• Turn Arborvitae oil into a household spray with this easy do-it-yourself. Add a few drops of Arborvitae into a spray bottle * and add water. Use this spray on surfaces or on hands. Arborvitae oil is a powerful cleansing and purifying agent. By incorporating this spray into your home, you can protect yourself and your family against seasonal and environmental threats while keeping your house fresh and clean.
• Do you love the great outdoors, but dislike the many bugs? You’re not alone. Bugs can turn an outdoor adventure into an uncomfortable situation. Make sure to avoid any discomforts that bugs may bring by packing Arborvitae for your next outing. Arborvitae oil is great for hiking and camping due to its chemical components—tropolones. Tropolones have chemical properties that act as a natural insect repellant. Because Arborvitae oil is rich with these organic chemicals, Arborvitae helps repel local bugs. For an enjoyable hiking or outdoor experience, apply Arborvitae to your wrists and ankles.
• Certain seasons can often bring unwanted creepy crawlies into the house. Don’t let those bugs get the best of you, use Arborvitae oil! Place a few drops of Arborvitaeinto a diffuser and let the warm aroma fill your house. Because Arborvitae is composed of many tropolones, the oil acts as a natural bug repellant. So while you enjoy the woody scents of Arborvitae, you can sit back and relax, knowing that the little critters are doing their best to leave your house in peace.
• Looking for ways to preserve wood? Try this essential oil mix with Arborvitae. Mix 4 drops of Arborvitae oil and 2 drops of Lemon for a natural wood preservative. The properties of Arborvitae work well as a preservative and can help protect wood from rotting. Because of the natural components of Arborvitae, the oil is often used in woodwork or in dealing with wood products to keep wood healthy, fresh, and preserved for long-time use.
• Arborvitae has the ability to inspire feelings of peace and calm. If you are looking for a great way to unwind after a long day, place a few drops of Arborvitae oil into a diffuser or rub a drop of Arborvitae oil onto your wrists to produce a sense of peace and calm. Additionally, using Arborvitae during yoga or Pilates can increase the effectivity of your experience by inducing feelings of soothing relaxation. Diffusing Arborvitae can also help purify the air and provide a grounding aroma.
• Bring your furniture back to life with this DIY Wood Polish with essential oils. If you want to keep wood looking fresh and clean, it is important to invest in proper cleaning supplies and a good routine. One of the most effective ways to clean wood is by using a wood polish that is natural and free of any harmful chemicals. Many commercial wood polishes contain chemicals and artificial fragrances that can cause irritation or health problems when not applied with proper safety precautions. Follow the instructions to this homemade solution to create a natural wood polish that is free of harmful toxins. Add Arborvitae to this polish mix to help protect wood furniture from environmental threats and rotting. This polish will also help produce a fresh, healthy shine to wood. This DIY wood polish also works well with cleaning and preserving wood floors. Wood furniture should only be polished every couple of months, but make sure to maintain the look and quality of your wood furniture by frequently dusting it or wiping it with a damp microfiber cloth. This will help to keep dust and damaging substances away from the wood and will help keep the wood from looking aged.
• Create your own musky outdoor cologne with Arborvitae. Arborvitae oil’s aroma is woody and warm and when combined with Cedarwood and Frankincense, provides an invigorating aroma, perfect for a fresh cologne scent. Using these oils together will create a great cologne for any occasion and will also produce a fragrance that uplifts and relaxes the senses.

Arborvitae doTERRA Essential Oil Uses – Directions for Use