Making Essential Oil Air Freshener Sprays
Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2014/06/05 - Updated: 2021/07/08
Topic: Aromatherapy - Publications List
Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main
Synopsis: Using essential oils to create great smelling home air freshener mist sprays to remove room odor or add atmosphere. Essential oils have been used throughout history in many cultures for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits.
Introduction
To create some great smelling essential oil air fresheners simply add the below recipes to 250ml of water in an empty household spray bottle or used container.
Main Item
Basic Essential Oil Air Freshener
- 250ml distilled water
- 8 -10 drops essential oils, of your choice
Pet Deodorizer Room Spray
- 6 drops cedarwood essential oil
- 3 drops tea tree oil
Relaxation Air Freshener
- 4 drops lavender oil
- 3 drops chamomile essential oil
Refreshing Smell
- Grapefruit 40 drops
- Petitgrain 40 drops
- Peppermint 40 drops
- Lime 30 drops
Home Sweet Home
- 20 drops lime
- 14 drops bergamot
- 4 drops ylang ylang
- 2 drops rose
Rosemary and Orange Air Freshener
- 25 drops Sweet Orange essential oil
- 5 drops Rosemary essential oil
Apple Pie Spice Smell
- 6 drops Cinnamon
- 3 drops Clove
- 2 drops Nutmeg
Deodorizing Spray
- 6 drops bergamot essential oil
- 1 drop eucalyptus essential oil
- 2 drops lemon essential oil
Country Life
- Lavender - 6 drops
- Geranium - 2 drops
- Roman Chamomile - 1 drop
- Rosemary - 3 drops
Mood Lifter Spray
- 4 drops chamomile essential oil
- 3 drops orange essential oil
- 2 drops ylang ylang essential oil
Christmas Scented Air Freshener
- 6 drops Orange essential oil
- 3 drops Cinnamon essential oil
Fresh Room Smell
- 4 drops Chamomile
- 3 drops Orange or Grapefruit
- 2 drops Ylang Ylang
Simple Air Freshener Recipe
- 10 to 15 drops of pure essential oil (e.g. grapefruit, orange, lemon, and lavender)
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
All Purpose
- 6 drops Grapefruit
- 4 drops Spearmint
Sweet Basil and Lemon Air Freshener
- 20 drops Sweet Basil essential oil
- 8 drops Lemon essential oil
Fresh as a Daisy
- Grapefruit - 4 drops
- Lime - 2 drops
- Lemon - 1 drop
- Basil - 2 drops
- Lavender - 2 drops
Also See: Great Natural Essential Oil Mixtures for Around the Home : Essential oil recipes for household cleaning, first aid and common ailments, relaxation and stress relief, skin care, hair care and gift ideas.
Author Credentials: Ian was born and grew up in Australia. Since then, he has traveled and lived in numerous locations and currently resides in Montreal, Canada. Ian is the founder, a writer, and editor in chief for Disabled World. Ian believes in the Social Model of Disability, a belief developed by disabled people in the 1970s. The social model changes the focus away from people's impairments and towards removing barriers that disabled people face daily. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and achievements, check out his bio.