If this oil is all natural, why did it make the paint on the outside of my house bubble and peel as if I had sprayed paint thinner on it?
1807379
I haven't had any problems with the Citronella, but the only thing I can think of is any type of concentrated citrus oil is will be rather corrosive just like eating citrus and the enamel on your teeth can be damaged
1807380
Natural does not mean safe. It means not man-made. Uranium is natural. Arsenic is natural. Want to ingest some of that?
1807381
I'm sorry I can't answer your question. I know that the oil is from plants and maybe there was sometype of reaction with the paint. Perhaps you should ask the seller.
1807382
Citronella oil, when used properly, can be safe and effective. It has to be blended w/a carrier oil if used for massage therapy, or diluted with water if used for aromatherapy. If you use it for insect repellant it too must be blended correctly. Citronella Repellent 2 ounces witch hazel extract 60 drops citronella essential oil Preparation: Put 2 ounces of witch hazel into a lotion or spray bottle. Add 60 drops of citronella essential oil. Label properly. Shake well before each use. Most essential oils in the citrus category cannot be used full strength in any form or method. They must be diluted in a carrier solution. Please research use of all Essential Oils before purchasing and using to be safe. I have used mine in aromatherapy in a water mister and have had not problems at all. I also use it in a blend w/other essential oils and it works fine in diffuser. Sorry you had a problem with it. Did you use it in the correct manner?
64450
Not sure about this one but I'd use a spray oil instead to give a light spray instead of using spreading oil.
1673940
Mine looked more like a flower to me. Actually, I found the bottle unacceptable, as if the oil hardended, it was time consuming to warm it up to a more liquid state. Perhaps yours has a chunck of coconut shell???
203465
I had the same problem earlier on, so I contacted the manufacturer and thought that i would be returning this. I got a prompt response. Basically it happens when oil builds up on the bottom (too much oil used or some of my oil seem to cause a problem more than others). They just told me to clean it well and dry overnight, which I did and it worked like a charm. Now I just rinse it with hot water before use and once a while put a tiny drop of Dawn in it and clean/dry with q-tip. I've had it for several months now and hadn't had any problems. It's in my kiddos' room and we use it nightly, they won't go to sleep without it. I do use it in the living room here and there too, as needed. Hope this helps :)
1071193
Didn't bring mine down, as a matter of fact, the thing blew up in the middle of the night and sprayed hot, putrid smelling oil clear across the room, soaking the floor, bedspread, curtains and everything in its path. My grown daughter was in the bed at the time and had her face covered, sleeping, so she was not harmed. We only worried about the cance causing oil(or whatever it sprayed) that came from China. Had to trash everything, no saving it. Wouldn't touch that brand for a million dollars!
2107301
hello, All oil tube paint will hae a subtle linseed oil odor. The thinner or medium you add needs to be odorless. Open windows for fresh air even for odorless mineral spirits and other solvents. Do an internet search for oderless mineral spirits, and odorless solvents.. read the reviews..
315106
i don't know....does not bother me & i just tried a drop neat. maybe you are sensitive to it. try another oil.
1678667
I noticed that there is a little bit of sediment. It doesn't mix back into the oil. I don't think that it will affect the quality of the oil.
1475049
Hi. I wouldn't say this is "normal" but I just received a bottle from them, and I've experienced the same thing. The oil is pressed from seeds, so I guess it just wasn't filtered properly. I'm going to run it through a coffee filter. That should take care of the problem.
809580
That is odd, because my bottle's oil from Nuriva is thick, Orange in color and has a slight earthy smell. You should contact the company.
1579376
More than likely there was more hardener in the mix. Do another coat and right after pouring us a heat gun or hair dryer to move it around and remove bubbles and any unevenness.
353631
Hi Lynn,I'm not an oil expert but I'm going to venture an educated guess. Depending on the part of the country you live or the temperature the oil was stored at, I am guessing that the oil was probably colder than the point of congealing. This happens with all natural oils when they get below a certain temperature (i.e., putting olive oil in the fridge). Try letting the oil warm to room temperature or run it under some warm water and it will most likely un-congeal. Good luck.
2285050
The dropper is glass so that should not be a problem if you don't overfill the dropper or let it lie on it's side so the oil does not come into contact with the rubber bulb.
1227669
This happened when I first filled mine with oil also..I had to take the pump off and re do it then pump it about ten times then it sprayed perfectly.
2059457
We gently pulled it off recently because we moved. It didn't peel the paint off but we took our time. Although, we were not able to reuse it at the new home.
2205303
I have never came across this issue. However I just used synthetic oil in my engine so I guess I will find out.However oil is oil. This does all liquids and I have used it on my lawnmower ride on and boat and Golf Cart. Which I switched over to synthetic.
1290711
I think its either water or food colored veggie oil.....but not like a thick substance......it seems like its water based