To use essential oil spray effectively, follow these straightforward steps:
Steps for Creating and Using Essential Oil Spray
The process involves making the spray and then using it to freshen a space. Here's a simple guide:
1. Preparing the Essential Oil Spray
- Ratio: Combine water, alcohol or witch hazel in a 3:1 ratio (3 parts water to 1 part alcohol/witch hazel).
- Combine: First, add the alcohol or witch hazel to your spray bottle.
- Add Essential Oils: Then, add your chosen essential oil drops to the alcohol/witch hazel.
- Dissolve: Allow the oils to dissolve in the alcohol or witch hazel for a short period.
- Add Water: Add the water to the mixture.
- Shake Well: Secure the lid on your bottle and shake well to combine all ingredients.
- Ready To Use: The spray is now ready for use.
Note: Using alcohol or witch hazel helps the essential oil dissolve properly in the water. Otherwise, it may sit on top of the water and not spray well.
2. Using the Essential Oil Spray
- Shake Before Use: Shake well each time before using the spray to re-mix the oils and water.
- Spray: Spray the mist into the air to freshen a room.
- Avoid Direct Contact: Do not spray directly on skin or fabric.
- Enjoy: Inhale and enjoy the natural fragrance.
Example applications include:
- Room Freshening: Use as a natural alternative to commercial air fresheners.
- Linen Spray: Lightly mist your linens (test a small, inconspicuous area first).
- Yoga Mat Refresher: A light spray can help freshen your yoga mat.
- Car Freshener: Refresh your car interior.
By following these guidelines, you can easily create and use essential oil sprays for a variety of purposes, while avoiding harmful chemicals and perfumes. The key is to use the correct ratio of water to alcohol or witch hazel (3:1), add the essential oils to the alcohol/witch hazel first, and shake well before each use. This method, is referenced and will enable you to enjoy the natural, DDT / CFC / VOC-free perfume of essential oils.
