DIY Lavender Linen Spray

Lavender is such a soothing and relaxing aroma. An easy way to spread the scent around to make a linen spray.  Never made a linen spray before?  Want to learn how?  The Soap Queen recently posted the instructions in a blog called DIY Lavender Linen Spray.

Aromatherapy Recipes: Pillow Mist

Combine these aromatherapy oils and ingredients:

4 drops Lavender (Lavandula augustifolia) essential oil
4 drops Neroli (Citrus aurantium bigaradia) essential oil
8 drops Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) essential oil
3/4 oz. Neroli (Citrus aurantium bigaradia) hydrosol
1/4 oz. Everclear (or other high proof alcohol)

Combine all ingredients in a 1 oz. amber glass bottle with a spray top. Just before bedtime, shake well and mist over pillows and sheets.

Source: http://www.wlnaturalhealth.com/aromatherapy-recipes-blends/pillow-spray.htm

Lavender Linen Water Recipes

Lavender Linen Water I

Ingredients:

Sprinkle on sheets or other other linens to freshen. Spray on linens before ironing.
1 teaspoon (100 drops) lavender essential oil
5-10 drops peppermint, spearmint or rosemary essential oil (optional)
2 oz. formulator's alcohol
24 oz. distilled water

Directions:

Pour essential oils and alcohol into a bottle, cap and shake to emulsion. Mix with distilled water. Mix will cloud, and eventually separate.Shake well before each use.

Lavender Linen Water II

Sprinkle on sheets or other other linens and cottons to freshen. Spray on to linens before ironing.

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon (100 drops) Bulgarian lavender essential oil

6 oz. cyclomethicone

Directions:

Pour essential oils and cyclomethicone into a bottle, cap and shake. Spray on dry linens before ironing or use as a fabric freshener (no need to iron).

Source: http://www.snowdriftfarm.com/form_sprays.html

"Sweet Dreams" Linen Spray From Cranberry Lane

Yields: Makes 100ml/3.5fl.oz.

Ingredients:

60ml Floral water (Orange Blossom, or Rose)
40ml *Ethanol or Vodka15-20 drops of Essential oils

Suggested Essential oils: Choose non-staining essential oils for white linens, try any of the following: Lavender, Lavandin, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Rosewood, Rosemary, Pine, Peppermint, Petitgrain

Mix all ingredients together. Shake well before using. Store in a cool dark place. Product is best kept in a dark glass bottle.

*Ethanol is often sold as "Rubbing Alcohol." Do not use Isopropyl as it is derived from petroleum.

Source: http://www.cranberrylane.com/recipes-house.htm

Simple Lavender Spray Recipe

Using natural lavender scent, this delicately scented pillow spray will make you naturally feel a little tired. Or...just use it as an air freshener.

Ingredients:
1 cup distilled water
8 - 10 drops essential oil of lavender
spray bottle, with a fine mist setting
label

Directions:
Pour the cup of distilled water into the spray bottle. Add the drops of essential oil and shake very well. Cap the bottle, and allow to sit for a few hours before using. Shake the bottle before each use to evenly distribute the scented oil throughout the water. Use the label to describe what sort of product is contained in the bottle. And be sure to use the fine mist setting on your bottle, so the spray will be nicely distributed.

To use: About ten to twenty minutes before going to bed, spray your pillows (and your linens, if you like) with the spray. Let the scent mellow slightly by allowing the ten to twenty minutes to pass before lying down. When you do lie down, the pillows will smell wonderful! But an even greater benefit is that lavender is a natural relaxant, so this wonderful spray may actually help you fall asleep easier, and sleep better.

Source: http://www.happyslob.com/lavenderspray.html