To subtly scent a room, use this mandarin scented beeswax furniture cream.

• 5 ml concentrated lemon washing-up liquid
• 150 ml water
• 60 g beeswax
• 300 ml turpentine
• 20 drops pure mandarin essential oil

1. Stir the washing-up liquid into the water. Slowly melt the beeswax with the turpentine in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Pour in the soapy water, whisking, to form an emulsion or thick cream. Take off the heat.
2. As it cools, whisk occasionally to keep the consistency smooth. Stir in the essential oil. Pour into a wide-necked screw-top bottle or tin.
3. Apply to furniture with a soft cloth. Leave to dry for 5 minutes, then polish with a clean duster.

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