Spring is finally here! Let’s celebrate the warmer weather by using our essential oils in fresh, useful ways.
Below you’ll find more than 50 spring essential oil recipes. There are spring diffuser blends, room sprays, DIY bug repellents, seasonal allergy supports, rollerball blends, scented hand soaps, natural sunscreen, and plenty of natural, non-toxic spring cleaning recipes.
Most recipes include free printables, so read on, use those essential oils, and enjoy the season!
1) Spring Diffuser Blend Recipes
For convenience, there’s a collection of favorite spring diffuser blends that include bright citrus, cool spearmint, and blends designed to open the airways. The selection includes blends with names like “mojito,” “breathe easy,” and “bring on spring.” A printable sheet of all diffuser recipes is available to make mixing easy.
2) Spring Room Sprays (homemade air fresheners)
You can easily convert any spring diffuser blend into a room spray. A simple method:
- Start with an 8 oz spray bottle
- Add 1 oz witch hazel
- Fill the rest with distilled water
- Add 20–25 drops of essential oil (about four times the number used in a diffuser blend)
- Shake well and mist around the room to bring spring indoors
3) Seasonal Allergy Support
These essential oil recipes have helped my family breathe easier during allergy season. Options include diffuser blends to clear the air, inhaler recipes for on-the-go relief, roller bottle blends for targeted application, and shower steamers to open nasal passages.
4) Homemade Headache Balm
Spring weather can swing quickly, which often triggers sinus-related headaches. A small amount of homemade headache balm rubbed into the temples and the back of the neck can provide fast, soothing relief during these seasonal shifts.
5) Keep Bugs Away
If you spend time outdoors this spring, natural bug repellents are essential. Tried-and-true options include spray repellents (with kid-safe variations), diffuser blends that discourage insects, bug repellent lotion bars, and repellent candles for patio use. These natural approaches work well for everyday protection.
6) DIY Linen Spray in Spring Scents
Refresh stored or rarely used garments, drapes, and upholstery with a homemade linen spray. It’s an easy, natural way to brighten fabrics with clean spring scents.
7) Spring Cleaning Recipes
Use essential oils’ natural cleaning power to deep clean your home. Helpful recipes include streak-free window and glass cleaner, a disinfecting spray, anti-mold and mildew spray, a dusting spray, shower cleaner, and a gentle floor cleaner suitable for hardwood, laminate, tile, and vinyl. There are many more DIY essential oil cleaning ideas to explore.
8) Gardener’s Hands
After gardening, hands often need extra care. Start by cleaning and exfoliating with an exfoliating hand scrub, then follow with a super-rich, creamy hand lotion to soften and nourish skin that’s been working in the soil.
9) DIY Hand Soap in Spring Scents
Make moisturizing foaming hand soap in a variety of spring and summer scents. A homemade hand soap not only smells wonderful but keeps hands hydrated and soft through frequent washing.
10) Bring on the Sun
Heading to the beach or spending more time outside? Try natural recipes for sunscreen, an after-sun spray to calm and soothe sun-exposed skin, and a peppermint cooling spray that refreshes on hot days.
11) Deodorize and Freshen Your Home
- Trash can deodorizer spray to neutralize odors
- Refrigerator or closet freshener: add a few drops of lemon essential oil to 1/2 cup baking soda in a small jar, cover with breathable fabric, and place in the fridge to absorb smells
- Gel air fresheners are simple to make with absorbent crystals, water, and essential oils for a customizable scent option
12) Make Your Own Diffuser
Build a reed diffuser at home and choose from several bright spring scent recipes. Reed diffusers provide continuous fragrance without electricity and work well in living spaces, bathrooms, and entryways.
Enjoy experimenting with these recipes and bringing fresh, natural scents into your home this spring.