Using essential oils to fragrance your home
July 22nd, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
There are many ways you can use essential oils to fragrance your home, and make it more welcoming. Suitable oils for creating a wonderful atmosphere in your home include: pine, orange, lemon, and lavender.
Light rings
Light rings are usually made of ceramic; they fit over a light bulb in a lamp. Add four or five drops of oil to the ceramic ring. As the ring warms, the oils diffuse into the air. Tip: don’t drip oils onto a hot lightbulb - you could start a fire.
Candles
You can buy candles which are infused with essential oils. You can also make essential oil candles at home. As the candle burns, the oils are diffused.
Water sprays
Add one drop of oil per 100 mls of water in a spray bottle or plant mister. Shake well, and spray around the room.
Incense
Incense is available in many fragrances and varieties, from sticks to cones and coils. Read the labels to ensure that natural fragrances are used. Some of the fragrances are synthetic, and can cause headaches.
Essential oil burners
“Burners” are widely available. They have a receptacle for water above a cavity with a small night light candle. Add a five drops of essential oil to a couple of table spoons of water, and light the candle.
Cotton wool balls
Drop essential oils onto a couple of cotton wool balls and rest them on a radiator, or tuck them under a cushion cover. You can also slip the balls into a bowl of potpourri.
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