Homemade Travel Sanitizing Spray

Are you about to embark on an airplane trip or vacation and wish you had a travel sanitizing spray? Well, we love this all natural sanitizing spray and keep a couple in our cars and in our bags. This convenient sanitizer spray is great to spray on steering wheels, kids backpacks, airplane seats, door handles and even grocery cart handles! It’s in a convenient travel size (1 ounce so you can carry it on the airplane) that makes it perfect for travel. If you are looking for a more natural sanitizing spray, I think you will love this DIY Sanitizing Spray Recipe!

This sanitizer recipe was first published on December 12, 2018. I have made a few updates and republished it here for my new readers to enjoy.

Essential Oil Sanitizing Spray Tutorial

As travel increases during the holiday season it coincides with cold and flu season. That is why I use this sanitizing spray to help keep the germs at bay. Now you may be wondering, are fabric spray disinfectant and sanitizing spray the same thing?

They are similar but not exactly the same. While both fabric spray disinfectants and sanitizing sprays aim to reduce germs, they have key differences:

• Sanitizing Spray: Reduces bacteria on surfaces but doesn’t necessarily kill viruses or fungi. It lowers the number of germs to a safe level as defined by public health standards.
• Fabric Spray Disinfectant: Specifically formulated to kill a broader range of germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, on soft surfaces like upholstery, curtains, and clothing.

If you need to kill viruses or properly disinfect an environment, check for an EPA-approved disinfectant rather than just a sanitizer. In other words, this natural sanitizer helps reduce germs and while I find it suits my everyday needs, it is not an approved disinfectant.

Natural Ingredients Needed For DIY Sanitizing Spray:

• Small spray bottle (1 -4 ounces will work)
• Distilled Water
• Organic Witch Hazel (here is my affiliate Amazon link, you can also get the spray bottle and tiny funnel while you are there if you need those)
• Young Living Clove Essential Oil
• Young Living Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
• Lemon Essential Oil
• Young Living Peppermint Essential Oil
• Funnel (optional)

Important Note:

Organic witch hazel is a gentle natural alternative to alcohol. That is why we used it in this all natural antibacterial travel spray recipe.  However, if you want the most effective sanitizing spray you can get- the CDC suggests using at least 60 percent ethyl alcohol to help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. So just substitute your typical first aid isopropyl alcohol for witch hazel if you prefer to have the most effective antiviral spray for travel.

This tutorial for how to make sanitizer spray is very easy and the ingredients are very simple. If you need essential oils, I am a Young Living Distributor.

How To Make Sanitizing Spray For Travel:

Start by grabbing your supplies and head to the kitchen counter.

Grab your spray bottle and add the witch hazel first. Witch hazel actually has quite a few benefits and medicinal properties. You are going to fill your bottle 2/3 of the way up with witch hazel (or alcohol).

Next, you will add your essential oils. Add 5 drops of your Young Living Clove Essential Oil and 5 drops of your Young Living Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil. After you have added those, add 3 drops of your Young Living Lemon Essential Oil and 3 drops of your Peppermint Essential Oil. These Young Living oils have antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiviral properties making them great choices for this travel spray! Fill remaining 1/3 of bottle with distilled water.

Once you have added all your ingredients into your spray bottle, screw the spray top on, give a gentle shake, and the DIY sanitizing spray is ready to use! Double or triple the recipe if you have several bottles to fill.

How To Use Sanitizer Spray

Shake before each use. To use this DIY sanitizing spray, just hold about 6-10 inches away from hard surfaces and soft surfaces and spritz once or twice. Alcohol evaporates fast, reducing the risk of water damage.

• Safe for Most Fabrics: Generally safe for cotton, polyester, and synthetic blends.
• When using on fabric, always spot test on an inconspicuous area.
• Use a light misting rather than soaking.
• Let the fabric air dry completely before use.
• Use caution and do NOT use on electronics or delicate fabrics.

Conclusion

Making your own sanitizer spray is a simple, cost-effective, and customizable way to reduce germs. Whether you’re using it on the go or at home, a DIY spray allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring it’s safe for your family and the environment. With natural options like witch hazel, alcohol, and essential oils, you can create a solution that is both effective and gentle on fabrics. Plus, homemade sprays reduce exposure to harsh chemicals found in many commercial products. By making your own, you get a versatile, eco-friendly alternative that promotes a healthier living space.

This essential oil travel sanitizer makes great little stocking stuffers or add-ons to other gifts you might already have. A fun little label would be a nice touch to the front of the bottle as well. Have you ever made any natural DIY body care before? Do you think you will give this DIY sanitizing spray a try?

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