Aromatherapy Air Freshener

An aromatherapy air freshener is a great way to enjoy the scent and therapeutic benefits of essential oils. The best one are made by diluting essential oil in a carrier, to make it easy to spray and use. You can buy them or create them by yourself.

There are many products claiming to be aromatherapy products, some of these are commercial products that just smell nice. Good aromatherapy air freshener is made using all-natural ingredients. They are made by companies that specialize in natural, herbal and aromatherapy products. You can buy them in health food shops or in the internet.

Creating your own aromatherapy air freshener can be very exciting and you can also be sure that all the ingredients you use are natural and suitable for use.

Just a few drops of essential oil or mix blend to distilled water. Find out which essential oils would be beneficial for you. If you suffer from migraines, choose a oil that helps relieve migraines. If you want to feel relaxed, choose a relaxing essential oil. You can also make different armatherapy air freshener for different moods and purposes. Put the mixture into a non-aerosol spray bottle.

Although aromatherapy is generally considered safe to practice at home, it makes sense to expose yourself to any new scented product gradually. Use care to avoid the discomfort an unexpected allergic reaction. Keep in mind, too that pets may be particularly sensitive to air freshener and may require extra ventilation in their area when any air freshening products are used.

A simple blend for aromatherapy air freshener is :

Make your own air freshener by adding 8 to 10 drops of Essential Oil to a cup of water in a spray mist bottle. Shake well and spray fragrance in the air or in a specific area such as a bathroom or pet area.

Or you could use one of these blend :

Ingredients:

4 oz. clean spray bottle with a fine mist setting (do not use a bottle that previously contained cleaning products or hair products such as hair spray).
essential oil blend recipe
3 ounces of distilled water.

Blends of essential oils that may be used:

Orange blossom Air freshener

20 drops orange
14 drops bergamot
4 drops ylang ylang
2 drops rose

Sheer happiness Air Freshener

15 drops clary sage
9 drops lemon
6 drops lavender

Minty Freshener

15 drops bergamot
15 drops spearmint

Room Disinfectant

40 drops Tea Tree
30 drops Thyme
25 drops eucalyptus

DeodorizingSpray

12 drops bergamot
2 drop Eucalyptus
4 drops Lemon

Citrus scent

10 drops orange
10 drops lemon
10 drops grapefruit
3 drops cinnamon

Directions: Fill the spray bottle with 3 ounces of distilled water. ( Even though a 4 oz. bottle is suggested, leave about 1 oz. unfilled so you can shake the bottle well between uses.)

Then, add the blend oils . You may want to try 20 drops of blended oils at first especially if you live in a household with someone who is sensitive to strong aromas.

Shake the bottle prior to each use, and let it sit for about a day.Mist lightly in the room.

If you think that the aroma too weak you can add a few more drops. Most aroma can change after the air freshener has had time to sit.Be especially careful not to allow the air freshener mist fall onto furniture or into open beverages.

Essential Oils which common used in aromatherapy air freshner:

Lavender is to kill airborne germs in the house.
Lemon is good for air freshener for the toilet.
Peppermint is to remove the stale smell of cigarette Smoke.

Find another good selection of essential oils to make an aromatherapy air freshener to scent your home.

Always refer to Safety Guide when you using Aromatherapy Oils
To get started, It is suggested that you first read the safety guide using essential oils.

Profiles of Essential oils
Obtain information on aromatherapy essential oil and their characteristic.

Beside Aromatherapy Air Freshener, you can use oil burner too.
You can fill your surroundings with the pleasant aromas of aromatherapy with aromatherapy oil burner, This device is made from glass or clay and heat it with tea light.

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