Fragrancing your home

thisuseridistakenagain

I pour oil onto some odd bits of wood I had from crafting. A couple of drops keeps the wood scented for a week, and i hide them behind the tv where it gets warm, in my drawers and bathroom cabinet.

meritaten

thisuseridistakenagain wrote: »

I pour oil onto some odd bits of wood I had from crafting. A couple of drops keeps the wood scented for a week, and i hide them behind the tv where it gets warm, in my drawers and bathroom cabinet.

I am so sorry hun, but i nearly wet myself laughing, as i immediately thought that must be soooooooooo uncomfortable for you! er - I am of the generation where our grandparents referred to knickers as drawers!

Sparklyfairy

I second the reed diffuser idea...if you have a B & M Bargains near you, they sell a few types for £1 (I used the lavendar one & it was absolutely lovely!) When it was finished I used my own lavendar oil with some water & top up when necessary. Or, you can make a diffuser yourself if you have a little jar or bottle, fill with essential oil & water & use a few wooden kabob sticks (for bbq's) as the reed diffusers - they may still be in Poundland at the moment - there are loads in the bag & exactly the same as they use in the more expensive reed diffusers.

csarina

I like the reed deffusers too, I bought one from Dunelm and then re-filled it with water and essential oil, just kept re-filling it as the water was soaked up. It stood on the shelf above the radiator in the hall.

Penelope_Penguin

terra_ferma wrote: »

Hello!
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fragrance your home cheaply using essential oils?

There's an older thread here I'll add this later to keep ideas together.

LittleMissAspie

Well I just use tissues, or put some boiled water in a small spray bottle and add the essential oils when it's cooled. Just shake well before you use it and it's best to find a spray that does a really fine spray so you can waft it around.

thisuseridistakenagain

meritaten wrote: »

I am so sorry hun, but i nearly wet myself laughing, as i immediately thought that must be soooooooooo uncomfortable for you! er - I am of the generation where our grandparents referred to knickers as drawers!

It is very uncomfortable, but at least my bits smell like lavender!! lol

Danni1979

Some really good ideas,will be looking for a reed diffuser now

gratefulforhelp_2

It won't work too well with energy saving lightbulbs! Not hot enough.

Kevie192

What about one of these?

You could always heat the wax then pour it out to use the glass for your EOs if you're not into scented candles.

Kevin