Making your own essential oil spray is a great way to naturally freshen your linens, sheets, pillows, or just the air in your home. With a couple basic ingredients and natural scents, you to cut back on harmful chemicals in your home, cost, and packaging waste. Plus it is fast, easy to create, and the scent combinations are endless!
Today I’m sharing my favorite herbaceous blend for freshening towels and linens along with a great pillow spray that also encourages a restful night of sleep. These recipes only use 3 ingredients – witch hazel, distilled water, and essential oils.
Witch Hazel allows the essential oils and distilled water to mix. It also helps the scent linger in the air for longer. You could also use rubbing alcohol or vodka. Distilled water eliminates any minerals or contaminates that might be in other water sources.
I use top quality pure essential oils to get the most of their aromatherapy benefits. If you are just beginning with essential oils and aren’t sure where to find pure ones, check out my basic guide for information on what to look for.
I always use a glass spray bottle for my eo sprays. Some essential oils can corrode plastic over time. I find the glass bottles are easier to clean and reuse too. I use amber or cobalt colored glass to protect my spray from direct sunlight.
DIY Linen Spray
What You Will Need:
- 4 oz glass spray bottle (amber or cobalt)
- 1 oz witch hazel, rubbing alcohol, or vodka
- 3 oz distilled water
- about 24 total drops of essential oils
My Herbaceous Blend
- 3 drops basil
- 3 drops thyme
- 6 drops rosemary
- 6 drops eucalyptus
- 3 drops tea tree
- 3 drops peppermint
How to Make Linen Spray
Pour 1 ounce of witch hazel or alcohol into the glass spray bottle.
Carefully count out your desired drops of essential oils.
Top the rest of the bottle off with distilled water (about 3 ounces).
Screw on the lid and shake to combine.
Label the bottle with the date and ingredients.
Spray as needed to freshen linens or the air. Remember to shake before each use.
DIY Pillow Spray for Sleep
What You Will Need:
- 4 oz glass spray bottle (amber or cobalt)
- 1 oz witch hazel, rubbing alcohol, or vodka
- 3 oz distilled water
- 9 drops of lavender essential oil
- 3 drops vetiver essential oil
- 3 drops clary sage essential oil
- 5 drops cedarwood essential oil
How to Make Pillow Spray
Pour 1 ounce of witch hazel or alcohol into the glass spray bottle.
Add the required drops from each essential oil.
Top the rest of the bottle off with distilled water (about 3 ounces).
Screw on the lid and shake to combine.
Label the bottle with the date and ingredients.
Spray on pillows, sheets, and blankets just before bed for the best benefits. Remember to shake before each use.
Other Recipes I Use These Essential Oils For:
- I use tea tree oil in combination with lemon to boost my homemade all purpose cleaning spray.
- I use several of these oils in my favorite diffuser blends for romance, immune support, stress relief, air purification, and morning energy.
- Many of these oils are featured in my DIY roller bottle recipes. Lavender is the main ingredient of my roller bottle to aid sleep. I use clary sage to alleviate menstrual cramps. Tea tree can help with skin ailments. I use rosemary, eucalyptus, and peppermint for sinus relief and the latter two for a headache blend.
Resources:
6 Reasons to Make Your Own Personal Care Products
A Basic Guide to Beginning with Essential Oils
Have you tried making your own essential oil sprays at home? What are your favorite eo scent combinations?
