I don’t know about you, but I’m super sensitive to weird smells in my home. Pet odors, kid odors, and weird cooking smells drive me crazy. However, I’m not a big fan of burning candles and many commercial air sprays cause problems with my allergies.
So, as an alternative, I’ve started making my own air spray with essential oils. This is a super easy DIY project, even if you’re totally craft impaired.
All you need to do is combine 2 parts water and 1 part vodka into an empty spray bottle. You don’t want to simply add the oils to water because oil and water don’t mix. If you don’t have vodka on hand, you can also use witch hazel. However, this may give you a lighter scent that doesn’t linger quite as long.
To complete your room spray, add the essential oils of your choice and shake well. I’d suggest starting with a 3% dilution at 15 drops per ounce, but this is based on your personal preference. Essential oils are very strong, so start off conservatively and add more oil as needed until you’ve reached the desired fragrance level.
You can make your spray using a single essential oil if that’s all you have, but some budget friendly combinations to try include:
- Peppermint and grapefruit
- Lemon and peppermint
- Lime, spearmint, and rosemary
- Lavender and wild orange
- Lavender and lemon
If you’re going to start experimenting with DIY room sprays, one thing I’d definitely suggest is to label all of your creations. It’s easy to keep track of them when you only have one or two bottles, but once you start making more than that you’ll find that you struggle to remember the recipe for your favorite concoctions.
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