Q&A for How to Make Citrus Spray

It's your choice if you want to use alcohol or not, but it is highly recommended to use a light alcohol to preserve the fresh scent and keep it from molding.

One reason vodka might be a better choice is that it is much more "user friendly" to the human body. The lower alcohol level means less irritation to skin, which is an important factor.

Yes, but the proportions may vary depending on the extent to which it has been dried. It is safer to use fresh, but dried should work, too.

No, this is not recommended. If you want a citrus-flavored lip scrub, it would be a better idea to just add a drop or two of freshly-squeezed lemon, orange, or grapefruit juice into the scrub instead.

So that there isn't any harmful bacteria in it. It's a safety precaution that reduces the chance of the spray harboring disease. If your tap water is drinkable, you can use that, too.

You can use the room spray as an animal deterrent. If you are going to use it for cats, however, avoid adding tea tree oil to is, as this oil is not safe for them. You may want to test the spray in an inconspicuous area first to ensure that the spray does not stain the furniture.

You can use witch hazel, vodka, or rubbing alcohol.

Try keeping it in the fridge, or keep it in a metal bottle. Also, make sure you keep it in a clean container.