Spring is finally here! Let’s celebrate the warmer weather by putting our essential oils to good use.
Below you’ll find more than 50 spring essential oil recipes. There are spring diffuser blends, spring room sprays, DIY bug sprays, seasonal allergy remedies, rollerball recipes, scented hand soaps, natural sunscreen, and a variety of natural, non-toxic spring cleaning recipes.
Most recipes include free printables, so read on, gather your oils, and have fun!
1) Spring Diffuser Blend Recipes
For a collection of favorite spring diffuser blends—like a citrus-spearmint “mojito,” a congestion-relieving “breathe easy,” and more—see the full list and grab the free printable of all the diffuser recipes.
Click here for 15 favorite spring diffuser blend recipes.
2) Spring Room Sprays (homemade air fresheners)
You can easily convert spring diffuser blends into room sprays. A simple template to follow:
- Start with an 8 oz spray bottle
- Add 1 oz witch hazel
- Fill the rest with distilled water
- Add 20–25 drops essential oil (about four times the drop amount in diffuser recipes)
- Shake well to mix, then spray around the room to bring spring scents indoors
3) Seasonal Allergies
These essential oil recipes help many families breathe easier during allergy season. Try diffuser blends, inhalers, roller bottles, or shower steamers depending on your preference.
- Diffuser blends for clearer breathing
- Inhaler recipes
- Roller bottle blends
- Shower steamers
4) Homemade Headache Balm
Spring temperature swings can trigger sinus headaches. A small dab of homemade headache balm rubbed into the temples and the back of the neck can provide fast relief. Find the full recipe and instructions on the linked page.
Find the headache balm recipe here
5) Keep Bugs Away
Natural bug repellents can be effective and kid-safe. These recipes include sprays, diffuser blends, lotion bars, and even bug-repellent candles.
- DIY bug spray recipes (with kid-safe options)
- “Bugs Be Gone” diffuser blend
- Bug repellent lotion bar recipe
- Bug Away essential oil candle instructions
6) DIY Linen Spray in Spring Scents
Refresh clothes, drapes, and upholstery with a homemade linen spray in bright spring scents. It’s a simple way to revive garments stored away over winter or to freshen items that have been in the closet.
Get the linen spray recipes here
7) Spring Cleaning Recipes
Use essential oils to boost cleaning power and leave your home smelling fresh. Here are recipes for common cleaning tasks:
- Window & glass cleaner
- Lysol-style disinfecting spray
- Anti-mold & mildew spray
- Dusting spray
- Shower cleaner
- Floor cleaner for hardwood, laminate, tile, and vinyl
- More DIY essential oil cleaning recipes
8) Gardener’s Hands
Spring brings gardening, which often means hands that need extra TLC. Start by cleaning and exfoliating, then follow with a rich hand lotion to restore moisture.
- Exfoliating hand scrub hearts
- Super rich & creamy dry hand lotion
9) DIY Hand Soap in Spring Scents
Make moisturizing foaming hand soap in bright seasonal scents to match the fresh air of spring and summer.
Click here for DIY foaming hand soap recipes in 21 spring and summer scents
10) Bring on the Sun
Heading to the beach or enjoying warmer days? Try these recipes for sun care and cooling relief.
- Homemade sunscreen
- After-sun spray to calm and reduce redness
- Peppermint cooling spray to refresh on hot days
11) Deodorize and Freshen Your Home
- Trashcan deodorizer spray
- Refrigerator or closet freshener: add a few drops of lemon essential oil to 1/2 cup baking soda in a small jar. Cover with tulle or open-weave fabric and place in the fridge to absorb odors.
- Gel air fresheners are easy with absorbent crystals, water, and essential oils—simple to make and very effective.
12) Make Your Own Diffuser
Create a reed diffuser and customize it with fresh spring blends. This is a lovely, low-maintenance way to scent a room continuously.
Click here for a reed diffuser tutorial and 11 spring scent recipes
