Making Essential Oil Air Freshener Sprays
Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2014/06/05 - Updated: 2021/07/08
Category Topic: Aromatherapy - Academic Publications
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 Content
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 is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, a leading resource for news and information on disability issues. With a global perspective shaped by years of travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed proponent of the Social Model of Disability-a transformative framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that emphasizes dismantling societal barriers rather than focusing solely on individual impairments. His work reflects a deep commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.