DIY All-Purpose Spray
Keep a simple DIY all-purpose spray on hand for everyday messes. Learn how to make an easy essential oil spray for hands, countertops, and household surfaces.
Whether you're wiping down the kitchen after dinner, freshening up your hands on the go, or giving high-touch surfaces a quick spritz, it's helpful to have a simple all-purpose spray within reach. This easy DIY recipe combines high-proof cane alcohol with lavender and lemon essential oils to create a versatile spray for everyday household use. Best of all, you know exactly what goes into every bottle.
DIY All-Purpose Spray Recipe
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (5.3 oz) 190-proof organic cane alcohol (or the highest-proof cane alcohol you can find)
- 1/3 cup distilled or filtered water
- 15 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops lemon essential oil
Supplies
- 8-ounce glass spray bottle
- Small funnel
Directions
- Pour the cane alcohol into the spray bottle.
- Add the distilled water.
- Add the lavender and lemon essential oils.
- Secure the spray top and shake well before each use.
How to Use
Hands: Spray lightly onto hands and rub together until dry.
High-touch surfaces: Spray and allow to air dry or wipe clean with a cloth.
On-the-go freshening: Use on doorknobs, shopping cart handles, phones (avoid charging ports), and other non-porous surfaces.
Natural deodorizer: Lightly mist shoes, gym bags, or trash can lids.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and open flames. The alcohol naturally helps preserve the spray.
Notes
- Distilled water helps extend shelf life.
- Shake before each use since essential oils naturally separate.
- Avoid spraying into eyes or on sensitive areas.
- Keep out of reach of children and away from heat sources due to the alcohol content.
- This recipe makes approximately 8 ounces,
No time to make your own? Check out Earthley's All Purpose Spray in Original (similar to this recipe) or Calming scents.
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