DIY - Aromatherapy Disinfectant Room Spray

Here's a fast and easy recipe for the perfect aromatherapy room mist for your bathroom:

1 x 4oz Glass or Metal Spray Bottle

3 Tablespoons (1.5 fl. oz) Distilled Water

3 Tablespoons (1.5 fl. oz) of Witch Hazel

10 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

12 Drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil

12 Drops Lemon Essential Oil

4 Drops Pine Scotch Essential Oil

This mix is great for the bathroom because of its refreshing, clean smell but also for its disinfecting properties.  By making it yourself, you know every single ingredient and can rest assured that it’s completely natural!  It also takes less than 5 minutes to make.  I would recommend that you use glass or metal implements/tools when measuring and pouring the essential oils as they can literally eat through plastic.  For the same reason, don’t use a plastic spray/mist bottle.

Directions:

Fill the spray bottle with 1.5 fl. ounces of distilled water and 1.5 fl. ounces of witch hazel. (Even though a 4 oz. bottle is suggested, leave about 1 fl. oz. unfilled so you can shake the bottle well immediately before each use.) Then, add the essential oils.  After you first make and try the spray, let it sit for about a day before making a conclusion that the aroma is too weak; the aroma can change after the air freshener has had time to sit and the essential oils have had a chance to "marry."

Tips & Insights:

Witch hazel is a hydrosol distilled from the bark and leaves of the witch hazel plant.  It keeps the oil emulsified in the water and smells much better than alcohol. It also helps the essential oils retain their fragrance for a longer time.  Be careful to not overfill your sprayer bottles. This will leave room for the spray to be shaken well, and it also ensures that the essential oil doesn't float to the very top between uses and eat at the rubber gasket contained in the sprayer mechanism.

Safety & Storage

Caution!  Many essential oils are contraindicated for use during pregnancy and for those with certain health conditions, such as high blood pressure and epilepsy so be sure to research the ones you wish to use if you have pre-existing conditions. Likewise, be courteous when using your spray around others.

Safe Handling of Oils: When using essential oils, avoid direct contact with the skin (tea tree and lavender are an exception), mucuous membranes, and eyes. If eye contact occurs, flush the eyes with water for several minutes (e.g., 15-20) and consult a doctor if irritation persists. If skin contact occurs, immediately wash with warm soapy water.

Storage of Oils: It’s important to store your essential oils in dark-colored glass bottles, such as amber or cobalt blue, out of sunlight and direct heat to avoid the chemical constituents from changing and thereby affecting their safety and therapeutic actions.