Looking for the perfect homemade Christmas gift? Try these holiday room sprays made with essential oils! Plus, download free printable bottle labels to add a festive touch to your gift.
How Do You Make Christmas Room Spray
The holiday season is just around the corner—can you believe it? To help us all get into the festive spirit, I’ve created some amazing holiday room spray recipes using essential oils.
If you’re like me and aren’t a fan of candles or store-bought air fresheners, these sprays are a game-changer. Not only do traditional air fresheners often cause headaches, but they’re also loaded with harmful chemicals, including endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, and allergens, which can impact the health of your family and pets.
Synthetic fragrances from air fresheners can trigger allergies and asthma, and some even contain formaldehyde, a known carcinogen. Long before I learned about these dangers, I had already ditched air fresheners because they always gave me pounding headaches.
Instead, I freshen my home naturally with essential oils. Whether it’s through my diffuser or these easy-to-make room sprays, essential oils are a safer, healthier way to enjoy a fresh and festive-smelling home.
These homemade holiday room sprays are free of toxic chemicals, smell amazing, and can even be used to freshen up linens. They also make fantastic Christmas gifts—especially when paired with the adorable printable labels I’ve made just for you!
DIY Holiday Room Spray Ingredients
Making these holiday room sprays is incredibly simple! With just a few ingredients, you’ll have a festive and natural way to freshen up your space. Here’s everything you’ll need:
SPRAY BOTTLES
The size and number of spray bottles you’ll need depend entirely on your preference! I like using 4-ounce bottles (like these), but you can choose any size you like. Just keep in mind that the recipes below are designed for 4-ounce bottles, so you’ll need to adjust the quantities if using larger or smaller bottles.
There are nine different holiday scents to choose from. If you’re making just one, you’ll only need one bottle. But if you want to try them all, be sure to have at least nine bottles on hand.
A few important tips:
- Use dark glass bottles: Essential oils are highly concentrated and can degrade or react with plastic, so it’s best to stick with glass.
- Protect from light: Dark glass bottles help shield the oils from ultraviolet rays, which can cause them to spoil.
WATER
Water serves as the base for these homemade holiday room sprays, and it’s best to use distilled water whenever possible.
Using distilled water helps prevent mineral buildup that can clog your spray nozzle or leave unwanted residue on your home’s surfaces. It ensures a clean and smooth spray every time!
ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils are the key ingredient that gives these holiday room sprays their delightful scents. To create the various holiday blends listed below, you’ll need a selection of essential oils.
For the best results, I strongly recommend using only 100% pure essential oils. Some of my favorite trusted brands include Plant Therapy, Simply Earth, and Far & Wild.
Be cautious of fake essential oils—they can be just as harmful as synthetic air fresheners and candles. Always ensure the oils you use are pure and high-quality.
If you’re unsure how to spot fake essential oils, check out this helpful guide: Fake Essential Oil Brands You Should Avoid.
WITCH HAZEL
Witch hazel acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend the essential oils with water. It also helps the scent linger longer, making your holiday room sprays even more effective and fragrant!
How Do You Make Holiday Room Spray With Essential Oils?
To make your own holiday room spray with essential oils, here’s what you’ll need:
- 4-ounce glass spray bottles (like these ones)
- Witch hazel
- Essential oils (recipes below)
- Distilled water
STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS:
- Add 20-40 drops of your chosen essential oils to the bottle (use the recipes below for inspiration).
- Pour in 2 ounces of witch hazel.
- Shake well to mix the oils and witch hazel.
- Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
- Shake again to combine everything.
And that’s it! Your homemade holiday room spray is ready to use. Below, you’ll find a few of my favorite holiday room spray recipes to try out!
Essential Oil Room Spray Recipes for the Holidays
HOLIDAY CHEER
10 drops Peppermint, 10 Ylang Ylang, 15 drops Orange
CANDY CANE
15 drops Peppermint, 15 drops Spearmint
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
10 drops Cinnamon, 10 drops Clove, 10 drops Orange, 5 drops Peppermint
DECK THE HALLS
10 drops Frankincense, 10 drops Cedarwood, 15 Drops Peppermint
CHRISTMAS COOKIES
10 drops Cinnamon, 10 drops Nutmeg, 10 drops Ginger, 5 drops Lemon
WINTER WONDERLAND
10 drops Wintergreen, 10 drops Cinnamon, 10 drops Cedarwood
JINGLE BELLS
10 drops Orange, 10 drops Peppermint, 10 drops Cypress
UNDER THE MISTLETOE
10 drops Palmaraso, 10 drops Peppermint, 10 drops Blue Tansy
Christmas Tree
10 drops Cedarwood, 10 drops Balsam fir, 10 drops Cypress, 5 drops Nutmeg
How Do You Use Holiday Room Spray?
To use your holiday room spray, simply shake well before each use. Then, spritz it around the room for an instant burst of holiday fragrance. You can also spray it directly onto pillows, curtains, blankets, or couches to freshen up your linens and furniture!
Why Do You Need Witch Hazel in Room Spray?
Witch hazel is a key ingredient in homemade room sprays. It helps to blend the essential oils with water, ensuring the oils mix well and the scent lasts longer. This makes it an essential component for a longer-lasting, fragrant experience!
What Can I Use Instead of Witch Hazel in Room Spray?
If you don’t have witch hazel on hand, you can substitute it with drinkable grain alcohol (ethanol) or vodka. However, I chose to use witch hazel in this recipe because it’s something many people already have on hand, and it’s easily found at most local drugstores.
Personally, I prefer witch hazel because I’m not entirely comfortable using room sprays made with high-proof alcohol around my family. Alcohol can be an irritant to the upper respiratory system, and the strong alcohol scent can be difficult to mask. Witch hazel provides a gentler, more natural option for your room spray!
Is Witch Hazel or Vodka Better for Room Spray?
Some people claim that using vodka instead of witch hazel will make the scent last longer, but in my experience, I didn’t notice much of a difference between the two.
In my opinion, both witch hazel and vodka serve the same purpose in DIY room sprays. They both work well for creating a fragrant room spray. The only real difference is that not everyone feels comfortable using a room spray made with vodka around their family, due to its high alcohol content. If that’s a concern, witch hazel is a great alternative that still does the job beautifully!
Can You Use Rubbing Alcohol Instead of Witch Hazel for Room Spray?
While rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) can be used as an alternative to witch hazel in room sprays, I personally prefer not to use it. While it’s not currently classified as a carcinogen, I have concerns about its potential hazards.
Isopropyl alcohol can irritate the skin, eyes, nose, and throat. Prolonged or repeated exposure to high levels can cause dizziness, headaches, and even confusion. Because of these risks, I feel more comfortable sticking with witch hazel or vodka, as they are gentler and generally safer options for creating DIY room sprays.
Tips For Using DIY Christmas Room Sprays
Always be sure to shake well before using your room spray to ensure the oils are properly mixed. If you find that the scent isn’t strong enough, simply add more drops of your chosen essential oil until it reaches your desired fragrance level.
Need Essential Oils?
There are many companies that offer high-quality essential oils at affordable prices. I used to use Young Living oils exclusively, but they became too expensive for my budget. I was thrilled to discover other brands that offer excellent oils at much more affordable prices.
A few of my favorite essential oil brands include Plant Therapy, Florihana, and Simply Earth.
If you decide to purchase from Simply Earth, you can use the code HAPPYHEARTFREE to get a big bonus box and a $45 Simply Earth gift card when you buy an essential oil recipe box!
Final Thoughts About Holiday Room Spray
I hope you enjoy making these holiday room spray recipes as much as I do! They make wonderful gifts for friends, coworkers, teachers, or anyone who loves making their home smell amazing.
I personally like to gift these sprays in sets of 3 or 5, but you can package them however you like—or keep them all for yourself!
If you’re looking for more homemade holiday gift ideas, be sure to check out the following posts for even more inspiration!
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, these homemade holiday room sprays are a simple, natural, and thoughtful way to fill your home with festive scents—without the harmful chemicals found in store-bought air fresheners. With just a few basic ingredients like essential oils, witch hazel, and distilled water, you can create beautiful, personalized gifts that will brighten anyone’s holiday season. Whether you choose to gift them in sets or keep them for yourself, these sprays are a fun and easy way to spread holiday cheer. Happy crafting, and enjoy the festive aromas!
