Lavender oil is calming, soothing & relaxing and has a host of uses around the home.

Add 5 to 10 drops of lavender oil to your bath for a relaxing & soothing soak.

Fragrance and freshen any room in the house by adding a few drops of Lavender oil to an aroma lamp ring, radiator humidifier or simply in a bowl of hot water or some bicarb.

Add a few drops of Lavender oil to a clean cotton cloth and place in your tumble dryer to give a relaxing scent to bed sheets, pillowcases and towels.

Add a few drops of lavender oil to the rinse draw of your washing machine or to the cotton bag used with soapnuts to add a relaxing fragrance to your laundry.

Make a quick, easy and natural room spray for the home by adding up to 15 drops of Lavender essential oil to 1 fl oz (30ml) of water in a spray bottle, shake well, and use as an air freshener - do not spray on or near polished surfaces. This spray is also great to use at bedtime to promote a good night's sleep - spray around the bedroom generously just before retiring for the night.

To purify both the air and the carpets in your home, place 4-5 drops of Lavender on a cotton wool ball and place inside the dust bag of your vacuum cleaner. Replace with a new cotton wool ball as required.

A Lavender soaked cotton wool ball will also neutralise odours and add a pleasant aroma to wardrobes, laundry baskets, airing cupboards and shoe racks.

The anti-bacterial properties of lavender oil also make it useful when cleaning. Add a few drops to detergents and water for jobs like cleaning the floor.

Flies and moths dislike Lavender oil. Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames.