Simple, All-Natural DIY Linen Spray (with Essential Oils)

DIY Linen Spray is inexpensive, easy to make, and has the holistic benefits of essential oils.

June 7, 2023

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The Truth About Fragrance

There’s something so opulent about slipping into freshly scented sheets. 

But do you know that store-bought linen sprays, laundry detergents, and air fresheners aren’t required to disclose all of their ingredients?

And so many nasties can be hidden under the generic term “fragrance.”

A study showed that even products labeled as organic and green disclosed less than 10% of volatile ingredients. 

That’s creepy, right?

If their ingredients are safe and pure, then why not disclose them? 

The best route is to use a plant-based laundry detergent and a DIY linen spray.

The Benefits of Essential Oils

I use essential oils as the fragrance for my DIY linen sprays. 

For thousands of years, cultures around the world have been using plants and their fragrances as traditional herbal medicine.

And each plant has its own unique frequency. For example, rose oil is said to have a high frequency of 320 MHz and studies have reported its relaxing effect. And when breathing in its fragrance, we’re essentially attuning to that coherent, calming frequency. 

DIY Linen Spray

DIY Linen Sprays are:

• easy to make
• customizable
• great DIY gifts
• aromatherapy
• pure, non-toxic 

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What You’ll Need

1: Spray Bottle

You can find the exact bottles I use here. 

Size:

I like to use small, 3.4 oz (approx. 100 ml) spray bottles. 

That way I can experiment with different blends and fragrances.

Colour:

Amber or blue-tinted spray bottles help keep direct light from degrading essential oils. If you use a clear bottle, just keep it out of direct light.

Style:

For a more aesthetically pleasing look (especially if you’re making the DIY linen spray as a gift) you may want to use one of these bottles:

• vintage inspired
• perfume bottle inspired
• iridescent rainbow glass
• rose-tinted

2: Witch Hazel or Vodka

Adding witch hazel or unflavoured vodka to the mixture helps disperse the oil and helps the scent linger longer in the air.

(But it will still work without it — just double the purified water in the below instructions). 

I typically use witch hazel because of its antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. It’s also less expensive than vodka. This is the brand I use.

You can read more about witch hazel benefits in this Mind Body Green article.

3: Water

Using either distilled or well-purified water is best because tap water contaminants may degrade your oil. 

4: Essential Oils

Use 1-3 high-quality essential oils. (See next section for details.)

5: Funnel (optional)

This can help keep the ingredients from spilling. Especially when working with small bottles. Here’s a mini option.

6: Label (optional)

This will help keep things organized if you make a variety of blends. Here’s a cute portable one.

How to Buy Essential Oils 

Cheap oils (often found at drug stores and health food stores) can contain toxic additives, adulterants, fillers, synthetics, or dilutions. 

The word “pure” on an essential oil bottle means nothing.

Use oils that are therapeutic grade, pesticide-free, indigenously grown, and third-party tested. 

The brand I use is REVIVE Essential Oils. I like their oils for their quality, purity, and price point (they’re the most inexpensive I’ve found for high-quality oils). And they offer free returns. 

Note: a 10 ml bottle of essential oil contains approximately 200 drops, so one small bottle goes a long way.

How to Make DIY Linen Spray with Essential Oils

Instructions:

These instructions are for a 3.4 oz (100 ml) bottle. But you can increase the amounts for larger bottles. 

Keep in mind that this isn’t baking so you don’t have to be exact. 😉 

And how much oil you use depends upon how strong you’d like the fragrance to be (some oils have stronger scents than others). 

I recommend approximately 30 drops. 

Step 1:

Fill just under half of the bottle with witch hazel (or unflavoured vodka). Approx. 1.5 oz (45 ml).  

Step 2: 

Add approximately 30 drops of essential oils. You can use one oil or a blend (see blend ideas below). 

Step 3:

Add purified (or distilled) water. Leaving a little space at the top of the bottle. Approx. 1.5 oz (45 ml).

Step 4:

Screw the lid on and shake up the mixture. 

DIY Linen Spray Essential Oil Blends

I love both single scents — like eucalyptus, cedarwood, lavender, and vanilla — as well as blends. 

REVIVE Essential Oils has pre-made blends or you can create them yourself. 

I like to keep my blends simple with just 2-3 scents. Here are some ideas. 

DIY Linen Spray Blend 1:

Freshly Washed

25 drops lemongrass

5 drops red mandarin

DIY Linen Spray Blend 2:

Sun-kissed Clothes Line

15 drops lavender

15 drops lemongrass 

DIY Linen Spray Blend 3:

Cottagecore Floral

15 drops of lavender

10 drops of geranium 

5 drops of rosemary

DIY Linen Spray Blend 4: 

Sweetest Sleep

20 drops of vanilla

10 drops of vetiver

DIY Linen Spray Blend 5:

Happy Hygge

15 drops of cedarwood

10 drops of bergamot

5 drops of vetiver

DIY Linen Spray Tips

Colour test:

• Some dark yellow or brown oils can lightly stain white sheets. I haven’t had this happen with these diluted sprays, but to be safe, test on a paper towel first. 

• If your favourite essential oil does stain, and you want to use it on bed linens, then instead spray a generous amount on a clean rag and place it in your pillowcase.

Scents:

• When selecting essential oils, keep in mind when someone will experience the fragrance. If you’re spraying on towels, you may want to go with a more citrusy and fresh scent. And if you’re spraying on bed linens, you may want to go with something known to help with relaxation (like cedarwood, vetiver, and lavender). 

My Favourite Essential Oil Book

This book is full of beautiful photography and the information is organized well and simple to digest. It’s great for someone starting out with essential oils. 

Do you have a favourite essential oil blend? Please share in the comments. ✨

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