DIY Room and Linen Spray with Free Printable Labels
This DIY room and linen spray is simple to make and can be customized with your favorite scents. Use the free printable labels for a pretty addition to your home decor. DIY Room and Linen SprayI love a good scent, but I consider myself a bit of a scent snob. Generally I either love a scent or I hate it. There’s not really much in between. Scents can conjure up a wonderful memory, help you unwind after a stressful day, or help to increase your concentration and focus. Making a DIY room and linen spray allows you to customize your scent to your favorite blends and you can create lots of different combinations to suit your every mood and need! How to Make the Best DIY Linen SprayDIY linen spray is simple to make and the perfect way to add your favorite scents to your home. There are a ton of different linen and room spray “recipes” out there, however, and they’re definitely not all created equal. For the best DIY linen spray, there are a couple key things to look for… SolubilizingFor a spray to work well, you need the essential oils to be able to dissolve in the solution. For this to be effective, you ideally want an alcohol base with at least 95% ethanol {see grain alcohol below}. This should solubilize most essential oils well {thick essential oils can still be a little more difficult}. Many of the DIY sprays use cheap vodka which does not have a high enough ethanol content to solubilize the essential oils. PreservationIf you’re going to be using your spray for more than a one-time use, you want to have some kind of preservative agent to prevent the growth of bacteria. To get the best preservation for your spray, the alcohol needs to be at least 60% ethanol {or 120 proof}. Grain alcohol {see below} works well for this and is a cost-effective option. High Quality Essential OilsThe quality of essential oils can vary widely and can definitely have an impact on the scent {and duration of scent!} of your spray. Be sure to use 100% pure essential oils rather than synthetic blends and purchase from reputable brands. What is grain alcohol?Grain alcohol is a pure alcohol that is made from fermented grains. It has no color, no scent, and no taste {although there is a burning after taste if you drink it!} You want to look for a grain alcohol that is 190 proof {or 95% ethanol}. You can find the Everclear brand where you would typically purchase alcohol – I’ve even seen it at Walmart (in the U.S.}. This will help to prevent any microbial growth in your spray and will also help to dissolve the oils. Basic DIY Linen Spray RecipeThe basic DIY linen spray recipe is pretty simple:
Instructions
Sweet Dreams Spray
Citrus Blend Spray
How to Store DIY Room and Linen SprayYour DIY linen spray should be stored in a cool place out of direct sunlight {as exposure to light will make the essential oils oxidize more quickly}. Look for dark colored glass bottles to minimize the oxidation and avoid plastic containers. The lids should seal tightly. I picked up these cute amber spray bottles from Grove Collaborative. These blue glass bottles or these pretty frosted ones would also work. Before making your spray, wash out the container with hydrogen peroxide to completely disinfect and remove any residue. How to Use the Room and Linen SprayThere are lots of great ways to use your room and linen spray. I have never had any issues with any discoloration or staining when using it on the following areas, but it’s always a good idea to spot check prior to first use as an added precaution. In addition, you DO NOT want to use it on wood surfaces {either finished or unfinished}. Also, it’s best to use oils that don’t have any color if you have any concerns with staining. Here are some of my favorite ways to use the DIY linen spray…
Free Printable Room and Linen Spray LabelsOnce you have a cute bottle for your room and linen spray, all you need is a cute label to go along with it! I have a few different labels for you that you can choose from depending on if you want to use it for room or linen spray and what scent you choose to go with. Here are the options… All Natural Linen Spray LabelsAll Natural Room Spray LabelsI hope you give these DIY room and linen spray recipes a try! It’s fun to come up with your own custom blends and they make a really cute gift idea too! Free Every Day Home PrintablesBefore you go, check out all of these other beautiful and helpful free every day home printables from some of my amazing blogging friends. There’s pretty much something for every room in your home in lots of different styles. I hope you enjoy them! Ingredient Substitutions List by Ella Claire | Homemade Lemon Curd Labels by Happy Happy Nester | I’ll Wash You Dry by Zevy Joy | Plants on a Shelf Watercolor by Craftberry Bush Vintage botanicals and butterflies by Town and Country Living | Kitchen Measurements by anderson + grant | DIY Linen Spray and Printable Labels by Clean and Scentsible | Colorful Painting by Jennifer Rizzo Definition of Home by Home Made Lovely | Pineapple Print by Making Home Base | Home Sweet Home by Lolly Jane | Balanced Coffee by Taryn Whiteaker Home is Where you Park it by Tidbits | Watercolor Lemon Series by The Happy Housie | Plants Grow Towards You by Nest of Posies | The Garden Journal by On Sutton Place Semper Fidelis by Paint Me Pink | Feathers by Twelve on Main | They Broke Bread in their Homes by Live Laugh Rowe | Laundry Co. by My Someday in May Watercolor Herb Prints by Nina Hendrick More Free Home PrintablesIf you’re still looking for more home printables, here are a few more you may like… It’s Good To Be Home Printable Free Printable DIY Cleaning Labels The post DIY Room and Linen Spray with Free Printable Labels appeared first on Clean and Scentsible. Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://kathryncurry.blogspot.com/2019/04/diy-room-and-linen-spray-with-free.html April 09, 2019 at 10:59PM
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