How do you make peppermint spray?

How do you make peppermint spray for bugs?

Try mixing a few drops of peppermint oil with some hot water and place it in a spray bottle. A good ratio is 5 to 10 drops of essential oil per ounce of water. Use the mixture to spray down countertops, furniture, curtains and blinds and hard-to-reach areas of the home where insects are often present.

How do you make peppermint oil room spray?

Add 10 to 20 drops of essential oils of choice (or pick one of our recipes below) and grain alcohol to the glass bottle. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water, add spray top and shake well. Dry bottle and label your spray. Shake well before each use.

How many drops of peppermint oil do you put in a spray bottle?

Depending on the size of your bottle, play with the number of drops of each essential oil and how much water you add. For a stronger scent, mix 2 oz. of water in your spray bottle with 15 to 25 drops of essential oils. For a milder scent, a good guideline is 20 drops of essential oil in 4 oz.

How much should I dilute peppermint oil?

We recommend starting out using Peppermint diluted 1:4 with a carrier oil. If you want to use it undiluted, do a patch test of 1 drop to see how it feels on your skin. If you experience a reaction to the oil, dilute the oil with a 1:4 ratio of carrier oil and try another patch test.

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How can I make my house smell like peppermint?

The sweet and spicy smell of peppermint is an instant mood lifter. Make your own homemade peppermint spray by adding about 20 drops of peppermint essential oil to 8 ounces of distilled water, then pour it into a spray bottle. Spritz the air, furniture, and draperies for a candy-cane fresh scent.

How do you use essential oils in a spray bottle?

What do you use to dilute peppermint oil?

The topical application of peppermint oil is generally safe, although it is necessary to dilute with a carrier oil like almond or jojoba oil.

How do you use peppermint oil as a repellent?

Directions. Combine water and peppermint oil in a spray bottle. Shake bottle before use and spray the solution around entry spots such as windowsills and door frames, or places where insects may hide. The strong odor acts as a repellent.

How do you make mint spray from mint leaves?

Stir one cup of lightly crushed fresh mint leaves into two cups of boiling water. Let the mixture sit until cool, then strain and pour into a spray bottle.

How do I make my own bug spray?

Mix 1 part oil of lemon eucalyptus or lavender essential oil with 10 parts witch hazel in the bottle. (For each drop of oil, use 10 drops of witch hazel.) Shake gently to mix. Spray to apply.

Does spraying peppermint oil keep bugs away?

Peppermint. Peppermint essential oil might just be the holy grail of natural pest repellents to leave around your home's entry points, as it can help keep away ticks, spiders, roaches, moths, flies, fleas, beetles, and ants. Use sachets of this oil near your doors and windows or try making a diffuser or spray.

What kind of oil do you mix with peppermint oil?

Oils that Blend Well with Peppermint Oil

Peppermint essential oil blends well with Oregano, Marjoram, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, and Melaleuca (Tea Tree oil) essential oils for diffusion.

How do you make peppermint spray with peppermint leaves?

Do they make a peppermint air freshener?

Meyer's Room & Air Freshener Spray, Non-Aerosol Spray Bottle Infused with Essential Oils, Peppermint Scent, 8 Fl Oz.

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Can I dilute essential oils with water?

Essential oils are highly concentrated, volatile substances. In order to be used safely, they should be diluted in another safe substance, like water, a skin care oil or an unscented lotion or liquid soap.

How do I mix essential oil for room spray?

Pour 25 to 30 drops of essential oil in your bottle. Fill the bottle halfway with witch hazel. (Note: Witch hazel helps the oil and water combine and will help the scent linger for a longer period of time.) Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.

Does peppermint oil dissolve in water?

Solubility: Soluble in most oils and in alcohol. Insoluble in water, mineral oil, and in propylene.

Does peppermint oil need to be diluted?

It's also important to remember that peppermint essential oil is very concentrated and should always be diluted properly before topical use. Only a few drops of essential oil are needed for diluting in an ounce of carrier oil. In some cases, peppermint oil that's applied to the skin may cause irritation or a rash.