At the end of summer, the days are still long and the weather is still lovely, but we need to get back in our school year routines. Whether you are trying to re-set the kids sleep schedules or get yourself back on a well-rested track, try making this lovely lavender linen spray. You won't believe how it can retrain our brains for a better bedtime. To help you on your quest for rest, I am going to tell you how to make a relaxation-enhancing DIY linen spray with American-made lavender oil.
DIY Lavender Linen Spray
For me, lavender linen spray is a bedtime luxury. When sprayed on you pillows, the aroma of the Lavender oil is used to induce calm and relaxation. Anything to encourage a peaceful night's sleep is fantastic, in my book.
You might be surprised to see vodka as an ingredient. Vodka is not necessary for this project but is beneficial in preventing water spots. It has no scent and makes the spray quick-drying and emulsifies the oil and water to be mixed evenly. This means you don't have to shake it before spraying. If you don't use vodka, shake well before spraying.
Lavender Linen Spray makes a great gift. Make a few batches or use smaller spray bottles for holiday or ‘just because' gifts.
To make your own DIY lavender linen spray you will need:
- 1 tsp Lavender pure essential oil
- 1/4 cup unflavored vodka {optional}
- 3 1/2 cup filtered water
- empty spray bottle {glass bottles work best holding essential oil mixtures}
DIY Lavender Linen Spray
Materials
- Lavender essential oil
- Vodka (plain, not flavored)
- Filtered water
Tools
- Funnel
- Empty 16 oz spray bottle
- Measuring cups
Instructions
- Using the funnel, add 1/4 cup vodka to the spray bottle.
- Add 1 tsp of lavender essential oils to the spray bottle.
- Fill the remainder of the bottle with filtered water.
- Add sprayer top and shake to blend.
- Spray on pillows before bed.
Notes
Vodka is not necessary for this project but is beneficial in preventing water spots. It makes the spray quick-drying and emulsifies the oil and water to be mixed evenly. This means you don't have to shake it before spraying. If you don't use vodka, shake well before spraying.
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I do make my own spray, but haven’t ever added vodka. Lavender oil is one that doesn’t clog the nozzle, but most others do, I wouldn’t be surprised if the alcohol helps keep it from clogging, too. I want to try this!
I love lavender scent so I heard so calming & relaxing scent to have around the house
This sounds lovely! I’ll have to try making some!
I would like to check out this site! I wonder if using regular alcohol would work, as I don’t have vodka. I want to try this!
I love DIY posts and this is definitely a useful natural way to spruce up the aromas in my linens. Thank you !
Very easy recipe. I have some lavender oil here at home although not from the place you mentioned. I will check them out. It wouldnt have occurred to me to use vodka for fast drying. I would imagine any clear alcohol would work, and it makes sense. I do happen to have that brand of vodka here though, and I have to say although I dont drink much its the only braand I buy.
Thank you for the recipe, I never thought of making my own!
Thank you for posting this. Never had an idea about this. Can’t wait myself to try making this. Such a great article, very interesting & informative
If not vodka, can you use rubbing alcohol? Is that not as “green” or safe, or doe snto have the same water-spot-aoiding benefit?
I haven’t tested it using rubbing alcohol but I imagine it won’t be as lovely due to the strong scent of rubbing alcohol. Let us know if you give it try!
I always shop at TARGET and bought their “Up and Up” brand because for example their hygene products were “MADE IN USA”. Well the other day I bought cotton swabs and looked on the back and couldn't believe it that it said “MADE IN china” on back. So I compared it to the old one I had yet and that was still “MADE IN USA”. So today I will be returning my cotton swab purchase and probable start shopping at WAL-MART from now on.
This is a great I must try this
I have to try this!
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I have been wanting recipes of lavender scented stuff for my home, I am so glad to have come across you blog and thank you for sharing.
This is wonderful! I love the idea of making my own linen spray, a lot more natural!
this is a great idea, love to try it!