and in need a lot of coverage, make an insect repellent Is there anything I can still add to the bottles to keep the oils evenly dispersed? Winter Wonderland. I usually just shake well, but I’ve also used 1-2 drops of liquid dish soap to help with emulsification. I was hurt and depressed so I was too curious and wanted to try DR.andrew then i contacted him through his email, he assured me 100% that he will heal me, i pleaded with him to help me out. This the brand of essential oils I’ve used exclusively for 8 years. Thank you for sharing. Please help . Some even get better with age. If you don’t keep a lot of alcohol in your home, simply use vanilla extract. Im looking online for spray bottles and i came across aluminum ones at specialty bottle.com; think they would work as well as the glass or should i stick w glass; my concern is it falling off of the toilet and/or one of the kids breaking it. There are many, but some of the more popular and/or more effective are listed here: Ylang Ylang is a rather potent relaxer and is popular with perfumers due to its scent. […] https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2013/06/homemade-air-fresheners.html […], […]  Aura Cacia or Make Your Own with Essential […], […] your own air freshener or room sprays. Do they ever expire? Some ribbon, lil pom poms (I found some itty bitty felted wool balls on amazon) some clips and a hot glue gun. BTW, if I dont use alcohol or vanilla extract, will it reduce the effectiveness? I’ve never had an issue with oil spots– essential oils are different that fatty oils and as long as the essential oil isn’t “cut” with a vegetable-type oil, they should not leave spots when combined with water. The bottles are larger than I had intended so I was wondering about how long the sprays last/if at some point they age and go bad. For the car…I’ve made my own air vent fresheners. . Glad i found this. And a few others listed I know are if you own rabbits unfortunately we own quite a few rabbits and these furry creatures will die at the drop of a hat or other fun things like you can induce labor in them with lavender essential oil ? It doesn’t harm carpets or fabrics. Get a couple, try them and then add a few more. Hi! And now I have turned to sprays again… my mother in law with dementia has moved in and things are crazy again. I use the spray as “monster spray” for my three year old. Could you send me an email about this please? 5 … the brand I’ve used for 3+ years here, or find out how to purchase them for yourself. They all sound heavenly though. This won’t leave oil spots around my house will it? The scents always sounded so tantalizing… Island Delight, Fresh Lavender, Boysenberry Splash…, I’d excitedly pick a few different options and hurry home to try them out in my little farmhouse…. I’m trying to make a cheap air freshener for my car. We want to use air fresheners in our home more because smell can be so powerful. Contact Tara Blog Facebook Pinterest Instagram YouTube, Adult Crafts Journaling Craft Supplies Caregiving Natural Living Essential Oils Craft Room Storage, All The Best Essential Oils To Help You Sleep. I use a bit of vodka or rubbing alcohol to my sprays because they help the essential oils and water to mix more thoroughly, and helps the homemade air freshener to dry faster. My sprays work great and smell wonderful. Most of them are still at full strength, easily identifiable by scent alone. I saw one but lost it. This is my go-to blend when I’m working in my office or we’re doing homeschool and need help staying on task. And can I add water to the prepackaged scent the diffuser came with? I did another blood test one week ago and it was still Herpes negative. Chamomile, Roman or German, is known for having mild sedative properties, calm the nerves and promote relaxation. Blessings (RSA), I saved the labels, but since it is in pdf format I can’t seem to edit it. What a great idea and I love that you use Fall items to get those natural smells! Any suggestions please. If you’re going to be out hiking, camping, picnicking, etc. Wow- this is so awesome. (Apparently we stink up the place when we’re working hard! If you have indoor pets, you’ll appreciate the air-cleansing properties of this simple spray! The link for the printable labels goes to a list of your blogs, 404 error. They help keep away insects in the home. Can someone please let me know how many “mL” does one drop of an essential oil contain? I did try one teaspoon of epsom salts in the body wash and it ” lumped up” and I felt it was not optimal. Or is it strictly spray? (I have a whole bunch of other homemade air freshener combinations in this post, […], […] Winger de Prairie Homestead sugiere esta receta para hacer un ambientador spritz-poder-maravilloso […], […] can also DIY by creating custom home sprays with just a few drops of essential oils, a tablespoon of cheap vodka, and water. Shake, spray surface, and wipe with cloth. Thanks. I spray my carpets, rugs, air, floors & shoes etc. Wanted to let you know so that you can fix it. my fav citrus scent for sure. This mask spray recipe calls for a 2 oz spray bottle. Once again I wanted to take the time to thank you. Go figure!) I fixed it, so it should work now. Ev, I am looking for recipes to refill my plug in air freshener . Thanks for any advice. An easy alternative to alcohol, vodka and vanilla is witch hazel. Could you help me. Jill…thank you so much for sharing your recipes. so i guess its time i recommend anyone going through the same way. Check out Essential Oil University on Facebook– he’s done some interesting research on the cheaper bargain oils– they are NOT what they say they are. So one basic recipe to get a great night's sleep uses lavender and chamomile essential oils. First let's look at essential oils that are good for sleep and relaxation. I’m thinking of trying the wood one. I was dicy whether to use them on fabric or not. Thanks for the great article. Are all-natural and allow you to experience the health benefits of essential oils at the same time. Though I don’t have experience with dark colored spray . A woodsy blend that is steadying and grounding for those chaotic days. Citrus, herb, […], […] In an effort to utilize the essential oils I recently bought and to be more conscious about the products I am using in our home, I decided to try out The Prarie Homestead’s DIY Air Freshener Spray Formula. I am excited to share my favorite essential oil blends that I use the most often in my home. They include 12 recipes - one set for 2 oz. hello! Here are three of my best pillow spray recipes to help you get to sleep! My favorite tip? 174 Comments | Learn Natural Remedies & Healthcare. I already have the product made, so I was wondering if it can be spread on the product and sealed. It is a very grounding and soothes both emotions and the body. 1/4 cup liquid castile soap. Ingredients 20 drops Lemon oil 20 drops Grapefruit oil 20 drops Lime oil Distilled water. But for my pillow sprays I a little bottle because I use just a couple of sprays a night and like to change it out from time to time! I will try to make it at home. You shouldn’t use rubbing alcohol because a long-term inhalation can damage the central nervous system! Learn how your comment data is processed. However, since I won’t be drinking any of these mixes, I don’t have a problem sticking them in a plastic spray bottle if I’m running low on my glass spritzers. I love your idea’s. I have big clear glass spray bottle for my DIY kitchen cleaner (I KNOW, clear is not perfect but my husband got it for me special) and I love making larger batches for that because I use so much. Priceless. How long will it last? In fact, keeping the spray bottle in a drawer or on a shelf out of direct light is suggested. To deodorize the air, I’d recommend diffusing lemon essential oil or Purify blend. I go to bed early, but I like to dink around in there and read my iPad and watch YouTube videos which isn't the best for falling into sleep…. Also to kill the smell of dogs…. Hi Jill does the vodka act as a preservative? Thanks for these! Isn’t tea tree oil a super NO NO for pets in the house? Tara is a blogger, Etsy shop owner, Mom to three kids, 3 dogs, 3 cats and a turtle. Thanks! I found out after I mixed everything up that I need an emulsifier to keep the oils from floating on the top. 12 drops Peppermint essential oil. I thought a good shake before every use would be adequate, but I’m hearing different. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Blue etc. I think it is because the essential oils are not strong. I love all your ideas & would like to go to your web site to see all you’ve posted …. But we’ll be sure to place this on our paper! And if so, what do I need? If I do the vanilla extract, do i have to add anything else? But i think we’ll alter the scents and we might use things that might be more reachable to us. I’ve heard sea salt/epsom works, but haven’t tried it personally. I volunteered to make an air freshener that wouldn’t kill us all… I think I’m going to try the Minty Citrus Twist! […], […] cleaner to get your house sparkling, or plan out a day to make hand soap, laundry detergent, and homemade air fresheners. Printable labels and one set with the small wood sticks that absorbs the fragrance oils suspend... 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