With the holiday season upon us, it’s time to get into the spirit. Nothing brings a sense of coziness quite like the smells of Christmas: cinnamon, pine, peppermint, orange, and wintergreen. A fun way to infuse these delightful aromas into your home is through easy DIY room sprays.
Avoid the allure of purchasing commercial air fresheners—they often contain harmful chemicals like phthalates, benzene, formaldehyde, propellants, and solvents. These substances can be inhaled and absorbed through the skin, posing health risks. Long-term exposure to these chemicals can damage the lungs, liver, kidneys, and central nervous system. Even though commercial air fresheners usually contain these chemicals in small amounts, low-dose exposure over time can be as harmful as higher doses.
The good news is, with a few essential oils and some safe, easily accessible ingredients, you can create custom festive room sprays in less than five minutes.
1. Candy Cane
– 16 oz. spray bottle
– 8 oz. distilled water
– 2 oz. vodka or gin
– 30 drops Plant Therapy Candy Cane Holiday Blend
– or for a DIY version:
– 30 drops peppermint essential oil
– 15 drops wintergreen essential oil
*Tip: Use an ultra-fine mist spray bottle to evenly distribute the contents without leaving water droplets everywhere.
2. Christmas Tree
– 16 oz. spray bottle
– 8 oz. distilled water
– 2 oz. vodka or gin
– 14 drops cinnamon essential oil
– 14 drops orange essential oil
– 20 drops pine scots essential oil
3. Comfy Sweater
– 16 oz. spray bottle
– 8 oz. distilled water
– 2 oz. vodka or gin
– 25 drops eucalyptus essential oil
– 15 drops juniper berry essential oil
– 10 drops sage essential oil
Directions:
For all of the recipes, simply pour all of the ingredients into the spray bottle and shake vigorously. Make sure to shake again each time before use.
Not only do these sprays smell amazing, but essential oil-based air fresheners also offer the same benefits as diffusing essential oils. Feel free to mix and match your scent combinations throughout the season. These homemade air fresheners also make thoughtful DIY, natural gifts. Create a custom blend for friends and family this Christmas.
