Laundry ads can be pretty fun to watch, with images of flowers, sunshine, and snowy mountains often promising your clothes will smell as fresh as an Alpine day if you use their product. However, those synthetic chemicals might not be great for you or your family and can’t compare to genuine, natural freshness. Instead, why not make your own linen spray? This way, your clothes can smell fresh without all those chemicals.
This DIY recipe offers a natural alternative to chemical-laden options by using essential oils to give your fabrics a clean, fresh scent without relying on artificial fragrances.
While homemade laundry detergent cleans your clothes without harmful chemicals, it does have a downside—the pleasant scent doesn’t last very long. We all want our laundry to look and smell fresh. Unfortunately, natural scents like essential oils don’t linger as long as the artificial chemicals found in regular detergents, which can be surprisingly strong and long-lasting!
Sure, the laundry washed with conventional soap might smell nice, but is it worth the potential risk of harming brain cells? A study of over 90 fragrances suggests that these artificial scents might alter cells in the body and could even play a role in autism.
This linen spray’s scent won’t last as long as the conventional options, but it’s easy to use whenever you need a quick burst of natural freshness without the hazards of artificial fragrances.
Plus, there are no negative side effects, only positive ones. Linen spray is versatile and handy not just for laundry but for larger fabric items that can’t be machine-washed, like carpets, bedding, sofas, pillows, and even a child’s beloved oversized teddy bear.
Essential oils don’t just cover up odors; thanks to their antimicrobial properties, they combat the bacteria that cause unpleasant smells. They also offer incredible health benefits.
In this blend, a few key essential oils combine to create an uplifting, calming, and refreshing scent with hints of woodsy, citrus, and floral tones.
This spray isn’t just for freshening up fabrics or non-washable items. It’s great for using as an air freshener or spritzing on your pillowcases as well. Before bed, try a lavender linen spray on your bedding to help you relax and fall asleep. Just add a few drops of lavender oil to water in a glass bottle, keep it by your bed, and use it each night.
Need to iron your clothes? One favorite trick is to use this spray while ironing. It helps remove wrinkles and leaves your clothes smelling fresh. If you need a little boost, make a spray with peppermint or eucalyptus oil and use it as a room spray in the afternoon.
Common questions about this recipe include:
Making this linen spray is super simple. You likely already have most of the ingredients at home. It only takes a few minutes to mix everything and add your favorite essential oils to leave your fabrics and clothes smelling wonderful. You can even customize the spray with the scents you love most.
You’ll need a glass spray bottle to store it because essential oils are potent and don’t store well in plastic. This recipe suggests an 8-ounce bottle, but feel free to make smaller batches in smaller bottles.
Since water and essential oils don’t mix well, vodka helps distribute the oil throughout the spray. You can swap vodka for witch hazel or even use rubbing alcohol. Although it won’t last as long, you can make it with just water and essential oils. If you go this route, consider making a smaller batch to use it quickly. A 2-ounce spray bottle with reduced water and essential oils can work, or use distilled water to make it last longer.
Yes! DIY recipes are all about flexibility and adapting to what you have. If you don’t have the oils listed or prefer different scents, feel free to mix and match your favorite essential oils.
These oils were chosen for their calming and grounding effects, but other oils have different benefits and can be used according to your preferences. Some other options to consider are bergamot, grapefruit, ylang-ylang, or cedarwood.
If you have pets, it’s good to learn about using essential oils safely around them. It’s generally safe to spray this around pets, but some precautions are advisable.
What’s your go-to method for keeping fabrics smelling fresh? What are your favorite essential oils for DIY linen spray?
