I use doTerra essential oils for everything, and I mean everything, from cleaning and cooking to treating just about any ailment that arrises in our household. I only use this brand because of it's true 100% purity. It is CPTG (Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade) EO, meaning it goes through extensive testing to prove it's purity. EOs are not regulated by the FDA, so anyone can claim they are 100% pure as long as they do/pass 3 tests, which means they can still contain pesticides, weeds, and other contanimants. This is why many people are sensitive to EOs and have allergic reactions, and the oils cannot be ingested. DoTerra is the only company to do/pass 5 or 6 (I forget which), and most of their oils are ingestible. They are simply amazing. I can't say enough good things about them, and I don't even sell them! I do not, however, give them to my birds (not to say you can't, but IDK), but I clean with them around the fids and spray the air. We don't use any chemicals, including air fresheners in our house. We only use homemade, all natural cleaners. Hope that helps.