Last Updated on October 13, 2023 by Ellen Christian
Check out this DIY lavender spray. Make a batch of this homemade lavender spray and enjoy the relaxing scent of lavender in your home.
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DIY Lavender Linen Spray
There is nothing more romantic or relaxing than slipping between sheets scented with lavender or other essential oil. I’ve purchased Lavender Linen Spray at fancy bedding stores in the past but it’s a very easy DIY spray to make yourself. Since I just ran out of the store bought version, I decided I would make my own DIY spray for a romantic Valentine’s Day with my husband.
Many people use vodka in their DIY spray but Marty and I do not use products with alcohol so I needed an alternative. What the alcohol in the recipe does is act as an emulsifier and help mix the essential oil and the water. Witch hazel can act as an emulsifier as well so that is what I use in this DIY spray.
Materials:
- Lavender essential oil (or other romantic essential oil)
- Distilled water
- Witch Hazel
- Spray bottle
- Funnel
Directions:
- Adjust the quantities used based on the size spray bottle you have. This works for my small spray bottle
- Add 6 tablespoons of distilled water to your bottle using a funnel.
- Add 2 tablespoons of Witch Hazel to the bottle using a funnel.
- Add about 10 drops of pure lavender essential oil.
- Screw on the top and shake carefully.
- You can get fancy and make a label for your Lavender Linen Spray if you want.
Before bed, just spray a bit of this DIY spray on your pillows, sheets or blankets. Test a small area before using if your linens are expensive. When you spray, stand back from the linens as the goal is to lightly scent the linens not to make them wet.
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Hi! Thanks so much for this post. I was excited when I saw that it didn’t use alcohol, but rather witch hazel. Unfortunately, the witch hazel linked to this post does, indeed, have 14% alcohol. Do you know if this works the same with witch hazel that has 0% alcohol? I’m just wondering if the alcohol, even at that %, has a function and that’s why it’s in all the recipes?
Hi – Thanks for stopping by. Alcohol is a preservative that helps prevent the growth of mold. It’s used in many sprays for this reason.
I’m guessing that this smells amazing. It looks so easy to make so I will definitely try it!
It really does, Diane. it’s so relaxing!
I used a lavender mask sometimes in college when I needed to sleep but had a headache or a lot on my mind. I haven’t tried a spray before, but yours sounds easy to make! I might have to give this a try.
Thanks, Liza. It really is simple.
I love this idea! I’ve purchased the pretty expensive linen sprays before so I’m all for trying it myself on the cheap!
I like it just as well, Janel. Hope you do too!
I use lavender EO a lot, but strangely enough I’m not really fond of the smell (neither is my husband). So I usually mix with other oils.
I love the scent of lavender but you could add orange or lemon if that helped too? Or even rose?
This is such a romantic idea. I have never considered making a Lavender spray. Off to try it.
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it!
I bet this smells wonderful! Just what my bathroom needs all the time, not just Valentine’s Day. 😉
It really does, Lisa. It’s a wonderful scent!
I love the substitution of Witch Hazel for the alcohol. I have everything I need to make this! Thanks for the great inspiration.
Glad to share!
Lavender is such a wonderful scent. I never thought to make my own spray, but totally will now. Love this!
I really love the scent, Angela. It’s definitely my favorite.
I had never thought to use witch hazel. I have some in my closet. I bet I could do this with other oils for days when I have a stuffy nose too.
I’m sure that would work too, Pam!
I need this to help me fall asleep. This worked on my boys when they were babies
It works on me too, Tara!
I love Lavender it is my favorite fragrance. I haven’t thought of making my own linen spray before but now I will give it a try. I do have a question about essential oil. Do you have a specific brand you recommend? I don’t know the difference between the varieties and quality.
As long as they are therapeutic grade, I have found they are pretty much the same. Just don’t get a fragrance oil as it isn’t the same thing.
I love the scent of Lavender. It is not only relaxing but also a nice soft romantic scent. Great choice! I haven’t made linen spray before, I’ll have to try this.
Me too. It’s one of my favorite essential oils. Hope you’ll try it!
Lavender Linen spray would make for some very sleepy dogs. Thanks for the share! I might have to do a follow up post to one I did recently as this would be a perfect additional and safe tip!
Sleepy dogs might be good some days!