Updated: 24th November 2023
If you're looking for a way to make your home smell amazing, you should try making a room spray with essential oils! It's easy to do, only takes a few minutes and will help make any space smell and feel even more beautiful than before.
Essential oils are a great way to make your home smell amazing! If you've never used them before, essential oils are basically full versions of the natural oils that are found in plants. These oils have been used for centuries, and the usual air fresheners available in supermarkets always use scents based on essential oils, too.
Nowadays, essential oils are becoming more and more popular as people are looking for natural ways to improve their health and well-being. Essential oils like lavender have been popular to diffuse thanks to their pleasant scent, while citrusy oils like lemon have an amazing aroma with their bright and zesty notes.
This blog post will teach you how to make any room spray with essential oils using three simple ingredients. Once you've made your room spray, you can enjoy the fresh scent of essential oils in any room of your home!
How Are Essential Oils Made?
Essential oils are usually steam-distilled or cold-pressed from the plant material. This means that they are concentrated versions of the original plant. For example, it takes around 100kg of lavender plants to make just half a kilo of lavender essential oil! At N-essentials, we have a huge range of essential oils for you to choose from, all of which are fit for your purpose in skincare, personal care, and eco-household applications.
What’s in a DIY Room Spray?
A DIY room spray typically contains a few simple, natural ingredients, allowing for a customisable and eco-friendly alternative to commercial air fresheners. The basic components of a DIY room spray include:
- Distilled water
- Essential oils
- Witch hazel or alcohol
- Preservatives (optional)
- Emulsifier (optional)
Essential Oil Room Spray Recipes
Here are three essential oil room spray recipes that you can easily make at home. Each recipe creates a unique ambience, offering a range of scents to suit different preferences and moods.
1. Refreshing Citrus Burst Room Spray
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup distilled water
- 2 tablespoons witch hazel or alcohol
- 10 drops lemon essential oil
- 8 drops sweet orange essential oil
- 5 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 5 drops bergamot essential oil
Directions:
- Combine the water and witch hazel or alcohol in a spray bottle.
- Add the essential oils.
- Shake well before each use. This spray brings a bright citrus scent to your room.
2. Relaxing Lavender Fields Room Spray
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup distilled water
- 2 tablespoons witch hazel or alcohol
- 15 drops lavender essential oil
- 5 drops chamomile essential oil
- 5 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
Directions:
- Mix the water and witch hazel or alcohol in a spray bottle.
- Add the essential oils.
- Shake well before use. Ideal for bedrooms or any space where relaxation and calmness are desired, this spray offers a floral aroma.
3. Woodsy Wonderland Room Spray
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup distilled water
- 2 tablespoons witch hazel or alcohol
- 10 drops cedarwood essential oil
- 8 drops sandalwood essential oil
- 5 drops frankincense essential oil
- 3 drops rosemary essential oil
Directions:
- Combine the water and witch hazel or alcohol in a spray bottle.
- Add the essential oils.
- Shake well before each use. This spray gives off a deep, earthy, and woodsy aroma suitable for living areas or meditation spaces.
For each recipe, remember to shake the bottle well before spraying to ensure the oils are well dispersed. Feel free to adjust the number of drops of essential oils based on your scent preference and the size of the room. Enjoy creating a pleasant and personalised ambience in your home!
Shop for essential oils to make your ideal room sprays online at N-Essentials. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with our team.