How to Make a Natural Room Spray – Simple Ingredients

This natural room spray guide is going to be your go-to whenever you need to make a room spray. I love it since it’s easily customizable for the time of year, season, and the living space in your house or the person you are gifting it to. Also, it’s super simple, easy, and requires only a few ingredients. Who else gets excited about an easy DIY recipe? Yeah, me too!

Basics of making a natural room spray

Making a natural room spray has only a few components. Water, an emulsifier, and pure essential oils are the only ingredients you need. The water and essential oils do not combine naturally, so the emulsifier will help combine them together. Lastly, you will need a amber glass bottle (or clear) to put your room spray in. Such as easy recipe without using any harsh chemicals!

Distilled water vs Boiled tap water

t is best to use distilled water, which has all impurities removed including microorganisms and mineral salts. This water goes through a distillation process that usually takes hours, so I would suggest you buy this from the store. If that’s not an option, then you can also use boiled tap water that has been cooled. The boiled tap water no longer has microorganisms in it, but still contains mineral salts. Personally, I use boiled tap water most of the time.

Different types of emulsifiers for room sprays

If you have ever added an essential oil to water, you would notice that the oil usually sits at the top of the water. They don’t naturally combine. Emulsifiers are needed for the water to mix better with the essential oils. Here are a few options for your natural room spray:

Making the room spray

To make the room spray, you’ll want to get all of your supplies ready. I like making this recipe in small batches to make your own scent, but you can absolutely make larger batches. Gather your 2oz or 4oz glass spray bottle, distilled or boiled water (cooled to room temperature, emulsifier of choice (high-proof vodka), and essential oils. I like these glass spray bottles from Amazon. If you want more bottles, then go with these spray bottles.

First, add the water to the glass spray bottle. I usually fill my 2 oz bottle with 1 1/2 oz of boiled water.

Secondly, add 1/2 oz of high-proof vodka to the glass spray bottle.

Lastly, add your essential oils to give your room spray a natural scent.  For the 2oz size bottle, I usually add between 12-15 drops of essential oils.  For the 4oz size bottle, I would suggest between 20-30 drops of essential oils.  Although, you can start with a smaller amount and add more if needed.

Once all of the natural ingredients are added, you can screw on the spray nozzle and shake to mix. Each time you use the natural room spray, you will want to it shake well before using it to ensure the ingredients are mixed well. Then you can use the spray in all areas of your home including the living room, bedroom, bathrooms, carpets, rugs, bed linens, and other household items.

This part is completely optional, but I like to add some string or twine to my glass spray bottles to make them look a little more festive for the season. Other people also enjoy adding their own label stickers to the room spray as well. Regardless of how you decorate, they are the perfect way to make gifts for friends and family. to have in their own homes. Feel free to make the design your own or even make your own signature scent!

Natural room spray blends and recipes

My room spray blends will change based on the time of year and where it’s going in my home.  Here are some of my favorite seasonal and classic room spray recipes all using natural essential oils. But all make the best room spray with a refreshing mist!

Make sure to check out my DIY Room Spray using Anthro Blends blog post where we recreate your favorite anthropology scents! Recipes include Capri Blue Volcano for spring and summer scents and Anthro Autumn for all the fall vibes, plus a free printable label!

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Why make a natural room spray?

The simple answer is that it’s easy, saves you money, and avoids the harmful chemicals in most room sprays you would buy from the store. Room sprays may vary in price when you buy them from the store, anywhere between $4-$15. Making your own natural room spray will save you a lot of money, all while using non-toxic ingredients.

Most room sprays are made with synthetic fragrances and toxic chemicals, which is a known endocrine or hormone disruptor. Fragrances can cause respiratory issues in some people, especially those with respiratory or skin conditions like asthma, allergies, or eczema.

Using essential oils is a great natural choice since they are derived from the plant itself. When buying essential oils, make sure you are buying 100% essential oils from a reputable company. There are lots of companies selling diluted essential oils or marketing something as an essential oil when it’s not. 

How long will my diy room spray last?

This homemade room spray will last around 3 months. Keep in mind that we aren’t using any preservatives in this recipe, so it will not last as long for that reason. The good thing is that you will probably want to change out your natural room spray after three months anyway, at least if you are anything like me!

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