If you don’t like harsh chemicals, but still want to use room sprays, then use hydrolates.
Hi, there! Here at WHATSWELL, we totally get that clearing your space helps clear your head. And what’s a better way to do that than with your own natural spray?
Let's explore creating refreshing, holistic sprays with gentle, plant-powered stuff like hydrolates, essential oils, and other natural goodies. These aren't just room refreshers, you guys—they boost your mood, ground you, and make your day better.
Yep, they do.
Why go natural with sprays?
Making your own sprays is a holistic way to connect with your senses and the world around you. They can:
Help you think clearly by clearing brain fog with plant scents.
Lower stress through calming smells (like lavender, chamomile, or cedarwood).
Gently clean and freshen your space—no harsh chemicals needed.
Create mindful moments, encouraging you to slow down and breathe.
Hydrolates (also called floral waters or hydrosols) are a great base for these sprays. They're gentler than essential oils and safe for your skin, linens, and even kids or pets.
Extra tip : try using a blend of ONLY hydrolates.
Want an easy spray that smells like a walk in the woods with a hint of flowers? Here’s a recipe:
Ingredients:
50 ml coarse pine hydrolate
30 ml lavender hydrolate
20 ml roman chamomile hydrolate
How to Use:
Mix everything in a spray bottle. Shake gently before using. (Tip: keep it in the fridge for a cool spray in summer) Spritz it on your linens, around your home, or even lightly on your skin.
And if you only use one hydrolate, make it rose water. It’s a classic for a reason—it hydrates, smells amazing, and helps your skin renew itself. You can also mix rose hydrolate with other plant waters to create a spray that's personalized for your needs. Here’s how to make a skin-loving or space-cleansing spray with some plant medicine:
Witch hazel: tightens pores.
Cornflower & lime blossom: soothes and cools irritated or tired skin.
Chamomile: great for sensitive skin, with a creamy scent.
Sunflower: helps with wrinkles and firms skin.
Thyme, sage, tea tree: good for oily or acne-prone skin and for purifying rooms.
Mix about 100 ml of your chosen hydrolates (start with rose, then add 1–2 others) in a spray bottle. Mist it on your face, pillow, or around your space to refresh. Important: make sure your hydrolates are pure, food-grade, and don’t have alcohol or additives. Always check the ingredients—don’t just trust an organic label. If you're looking for guided exercises to declutter your mind and home, our Get Grounded journal offers practical prompts…
Play around with this easy DIY base
If you're looking for a simple spray, you only need hydrolates. But if you want something more special, you can add a few other things as a basic guideline:
120 ml distilled or boiled (then cooled) water
1 tsp neutral alcohol (like vodka)—this helps preserve the spray and mix the oils
(optional) 1 tsp liquid castile soap —this also helps mix oil and water
Up to 60 drops essential oils (you can replace 2/3 with hydrolates, but remember you still need alcohol or castile soap to help the oils mix with the water)
Always label your sprays with the ingredients and the date. You’ll thank yourself later!
A few fun recipes to try
MORNING RESET
40 ml peppermint hydrolate
40 ml lemon balm hydrolate
10 drops grapefruit essential oil
1 tsp neutral alcohol
Use: to wake up and freshen your workspace.
SLEEP TIGHT
60 ml lavender hydrolate
30 ml neroli hydrolate
5 drops vetiver essential oil
1 tsp vodka
Use: mist on your pillows or pajamas before bed.
GLOW UP
60 drops essential oil : lemon, ylang-ylang, peppermint, sweet orange.
120 ml distilled water
1 tsp pure alcohol
1 tsp castile soap (optional)
Use: to cleanse your space and mood—great after cleaning or before guests arrive.
Last thoughts
When you start making your first sprays —like anything new— it may smells a bit messy and not 100% that good. Give it another try. We are inevitably less productive because we are in the process of learning. And that’s okay! All experts started as rookies who where willing to grow.
Grow with your sprays, grow with your plans.
Like they say a peach tree doens’t consider the time and resources it spent growing as a wast, why should you?
You are a peach tree.
—now, one backed by your own natural sprays
Well done, hope to hear from you soon!
