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My Reward PointsMake your home smell luxurious on a budget with DIY lavender linen spray. Fragnance is the first thing someone unconsciously notices when they visit somewhere followed by eyesight. It is essential to make your linen smell great to create a cosy and fresh ambience.
It offers a simple yet effective way to achieve desirable fragnance in the home without introducing chemical linen spray or room fresheners. It plays a vital role in enhancing the mood and relieving stress by reducing the stress hormones in the body. It also facilitates better sleep quality and duration.
What is Lavender Linen Spray Used For?
Lavender linen spray is used for freshening up sheets, fabrics, pillows, curtains, and other textiles. When sprayed on the sheets it creates a calming and fresh environment which promotes better sleep quality.
It helps in neutralising other musky odours. It leads to aromatherapy and helps in elevating stress and anxiety. The biggest pro of lavender linen spray is that, they do not contain harmful chemicals that commercial air fresheners do creating a non-toxic environment.
Homemade Lavender Linen Spray
The below recipes contain the use of alcohol (optional) which kills bacteria from the linen’s surface. It enhances the longevity and the cleanliness of the linen.
1. DIY Lavender Vanilla Linen Spray
Made with dried lavender, vanilla essential oil, and lavender essential oil makes your linens smell great for days.
Ingredients:
- Witch Hazel - ½ Cup
- Distilled Water - 1 ½ Cups
- Vanilla Essential Oil - 20 Drops
- Dried Lavender - 3 Tablespoons
- Lavender Essential Oil - 20 Drops
Supplies:
- Funnel
- Strainer
- Spray Bottle
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Directions:
Step 1: Boil half a cup of water and add 3 tablespoons of dried lavender for about 5 minutes. Remove dried lavender from the heat and let it cool down.
Step 2: Take the spray bottle with the help of a funnel add 1 ½ cups of distilled water, ½ cup of witch hazel, 20 drops of lavender essential oil, and vanilla essential oil.
Step 3: Once the dried lavender water has cooled down, strain the water and add it to the spray bottle. Screw the cap back on. Give it a good shake to mix everything.
2. DIY Lavender Linen Spray with Witch Hazel
Witch hazel works as a preservative to increase the shelf life of the linen spray. It does not expire before 6 months.
Ingredients:
- Witch Hazel - ½ Cup
- Distilled Water - 1 ½ Cups
- Dried Lavender - 3 Tablespoons
- Lavender Essential Oil - 30 Drops
Supplies:
- Funnel
- Strainer
- Spray Bottle
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Directions:
Step 1: Boil half a cup of water and add 3 tablespoons of dried lavender for about 5 minutes. Remove dried lavender from the heat and let it cool down.
Step 2: Directly pour into the spray bottle with the help of a funnel add 1 ½ cups of distilled water, ½ cup of witch hazel, and 30 to 35 drops of lavender essential oil.
Step 3: Once the dried lavender water has cooled down, strain the water and add it to the spray bottle. Screw the cap back on. Give it a good shake to mix everything.
Conclusion
From enhancing mood and reducing stress to making linens smell great, it does it all. Lavender essential oil is a versatile ingredient which improves overall well-being. Whether used in the bedroom or living room to aid relaxation while evoking a sense of luxury on a budget.
