Last week I was getting ready to go teach my Introduction to Essential Oils class when I realized I couldn't bring my diffuser! I couldn't imagine teaching a class without a diffuser but knowing I had an hour train ride + a 15 block walk and I already had 2 bags fully packed, I knew I needed another solution.
Room spray! Luckily I had these glass spray bottles
already on stand-by, they are 2oz bottles, perfectly sized for travel in my purse. I did a little research and found that the best way to make a room spray with essential oils is by mixing a bit of vodka, water and oils. That's it, just 3 ingredients.Don't use rubbing alcohol! Inhaling isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol has a number of terrible side effects so it should not be used for this spray. I mention this because it was a common question that came up in my research when I initially tried to find a vodka substitute. I didn't have any vodka on hand and looked to see if something I had laying around the house already would do the trick but vodka really is the best thing to use.
Vodka helps the spray last long, helps blend the oil and water better, and has the added bonuses of cleaning and disinfecting. Plus, you can use the cheap stuff! I went out and bought a little bottle and now that I think about it I guess I should've bought a big one since it turns out Vodka is pretty much magic. Well not magic but super useful!
As far as the oils to use, I always suggest using very high quality essential oils not only for the safety and purity but also to maximize the health and wellness benefits. Your favorite diffuser blends are a perfect choice for adding to a room spray, I also made a spray with just lavender that I use for bed linens which I highly recommend.
Ingredients:
- Water (filtered/distilled)
- Vodka
- 20 drops Essential Oils
Directions:
Add ingredients to bottle. Fill about 1/3 of the way with vodka and then add water and oils. Replace cap. Shake. Spray. Enjoy!
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