fresh room spray for spring!

this fresh room spray for spring is DELIGHTFUL!

SPRING!

It’s finally here – a few months late, but that seems to be the case every year here in New York.

Opening up the house after it’s been sealed shut all winter is such a joy, and since I’ve ditched toxic products in our home I’ve gathered a few tips on how to naturally – and beautifully – freshen up ALLTHETHINGS.

First up? Diffusing, of course! As a card-carrying scented candle addict I would have told you that you’d have to pry those candles out of my cold, dead fingers before I’d ever give them up.

And then I learned how utterly awful they were. Like, the worst. This article is a great read on why, but basically between the artificial fragrance (considered a “trade secret” so manufacturers don’t have to disclose what’s in it) to the paraffin wax (derived from petroleum, releasing toxins when burned), I could not “unsee” these facts once I learned them. To put it bluntly, toxins released from paraffin candles are the same as those found in diesel fuel fumes.

Diffusing essential oils is cheaper, safer and IMO smells even better. You’re improving the quality of your air as you diffuse and can help with SO many issues – from cooking odors, to sleep, to focus, and even stress.

Next? All-natural furniture and carpet refreshers. These items can definitely use a refresh after a long winter. And all you need are some basic household ingredients and essential oils!

Upholstery spray:
Pour 1/2 cup of vodka into a 16-ounce glass spray bottle. Add 60 drops of essential oil (I love this combo: 25 Lavender, 25 Lemon and 10 Tea Tree; use whatever oils you love!). Swirl to blend and add 1/2 cup distilled water. Shake before each use.

Carpet deodorizer:
Mix 1 cup baking soda with 1/2 cup cornstarch. Add 10 drops of essential oil (any you like; Purification, Tea Tree, Lemongrass and Thieves are faves) and stir to blend. Transfer to a shaker canister and sprinkle onto your carpet. Let sit for 15 – 30 minutes before vacuuming up.

Finally? Room Spray! I LOVE making room sprays, keep them all over the house and switch them up for the season. This is a new fave and perfect for spring. Plug-ins, wax melts and sprays contain artificial fragrance, which you are now spraying into the air and inhaling into your system (download the Think Dirty app to scan your products, and watch “Stink” on Amazon Prime to learn more about the hidden dangers of fragrance).

End of the school year is upon us and these make an easy and lovely teacher/coach/tutor gift!

I’ve put together a sweet bundle that will help easily make the switch in your home away from artificial fragrances. And check this post to see my “welcome gift” with any bundle purchase in May!

Note: that cutie in the above images is my wool ball car diffuser – I’m currently having a “buy 2 get 1 free” sale so check out this post if you are interested!

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Any suggestions made on this blog are very specific to Young Living essential oils and should not be used with oils from another source. Statements made on this website about Young Living Essential Oils have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products and information are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician. If you are currently on medication, please do not stop.

About the author

Sheri Silver

Sheri Silver is a New York-based food photographer and recipe developer who has been cooking and baking for over 30 years. She works with brands, authors and restaurants to create recipes that are as beautiful as they are foolproof - and every recipe on this blog has been made, tweaked and eaten in her own kitchen.