Ditch those toxic fabric softeners and dryer sheets! This DIY Linen Spray is made with safe, natural ingredients to ensure that you accomplish cleanliness without sacrificing your health. As a bonus they make a great gift for the holidays!
The day I started using soap nuts I ditched all commercial fabric softeners and dryer sheets. Besides the fact that most commercial fabric softeners and dryer sheets contain toxic chemicals when you launder with soapnuts, fabric softener just isn’t needed. Your clothes dry completely static free and soft. I have come to prefer that fresh ‘non-smell’ I get when I do laundry but after posting this image on Facebook recently I realised that some folks like their fresh laundry to smell ‘sweet’ so I set off on a mission to create a natural linen spray in much the say way as I created my DIY Air Fresheners.
I harnessed the power of essential oils. Essential oils have been used for centuries for a multitude of treatments. They have therapeutic properties and when used carefully can promote health and wellbeing by providing both psychological and physical benefits. Essential oils not only smell great but some of them have deodorizing properties.
How do you make your own linen spray?
To make your own linen spray you will need :
- glass jar with a tight fitting lid for combining the mixture
- funnel
- 4 ounce Glass Spray Bottle
or PET plastic spray bottle for storing (PET plastic is the only kind of plastic that is safe to use with essential oils)
- Vodka or witch hazel
– this helps the EOs mix into the water and acts as a preserver
- Distilled water – distilled water is water that has many of its impurities removed through distillation and is thus considered purer then tap water.
- Essential Oils
Directions:
- Place all ingredients in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously to combine.
- Use the funnel to pour the ingredients from the glass jar into the spray bottle.
- Store in a cool dark place.
How do you use linen spray?
Always shake the spray before using. This DIY Linen Spray is so versatile, here are a few ways you can put it to good use:
- Spray on freshly washed laundry before putting in the dryer or line drying.
- Spritz it on your sheets when making the bed.
- Use in the iron instead of plain water.
- Use it as an air freshener for the home and car.
- Replace your Febreze and spray it on carpets and upholstery to keep them fresh.
How do I make my own natural Febreze?
Add Tea Tree (Melaleuca) Essential Oil
How do I make my own lavender linen spray?
Add Lavender Essential Oil
I hope you give this DIY Linen Spray a try and if you do please come back and let me know how you liked it!
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DIY Linen Spray
Ingredients
- glass jar with a tight fitting lid for combining the mixture
- funnel
- 4 ounce Glass Spray Bottle or PET plastic spray bottle for storing
- 1 ounce Vodka or witch hazel
- 3 ounces Distilled water
- 25 - 30 drops Essential Oil
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously to combine.
- Use the funnel to pour the ingredients from the glass jar into the spray bottle.
- Store in a cool dark place.
This is really neat! So simple – I would love to try this!
Thanks Renee. Hope you like it!
Great idea. I plan on trying one with lavender. Thanks!
Thanks Jess. The lavender is just awesome!
This sounds wonderful and I love the way you wrapped the bottle!
Thanks Linda. It makes a great pressie?
Your DIYs always look so pretty! Love essential oil linen sprays like this! And love your photos too!
Thanks Emily you’re too sweet! I love them as well. ?
Nice! The tea tree + lemon combo is really creative, especially for folks who don’t obsessively wash their sheets & bedding. LOL! Pinning this to try for later. 🙂
I agree Elaina! Thanks for sharing ?
Your washing regime is similar to mine; yet you’re opening up my eyes to something new. Thank you for this! Yes, as others have said, lovely photos!!
Thanks Megan! Glad you like it ?
What a wonderful idea, I’m going to make some with lavender.
Great! Hope you like it Sylvie ?
Krystal I’m making the lavender linen spray today. I spray our bedding nightly as when I turn it down. It makes for a welcoming bed and a wonderful nights sleep. Wishing you happiness.
So happy to hear Claudia! Wishing you many good nights sleep:)