DIY room spray is so easy to make. Making your own homemade air freshener saves you money. Learn how to make all natural room spray plus check out these room spray recipes.
Buying room sprays and air fresheners can get expensive and many of them have chemicals that might not be so great to breathe. The great news is making your own DIY room spray is really simple and inexpensive.
During the fall and winter months I rely on my homemade air freshener because I live in a cold and wet area of the country. Opening windows to air out the house isn’t always a great option. Having DIY room spray is my way to keep my home smelling fresh.
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Supplies to make DIY Room Spray
To make your own homemade air freshener you’ll need the following supplies:
- Spray bottle – This is the one I use. I did buy the pack so I can have different scents.
- Essential Oils – I have this pack. Below I have a few recipes to try.
- Distilled Water – It’s important to use distilled water so you’re not depositing any minerals when you spray this around the house.
- Unscented witch hazel – The witch hazel will help bind the oil and water together so there’s no separation.
- Dried flowers – optional – This is what I used. You don’t need dried flowers for this project, it’s just a beautiful addition to your DIY room spray bottle.
How to make Homemade Air Freshener
The steps to take to make homemade air fresheners are quite simple. This really comes together in minutes. You may like to make these so much you can give these as gifts.
Time needed: 5 minutes.
DIY Room Spray
- Add 25 to 30 drops of essential oils
Add your favorite essential oils or combo of essential oils to your spray bottle.
- Add witch hazel
Fill your spray bottle about half way with witch hazel. Keep in mind the measurements don’t need to be exact.
- Add distilled water
Next you’ll want to fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water. Keep in mind if you’re going to add dried flowers or herbs to your bottle leave room for that step.
- Shake to combine
Add the lid to the spray bottle and shake to combine the ingredients.
- Garnish with dried flowers
If you’re adding dried flowers or herbs you’ll want to add that now. This will give you a finished look for your DIY room spray.
DIY Room Spray Scents
I’m sharing my favorite room scents with you. The great thing is you can mix and match and even come up with your own! Below I’ll have them categorized by season and then a few room spray recipes you can use year-round.
Fall Room Spray Recipes
Pumpkin spiced
- 10 drops orange essential oil
- 10 drops cinnamon essential oil
- 5 drops ginger essential oil
- 5 drops clove essential oil
Fall Mid-Day Hike
- 15 drops of Cypress
- 8 drops of White Fir
- 7 drops of Sandalwood
Mulled Cider
- 10 drops of orange
- 10 drops of nutmeg
- 5 drops of cinnamon
- 5 drops of clove
Falling Leaves
- 15 drops of orange
- 8 drops of ginger
- 7 drops of clove
Trick or Treat
- 13 drops of orange
- 11 drops of ginger
- 11 drops of cinnamon
Pumpkin Pie
- 15 drops of cinnamon
- 8 drops of clove
- 7 drops of nutmeg
Winter recipes
Peaceful Holiday Blend
- 10 drops of fir
- 10 drops of black spruce
- 5 drops of cedarwood
- 5 drops of juniper
Christmas tree
- 10 drops of pine
- 10 drops of cedarwood
- 10 drops of spruce
Warm and Cozy
- 10 drops of cinnamon
- 10 drops of orange
- 10 drops of clove
Snow
- 15 drops of blue cypress
- 8 drops of bergamot
- 7 drops of lavender
Winter Solstice
- 15 drops of fir
- 8 drops lemon
- 7 drops orange
Spring room spray recipes
Rain
- 15 drops of vetiver
- 15 drops of lemon
Spring sunset
- 15 drops of lavender
- 8 drops of sage
- 7 drops of orange
Fresh and clean
- 10 drops of lavender
- 10 drops of lemon
- 10 drops of rosemary
Springtime
- 10 drops tangerine
- 10 drops of spearmint
- 10 drops of lemongrass
Spring Bouquet
- 10 drops of lavender
- 10 drops of geranium
- 10 drops of ylang ylang
Summer room spray recipes
Beachy
- 10 drops spearmint
- 10 drops tangerine
- 10 drops bergamot
Summer Sunset
- 10 drops of ylang ylang
- 10 drops of orange
- 5 drops of patchouli
- 5 drops of sandalwood
Sun Kissed
- 10 drops of juniper
- 10 drops of grapefruit
- 10 drops of orange
On the Beach
- 15 drops of orange
- 8 drops of patchouli
- 7 drops of ylang ylang
Fresh Air
- 10 drops of tea tree
- 10 drops of lemon
- 10 drops of lime
Year-round room spray recipes
Relaxing Blend
- 20 drops of lavender essential oil
- 10 drops of vanilla essential oil
Energizing blend
- 13 drops of orange
- 11 drops of grapefruit
- 11 drops of lemon
Stay focused
- 20 drops of rosemary
- 10 drops of peppermint
Clean and refreshed
- 15 drops of cinnamon
- 8 drops of clove
- 7 drops of tea tree
Clean the Air Blend
- 15 drops of juniper
- 10 drops of rosemary
- 5 drops of basil
Mood Boosting Blend
- 15 drops of orange
- 5 drops of lemon
- 5 drops of eucalyptus
- 5 drops of peppermint
Making DIY room spray takes minutes and will keep your home smelling fresh and clean. Using the above room spray recipes will allow you to switch up the room spray scents. It’ll save you money and help you fall in love with your home year round.
Thank you for sharing these air freshner recipes. I’ve just begun to explore the uses of essential oils & am looking forward to trying these. Love your posts!
Wonderful! Let me know how it goes I can’t wait to hear! 🙂
Amazing! I love these scents, and I can hardly wait to get start making them. Thank you. Yes, buying these in the stores, usually are way to expensive.