3 ways to refresh your bathroom: DIY toilet bombs, scent stones, and fragrance bouquet
Revitalize your bathroom with this trio of DIY projects! Assemble a decorative room fragrance bouquet, freshen up your toilet with zesty lemon bombs, and craft scent stones from air-dry clay.
Citrus toilet bombs
Supplies:
1½ dl baking soda
¾ dl citric acid
10 drops each of lemon and lime essential oils
Mixing bowl and spoon
A few tablespoons of water
Spray bottle
Silicone ice cube tray
Lidded glass jar
Paper, printer or pen, scissors, and glue for the label
Instructions:
- Fill the spray bottle with water. Combine the baking soda and citric acid in a bowl. Add the essential oils one drop at a time, stirring continuously with a spoon.
- Spray the mixture with water a little at a time, stirring constantly. There is enough water in the mixture when it resembles moist sand and holds together when pressed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the silicone ice cube tray and let it harden overnight.
- Make a label and glue it onto the jar. Remove the bombs from the tray, put them in the jar, and store in a dry place.
Ceramic scent stones
Supplies:
Half a handful of air-dry clay
Craft mat or cutting board
Plastic bag
Small plate or dish
Essential oil
Instructions:
- Shape the clay into 5–6 stones. Press a slight indentation on the bottom of each stone with your finger to make them concave. This helps prevent cracking as they dry.
- Allow the stones to dry slowly on the mat, first by putting them in a plastic bag for a couple of days, then take them out and leave exposed to air until they’re completely dry. Dry stones no longer feel cool to the touch.
- Arrange the stones in a dish and add a few drops of essential oil. Two to three drops is enough to give your bathroom a subtle scent. Reapply when the fragrance fades.
Room fragrance bouquet
Supplies:
1 dl almond or baby oil
2 teaspoons of clear alcohol
40–50 drops of your favorite flower and plant essential oils (e.g., 30 drops of lavender, 10 drops of eucalyptus, and 10 drops of pine)
A narrow-necked bottle or mini vase
Paper, printer or pen, scissors, and glue for the label
A couple of porous scent sticks or clean, completely dry twigs
A few dried flowers and/or dry branches
Instructions:
- Pour the oil, alcohol, and essential oils into the bottle. Cover the opening with your thumb and shake well. Make a label by printing or handwriting, and glue it onto the bottle.
- Insert a few plants into the bottle in the oil mixture, then arrange the scent sticks, twigs, and flowers upright at the mouth of the bottle. The more sticks you use, the faster the fragrance will evaporate. Flip the scent sticks every couple of weeks to gently release the aroma into the room.
