One of the easiest ways to use essential oils every day is by using homemade essential oil sprays.
Sprays are a simple and fun way to incorporate essential oils into your routine. If you make them up in advance, they will be readily available when you need them.
Whether you are a DIYer or not, making essential oil sprays is super simple. In fact, my nine year old son can even make them by himself. You only need a couple of items and the process takes only a few minutes.
Homemade Aromatherapy Sprays
In our spray recipes we use filtered or distilled water to prevent contamination or spoilage of essential oil sprays from impurities found in tap water. Alternatively, you can boil tap water, let it cool and then use that water for your sprays, if that is all that is available.
In some recipes you may prefer to use witch hazel (alcohol free) instead of water. Witch hazel has many soothing and beneficial properties, read more about witch hazel and its uses.
I like to use in my sprays that will be sprayed on my body, like facial toners, bug sprays, deodorant sprays, hand sanitizers, etc. I use it for my yoga mat sprays too.
We have created a fabulous DIY Essential Oil Spray Recipes Guide that has 50 Essential Oil Spray Recipes to try, room sprays, air fresheners and even aromatherapy mist. Use these in your home, office, bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, etc.
Get our FREE Recipe Guide with printable labels and gift tags at the bottom of the page.
How To Make Essential Oil Spray Recipes
This recipe can be used for any type of essential oil, so feel free to experiment until you find a scent you love.
- 10-20 drops Essential Oils of choice
- Distilled or filtered water
- 1 tablespoon grain alcohol (as preservative)
- 2 oz Glass Spray Bottle
Directions: Add 10-20 drops of essential oils of choice (or pick one of our recipes below) and grain alcohol. Fill the rest of the bottle with water, add spray top and shake well. Dry bottle and label your spray. Shake well before each use.
DIY Recipe Tips for Use
- Spray can be used immediately but I have noticed that if you give it 24 hours to marinate and blend together, the smell seems strong.
- There are a variety of essential oil combinations you can use for your sprays. Even single oil sprays can be very powerful.
- I recommend having your favorite oils ready in a spray, you can use them as air fresheners, room sprays, cleaning sprays, body sprays, so many possibilities.
- If you omit the grain alcohol, use spray within 2 -3 weeks for freshness.
Single Essential Oil Sprays To Make
Here are my favorite single oil sprays I like to have readily available so I can use them throughout the day, along with ideas and some ways that I have used them in my routine.
Lavender Essential Oil Spray
Perfect for pillow mist, bedtime room spray, relaxation body spray, natural perfume mist. It leaves a pleasant and refreshing scent, eliminating odors and ensuring a clean environment.
Using lavender spray can create a calming and soothing environment at home, work, or on-the-go. It also possesses insect-repelling properties that can keep pesky bugs like mosquitoes, flies, and moths at bay.
Related Post: DIY Lavender Face Toner Recipe
Peppermint Essential Oil Spray
Wonderful as a cooling spray, like post workout or during hot flash, uplifting body mist, minty air freshener. Spraying peppermint oil in your workspace to help enhance focus, clarity, and productivity.
The cool and minty aroma of peppermint oil can help open up the airways and provide relief from respiratory congestion and sinus issues. It can also provide a refreshing pick-me-up and uplift your mood, making it a great choice for a mid-day energy boost.
Realted Post: Peppermint Air Freshener Recipes
Tea Tree Essential Oil Spray (aka Melaleuca)
Cleaning spray, refreshing face spritz, foot deodorizer spray, and more. You can freshen up your surroundings, such as rooms, fabrics, or even shoes, with an earthy scent while also inhibiting the growth of odor-causing bacteria.
Inhalation of tea tree essential oil vapor is believed to provide respiratory support by helping to clear congestion and reduce symptoms of a cough or cold. Simply spraying a tea tree spray in the air or on a tissue can help create a refreshing atmosphere that promotes better breathing.
Lemon Essential Oil Spray
Great odor eliminator spray, germ killing cleaning spray, bathroom spray, office air freshener. Lemon spray can be used create a cheerful ambiance and promote a sense of happiness and energy.
Lemon essential oil is known for its ability to uplift the mood and promote positive emotions. You can also freshen up any space in your home or office. Its citrusy aroma can eliminate unpleasant odors and leave the environment smelling clean and invigorating.
White Fir Essential Oil Spray
Excellent energy spray, better than chemicals pine air freshener, Christmas spray (when ever we had a fake tree up for Christmas, this was my go to spray to make the house smell like we had a real tree). The fresh and invigorating aroma of white fir has been known to promote feelings of positivity and improve mood.
The inhalation of white fir essential oil may help clear and soothe the respiratory tract, making it a great spray to use during cold and flu seasons or when dealing with congestion and coughs.
So really, the sky is the limit as far as possible essential oil sprays go, you just have to be willing to get out the ingredients and start making sprays.
50 Homemade Essential Oil Sprays DIY Blends
Essential oils are a great way to naturally scent your home. All you need is a bottle of pure essential oil and some distilled water, as noted above. Homemade essential oil sprays are not only budget-friendly, but they're also a great way to avoid harsh chemicals often found in store-bought versions.
Get our recipe guide below for 54 different essential oil combinations for fabulous sprays at the bottom of these recipes.
1. Clean Linen Spray |
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Spritz onto linen and allow to air dry
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2. Sleepy Time Pillow Mist |
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Lightly mist on pillow 10 minutes before bedtime
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3. Refreshing Room Spray |
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Spray into air to refresh any room
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4. Mood Mist Aromatherapy Spray |
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Mist into air when you need uplifting
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5. Spiced Cider Room Spray |
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Spray in room or office to scent the air with spice
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6. Citrus Burst Aromatherapy Mist |
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Enjoy a citrus burst to enhance your mood, just mist into air
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7. Citrus Forest Air Freshener |
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Spritz in room to transform the space
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8. Calm Me Down Aromatherapy Mist |
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Mist into air to create a calming space
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9. Ignite Your Passion Mist |
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Spray in room to set the mood
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10. Owie Spray |
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Use alcohol free witch hazel instead of water, spritz on cut or sore and let air dry
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11. #2 Toilet Spray |
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Spritz #2 spray into toilet bowl before going to get rid of odor
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12. Yoga Mat Cleaning Spray |
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Use witch hazel instead of water, spray yoga mat down, wipe clean and let air dry completely
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13. Man Cave Spray |
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Spray in room to transform the space
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14. Fresh Floral Air Freshener |
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Spray in air to freshen up any room with a floral aroma
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15. Itch Be Gone Spray |
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Use alcohol free witch hazel instead of water, spritz on itchy area and let air dry
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16. Good Morning Aromatherapy Mist |
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Spritz in room to start the day off right
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17. Spray On Deodorant |
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Use alcohol free witch hazel instead of water, spray under arms and let air dry
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18. Sweet Dreams Room Spray |
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Spritz in room before bedtime
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19. Bed Bug Away Spray |
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Spray on bare mattress, let air dry
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20. Rejuvenating Aromatherapy Mist |
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Mist around home or office as needed
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21. Orange Spice Air Freshener |
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Spray in any room to freshen air, perfect for bathroom
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22. Magnolia Bliss Room Spray |
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Spritz into air, enjoy the calming aroma
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23. Festive Kitchen Spray |
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Spray in kitchen for a festive aroma
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24. Citrus Clean Surface Spray |
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Spray on household or office surfaces, wipe clean
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25. Holiday Spice Room Spray |
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Spray in home to enjoy a Holiday aroma
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26. Stress Relief Aromatherapy Mist |
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Mist in room or office to reduce stress
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27. Blissful Air Freshener |
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Spray in any room to freshen air, perfect for bathroom
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28. Germ Away Spray |
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Spray on household surfaces and wipe clean
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29. Peaceful Child Aromatherapy Mist |
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Spray as needed when child need calming
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30. Outdoorsy Room Spray |
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Spray in room and enjoy the outdoor aroma
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31. Falling Leaves Room Spray |
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Spritz into air for a wonderful fall scent
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32. Focus Blend Aromatherapy Mist |
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Spray in air to help focus on the task at hand
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33. Naturally Clean Room Spray |
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Spritz around area to freshen the in a bathroom or guest room
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34. Herb Kitchen Spray |
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Spray in kitchen for an herbal makeover
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35. Fido Fart Be Gone Spray |
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Gassy dog? Spritz this spray in the room
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36. Memory Boosting Spray |
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Spray in air and deeply inhale aroma
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37. All Natural Hand Sanitizer Spray |
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Use alcohol free witch hazel instead of water, spray on hands, rub together and let air dry
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38. Full of Energy Aromatherapy Mist |
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Spray around your environment when you need energy
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39. Pumpkin Pie Room Spray |
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Spray in air for a scrumptious aroma
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40. Antibacterial Cleaning Spray |
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Spray on area to be cleaned and wipe off with microfiber cloth
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41. Lavender Fresh Linen Spray |
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Spray onto linen for lavender freshness, allow to air dry
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42. Summer Fresh Air Freshener |
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Spray in air for a summer fresh scent
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43. No Dust Mites Spray |
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Spray on mattress and let air dry or use on dusting cloth
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44. Thankful Home Room Spray |
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Spray to create a pleasant atmosphere
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45. Air Purification Room Spray |
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Spray into air to cleanse the space
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46. Joyful Blend Aromatherapy Mist |
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Spray in air and deeply inhale the aroma
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47. Mountain Breeze Room Spray |
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Spray in air for a refreshing scent
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48. A Walk in the Woods Spray |
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Spray in air for a woodsy aroma
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49. Odor Away Bathroom Spray |
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Spray around bathroom to freshen and get rid of odors
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50. Spring Fresh Aromatherapy Mist |
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Mist in air and deeply inhale the aroma
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Free Printable: DIY Essential Oil Sprays Guide
WOW, that's a lot of spray options! Here you can view, download or print this recipe booklet on Homemade Essential Oil Sprays Made Easy. With our recipes guide you get matching bottle labels that go with the recipes, as well as a page of gift tags!
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