The scent of spring is often associated with fresh air, blooming flowers, and a renewed sense of energy. One of the best ways to celebrate the season is to infuse your home with scents that capture the essence of spring. Exchanging candles and air fresheners for creative alternatives will bring spring-inspired scents into your home, creating a fresh, seasonal space. Here are some tips to infuse your home with spring-inspired scents.
Botanical simmer pots
Simmer pots will fill your home with a natural and inviting fragrance, and they are easier to make than they may seem. Unlike artificial air fresheners, simmer pots use natural herbs, fruits, and spices to create long-lasting rooms. To create a simmer pot, just fill a pot with water, add the ingredients, and let it simmer on low heat with the top off. Here are several spring-inspired simmer pot combinations to try.
- Citrus and mint: Slice lemons and oranges and add fresh mint leaves for a bright, refreshing aroma.
- Lavender and rosemary: Fresh or dried lavender coupled with rosemary sprigs creates a calming yet fresh scent, which can be reminiscent of a blooming herb garden.
- Rose petals and vanilla: Rose petals combined with vanilla beans or vanilla essential oil create a sweet, floral scent that smells like fresh spring blossoms.
Floral and herb sachets
Leave the artificial air fresheners behind and indulge in cleaner indoor air by creating scent sachets. You can easily create these floral sachets with your favorite dried flowers and herbs to create a customized and clean scent. Fill small fabric pouches with a mix of dried lavender, chamomile, rose petals, and mint, or swap in your favorite floral or herb scents. Place the pouches in drawers or closets for a subtle yet long-lasting spring aroma.
Essential oil reed diffusers
Reed diffusers are an excellent alternative to chemical-filled air fresheners or even candles with toxic fragrances. You can purchase essential oil reed diffusers or easily make your own. To make your spring-inspired reed diffuser, mix several drops of your favorite essential oil scent with a carrier oil (like almond or fractionated coconut oil). You will pour this mixture into a glass container and place the reed sticks inside. This fresh scent will diffuse naturally and can last for several weeks. Here are some fragrant combinations to consider:
- Geranium and bergamot: This floral-citrus blend is both uplifting and soothing.
- Lemon and eucalyptus: This combination produces a crisp, clean, refreshing fragrance.
- Jasmine and sandalwood: This light yet earthy floral aroma creates a balanced ambiance.
Spring-infused room sprays
Skip the artificial room sprays by creating your own blend. Giving your home a signature scent can be a grounding way to begin and end each day. Creating this spray is as simple as mixing the ingredients in a spray bottle and using it to freshen up your home, linens, and upholstery. If creating a signature scent sounds appealing to you, here is an easy-to-assemble recipe to consider:
- 1 cup distilled water
- 2 tablespoons witch hazel (to help the scent last longer)
- 15 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops lemon essential oil
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil
These tips will help create a space that makes your home feel as fresh inside as it does outside.
