Do-it-All Stain Remover

This is a great little recipe I came up with after years of using Melaleuca Sol-u-mel.  I loved that product so much, but when we canceled for inability to meet the monthly requirements, I decided to see if I could create something that got the job done.

I read the back of the sol-u-mel package and noticed that it was mainly isopropyl alcohol and tea tree oil.  Here is what you will need:

20 oz. spray bottle, preferably an old cleaning one that has "stream" and "mist" functions
2 oz. isopropyl alcohol
20 drops tea tree oil
17 oz. pure water

Combine all in the sprayer and go to town.  I have gotten permanent marker off of wood, laminate, carpet and clothing!  I am currently living in a tiny apartment with 2 children and a carpeted dining room!  It got tomato soup and pomegranate juice out of the carpet recently.  This solution is also great for food stains on counter tops and crusty food on the stove and in the oven.

Since it is alcohol, even in a small concentration, I had my son draw a skull and cross bones on both the alcohol bottle and sprayer, for added protection.

Tea Tree Oil may be purchased at mynsp.com/edenessentials for $11.25.