Lavender water can be used in a variety of ways around the house. Some ideas:

• When washing bedding and linens, add some lavender water to the rinse cycle. Your bedding will have a light lavender scent (lavender helps those with sleep problems).
• Use when ironing, spritz a bit of the lavender water on the items being ironed. Will add a nice lavender scent to the garment.
• Lavender water can also be used as a beauty aid, try it as a skin freshener on hot summer days, a hair rinse, splash in the bath or dab around temples for headache relief.
• Insect repellent, try it for mosquito repellent use as well as a mosquito bite itch helper. Lavender deters flies and other insects too.

How To Make Lavender Water - Recipes

Recipe #1

Mason Jar
Lavender Buds
Vodka

Directions:

• Fill the glass jar with lavender and cover completely with vodka. Seal jar.
• Place the jar in a sunny location for about 18 days, rotate and shake the jar each day–morning and night.
• After 18 days, strain the lavender from the vodka and seal the liquid in a clean glass jar.
• Use as needed.

Recipe #2

2 cups water (distilled)
3 TBS vodka
15 drops Lavender essential oil

Directions:

• Mix the essential oil and vodka together then add water. Seal in a jar or bottle, keep in a dark place for 2 weeks before using.

Also check out the recipes here for rose water.

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