Making Room & Linen Sprays | Water based spray | Soy and Shea

I need to top up my Room and Linen Sprays so I thought I would take you along as I do them. I also give you tips on how to formulate the recipe!
There is no exact formula or recipe for this spray as it is all dependent on the usage rate of your fragrance or essential oils but I will explain how you work out the rest of the ingredients and why I add certain ones.
Thank you for watching
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[@omo195205]

Not sure why anyone would thumbs down. Mustnt have anything better to do with themselves. Alot of time/work/skill goes into making handmade products.

[@SoyandShea]

I always get one 😆 I never know why - it could be they don't like talking videos, not what they were looking for or just hitting wrong button. I had someone tell me they didn't like my hair so they thumb downed 😆😆 I don't mind though, I like to focus on the positive and there are so many wonderful people here supporting me.

[@rachaelt3294]

Really?! Your hair!? Lol wow that is rude. I think you are amazing and I could listen to you talk all day!

[@tyeshiawright2177]

@@SoyandShea thank you so much!

[@mamisoso4057]

That must've been an accident. I can't imagine someone thumbs downing this video of treasures🤗✨ #ThankYouForSharing✨🙏🏾

[@pooppoop3595]

lol seriously

[@cheryl739]

Well done! You covered your room spray very nicely with some wonderful tips for all of us. The bottles look great and thanks for sharing. 😊

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you ❤ Glad I was able to share

[@khadijahwhite9283]

Thanks soooo much on clearing up this mystery on using polysorbate 20, a preservative in a recipe. That's why I love watching your videos there are so educational so informative.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for supporting me ❤

[@boop7313]

This was truly so so helpful thankyou so much. I deeply appreciate that you explain WHY to do things not just say what to do and that you talk in percentages also. Thanks Keely x

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 it's definitely important to understand the whys when making

[@heatherpiercy2296]

You always have the most thoughtful approach to your work. I loved your tip about using the cut off end of the straw as a guide :)

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you ❤

[@lenandsusan]

I have made room sprays for years. You raised some very valid points, so I shall be adjusting how I do things. Thanks!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@daydreambeliever6603]

Thank you so much for generously sharing your expertise, Keeley

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@brandypayne8781]

💖💞Very creative and so smart by making it safe for the skin. Even if someone was to accidentally spill it on themselves! I bet this fragrance is absolutely gorgeous! So delightful!💞💖

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you. The Marshmallow one is my favourite 😊

[@guadalupealcocer1262]

Kely you are so generous and very profesional handcrafter...I love your videos and products. Big fan of you

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you ❤ so happy I can share

[@mamasoaps392]

Thanks so much! Love the way you explain everything!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 💗

[@alishasimms2846]

Very good point regarding coloring the spray. Thanks for sharing.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@bettykuykendall2083]

AWESOME BLOSSOM ♥️🌷♥️ Dang girl - you are a dedicated, hard worker. I hope ALL your efforts are doing well for you and your family!♥️🌷♥️

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you ❤ I'm lucky that I get to do what I love as my career.

[@kristimpson1995]

Wonderful video ... so informative! Thanks and have a super sparkly sunshine day. 😎

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 😊 hope you have a great day too

[@leladuhon3834]

Wonderful presentation and very informative! Thank you! Also, just before reading your text insert about looking tired I was thinking how youthful & beautiful your skin is 🤗

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for your beautiful comments ❤

[@vickicollins9783]

Very comprehensive video, thanks for all the info

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@loveregardless2857]

Thank you for sharing your skills with the world.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@collberks3540]

I love watching your videos - thank you

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching and supporting me ❤

[@BlueFlotusTarotNMore]

Thank you for all the info you're so wise and good at articulating❤ you don't look tired to me, you look like a teacher full of stuff I wanna know ❤❤ roses 🌹💐

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I'm glad I can share here

[@tanyabonnett4174]

I have always wanted to make room, body and spray for sheets and towels. I will be able to make my self one. I too sufer with Asthma. Have a good week xx

[@SoyandShea]

They're so easy to make 😊 I find this much nice to Spray than aerosols which aggravate my asthma

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

Lovely!! You've made me think about trying to make room sprays. Thanks so much! Hugz, Tree

[@SoyandShea]

Hope you do ❤ they're very easy to make and so good to have around the home. Great when people drop by unexpectedly and you can fresh the home up

[@KatrinaYancey780]

Great info. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@SoapyOaksFarm]

Fantastic tips, I am sure it smells wonderful. Great job

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you ❤

[@michellef4377]

Fantastic video, really informative, thank you.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡

[@TheHappyNoona]

Thank you for your very informative video.. This has answered ALL of my questions in mind..

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@meztiza26]

Thank you so much, you're amazing, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@saracampos968]

I'm sure they smell delicious! Thank you for all the info! Excelent!!

[@SoyandShea]

All except the Coconut Lime 😆 not a fan of that smell but my customers love it.

[@saracampos968]

I like the natural coconut but the synthetic coconut fragrances do not, neither the coconut flavorings, I feel like I'm eating sunscreen 😂😂

[@mommajadeandbells9865]

Wonderful video and thank you for relating the safety concerns! Amazing! 🤗

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@soapsforlove4168]

I think all room sprays should have that requirement of being body safe because even if they spray the room it still might get on the body. I'm so glad you take all the precautions.

[@SoyandShea]

That's so true, especially if you use them in a small room like a bathroom.

[@big4metalbabe]

Thank you for another great video.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@wanderingchook1193]

Marshmallow room spray oh my goodness. I just ordered a few things from you and now am going to have to order some more!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for your order ❤ The courier will be picking it up today so should be with you soon

[@omo195205]

Thankyou for sharing your knowledge...

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@bettykuykendall2083]

Homewebber, the advert before your video has some really nice flower tips for use in a bag. Very Pretty and would be good for for your soaps.♥️

[@SoyandShea]

I'm pleased to hear there are some useful ads - I don't get a choice on what's shown or see them. When you watch the ads, I use the commissions to pay for the give aways so thank you for watching them 😊

[@JenSpice]

Excellent water based room spray presentation. I've also been stumped on the cloudy room spray issue. The only products that claim clarity also 'may be harmful if inhaled" so that was a no go on the testing tray for me. They are a couple of fragrance modifiers (DiteClear and Crafter's Choice FO EO Modifier)The INCI is fragrance so no clue what it actually is. I think I'll just keep my milky room sprays for now too! 🌷🌷Jen

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you ❤ I agree - I'd much rather a milky Spray than nasty ingredients.

[@normaa9860]

Thanks for sharing how you make your room sprays.😀💜

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@sannetessely746]

Does anyone have the exact recepiet?

[@forextrading3238]

you are incredible - very valuable information . your beauty too ohhhhhh myyy

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡

[@rachaelt3294]

I was just going to say how important it is for your lungs! I have asthma as well! Can't use febreeze or any of that stuff so I make my own. Thanks for all the info! 😁

[@SoyandShea]

The one that gets me all the time is Glen20. I know when that's been sprayed. I had to leave work (before I started my own business) because someone sprayed the entire back office.

[@meekdevaserenitycandles9309]

hello! thank you for sharing!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@Ok-uc5in]

Great job

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡

[@sohntiseosorio8321]

Thank you so much for sharing. I love watching your videos. Do you mind sharing where you purchased your bottles? Thanks again.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching. I use New Directions Australia for my packaging

[@kimmurphy9094]

I love this! Thank you for it!! Where did you get your scale?

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 😊 I got my last set of Amazon bit Ebay have them too. Look for electric digital scales

[@kamillec8739]

Thank u wonderful lady

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 😊

[@katevdp76]

Thanks for sharing 😄 Totally agree about coloured sprays! Useless and just another cost. Most luxury brands use an opaque or dark bottle for that reason. 😉

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching ❤ I've noticed the big companies that offer the water sprays are milky too.

[@dipankardey6409]

Thanks for sharing

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@wendyt5095]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Should you use same percentage of fragrance to polysorbate 20?

[@SoyandShea]

My supplier notes say 1:1 for solubising or 2-7% for emulsifying. I find if I use at less than 1:1 the oils eventually split out of the water. You can use less if you prefer

[@teramonique9689]

Great tips! Would you mind sharing the brand and location to purchase the small mini hand held blending mixer that you used? This would be very much appreciated! Thank you!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching ❤ the little mixers are from IKEA but can be easily found online. Look for mini milk frother

[@Iamteramonique]

Simply wonderful! Thank you for sharing such helpful tips! Can you kindly share where the SCE preservative can be found outside of the Australian region for international orders? It would be very much appreciated!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 😊 Due to the sheer number of countries I would have to cover it would be quicker for if others Google nipaguard themselves as it would take me a long time 😊

[@teramonique9689]

@@SoyandShea No problem! Thanks for the follow up. ☺️

[@wendyt5095]

I agree with adding preservative. I also agree with not adding colour. It just doesn't make sense to me.

[@SquirrelRun]

Great Video! I've been wondering how to make to room sprays. When you use an essential oil, however, should you not use a stainless steel container instead of the "plastic" kind, because the essential oil might "eat through it"? Thanks again!!!

[@SoyandShea]

I have heard this before and I've seen tests on this showing EO eating through plastic etc. All of the tests I've seen only show the EO floating on the top of the water so they are far more potent than when they are emulsified (the holes only appear where the floating oil is). I tested a room spray with EO and after 9mths, it hadn't effected the plastic. I find the same with moisturisers etc with EO. I do feel though that putting an EO based spray in metal would add the the product appeal if your niche market would pay the price

[@angshupriyadanda]

Hello wonderful human, lovely video and so informative. I had one question, could you please tell me on what could be the expiration date for this product?

[@SoyandShea]

You need to check your country's ruling on what expiry dates you can list as well as check the strength of your preservative

[@tammy4618]

Fantastic video! I’ve been researching for a while to make these. I have found a very similar recipe to yours, but it adds in isopropyl alcohol and reduces the water content slightly. So the alcohol is not in place of the preservative, but in addition to. Do you think there is any need for that? I’m not sure what it is for if there is already a preservative...

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I know some use a high degree of alcohol so it becomes preserving. If they are adding both alcohol and preservatives, I would guess the alcohol is to help evaporate the water leaving just the fragrance. I personal prefer not to have alcohol in room spray as you breath the fine mist in and it evaporates from the bottle too

[@teeliieeduffy454]

What is the preservative called which you would recommend? Thank you for this great video

[@SoyandShea]

I have used one called Nipaguard

[@claubeni1]

Hi I love watching your video, has been very useful 😊 I usually used optiphen as a preservative, an polysorbate 20 to mix fragrance woth water. Do you know if there’s any fixative so the scent last longer in the room? I used 5% fragrance and poly Best regards Claudia

[@SoyandShea]

It really is dependent on the fragrance you choose. Citrus based smells will disappear quicker than vanilla type smells. I'm not aware of anything to make a smell last longer sorry

[@claubeni1]

@@SoyandShea thank you for responding 👍🏻🥰

[@bmbartistry5037]

Thank you, great video. Hi from the US. When selecting your preservative, does pH come into play for your room sprays? I need to use paraben free preservatives and many have a specific pH range. Do you find that the different fragrances you use vary drastically in pH in the final product? So far, I only use EO that is safe for facial use as I find many people like to use it as a pillow/linen spray: however, I am interested in broadening the selection for variety purposes and because many EO have a natural color that can stain. Thanks for any thoughts!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you. It is important to make sure you PH suits the preservative so that it works. The one I use is quite broad and does cover my room sprays - they are quite neutral as most of its water. I've not noticed huge differences in the fragrances I use but I'm not sure about EO so would be best doing PH tests on each one you offer.

[@jacs7634]

Great video! Thank you! I've finally found a fellow Aussie to watch!! Just wondering if you can tell me where you get the trigger nozzles for your spray bottles?

[@SoyandShea]

I get these from New Directions

[@jacs7634]

@@SoyandShea Thank you! Am I right to assume these room sprays don't have to be shaken before each use?

[@SoyandShea]

@@jacs7634 I find I don't have to but it's also natural instinct to shake 😆

[@jacs7634]

@@SoyandShea That is so true, because I always shake things like this! Haha

[@thedesigndoll42]

Hi! Thank you for sharing this. It was very informative. Would this recipe work with perfume grade oils as well?

[@SoyandShea]

Yes it will. 🧡

[@jolenejean5772]

Great video. Does the polymer labels need to be printed on a laser printer or inkjet printer ? Thank you

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 Depends on the type you get. I buy laser labels so the ink jet smudges.

[@guylainelessardgoulet5044]

Very interesting! Thank you so much for showing all those wonderful things that you make ! Can this recipe be use for body spray?

[@SoyandShea]

You can use it as body spray as long as the fragrance oil is safe. Though there are better ways of making body spray.

[@guylainelessardgoulet5044]

@@SoyandShea can you suggest me something? I don't want to use alcool in my body spray....so I didn't find anything as recipe without :(

[@SoyandShea]

@@guylainelessardgoulet5044 alcohol stops the spray from feeling wet. You can replace with witch hazel but that may have some residual alcohol from processing.

[@ddsisson]

Great video! Very informative. Question though...so for example if I wanted to make (I know you measure in grams, so just using this “formula” as example) 1000ml, TOTAL spray, and my FO is say 5%, that would translate to...50ml FO + 50ml poly + 10ml preservative, that means I would use 890ml of distilled water?

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you ❤ yes those workings are correct. I recommend working in weight though as only water is 1g to 1ml. Polysorbate and FO will have different weights to volume and you run the risk of not using too much or too little.

[@missl849]

"Im not as tired as i look." my life story...lol

[@SoyandShea]

😆 I think we all feel the same

[@KB06BERI]

Very informative I really appreciate you taking the time out and sharing your knowledge, thanks for sharing with us. Question where did you get those spray bottles from?

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡 where are you located?

[@KB06BERI]

@@SoyandShea Texas

[@SoyandShea]

@@KB06BERI I get these from an Australian supplier that doesn't ship overseas

[@karenb3857]

Were you reading my Google searches on "How to make linen sprays using FO's" 😉! This is EXACTLY what i have been searching for! I purchased a Lush dupe fo and Im obsessed with the scent. I've been making everything with it!! THANK YOU 🤗 I dont have poly 20 but i do have poly 80 - could i still use that?

[@SoyandShea]

So glad this came up at perfect time ❤ yes you can use poly80. 80 is just a more heavy duty solubiser used for mixing heavier oils like olive oil into water so does work on fragrance and EO

[@noorzainin]

@@SoyandShea tq so much for sharing. It us very very unformative n helpful

[@suzalatte]

I only have poly 80. Will that work? Should is use less? I like how you explain the why’s!

[@SoyandShea]

It will work. Poly 80 is usually for heavier oils. It's used the same way

[@kodiehingst5632]

I use polysorbate 80 when making room sprays and that keeps my solution crystal clear!

[@SoyandShea]

That's great that yours stay clear 😊 mine still go milky as the oils and water emulsify

[@leladuhon3834]

I was going to ask if polysorbate 80 could be substituted. Thanks!

[@tobechukwuchime8786]

Oh that's great, can you share recipe pls?

[@kodiehingst5632]

@@tobechukwuchime8786 Sure! I use 5% essential oil, 2% polysorbate 80, 1% Germall Plus and 92% distilled water.

[@atirliag2833]

@@SoyandShea hi thankyou for kindly sharing your recipe, may I ask is the also eliminating odour or would you add something else to do this job.

[@Justlikethat555]

Hi there. Great content. Where did you purchase the white bottles?

[@SoyandShea]

Where are you located?

[@jadedutton8632]

Looking to give this a go could someone please explain how you work out the percentage of oil and other products 👍

[@SoyandShea]

All the information is in the video to work out the measurements. You need to check the usage rates of you FO or EO and then build from there.

[@lourviedc9048]

Great video! I haven't thought I'd do my own spray but after watching your video, I'm close to doing it and added some of the ingredients to online cart! Do you also do a disinfectant version of this room spray? I guess just adding alcohol will make it disinfectant

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 😊 I don't make my room sprays in disinfectant form. You would need a lot of alcohol to achieve this. You also need to consider claiming it as disinfectant in many countries

[@lourviedc9048]

@@SoyandShea thank you! Also, how long will the spray you made on the video will last? Phenoxyethanol is the only stabilizer I saw available in my location. Not sure if that will work on this too

[@SoyandShea]

@@lourviedc9048 I usually have a 12 month usage on my ingredients as without full testing its impossible to know. Phenoxyethanol is just one component of a good preservative system. You would need to combine a few together to make it broadspectrum.

[@christinalynn9]

It may already be posted and I just can't find it but do you have a recipe break down! I'm a rookie and want to make sure I'm adding accurately 🥰

[@SoyandShea]

I explain how to develop the recipe in the video. It's all dependent on the fragrance you use.

[@lorriedieden5239]

I LOVE your bottles!!! Where did you find them?

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you. Where are you located?

[@fahmighazel]

Very informative video! Just wondering if i can substitute distilled water with witch hazel?

[@SoyandShea]

It's not something I've done but I believe you could. Best to make a small tester first

[@fahmighazel]

@@SoyandShea Thank you so much for your response! I'm curious to know, with this method, how long does the fragrance linger on the bedsheets etc? I have bought some room and linen sprays before, however the fragrance was short lived. Thanks again!

[@SoyandShea]

@@fahmighazel it really depends on the quality of the fragrance oils and the size of the room. As most small crafters use phthalate free fragrance, they won't last as long ad big company ones

[@florestista9339]

Thank you

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching

[@florestista9339]

@@SoyandShea my pleasure

[@catmamma79]

It's been so crazy! I've tried Tego and no emulsion, I've tried 190 grain alcohol and no emulsion. I wanted to save this one for last because I wanted to do it without polysorbate 20.

[@SoyandShea]

It really depends on what you are using to scent your spray. Alcohol isn't a reliable solubiser and you need quite a bit to make it work. Polysorbate 20 is one of the most reliable solubiser and requires less than others. Different fragrances and essential oils may need different amounts of solubiser especially if not using Polysorbate.

[@manishashrestha388]

Hi love thank you so much for such a informative video…I really appreciate 💕💕. Just a 1 question when you weight fo, poly 20, preservative and distilled water do you do in mls or grams?? Please thank you 🙏

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching. You've answered your own question 😉 you can't weigh volume so it's done in grams

[@manishashrestha388]

@@SoyandShea thank you so much 😊

[@samanthadunaway6527]

Is there another preservative you could recommend that would work like the Nipaguard sce that you use? I can't seem to find a place to buy it locally in US.

[@SoyandShea]

Liquid germall plus is one that many use. It has a good ph range and suitable for water based products

[@breannbasso3970]

About about using witch hazel? Would the witch hazel replace the preservative or the poly 20? Can you use poly 80 if you don't have poly 20?

[@SoyandShea]

You have to use the correct amount of witch hazel to make it self preserving. It's not just about swapping ingredients.

[@Izybuzy]

Thank you for sharing again. I want to make this for my room since I feel safe using product that I make my self. I make my own soap and shampoo, lotion too, for my self and my entire family. However I always use demineralised water instead of distilled water since it's hard to find (offline) and more expensive. Nothing wrong is happening, everything going well. But I wonder what's the real difference of demineralised and distilled water?

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching. I've heard you can use demineralised water for room sprays but for all other applications, distilled is the one recommended by books etc as it is purer than demineralised hence its higher cost. I used Distilled as this is what I stock. It can be harder to find and stores will only stock if there is a demand. My local national supermarket chain doesn't but I know they do in other areas of the country. I get mine from an independent supermarket chain and its cheaper than online. Here is a great article on about the difference in waters www.westlab.com/blog/2017/11/29/the-difference-between-distilled-and-demineralised-water

[@brigidlaffey7343]

Well done, very proficient.. you’re the first person I’ve seen using an hair net ✅✅ If only people realised how much sloughs off their hair and scalp....most especially should they unwittingly have Scabies - which is generally present for a long time before the individual is aware of it; or Head Lice. // How thoughtful you are on behalf of your customers : ) : ) Albeit I’m rather partial to shaking Room/Linen Sprays - it activates them. [for Natural ingredients that is - ie Essential Oils - I wouldn’t be touching anything with synthetic ‘frangrance’ in it]. // Brava - which is the feminine form of the masculine ‘Bravo’ - for also ensuring that the spray straws reach the bottom - I doo too ;);), ‘cos nothing worse than those expensive products being unreachable. 😊😊. // A wee word about labels which you may like to consider 😌: Paper ones, unglossed with plastic coatings, are much more preferable in terms of the environment, as are gleass bottles Keep up your good work Dear Heart 🙏

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching. I offer refills on my room sprays for locals to help on plastic use. Unfortunately glass is too easily broken either at markets, during postage or in the home 😥 My niche market also won't pay the price for glass packaging

[@sherryloucruz2857]

Thank you for sharing your video🙂This is very informative🙂I have a question though🙂 If I use a waterbased oil scent do I still need to add polysorbate20 and preservative before adding it on water? Thanks🙂

[@sherryloucruz2857]

and can I use mineral water in replacement of distilled water?

[@SoyandShea]

I've not had much experience with water based fragrance oils but from my understanding they should incorporate without a solubiser. Distilled water is the better option as mineral still has elements that could cause issues with shelf life

[@sherryloucruz2857]

@@SoyandShea Thank you so much🙂 I also have question regarding polysorbate 20 and fixative liquid🙂 do they have the same use? Let's say I use fragrance oil for linen spray do I need to add fixative plus the polysorbate, preservative and distilled water to make the scent last?🙂

[@SoyandShea]

I've never used fixative. You will need to check the directions and usage with you supplier

[@tyeshiawright2177]

I'm not sure if you covered this, bu what essential oils do you use in your formula? Will any kind work? Do you recommend a specific kind? Thanks for his wonderful video. I look forward to hearing from you.

[@SoyandShea]

I use fragrance oils in my main room sprays but do use essential oils in my night spray. You can use any you want but I recommend using eocalc.com to check the usage rates.

[@tyeshiawright2177]

@@SoyandShea thank you so much!

[@darelias]

I just found this video and I’m curious, I want to make a room spray with a brambleberry fragrance but their calculator doesn’t have a setting for a product like that. How can I find the safe usage rate for different fragrances?

[@SoyandShea]

Brambleberry usually have lots of information on the description page about the individual fragrances. Best to check there.

[@Vickimpearson]

Do you have to use distilled water or can you use spring water? A lot of people use a particular spring water in their soaps here so was thinking it might be good to use in sprays.

[@SoyandShea]

Personally I would only use Distilled water as the distilling process removes all the minerals and metals from the water helping to slow bacteria growth. If you were to use Spring water, you need to make sure your preservative is strong enough. Spring water may be fine for soaps as it's a much harsher environment for bacteria (higher PH)

[@NB-hp1dm]

Would you recommend it is okay to use optiphen in place of nipogaurd? (This is what I have in stock) ☺️

[@SoyandShea]

You need to use the water soluble optiphen

[@kenyaegusta2415]

I noticed in some recipes they use witch hazel as the emulsifier. What is your opinion on this?

[@SoyandShea]

I have heard witch hazel can be used as an emulsifier (usually when people are referring to essential oils). I've personally not tried it so cannot recommend on how to use it.

[@Asset80]

Do you live in a tropical place? I hear all the lovely birds in the background.

[@SoyandShea]

I live in Australia in South East Queensland and we're surrounded by bushland

[@cherylhavelka2542]

Poly SugaMulse D9 (polysorbate replacement [natural]) Makes a clear room spray

[@SoyandShea]

Great alternative but I cannot find an Australian supplier for this ingredient

[@kimwelfare9738]

Hi Kelley, such an informative video, just one question do you find the room spray liquid go tan/brown because of the vanillin content?

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you ❤ I've personally never had an issue with it going brown over time. When I test new ones I do a clear bottle to make sure it stays colonised and doesn't change colour.

[@kimwelfare9738]

Soy and Shea Thank Keeley for the reply and so sorry the spell check change your name didn’t notice. :)

[@SoyandShea]

@@kimwelfare9738 that's okay 😊 I've had it my whole life

[@kimwelfare9738]

Soy and Shea That’s so sad people can’t get your name right. I have a lovely neighbour next door and she is a Keeley as well I hadn’t heard of it before I must be behind the times on names sending you all the best.

[@la_muymuy]

Could you substitute the preservative for tea treat oil instead, since it’s anti bacterial?

[@SoyandShea]

Preservative will stop the water from growing bacteria. Tea Tree oil, although is said to have antibacterial properties, does not prevent bacteria growing in water. The only alternatives I'm aware of is using alcohol or salt but you need to make sure you use enough - usually a lot more than the preservative, to make it safe.

[@jaydewisniewski920]

How long does the nipguard preserve the room spray for? Do you put and expiry date on your lables?

[@SoyandShea]

Without proper lab testing, there is no way of really knowing how long it is protected for. It depends on quality of water and the making conditions. I put the batch date on all my products and recommended to use within 12 months

[@granadosfamily562]

I've seen some people mixing alcohol to their room spray recipe (eg.vodka). Is the alcohol necessary or os it much better without it like in this video? Thanks in advance for the response! Btw, I really love how you explained the step by step procedure in this video. 💚 More power toyou and your business!

[@SoyandShea]

Some people use alcohol instead of preservative but you have to make sure you are using enough alcohol to make it self preserving. Alcohol is too expensive here in Australia to use in those quantities plus has shipping implications too. Either way is fine

[@granadosfamily562]

I see.. Thank you for that advise! 😍 Another question.. I'm seeing a lot of "water based fragrance oils" in the market. If I use it instead of pure fragrance oil, will I still need an emulsifier?

[@SoyandShea]

@@granadosfamily562 I've not had any experience with the water based fragrances as I've not seen them here but from my understanding they don't need an emulsifier. You would need to do your own testing

[@granadosfamily562]

Thank you for your answer. Really appreciate it! 💚💚 I'm planning to start my own business soon.

[@lacedcandleco.6872]

Thanks for Sharing! :) Where did you get your bottles?

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching. I get these from an Australian supplier that doesn't ship internationally sorry

[@lacedcandleco.6872]

@@SoyandShea Oh okay, Thank You!

[@forextrading3238]

hey where did you get your those beautiful white bottles

[@SoyandShea]

Most suppliers have them, but I got my last lot from New Directions Australia

[@oschs93]

Hi, can you descrive what kind preservative did you use? Is that natural or synthetic preservative?

[@SoyandShea]

The preservative I use is certified for use with "natural" product claims.

[@beverlynanjaiya-winder8572]

Hey Keely. Just want to pick your brains. Using this recipe we made 3 fragrances of Room spray. I found that 2 of them mixed well but the third fragrance separated. Would adding more polysorbate help disperse the fragrance oil into the water? have you had this problem?

[@SoyandShea]

Different fragrances have different densities so some do need a little more help

[@beverlynanjaiya-winder8572]

@@SoyandShea yes definitely makes sense! Thanks

[@breehopwood4745]

Do any essential oils stain clothing,,I'm wanting to use a spray to spray clothing whilst ironing

[@SoyandShea]

This is something you will need to test. It would be dependent on the grade (some are darker than others depending where sourced) and the fabric.

[@tyeshiawright2177]

Two more things :: 1. Any recommendations for bottles in bulk? 2. Any recommendations for good essential oils in the U. S. ? Thanks so much for your help.

[@SoyandShea]

I wish I could help with that but I'm based in Australia. For good essential oils though I recommend using the big suppliers and not sellers on Amazon or eBay

[@peacegiver1000]

Hey I was able to purchase my Vendor List from Pink Lady Bath and Body you can check them out if you like or I could give you the email address if you are interested.....✨💞💫😇Cheers.

[@peacegiver1000]

They are on Facebook

[@tyeshiawright2177]

@@peacegiver1000 thank you. I don't get on KZbin as often, so this is why I am just responding. Thanks so much for your help.

[@newmama7]

Not sure if someone else has asked this, but could attach a link to your labels on Ebay? I've tried looking for them, and I cannot find them. 😞 Thank you for the great information!

[@SoyandShea]

Since filming this video, the supplier I used changed the quality of their labels and no longer printed without jamming in the printer. The adhesive they used "melts" in laser printers and the paper separates from backing. The jam wrecked my printer and I needed a new one. For this reason, I no longer recommend them

[@newmama7]

@@SoyandShea Oh man! Yikes! 😩 Okay. Thank you anyway! ✨

[@aestheticjawn]

How do you make it more clear and less cloudy?

[@SoyandShea]

As explained in the video, the reason its gone white is because the oils and water are mixed together. If you don't solubise the mix, it will remain clean but must be shaken every time

[@PamelaFitzgerald]

hi im a new small business and am really interested in making room sprays. How do i find out how much my fragrance i should use. You said you use 1% cause thats what your fragrance says to but where do i find that on the safety sheets? sorry for asking

[@SoyandShea]

The best place to check is the supplier description page. It won't be in the MSDS as this is how to handle the ingredient in terms of accidents.

[@guylainelessardgoulet5044]

If I use vanilla in the recipe, should I use a stabilizer to make sure that it doesn't turn to brown?

[@SoyandShea]

I've never used stabiliser so I don't know if it will help. From my understanding stabiliser only slows the discolouration

[@sadedunn6854]

Can I use Poly 80 if i have that at home and not Poly 20? Or should I get the 20?

[@SoyandShea]

Yes you can use poly 80. I explain in the video the difference between the two 😊

[@sevenskies3424]

Would you recommend optiphen as a preservative to these kinds of blends?

[@sevenskies3424]

Or phenonip

[@SoyandShea]

You need a water soluble preservative so make sure you use the right optiphen

[@sevenskies3424]

@@SoyandShea I see! Thank you for the help :) have a lovely day ♥️