Spring Diffuser Blends | Naturally Freshen Your Home

Spring diffuser blends combine citrus, herb and floral scents to naturally freshen your home in the warmer months of spring and summer. Enjoy!

Be sure to check out our fall diffuser blends for those colder days ahead.

 

Last winter, I shared some diffuser blends for the holiday season; with warm notes of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, and orange. Now that spring has arrived, and those cozy scents don’t seem quite right… especially when the sun is shining and it’s 70° outside. Warmer weather means opening up the windows and freshening our homes with bright, fresh, floral scents. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been experimenting with different blends of essential oils in my diffuser, and I thought I’d share my favorites with you today.

Here are a couple things to keep in mind as you try out our spring diffuser blends, or create your own.

1. Citrus oils are great for summer, but they tend to have a mild scent when diffused. Adding another oil, like peppermint or lavender, really brings out their bright, fresh scent. Lime seems to be an exception to this rule as its scent is a more bold and forward.
2. When diffusing oils, a little goes a long way. You only need a few drops to fill the room with fragrance. And did you know it’s actually cheaper to diffuse oils than to burn candles?
3. If you are not sure where to buy essential oils, I have a guide to finding an essential oil brand that’s best for you… and I don’t sell essential oils, so I’m not pushing anything on you 🙂

Okay… Let’s get started!

Best Essential Oils For Spring & Summer

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Spring: it’s a time for planting gardens, picking flowers and mowing our lawns for the first time in months. It’s saying goodbye to hot chocolate by the fireplace and saying hello to smores around the campfire. There are certain scents that remind of us warm summer days, and that is what we can use to freshen our homes during these warm spring and summer months.

The essential oils below are all you need to create a variety of spring diffuser blends. Simply mix up the amounts, and the combinations are endless.

Lavender | Cedarwood | Grapefruit | Lemon | Spearmint | Peppermint | Lemongrass | Lime | Orange | Tea Tree

My Favorite Spring Diffuser Blends

Common Questions About Diffusing Essential Oils

Can I Diffuse Essential Oils Around Children?

Diffusing essential oils around infants younger than 6 months is not recommended, however, diffusing around older children is considered safe in increments of an hour (or less) as long as they are monitored (source). As with most things, you want to keep the diffuser out of reach so children don’t accidentally knock it over and get it on their skin, or worse, ingest it.

Can I Diffuse Essential Oils Around My Pets?

Obviously we want to keep our furry friends safe, so let’s talk briefly about the topic of diffusing essential oils around pets (specifically dogs and cats). It is true that animals (in particular, cats) are more sensitive to essential oils than humans. As pet owners, we need to make a few choices about which essential oils we choose to diffuse… and whether we feel comfortable diffusing them at all. Everyone has the option to simply not diffuse essential oils if they have pets in the home. We also have the choice to omit certain essential oils that make us feel uncomfortable. If you choose to diffuse essential oils in a home with furry family members, here are a few things to consider.

• Only diffuse essential oils in an open space with ventilation.
• Do not lock a dog or cat in a room where essential oils are being diffused. Always allow them the opportunity to leave the space if they choose.
• Do not diffuse essential oils where the mist from the diffuser could get on the fur of your pet.

Here are a few resources you may find helpful when it comes to using essential oils around your pets.

Essential Oils and Dogs | Essential Oils and Cats | Safe & Unsafe Essential Oils for Dogs

What Should I Do If I Don’t Have An Essential Oil for the Diffuser Blend Recipe?

It is common to find ourselves without certain essential oils that make up a diffuser blend recipe. You can do one of two things: 1.) Simply omit the oil from the recipe and add a drop of two of the other oils or 2.) Substitute the essential oil for something similar. For example, if a diffuser blend recipe calls for orange and you don’t have orange essential oil, substitute it with any citrusy oil you may have: lemon, tangerine, or grapefruit would make great substitutions.

How Long Can I Run My Diffuser?

While diffusing essential oils is a great way to naturally freshen your home, there are some things to consider, such as how long to let a diffuser run. While diffusers often have settings allowing the diffuser to run for 4-8 hours at a time, it is recommended that you only run a diffuser for 30-60 minutes at a time; allowing at least an hour to go by before diffusing again.

Where Can I Buy A Diffuser?

Diffusers are now sold in many retail stores and on Amazon. Here are a few with high ratings from 10,000+ reviews on Amazon.

ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser | BZseed Essential Oil Diffuser | Wifi Wireless Essential Oil Diffuser | Innogear Essential Oil Diffuser | EQUSUPRO Essential Oil Diffuser

   

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