The present disclosure provides an antimicrobial composition comprising micelles and a carrier. Each of the micelles comprises a core of one or more essential oils covered, at least in part, by one or more cationic surfactants. The antimicrobial compositions can be used with a liquid, gas, or solid carrier. Examples disclosed within include the use of a 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium salt, a 1.3-didecyl-2-methylimidazolium salt, a 1-decyl-3-methylimidazolium salt, and combinations thereof with rosemary, thyme, mint, and eucalyptus oil.