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Eucalyptus for your home!

Eucalyptus leaves have several useful functions for your home and I always keep some handy. I personally like having it around for the nice clean smell but there are several other uses for it.

Eucalyptus is great for aromatherapy which can be a great little touch for those selling there homes. Also, did you know that Eucalyptus is a great bug repellent. In a New England Journal of medicine report, Eucalyptus oil repelled mosquito bites for 120.1 minutes. You can also hang Eucalyptus leaves next to windows for a great fly repellent. Do you have any pets? You can place Eucalyptus leaves under your dog or cat beds as both a insect repellent and a also to keep their beds smelling great.

Go to your fresh flower shops and buy it on its own. It's a great way to add some green, keep those little critters away and and a great fresh sent!

Posted by Barbara Gregus on 09/29/2008 12:54 AM

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11 Comments on Eucalyptus for your home!

SEP

2008

We all know about lemons ....and cinnamon or apple pie - but eucalyptus is is a great idea!

We love eucalyptus. It is great for so many situations. Thanks for the post.

You have some great ideas here. The only thing I have ever known about it is that koalas get VERY high on it-they eat it and fall out of the trees.

Thanks for the information. I've never thought of useing it before. Good idea getting it from the local flower shop.

Thanks for sharing - I did not know about this - Good ideas

That's great idea! Thanks for the tip.

charita king

Bug repellent, that is a great function. I always hate bugs. I will check my local homedepot today. Where else can I find this?

I do love the smell of this it feels clean and fresh in your sinuses

kelly willey christian realtor

OCT

2008

We're lucky here because eucalyptus has naturalized itself after having been brought here from Australia back in the 1860s or so.

All I have to do is walk outside and down the sidewalk about 10 feet to get my fill of eucalyptus leaves, branches, and bark. It also makes great potpourri because of the great variety of leaf shapes and colors, as well as bark colors. Some bark is really spongy, and some species are absolutely gorgeous when they bloom.

OCT

2008

I will have to try this, we are seeing a lot of flies lately!

FEB

I will have to try.. A new smell for the home. Thanks.

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