ROOM SPRAY GUIDES
How To Use Room Sprays Effectively In Every Room
Learn how to use your room spray effectively to benefit your home
THE QUICK ANSWER
For the best results, spray your room fragrance into the open air near the centre of the room, then allow the scent to disperse naturally. Start with a small number of sprays and add more only when needed. Avoid spraying directly onto furniture, polished surfaces, flooring, fabrics, pets or people.
IN THIS GUIDE
The best way to use a room spray
Using room sprays in different rooms
How much room spray should you use
Where not to spray your room spray
How to safely store your room spray
Frequently asked questions
Room sprays provide an immediate way to refresh your home, but the amount you use and where you spray can make a noticeable difference. A smaller room may need only a light mist, while larger or open-plan spaces may require a little more fragrance.
In this guide, we’ll explain how to use a room spray effectively throughout your home, adjust the fragrance for different spaces and protect the surrounding surfaces.
1.What Is The Best Way To Use Your Room Spray
Hold the bottle upright and spray into the open air near the centre of the room. This allows the fine mist to disperse rather than settling heavily in one area.
Avoid spraying too close to walls, furniture or flooring. Giving the mist space to fall naturally helps create a more even fragrance throughout the room.
After spraying, allow a few moments for the scent to develop. Fragrance can become more noticeable as it begins to circulate, so there is no need to apply a large amount immediately.
2.How To Use Your Room Spray In Every Room
LIVING ROOM
Spray into the open air before relaxing or welcoming guests. In larger living rooms, use a light spray in two different areas rather than concentrating everything in one place.
BEDROOM
Use a small amount to create a calm, inviting atmosphere. Spray into the room rather than directly onto bedding, pillows or other fabrics unless the product is specifically approved for that purpose.
BATHROOM
Bathrooms usually need only one or two sprays because they are often smaller and more enclosed. Apply after cleaning or shortly before guests arrive
HALLWAY
A hallway is ideal for creating a welcoming first impression. Use a light spray away from stairs, hard flooring and painted surfaces.
KITCHEN & DINING AREAS
Use room spray away from food, worktops and food-preparation areas. Allow strong cooking smells to clear first, then apply a light mist to refresh the room.
3. How Much Room Spray Should You Use
Start lightly and build the fragrance gradually. Using too much at once can feel overpowering and may waste product.
As a simple starting point:
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Small rooms: one or two sprays
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Medium-sized rooms: two or three sprays
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Large or open-plan spaces: three or four sprays, positioned across the room
These are only general suggestions. Fragrance strength, ventilation and personal preference will all affect how much you need.
4. Where Should You Avoid Spraying
Room spray should be released into the air rather than directly onto surrounding objects.
Avoid spraying onto or close to:
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Wooden, painted, polished or varnished surfaces
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Hard flooring, where droplets could create a slippery area
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Fabrics and soft furnishings unless the label confirms they are suitable
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Electrical equipment or naked flames
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Food and food-preparation areas
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People, pets or plants
Keep the bottle out of reach of children and pets, and always follow the safety information provided on the product label.
If any liquid lands on a surface, wipe it away promptly in accordance with the surface manufacturer’s care instructions.
EPSILON TIP
Spray less than you think you need, wait a moment and then decide whether to add more.
It is much easier to build fragrance gradually than to soften a room that has been oversprayed.
5. How To Safely Store Your Room Spray
Store your room spray upright in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat sources and naked flames.
Make sure the cap is fitted when the bottle is not in use and keep it somewhere it cannot be knocked over. Avoid leaving it on windowsills or in areas that become especially warm.
Correct storage helps protect the fragrance and keeps the bottle ready for use whenever your home needs refreshing.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many sprays should I use in a room?
Begin with one or two sprays in a smaller room and add more gradually if needed. Larger spaces may require several sprays positioned around the room.
How long does room spray fragrance last?
This varies depending on the fragrance, room size, temperature and ventilation. Room sprays provide an immediate scent that will gradually soften over time.
Can I spray room fragrance directly onto furniture?
No. Spray into the open air and avoid direct contact with wooden, painted, polished or varnished furniture.
Is room spray safe to use around children and pets?
Keep the product and freshly sprayed area away from children and pets, never spray towards them, and follow all instructions and warnings on the label.
Can I use room spray on bedding or curtains?
Only when the product label specifically confirms that it is suitable for fabrics. Otherwise, keep it away from bedding, curtains and soft furnishings.
Can I use a room spray alongside a reed diffuser?
Yes. A reed diffuser provides continuous background fragrance, while a room spray can be used whenever you would like an immediate boost.
