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DIY Room Spray- Non Toxic Room Freshener

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James marcus

1 year ago

You know I have been on a kick to rid the toxins in our home, for everyday items. This does not mean we are perfect. Just that we are aware and trying to switch up what we can. Slowly. It is a process. One item that we did use was a room refresher. I especially like to have them in bathrooms when guests come. Or even in Finn’s room after I changed his diaper. Room fresheners do contain small amounts of chemicals, long-term, low-dose exposure can cause the same health hazards as a higher dose! Very interesting and a good reason to make your own, simple DIY room spray!! All non-toxic, simple ingredients. Plus if you have kids, or heck, just doing this with a friend makes for the best little activity! Make and take room spray. Sign me up!

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There are so many different combo’s of smells you can add to your room spray! Get creative. The main ingredients you need are essential oils, witch hazel and distilled water. A cute glass jar too! Lola and I came up with a couple of different combos for our home that we wanted to share with you. I did a lot of research and this is pretty much a basic recipe for room spray. I did read one that was almost 70 drops of essential oil. That is not necessary. The key is to start with less- give it a spray and maybe you will want a little more essential oils. Everyone accepts essential oils differently. But below is a good place to start!

Basic DIY Room Freshener Spray Recipe-

This is the basic recipe you can follow to create your own blend!

4 oz spray bottle (You could use 2 oz, just do less oils)
30 drops essential oil (aprox)
1 tablespoon witch hazel
top the rest of your bottle with distilled water
shake every time before using

If you are wondering why witch hazel? Witch hazel helps the oil and water combine and will help the scent linger for a longer period of time. You could also use vodka instead of witch hazel.

Room Spray Sources-

THIS Witch Hazel

THESE 4 oz spray bottles

THIS Label Maker

I talk about the Essential Oils I use HERE

Spicy Air Cleanse Room Freshener Spray

This just smells clean. Thieves actually kills airborne bacteria. So after you have had anyone sick in your home, give this a spray all over the house.

4 oz spray bottle
15 drops thieves essential oil
15 drops orange essential oil
1 tablespoon witch hazel
top with distilled water
shake every time before using

Clean as a Babies Bum Room Freshener Spray-

Use this spray in your baby or toddlers room. Or really anywhere you want a fresh scent. I am obsessed with gentle baby essential oil!!! I diffuse it in Finns room on repeat. A couple drops goes a long way in a small bedroom. Great gift idea for a new momma!!!

4 oz spray bottle
15 drops gentle baby essential oil
10 drops lavender
1 tablespoon witch hazel
top with distilled water
shake every time before using

Purification Room Freshener Spray-

Purification essential oil is amazing to neutralize bad odors. Cue the soccer bag and shoes!! Take this in your car when you pick up the smelly kids from their sports! Spray it in the hall closet. Spray it right in the soccer bag. You get it.

4 oz spray bottle
25 drops purification essential oil
5-1o drops lemon essential oil
1 tablespoon witch hazel
top with distilled water
shake every time before using

Sleepy Room Freshener Spray-

Spray this room spray in any bedroom. Especially before you settle into bed. Great for a guest room to refresh a guest room that doesn’t get used often.

4 oz spray bottle
10 drops cedar wood
10 drops lavender
5 drops stress away
1 tablespoon witch hazel
top with distilled water
shake every time before using

Fresh Air

Perfect for a smelly bathroom! Tea Tree oil is a good spray for any mold too. And lime essential oil is one of my all time favorite essential oils to smell!

4 oz spray bottle
10 drops tea tree essential oil
10 drops lemon essential oil
10 drops lime essential oil
1 tablespoon witch hazel
top with distilled water
shake every time before using

Love Room Freshener Spray-

I was reading in my book ‘The Healing Power of Essential Oils” by Eric Zielinski. And he said that ylang ylang has been long considered to be the go-to aromatherapy aphrodisiac. In some countries it is used to reduce sexual anxiety. So there you go! I thought this would be a fun one to make to give to a newly married couple, an anniversary or just to set the mood! 😉 And grapefruit smells so good! Nice pairing!

4 oz spray bottle
15 drops ylang ylang
10 drops grapefruit
1 tablespoon witch hazel
top with distilled water
shake every time before using

*** Two articles on- Oils and Infants and Oils and Animals- both articles are from Young Living- so do your own research depending on the brand you use. I am only sharing what we use after doing my own personal research.

Interested in the essential oils I use? I talk more about them on THIS Blog Post! You can also follow me over @nestingwell for everyday uses of essential oils. Basically we love using our oils daily!

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This post was last modified on 19/10/2023 23:49

James marcus

Garden Courte is a blog written by [James Marcus], a passionate gardener and writer. She has been gardening for over 20 years and has a deep understanding of plants and how to care for them. In her blog, she shares her knowledge and experience with others, providing tips and advice on gardening, plant care, and more.