How to Make Citrus Spray

Select a small, glass spray bottle., Fill the bottle with 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of vodka., Add 15 to 20 drops of your favorite citrus essential oil., Swirl the oils and alcohol together to combine., Add 3½ ounces (104 milliliters) of...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Select a small

    Choose a bottle that is able to hold at last 4 ounces (120 milliliters) of liquid.

    Insert a small funnel into the neck of the bottle to make filling easier. , This will help dilute the essential oils and make it easier to mix them in with the water.If you can't find any vodka, you can try witch hazel or rubbing alcohol instead., You can use just one type of essential oil or a combination of different ones.

    Lemon, orange, and grapefruit are all popular choices, but don't be afraid to experiment with different ones too.For a classic citrus spray, try a combination of bergamot, lemon, and orange.You can also use this spray on your furniture as a cat deterrent.

    Try a combination of lemon and eucalyptus., Close the spray bottle or plug the opening with your thumb.

    Gently swirl the oils and witch hazel/alcohol together.

    This will create a base and make it easier to mix into the water., If you don't have any distilled water, use filtered water instead.Distilled water will make the spray last longer, however., Your spray is now ready to use! Keep in mind that you will need to shake the bottle each time before you use it.

    You can use this spray to fragrance your room, bed linens, and furniture.
  2. Step 2: glass spray bottle.

  3. Step 3: Fill the bottle with 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of vodka.

  4. Step 4: Add 15 to 20 drops of your favorite citrus essential oil.

  5. Step 5: Swirl the oils and alcohol together to combine.

  6. Step 6: Add 3½ ounces (104 milliliters) of distilled water.

  7. Step 7: Close the bottle and shake it to combine everything.

Detailed Guide

Choose a bottle that is able to hold at last 4 ounces (120 milliliters) of liquid.

Insert a small funnel into the neck of the bottle to make filling easier. , This will help dilute the essential oils and make it easier to mix them in with the water.If you can't find any vodka, you can try witch hazel or rubbing alcohol instead., You can use just one type of essential oil or a combination of different ones.

Lemon, orange, and grapefruit are all popular choices, but don't be afraid to experiment with different ones too.For a classic citrus spray, try a combination of bergamot, lemon, and orange.You can also use this spray on your furniture as a cat deterrent.

Try a combination of lemon and eucalyptus., Close the spray bottle or plug the opening with your thumb.

Gently swirl the oils and witch hazel/alcohol together.

This will create a base and make it easier to mix into the water., If you don't have any distilled water, use filtered water instead.Distilled water will make the spray last longer, however., Your spray is now ready to use! Keep in mind that you will need to shake the bottle each time before you use it.

You can use this spray to fragrance your room, bed linens, and furniture.

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