Homemade Linen Spray

With all the spring cleaning we've been doing, I thought it would be a good time to introduce homemade linen spray to our home.  I have previously used Bath and Body Works linen spray, but at $5.00 for one ounce it is a little pricey.  If I would have known how easy it is to make, I would have done it a long time ago.  I choose to make a lavender spray for two reasons-first, I love lavender and have been using it for all sorts of things around the house and second, lavender has been said to induce sleep and is often recommended for insomnia (who couldn't use a little extra help with falling asleep and staying asleep). 

I followed the recipe found here, but there are so many variations and most of them are similar.

Supplies needed:

• 3 1/2 cups of filtered water
• 1/4 cup of unflavored vodka
• 1 tsp of essential oil
• Spray bottle

Start by measuring about 1 teaspoon of essential oil.  I should also mention, before mixing everything in your spray bottle, make sure your bottle will be large enough to hold everything.  If you're not sure, mix everything in a bowl and use a funnel to pour into your bottle.

Then, add 1/4 cup of unflavored vodka.

Next, add 3 1/2 cups of filtered water (we're just going to ignore the fact that this picture shows the water at 1 3/4 cup.  I probably measured up to the 2 cup line and realized I didn't take a picture...)

Either shake your ingredients (if you're a rebel like me and poured directly into a bottle) or stir, if using a bowl (and of course pour into your bottle and store any remaining mixture, if you have any).  That's it!  I got a little excited to use my spray and sprayed it all over the house (hey, I am conducting my own test as to the health benefits of lavender!)

You could get really adventures and try all sorts of different combination of essential oils.  Like, lavender and vanilla (yummm), or maybe some lilac essential oil in celebration of spring.  I found some additional combinations of essential oils here that I just might have to try next time. 

Wouldn't these be great?

Jasmine Bergamot: 1 teaspoon jasmine oil and 1/2 teaspoon bergamot oil

Lavender Sandalwood: 1 teaspoon lavender oil and 1/2 teaspoon sandalwood oil

Vanilla Ginger: 1 teaspoon vanilla oil and 2 drops ginger oil

One word of caution, make sure all your ingredients are free of coloring.  I wouldn't want you to ruin any bedding.

Have you made your own linen spray before?  What combination of oils did you use?

Happy creating!