Research has also shown that tea tree oil is also an excellent home remedy for boils, as it penetrates through the skin to combat the infection and dissipate the pus. Treat as soon as boil or abscess begins to appear. Dab with neat tea tree oil 2/3 times a day. Keep the area clean by washing it at least 3 times a day, using boiled water containing a few drops of tea tree oil and cotton wool. You can also add 8-10 drops of tea tree oil to bath water as a general disinfectant measure. A Hot Compress can be made using 4-6 drops of tea tree oil, 600ml hot water, a piece of clean folded cotton, which is then added to water, and rung out. Hold the cotton over the boil until it cools, then re-apply (repeat 3 times a day). A tea Tree Oil Poultice, made of 3-4 drops of tea tree oil, clay, mix together, can be applied for 30 minutes, and then bathed gently with water. To treat severe Boils, cover the boils with gauze soaked in tea tree oil for 12 hours.