Tea tree oil (melaleuca oil or ti tree oil) is an essential oil derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca Alternifolia which is a shrub also known as the narrow-leaved paperbark or narrow-leaved tea tree. It is native to Southeast Queensland and to North East New South Wales, Australia.
In many natural products, tea tree oil is a common ingredient as it has been shown to have many benefits, in fact so many that every house should have at least one bottle of tea tree oil to hand, ideally one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom. Tea tree oil is a multi-functioning and highly versatile element for the home.

Household Uses
1) Cleaning Agent
a. Can be added to a household cleaner – whether it is added to a store bought brand or an ingredient in a homemade cleaner
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2) Laundry
a. Add a few drops I your washing machine to:
i. Scent clothes
ii. Remove mildew
b. Put a few drops in the dryer or on dryer balls
3) Carpets and Rugs
a. Can be used to make a carpet deodorizer
4) Pets
a. Can be used to freshen up pet beds with the same carpet deodorizer
b. Add a few drops to dog shampoo to keep fleas away
5) Asthma
a. Adding a few drops to a humidifier can purify the room
b. A few drops under the nose can help to open the nasal cavity (great for asthma sufferers and sinus colds)

Bathroom Uses
1) Helps soothe sunburns
a. Add a few drops to after sun cream
2) Helps skin infections
a. Can be used as a topical antiseptic for bites/burns/scratches
b. Use in the same manner as one would use hydrogen peroxide
3) Helps relieve the itch from stings and bites
a. Put a drop or two on a fresh bite to alleviate discomfort
4) Acne
a. To dry out a spot, put a drop of tea tree oil on it
b. To aid the healing of an open zit, put a drop of tea tree oil on it
6) Cold Sores
a. A few drops on a cold sore will help with the itching, to dry the sore, and can help to contain the blister
7) Mouthwash
a. Tea Tree Oil can be toxic if consumed, but a few drops diluted with water can be used as a mouthwash to freshen breath
8) Can keep the bathroom fresh
a. Splashing a few drops into the toilet bowl can freshen the scent around the toilet and can help disinfect the drain (not an alternative to a drain cleaner)

Travel Uses
1) Can be used for:
a. Insect Bites
b. Sunburn
c. Windburn
d. Antiseptic for bites, scratches, scrapes…
A small bottle of the essential oil can be taken in airplane carry-on luggage.