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How to Make an Essential Oil Spray {+ 8 Must-Try Blends}

By Tania Griffis in Essential Oils

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If you are looking for a SUPER easy way to use essential oils, look no further! It doesn’t get easier than learning how to make an essential oil spray. It’s as simple as pour, shake, and spray!

Trust me on this one. If you’ve ever been intimidated by essential oils…don’t be! They are simple to use and beneficial for the entire family.

While lots of people use oils individually, what can you do if you want to combine scents or the beneficial properties of multiple oils? Easy! You can combine them into spray blends!

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I’ve been using essential oils for many years now with my entire family and have seen firsthand just how powerful they can be. I love working with them because since they’re made from plants, they’re naturally derived.

But when I first began learning about oils and using them with my family, I excitedly purchased 3 or 4 oils and had no idea where (or how) to start using them!

I know from experience just how overwhelming learning to work with essential oils can feel at first…

Which oils should you buy (and where should you buy them)?
Can you use oils on your skin?
Can you diffuse them?
Is it safe to ingest them?

If you’re new to essential oils, your head may be swirling with questions!

First of all, if you’re all aflutter with questions and feeling unsure about what to do with your first oils, I want to reassure you that you’re not alone. I promise that with a little research and experience, it becomes much easier to know what to do when you use oils!

My Essential Oils Bundle is a great, non-overwhelming place to start your journey into learning about essential oils. 🙂

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How To Use Essential Oils

Over the years, I’ve talked quite a bit about how beneficial essential oils can be for our overall well-being.

Whether you need to relieve stress, get centered, boost your mood, or feel more energized, essential oils can be your go-to resource.

They can help:

  • stressed moms feel more patient
  • ease seasonal allergies
  • repel mosquitoes
  • relieve terrible shoe odor
  • with cleaning
  • alleviate kids’ feelings of overwhelm
  • heal sunburns, dry skin, and other skin ailments

And so much more!

Depending on what you want the oils to accomplish, you can use them in your diffuser for aromatherapy, ingest them, apply them topically, or create spray blends.

Many people use oils individually, but combining them into blends can maximize their effectiveness by taking advantage of the benefits of multiple oils at once.

Blending different aromas can also yield new and wonderful scents you can’t get with individual oils.

Today, I’m showing you how to do one of my favorite things with oils: blending oils into a DIY essential oil spray.

Why You Need to Try Essential Oil Room Spray Recipes

Sprays are one of the safest and most versatile ways to use essential oils. They allow you to enjoy the benefits of the oils in many ways that other uses can’t provide.

Want to clean your yoga mat? A yoga mat spray will be easier and more effective than applying drops of essential oils directly to your mat.

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You can also make various linen sprays to spray on your pillow or sheets to soothe you to sleep.

Essential oil sprays make excellent air fresheners for the bathroom or smelly boys’ bedrooms. 😉

And don’t forget about seasonal spray blends, which make unique DIY gifts or add that special Christmas magic to your home.

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Ingredients

Alright, let’s get started! Here is my basic go-to recipe for making essential oil sprays. The only thing that changes when I use different blends is the exact combination and ratio of oils that I use.

  • 1 oz witch hazel (make sure you get one that does contain alcohol because it helps preserve the spray)
  • 20 drops of essential oils (see my specific recipes below)
  • 1 oz distilled water (or well water)
  • 2 oz glass spray bottle

NOTE: A good general rule of thumb is to use about 10 drops of essential oil for every 1 oz in your spray bottle. So, if you have a 2oz spray bottle, you would use 20 drops. A 4 oz bottle would require 40 drops, etc. 

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Step by Step Directions

First of all, if working with essential oils is new to you, please take a moment to read about common sense essential oil safety. It will give you the tips you need to use oils safely and effectively. 

  1. Fill your spray bottle about half full with witch hazel. Add the drops of essential oils. Then, fill the rest of the bottle with water. 
  2. Screw the lid or spray piece onto the bottle and shake well. 
  3. Shake well before each use to help re-mix the essential oils. 

PRO TIP: You can use a small funnel for easier pouring if you have one on hand, but it’s not required. 

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8 Must-Try Essential Oil Spray Recipes

As promised, here are some of my favorite essential oil blends to use in spray bottles. To make them, just follow the recipe above and adjust the essential oils according to these ratios for the blend you want.

1. Sweet Dreams:

  • 10 drops lavender
  • 10 drops chamomile

2. Calm:

  • 5 drops frankincense
  • 10 drops lavender
  • 5 drops ylang ylang

3. Warm Spices:

  • 10 drops clove
  • 10 drops cinnamon

4. Study Time:

  • 5 drops frankincense
  • 10 drops cedarwood
  • 5 drops rosemary

5. Sweet Citrus:

  • 10 drops lemon
  • 5 drops grapefruit
  • 5 drops orange

6. Odor B Gone:

  • 15 drops tea tree
  • 5 drops eucalyptus

7. Peppermint Air Freshener:

  • 10 drops peppermint
  • 10 drops lemon

8. Uplifting:

  • 10 drops lavender
  • 10 drops geranium
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FAQs

Here are a few common questions I see readers ask about essential oil sprays. Don’t see the answer to your question below? Leave it in the comments!

How long do essential oils last when sprayed?

When you spray them into the air, you can expect to enjoy their aromas for a few hours, depending on how well air circulates in the room. For sprays on linens, you’ll probably notice them longer (several days to a couple of weeks).

How do you make a long-lasting essential oil spray?

Using witch hazel in this spray recipe helps the scent to last longer. The witch hazel allows the water and oils to combine, resulting in better dispersal and longer-lasting aromas.

You could also add a couple of extra drops of essential oils to your blend (unless you’re using this with kids). Spraying a stronger aroma will also help the scent last longer

How long do essential oil sprays last?

This will depend on which oils you use in your spray. Citrus sprays will only last about 4 months before they start to degrade, while other sprays should last closer to 6 months.

NOTE: Using dark glass spray bottles is key to helping your sprays stay fresh as long as possible!

I hope you love these essential oil spray blends! With so much variety in the options, there’s something for everyone.

Which essential oil brand is best?

I always recommend choosing a high-quality essential oil brand that is 100% pure. Also, make sure you choose a brand that offers third-party testing for quality control so you get the best results. Learn more about how to choose essential oils that work for your family.

In a nutshell, my top essential oil company is Rocky Mountain Oils. I also really like Eden’s Garden and Ancient Apothecary by Dr. Axe.

You can’t go wrong with any of these options because all three of these brands produce high-quality oils that I trust.

More Essential Oil Posts

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  • DIY Lice Prevention Spray with Essential Oils
  • Easy DIY Fridge Deodorizer with Essential Oils
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    Filed Under: Essential Oils, Natural Living Published on July 30, 2024

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    1. Gina Schoenbucher says

      July 1, 2023 at 10:53 am

      Hi! I found your info helpful. Could you tell me if the same recipe would work to spray on a toddlers sensory base? I want to make lemon scented dyed rice and not sure exactly how to mix the oil to spray over the rice. Thanks for any info.

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