How to Make Lavender Linen Spray (Homemade Lavender Spray)

Lavender is one of my all time favorite flowers. scent. Thanks to it Lavender is known for its calming, uplifting properties, and I try to use it as much as possible in my home. One of my favorite ways to enjoy it is in this lavender linen water when I iron. Don’t let the name fool you, though. You can also use it as a lavender spray anywhere in your home to freshen up any space! Read on to learn how to make this 5-minute DIY.

To say I love lavender would be an understatement. In fact, lavender is one of my favorite plants to grow in my garden.

If you spend any time browsing this site, you will see that I have recipes for lavender ombre soap, lavender lemonade, and even dried lavender wreaths.

From health and beauty products to food and home decor (and everything in between), I love using lavender in my everyday life.

Now, I’m going to introduce one more use for lavender: a light lavender-scented linen spray that’s a must-have in your laundry room.

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Why use lavender?

Lavender is an herb that has long been known for its medicinal properties. pleasant scent and soothing properties. In fact, it has been used for cleansing and refreshing since ancient times. The word “lavender” comes from the Latin “wash,” means “to wash.”

True to its name, the ancient Romans used this flower to scent their baths, bodies, beds, and clothes.

Those Romans were onto something. Not only does lavender make your sheets smell fresh and clean, studies have also shown that Lavender has antifungal, antibacterial and antimicrobial propertiescan prevent common skin infections.

This aromatic herb has definitely stood the test of time. Lavender has been used in traditional medicine since ancient times and is gentle on the skin. Plus, it smells amazing.

So the way I see it, the more lavender I have in my life, the better! What better way to get all that goodness benefits of aromatherapy besides surrounding yourself with scent as you sleep? That’s why I love this DIY lavender spray.

How to use lavender water

First of all, you can buy lavender scented linen water, but you’ll be paying a pretty penny for something you can easily (and inexpensively) make yourself.

Before we go in How To make this recipe, let’s talk about why you need it. Understandably, if you’ve never used lavender water before, you may be wondering what to do with it.

I originally made this spray myself to use when ironing.g. I quickly realized that this was my favorite scent and started wearing it more and more.

Of course, I still use this recipe for ironing. To use this linen water when ironing, simply fill your iron with it. It will refresh the fabric when ironing and make ironing much more pleasant.

Alternatively, you can pour it into a spray bottle and Spray on freshly laundered linens or linens that have been stored for a while and need to be refreshed.. And if you’re like me and love the scent, you can use this lavender spray for SO many things, including spritzing it into the air to deodorize.

This is a really easy way to add a light scent that will freshen any fabric. You can also use it on:

• Towel
• Curtain
• Upholstered furniture
• Pillow
• Dog bed
• Bathroom
• As an air freshener

I use this linen spray on my bed, on my sheets, on my dog’s bed, and on my son’s bed. I even put it in a small spray bottle. I keep it by my bed to use as a lavender pillow spray. helps me sleep at night. Maybe I’m just a little obsessed.

The all-natural ingredients mean this spray is gentle on the skin.Subtle scent that doesn’t overwhelm the sensesmaking this a great formula to add to your regular laundry routine or pull out and use whenever you want.

Use caution when using lavender linen spray

A quick word of warning. Although lavender is generally considered very safe, especially in diluted forms like this, Use with caution around pregnant women, infants and pets (especially cats)..

Never spray this spray directly on pets and always provide clear passage to avoid disturbing them with the smell.

I have never had any problems like this at home or with my dogs; however, always be careful around animals as their noses are much more sensitive than human noses.

How to make lavender linen water

Now that I’ve told you all the fun ways to use this adorable spray bottle, let’s talk about how to make it. It only takes five minutes!

Ingredient

Let’s do it!

Take out the spray bottle and pour the witch hazel into the bottle. Use a funnel if necessary. Next, add the lavender essential oil to the bottle.

Add distilled water to the bottle. Shake the bottle for a few seconds to mix the ingredients together. Additionally, Shake well before using this spray, because the components can separate over time.

Use a glass spray bottle

You will need a spray bottle for this recipe. When using essential oils, use glass bottles as essential oils can leach chemicals from plastic bottles. Plus, it’s more environmentally friendly. And your budget because they will last a long time.

I would recommend using a dark colored bottle for your spray bottle if you are going to be making a large batch. This helps preserve the essential oils by Prevent UV rays from destroying them. If you just have a clear spray bottle, that will work just fine too. Just make sure Store the spray in a dark place. like a cupboard

Of course, if you’re just doing this to spray linens, you’ll probably run out pretty quickly, in which case a glass bottle like the one below would be a good choice.

Substitute for witch hazel

In addition, this formula Use witch hazel to preserve the scent of lavender essential oil. It also helps keep your oils dissolved in the solution (but I always shake it before using, just in case). If you don’t have witch hazel, you can substitute it and Use unscented vodka or rubbing alcohol instead.

Frequently Asked Questions about Linen Water

Try using this lavender spray as a pillow spray to help you relax and sleep better. I hope you love this lavender spray as much as I do. Before you know it, you’ll be spritzing it on your kids’ pillows too to help them sleep better at night. Enjoy!

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