oil (carrier oil) is the professional oil of choice for massage. Measure out 10mL of oil. Add up to 8 drops of your essential oil/s of choice. Massage in. As you massage in the oil, the warmth of the body will vaporise the essential oils to gently absorb into the skin. Different essential oils can be used for different effects.
SAFETY:  We recommend that you should never exceed 3% of essential oil to carrier oil. 1% essential oil is generally suitable if you are using quality pure essential oils. For the face do not exceed 0.5% essential oil to carrier oil. In a measured volume: 20 drops = 1 mL. Therefore for every 10ml of carrier oil add 20 drops total of essential oil for body massage. When using quality pure essential oils, you do not require large amounts. More is not necessarily better. Avoid using grass, spice or citrus essential oils on the skin as they can cause some irritation.

Bath and spa

Add 8 to 10 drops of any essential oil/s to your bath or spa water. Having a bath or spa after a tiring day is refreshing. Whether it's a full body bath, spa or just feet and hands, you can feel your body unwind in the warmth of the water. The large volume of water acts to disperse the essential oils as they wash on and off the skin. You may add the essential oils to milk prior to adding to the bath however this is not necessary given the dispersion of the oils over the vast surface of the bath.
SAFETY:  Avoid using grass, spice or citrus essential oils on the skin as they can cause some irritation.

Inhalation

Place 5 drops on your handkerchief or tissue and place near your nose and inhale. The tissue may also be placed in a shirt pocket near to your face throughout the day. Essential oils ideal for this application are: lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus and tea tree.

Hotel / Motel rooms

Often when travelling you may wish to vaporise oils and not have a vaporiser with you. Simply run the hot tap or boil the kettle and add the hot water to an allocated cup or saucer. Add 8 drops (maximum) of any essential oils of your choice. This will scent the room and reduce musty hotel odours.
SAFETY:  Keep out of reach of children and ensure that the allocated cup is not drunk from.

Bed, linen and ironing

• Bed: Add 6 drops to a corner of the bedding out of contact with your skin.
• Ironing: For ironing add a few drops to a spray bottle, fill with water, shake well and spray clothes then iron.
• Linen & Clothes: Add a few drops to a tissue and place in linen cupboard and wardrobe draws.

Avoid strong coloured oils which may stain.

Household cleaning

• Laundry: Add 6 - 8 drops to wash when water is loaded for a fresh smelling wash. Eucalyptus oil is ideal.
• Floors: Mop: Add 6 - 8 drops to mop water when cleaning the floors (lemon myrtle is excellent for freshening the home).
• Vacuum Add 5 drops to air filter prior to turning on the vacuum cleaner.
• Toilet Fresh Add 6 drops in the top of the toilet cistern for a natural toilet freshener.
• Drains: Add 6 - 8 drops directly down the drain and rinse immediately with warm water.
  

source: Botany Essentials