I just found this article about the efficacy of eo's antimicrobial properties- Essential Oils’ Antimicrobial Efficacy Studied pretty interesting.
You could also use alcohol as your carrier instead of water. Cheap vodka would work well but of course you wouldn't want the doggies near it.
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