With the gradual increase in dengue cases in Singapore, regular mosquito repellents may not be enough to protect us.
Did you know that Aedes mosquitoes absolutely HATES the scent of lemongrass? The aroma messes with their sense of direction, which makes it an amazing deterrent.
You can either get a mosquito repellent that contains lemongrass, or better yet, include lemongrass in your laundry so you don't have to reapply every few hours. The scent will stick to your clothes longer than repellents do. No, I'm not saying you should add real lemongrass in your washing machine. But you should totally invest in a lemongrass essential oil.
EXPERIMENT WITH BLENDS
If you think lemongrass have a strong aroma, you can opt for a blend of essential oils that contains high amounts of lemongrass. Since the blend is a mixture of other essential oils, you can easily pick any of your favourite scent to mask a little bit of the strong lemongrass aroma.
BLEND 1: Soothing Spa-like Aroma
- 3 drops of Lemongrass
- 2 drops of Lavender
- 2 drops of Eucalyptus
BLEND 2: Clean and Fresh Aroma
- 3 drops of Lemongrass
- 2 drops of Cedarwood
- 2 drops of Grapefruit
BLEND 3: Fresh Citrus Aroma
- 2 drops of Lemongrass
- 2 drops of Lemon
- 2 drops of Tea Tree
BLEND 4: Herbal Aroma
- 2 drops of Lemon
- 1 drop of Lemongrass
- 1 drop of Chamomile
Or if you prefer to add a scent to your wool dryer balls, you can try this blend instead:
- 2 drops of Lemongrass
- 2 drops of Lavender
Adding Lemongrass to your clothes will provide with better protection against the Aedes mosquito due to their dislike towards the scent. During this dengue season, Lemongrass is our best bet. If you wanna take it up a notch, you can always get a lemongrass plant for your home. Otherwise, Lemongrass essential oil is the way to go! So, what are you waiting for? Get your hands on it now via our eStore!
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