Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1 Bottle |
| Packaging size | 100 ml |
| Packaging Type | Roll on Bottle |
| Usage/Application | Massage oil |
| Shelf Life | 1 year |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
Citronella oil can be incorporated into various products such as candles, incense sticks, soap, phenyl, and detergents to take advantage of its fragrance and potential insect-repelling properties. Here's how you can use it and the process for each product:
*1. Citronella Candles:*
- *Use:* Citronella candles are popular for indoor and outdoor use due to their ability to repel insects.
- *Process:*
- Melt candle wax in a double boiler or microwave-safe container. - Once melted, add citronella oil to the wax. The recommended ratio is typically 1 ounce (30 ml) of citronella oil per pound (450 grams) of wax. - Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure the oil is evenly distributed. - Pour the wax into candle molds, ensuring that the wick is centered. - Allow the candles to cool and harden before trimming the wick and using them.
*2. Citronella Incense Sticks:*
- *Use:* Citronella incense sticks can be burned indoors or outdoors to help repel insects and create a pleasant aroma.
- *Process:*
- Mix citronella oil with a base such as bamboo sticks or unscented incense cones. - Allow the base material to absorb the oil for a few hours or overnight. - Once the base is infused with the oil, allow it to dry completely before using the incense sticks.
*3. Citronella Soap:*
- *Use:* Citronella soap can be used as a natural insect repellent while providing cleansing and refreshing benefits to the skin.
- *Process:*
- Melt soap base in a double boiler or microwave-safe container. - Add citronella oil to the melted soap base, typically around 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of oil per pound (450 grams) of soap base. - Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure the oil is evenly distributed. - Pour the mixture into soap molds and allow it to cool and harden. - Once the soap has hardened, remove it from the molds and allow it to cure for a few weeks before use.
*4. Citronella Phenyl:*
- *Use:* Citronella phenyl can be used as a floor cleaner with added insect-repelling properties.
- *Process:*
- Mix citronella oil with water and a neutral pH floor cleaner in a ratio of around 1:10 (citronella oil to cleaner). - Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure the oil is evenly dispersed. - Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle or mop bucket and use it to clean floors as usual.
*5. Citronella Detergent:*
- *Use:* Citronella detergent can be used to wash clothes with added insect-repelling benefits.
- *Process:* - Mix citronella oil with liquid laundry detergent in a ratio of around 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of oil per gallon (3.8 liters) of detergent. - Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure the oil is well incorporated. - Use the citronella-infused detergent to wash clothes as usual.
When working with citronella oil, it's important to handle it with care and follow safety precautions. Additionally, always perform a patch test before using any new product to ensure compatibility with skin and fabrics.
Additional Information:
- Production Capacity: 300 kg
- Delivery Time: 3-4
- Packaging Details: slips, fresh and dry leaves, powder available from minimum 1 kg quantity
