DIY: Pillow & Linen Spray

In this video I demonstrate how to make your own pillow & linen spray. It's very easy to make and it smells lovely! Here is the recipe:
1 spray bottle, tinted or stainless steel
1-1/4 c. Distilled Water (more or less depending on bottle size)
1 T. Witch Hazel
25-30 drops essential oil of choice (I used pure lavender oil)
Wash and rinse bottle thoroughly. Remove sprayer and using a small funnel, add the witch hazel and essential oil. Swirl or stir to combine. Add the distilled water, attach sprayer top and shake well to mix. Give it a good shake just before using. It's now ready to spray your bed linens and pillows!
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[@davidedgerly]

I'm a guy.. But I'm going to give this a try.. I'm all about adding to my sanctuary from the world that is my bedroom.. Thank you for all your hard work...

[@helpfulnatural]

Thank you! Find a scent that you like, it's so soothing especially after a stressful day. Thanks for watching!

[@davidedgerly]

I'm going to use patchouli oil.. I have it in a candle form.. so I imagine it would smell great on the pillow... It's a guy scent .. lol Thanks again..

[@helpfulnatural]

I love Patchouli too! It is quite strong though so you may not need as much in your mixture. Sandalwood is also a great scent!

[@justinabranham4212]

I love this idea, thanks for sharing this with us! ❤

[@iluvmyboba]

Thanks. I'm going to try this. I appreciate you taking the time to share it. Blessings, Sis.

[@helpfulnatural]

Thanks for watching! I hope you like it! :)

[@Sci-Fi_Fan296]

Looking forward to trying this!!! I love lavender essential oil. This looks easy enough. Appreciate the helpful suggestions and info! :)

[@helpfulnatural]

You are so welcome!

[@goow]

Lavender is my favorite!

[@helpfulnatural]

Mine too! It's so calming when I can't get to sleep at night. :)

[@lidiyajohnson7460]

Brilliant !

[@F_U23]

Will the oil stain my linen? I love lavender scent, so relaxing. Adding lavender to my wool dryer balls, great idea. Glad YOU thought of it, I didn't 🤣

[@helpfulnatural]

I love lavender too! I have not had any issues with the pillow spray staining anything yet. I usually open the sprayer to it's widest spray setting so it's makes a light mist rather than the long stream or squirt, if you know what I mean. And I will spray it just above my pillow, allowing the mist to gently fall over it, rather than spraying right at it. I always add drops of lavender to my dryer balls when drying bed linens or my pajamas/unmentionables. :-) Thanks for watching.

[@simplyimpish1055]

Thank you, very nice video

[@helpfulnatural]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@mim9708]

Thank you for the video! Much appreciated

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! :)

[@mim9708]

@@helpfulnatural 😊 I saw another person do this with vodka.... 😳 Way more likely to have which Hassel in this house than vodka lol

[@helpfulnatural]

@@mim9708 Lol! I have vodka but I use it in my homemade disinfectant cleaner. For me witch hazel works very well in this recipe. :) Hope you like it!

[@mim9708]

@@helpfulnatural lol. That's interesting. Thanks. I think I will.

[@JabulileFakude]

I would like to make my own spray need to learn

[@lifeofpao]

Thank you so much for this diy! I learned a lot! It is okay if I use a different brand of witch hazel?

[@helpfulnatural]

You can use whatever brand of witch hazel you have. I just avoid anything with fragrance added to it.

[@sweetv4695]

Thank you🙂 also may I add. If u do not have a dark container you can wrap the light container with aluminum foil. That will help.

[@helpfulnatural]

Yes, and store it out of direct light. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@lynnhorne8057]

Is this the recipe for the 16oz. Bottle?

[@joycesamera267]

Hi! I followed the steps but I’m wondering why the scent doesn’t lasts long? It stays for just couple of hours. Is that normal? Thank you 😊

[@helpfulnatural]

Are you using pure essential oil? You can also add a few more drops to make it the strength you prefer. Thanks for watching!

[@joycesamera267]

helpfulnatural I’ll do that! Thank you so much ❤️

[@handinodino1823]

what about if we use fragrance oil, not essential oil?

[@helpfulnatural]

I've never tried using a fragrance oil that wasn't essential oil. I wouldn't want to use something with lots of other ingredients or chemicals.

[@wendypeck754]

How do I make the spray so that it doesn’t just fall immediately to the floor and soaks it. I’ve been trying this for 2 years. It smells great, but won’t stay in the air at all. Can you please help me with this?

[@helpfulnatural]

I make this specifically to scent my bed linens. Gravity prevents it from staying suspended in mid air.

[@futoon646]

i couldn't find the witch hazel, is it fine if i use the facial toner witch hazel by thayer?

[@helpfulnatural]

What other ingredients are in the toner? If there are any fragrance ingredients like floral extracts, they will become part of the overall scent of your pillow spray. Witch hazel can be found in any grocery store where they sell rubbing alcohol and bandages. Here are a couple of links: www.target.com/p/witch-hazel-antiseptic-16oz-up-up-153-compare-to-t-n-dickinson-s-witch-hazel/-/A-11454823 www.amazon.com/Amazon-Brand-Solimo-Witch-Astringent/dp/B07NXS3XZH/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=witch%2Bhazel&qid=1564507240&s=gateway&sr=8-4&th=1

[@brooke.goodman1678]

@@helpfulnatural that's the brand I have it's not scented, alcohol free aloe vera formula 98% Natural Origin ingredients

[@Mothermoon420]

Is this the brand you'd recommend? I've never bought any essential oils so I'm not sure

[@helpfulnatural]

The NOW brand is very affordable and is easy to find in natural food stores, vitamin shops and online. I also trust the brand for purity in their manufacturing practices. There are loads of more expensive brands out there that make all kinds of lofty claims. But for my own personal use, NOW hasn't let me down yet. Another affordable essential oil brand is Aura Cacia. It can be found almost everywhere including grocery stores. It's inexpensive and a decent quality. Hope this helps. :) Thanks for watching!

[@Mothermoon420]

@@helpfulnatural thank you so much!! I will be making this soon❤️

[@Mothermoon420]

@@hornedboi2012 really? And is it the NOW brand also?

[@helpfulnatural]

@@Mothermoon420 NOW brand is not sold at Walmart. The oils sold there are very inexpensive and may not be as pure. aura cacia, the other brand I mentioned in my previous comment is also sold at Target.

[@cricketycrickets3141]

Why do you need water without any minerals?

[@hagit33]

What is witch hazel? I'm not from the U.S and I have no idea what this is...is it perfumer alcohol? Why don't you use polisorbets to mix the water with oils?

[@helpfulnatural]

Witch hazel is an astringent that can be purchased with or without added alcohol. It's less drying and caustic than rubbing alcohol and can be used as a toner on the skin. I've personally never used polysorbates but witch hazel is a much gentler ingredient.

[@alisonfields9628]

How long does the fragrance last on your linen?

[@helpfulnatural]

I use it every night about an hour before bedtime. I don't spray it directly on my sheets, but rather just above the bed and let it rain down so to speak. Otherwise my sheets feel damp and I don't want to lay on wet/damp linens. :-( Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! :)

[@alisonfields9628]

@@helpfulnatural yes it helps. Thanks 😊.

[@Japnachohan]

Hello I’m staying in Africa Kenya can I order essential oil from amazon can you send me picture of the bottle

[@helpfulnatural]

Yes, amazon does sell essential oils. I purchased my bottle from a local health food store, not amazon. Here is a link to one that is similar to mine: www.amazon.com/Empty-Cobalt-Glass-Bottles-Labels/dp/B0759WNY28/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=glass+spray+bottle&pd_rd_i=B0759WNY28&pd_rd_r=cf00b9ab-c9ab-4b0e-847d-3e7ffcd16037&pd_rd_w=WWWrv&pd_rd_wg=2aYqb&pf_rd_p=a6d018ad-f20b-46c9-8920-433972c7d9b7&pf_rd_r=DCWC24NEF8V1CC9FCQR3&qid=1560178064&s=gateway The link is for amazon.com in the US. If you have trouble finding/ordering essential oils from your nearest amazon, try iherb.com. They ship internationally. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! :)

[@young412buck]

Since the virus broke out, I ran out of my pillow spray, thank you so much!

[@helpfulnatural]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching. :)

[@savardfamily4279]

Do u need to shake it before each use?

[@helpfulnatural]

Yes, you need to shake the bottle to redistribute the essential oils before spraying. :)

[@kiefertan758]

Hello mam... Can i have your formula for 1 liter... Thank you

[@helpfulnatural]

You can double the recipe to make a larger amount.

[@jcomer7368]

Can u use rose oil

[@helpfulnatural]

Yes you can use whatever oil you prefer but do a little research on them first to make sure they won't be irritating to the skin or keep you awake all night. For instance; citrus oils like lemon and orange are stimulating so they may not help you sleep. A great source of info is mountainroseherbs.com. They have a wealth of information on essential oils. Thanks for watching! :)

[@jcomer7368]

@@helpfulnatural I actually meant Rose water,cud I use Rose water instead of Witch hazel

[@pibarrante6901]

How much water? What size spray btl

[@helpfulnatural]

Information & ingredients are in the description box below the video.

[@naplesoo7]

Could you use Witch Hazel (non-alcohol version)?

[@helpfulnatural]

Sure.

[@varshapatel8612]

Glass bottle where can I buy?

[@helpfulnatural]

I found mine at a local health food store but they can be purchased on many online stores. Amazon sells a lot of them. Make sure it's either blue or amber to protect the essential oils from oxidizing.

[@russellwood8750]

I’m not very fond of the smell of lavender don’t know why many people love it. Instead of lavender could I use sandalwood?

[@helpfulnatural]

You certainly could try it, as long as you do not have an allergy to it. I love sandalwood and use it in my oil burner and diffuser. I developed an allergy to fragrances in skin care products so I no longer spray my bed linens to reduce the chance of having a bad reaction. I now only diffuse it into the air. Hope this helps.

[@russellwood8750]

@@helpfulnatural Yes I thought it was odd you sprayed your bed linen with it. I remember my great grandmother used to make her own sprays however she would spray the mattress and the pillows with it and then put the sheets and pillow case over so it didn't have direct contact with your skin. Thanks for sharing the knowledge much appreciated.

[@helpfulnatural]

@@russellwood8750 When I used to spray my sheets and pillowcases, I would always let it dry completely. With or without an allergy though, essential oils can be very caustic if not used correctly. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@ambikaacharya4587]

What is the shelf life of this ?

[@helpfulnatural]

I make small batches so it gets used up in 2 to 3 weeks. Since it contains witch hazel (or alcohol if you prefer) and essential oils, I have never had it go bad. You can store it in the refrigerator if you're concerned about it.

[@tiffanybarrow-torres6339]

I made this but instead of used lemons essential oil and our whole room smells like a lemon maraine pie I'm using this

[@helpfulnatural]

Yum! I'd never get to sleep though! LOL!

[@foxykatsmukbang]

I love lemons too..but for daytime

[@chinazanwoye7330]

Thank u darling.... Pls can I spread it in my room...

[@helpfulnatural]

If you mean spray it around your room, I'd say yes but be careful not to spray it directly onto wooden furnishings. Essentials oils are very caustic and can ruin wooden surfaces. I speak from experience on this, unfortunately.

[@ivonvalle2683]

You dont use any preservative???

[@helpfulnatural]

No preservatives added. I'm not applying it to my skin and wait until my linens are totally dry before laying on them. Essential oils are very concentrated and work as antibacterial agents.

[@ivonvalle2683]

@@helpfulnatural thank you so much. I'm making it.

[@helpfulnatural]

@@ivonvalle2683 You can also store the bottle in the refrigerator. I always make a small batch so it gets used up in a couple of weeks. :)

[@carolcarol62]

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