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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
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Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
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 Posted - Jan 13 2008 : 1:29:03 PM
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Would anyone share a recipe for Linen sprays or where I might find some recipes for them. Also what brand of Essential Oils do you use. Thanks 
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2008 : 5:53:16 PM
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I just put a few drops of Essential oil in a water spray bottle. I use Aura Cacia brand Essential oils because that is what our local Co-Op carries.
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 12:08:50 AM
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Betty Jo - there is a recipe for linen water in MaryJane's book. I have made these for years and one thing you should do is add a preservative. If it's for personal use only you can just use vodka. I get my essential oils online from Essential Wholesale but you can get them most anywhere. It's probably less expensive to get them from an online soap supply than buying in the health food store.
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
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Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 03:37:55 AM
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Thank you! I forgot about the one in the book. I will give it a whirl this weekend and let you know how it works.
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2008 : 12:57:23 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Leezard
Anyone?
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I make mine up right before using it, then use it all up. No need for preservatives that way! ;-) But what about the grapefruit stuff that soapmakers use as a preservative? I imagine that would be good. |
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 08:16:49 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by Leezard
Hmmm...I'm not sure what the grapefruit stuff is. Thanks for replying Mara :)
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I think there are lots of Web sites for soapmakers, selling the usual ingredients. Whatever the grapefruit thing it, it's pretty common. I'm sure you could find it easily. Also, a lot of Farmgirls are soapmakers. They might have good advice about how (or what else) to use. Do you really think a preservative is necessary? I guess it would be if you're bottling the sprays for sale, but probably not if making your own for home use, since you can mix it up and use it all so fast, if you're like me. |
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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2008 : 3:54:17 PM
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| grapeseed extract is what you are thinking of (also known commonly as GSE). It's usefulness is, shall we say, under question by some. 'lil bit of Vodka or everclear will do ya fine. :) |
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2008 : 09:55:12 AM
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Another very simple way to make linen spray is to make a "tea" out of your herb. For this, you can even use the stems...so when I take the buds from lavender or the leaves from mint, I save the stems. Just pour boiling water over them, let it steep until it's cool and then strain and use in your spray bottle. If you have leftover, you can refrigerate it, or just dump it out, cause it didn't really cost anything. Just a thought.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2008 : 09:18:20 AM
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Hey Judy,
quick question,,, can I also steep the dried lavender stems for the linen spray or only the fresh cut ones?
Up till now, I usually make "lavender tea" spray (from fresh lavender) which I use for everything, ironing spritz, face refresher, counter cleaner(lite wipe downs) etc. I do store my spray in the refridge.
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 06:59:33 AM
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This weekend, I was looking for something to do and made a linen spray, based on Mary Jane's recipe in the Idea book but instead of mint, used Mandarin essential oil. I ironed my husband's shirts for work this week and now he smells like a clementine :)
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creeksidehollowprimitives
Farmgirl at Heart
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Shonda
rochester
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 5:31:46 PM
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Hi ladies! I make a ton of room spray, and I have never had mine go bad. Put 1/2 teaspoon of Isopropyl Alcohol (rubbing alcohol) in your bottle, add 1/4 teaspoon of fragrance oil (only a few drops of essential oils) shake well. This mixture will likely become a white/creamy consistancy. Then fill the rest of the way with cool distilled water, add your spray cap & shake well before each use! Enjoy!!!
Shonda
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 7:34:52 PM
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Jonni,
I had to giggle at your comment about you DH smelling like a clemintine.... my DH hates it when I use lavender water when ironing his shirts,,,,(not that I iron his shirts often) once he said it makes him smell like a plant! I reminded him that lavender is also a natural bug repellant,,, and then he said, "must not be working,,,cuz you are still hear"! HaHaHaHa!!!
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 06:22:02 AM
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| hi Katmom! i'm not Judy but dried lavender (buds, stems, leaves) is also just fine to use. :) |
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2008 : 5:29:00 PM
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I can use any smell I want to as my DH lost his sense of smell in an accident a few years back. It has it's downs can't smell dinner or my perfume. But ups on being able to spray anything with any smell. 
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 9:07:47 PM
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I've always used distilled water and my EO....never had any problem with it going rancid or anything and a bottle may last me a month or more. Of course, this is my personal use.
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