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Do you know How To Use Essential Oils To Scent A Room? Doing it the right way can make all the difference; read on!
While diffusers are the most common way to use essential oils to scent your rooms, they are not your only option. These DIY ideas are simple to make and easy on your pocket.
How To Use Essential Oils To Scent A Room
1. Try Unfinished Wood
While wood is a widely used substance around your home, you may never have thought of using it as a diffuser. But guess what? You can! Unfinished wood is generally the best option as it does not have any paint coatings or lacquer.
A very simple way to use essential oils to scent a room using wood is to add a few drops to pegs. Hang these in different rooms all over your house and enjoy the fragrance that you love! The lavender essential oil works best on wood and also protects it against termites.
2. Use a Spray Bottle
Yet another easy way to add uplifting scents to your home environment is a DIY room spray using essential oils. Mix 10-20 drops of your favorite essential oil or an oil blend in a water-filled spray bottle. Since oil and water do not blend well, you can add a bit of vodka to it. Shake it well and then spritz it all around your home.
Unlike diffusers, using a spray bottle also reduces your dependence on electricity or heating. The best essential oils for this are rose, jasmine, geranium, sweet orange, and lime.
Note: Do not spray this mixture directly onto fabrics as it may stain.
3. Oil Soaked Cotton Balls
Did you know you can use the same cotton balls you use to remove makeup to add fragrance to your home? Well, using essential oil-soaked cotton balls may sound quite unconventional, but it is perfect for those who prefer quick aromatherapy. Plus, these can be placed anywhere in your home.
Since cotton balls are super absorbent, they can easily pick up and hold the scents of essential oils and gradually diffuse them around your room. Add drops of your favorite oil to cotton balls and place them in room corners, cupboards, and other musty spaces. Simple, right?
4. Baking Soda Essential Oil Scenting
Can you really mix baking soda with essential oils and diffuse the scents? Of course! Baking soda has amazing absorption qualities, which make it perfect for a DIY essential oil diffuser.
Just mix a few drops of your favorite essential oil in a tablespoon of baking soda in a small bowl and leave it in any room. You will soon notice the scent.
5. A Bowl of Warm Water
This might seem like a super simple method, but it is that much more effective! All you have to do is boil a kettle or a pan of water and pour in a few drops of essential oil.
The key is to boil the water so that the steam effectively releases the fragrance of the oils everywhere. It does not get easier than this!
6. A DIY Reed Diffuser
You can easily buy reed diffusers from stores or make one yourself at home. For the ones you make at home, you will need bamboo sticks, a carrier oil for the base, such as jojoba or sweet almond oil, and a tablespoon of rubbing alcohol.
Mix the carrier oil with 30-40 drops of any essential oil you prefer, such as rose, lavender, or eucalyptus. Pour this mix into your reed diffuser bottle and add the above-mentioned amount of rubbing alcohol. Ensure everything is thoroughly mixed for the best results.
Pro tip: For best results, “switch” out the reed sticks every week; that is, take them out and pop them the other way.
7. Scented Drawer Sachet
Not only can you scent your home with these, but you can also use them to freshen up your laundry. To make scented sachets, get a small bag made of cotton, jute, or organza, dried flowers and seeds, some rice, and your favorite essential oil. Fill the bag with rice, dried flowers and seeds, and 15-20 drops of essential oils.
Seal the bag, put it in your wardrobe, and enjoy the fresh scent that your laundry exudes every time you open your cupboards.
8. Adding to Potpourri
If you have potpourri that does not give off any fragrance, add a few drops of essential oils to give it new life. This method is eco-friendly, helping you reduce waste, and adds a wonderful fragrance to your home.
Another play on the same idea is adding a few drops of essential oils to dried flowers or sticks. As the wood absorbs the oils, they release and amplify the fragrance.