Essential Oils for "Sick" Room Spray

Essential Oils for Sick Room Spray

I'm sure you're familiar with sprays for deodorising otherwise smelly spaces. These sprays freshen up rubbish bins, pet areas, mould and mildew stinky spots around the house. They can also be used to freshen up rooms that have been otherwise unoccupied for a while, or if there has been a sickness in the family, these sprays come in handy for keeping "vomit smells" (eww.) from wafting through the house.

You can make your own with a simple spray bottle, and some essential oils. Dilute with your favourite room spray recipe. This recipe is usually comprised of water mixed with a small amount of witchhazel, vodka, or isopropyl alcohol, and then, with the addition of your essential oils, you're ready to spritz away. For small spray bottles I use about 5-10 drops of the oil of my choice, or up to three different essential oils together. These are the essential oils we recommend for deodorising rooms. I won't go into detail about the activity and use of each of these essential oils, but you'll have this list up your sleeve should you ever want to make your own. We recommend you do your research on the powerful benefits of these oils, and the herbs that go into making them.

These essential oils are so multipurpose, we think every family should have them in supply. You could use them in a vaporiser, in a bath (remember to leave out or heavily dilute "hot oils" like Thyme or Oregano- these are brilliant for foot odor or foot rub), or a few drops on a pillow or face washer, or in a carrier oil for an uplifting massage... especially for the one who needs some TLC!

1. Eucalyptus
2. Tea Tree (Melaleuca)
3. Ginger
4. Thyme
5. Oregano 
6. Lemon
7. Orange
8. Geranium
9. Melissa (Lemon Balm)
10. Lavender

Take care! I hope you, or your loved one feel better soon. Sending up a prayer for those reading this :)