This One Quick DIY Will Help You Fall Asleep Faster

Woman in pink polka dot pajamas sets an alarm to help her fall asleep faster, then sleeps on a bed with pink and mint bedding.

If you have a hard time trying to fall asleep at night, you’re not alone! I don’t know if it’s from all the screen time, the general stress of living in today’s world, or if it’s just a part of getting older, but I have been having a really hard time drifting off once I get in bed (and that’s on top of the fact that I try not to get into bed until I’m well and truly sleepy!)

So when I recently came across a “pillow spray” that was positioned as a natural solution that could help users fall asleep faster, I was very intrigued by the idea. I loved the idea of having a simple, fast way to bring calming and restful essential oils into the bedroom, but there was a problem with the particular spray I had come across—it was just too expensive!

But I was undaunted, because I knew I could make my own pillow spray that was just as effective as any I could buy, and that I could do it for a fraction of the cost. So I started experimenting and eventually came up with the effective and easy-to-make pillow spray that I’ll be sharing with all of you today!

With just four simple and affordable ingredients, this pillow spray makes it quick and easy to create a more restful environment for yourself at bedtime. Give it a try for yourself, because a few spritzes of this could be just the thing to help lull you off to sleep faster!

A bottle of 70% isopropyl alcohol, a small essential oil bottle for those looking to fall asleep, and a glass measuring cup filled with water are arranged on a white surface.

How To Make A DIY Pillow Spray For Better Sleep

You’ll need:

Directions:

Remove the spray top and add the alcohol and essential oils to the bottle. Fill the remainder of the bottle with distilled water (around 6 tablespoons by my estimate), then replace the spray top. Give the bottle a good shake to mix, and your pillow spray will be ready to use!

A woman in patterned pajamas stands by a neatly made bed with pink bedding, holding a remote control near the pillow, ready to fall asleep.

How To Use

Just before you crawl into bed, lightly spritz your pillow and bedding with your DIY Pillow Spray. (I recommend gently shaking the bottle before each use, as the ingredients will tend to separate over time.)

Give the spray a few seconds to evaporate (it shouldn’t take long because of the alcohol), then hop in bed and lay your weary head to rest. Take a few deep, relaxing breaths, let the restful aroma work its magic, and you’ll be drifting off to dreamland before you know it.

A brown glass bottle labeled

OGT readers love this pillow spray as much as I do! Check out these 5-star reviews: 

“I’ve been using Slumber for a while now, roller and the oil too. But when I found out that I could use it to make a spray to sprinkle on my pillow to make me sleep better, I had to send for another bottle. That wonderful scent so close to my nose has been the best thing that has happened to me. Sooo satisfied. I will always have a spare bottle, so I’ll never run out of it.” – Angelina C.

“Received my Slumber oil & immediately made pillow spray for my daughters. They loved it! I told them that the real test would be if their husbands liked it! And they did! I use it every night on my pillow & linens!” – Nan P.

“I was SOOO pleasantly surprised!! I’ve not been a connoisseur of oils; in fact, I know very little about them. But I really do appreciate a good night’s rest. I just had to take the chance that OGT wasn’t bluffing me. We use it in the diffuser in our bedroom, I have a roll-on for the bottom of my feet, and I made the concoction in my little spray bottle for my pillowcase. And yes, ma’am, I do sleep! It’s just a big chunk of Heaven!!” – Helen A.

A woman in patterned pajamas sits on a bed and adds liquid to a diffuser, creating a calming atmosphere to help her fall asleep; close-up shows her applying oil to her foot.

A Sleep Aid That’s Ready To Use

Not much of a DIYer? There are a couple of other convenient ways to use Slumber.

As A Diffuser Blend: Add a few drops of Slumber blend to your diffuser for quick and easy sleep aromatherapy.

In A Roller Bottle: One of my favorite ways to use Slumber blend is to apply it to the bottoms of my feet at bedtime. The Slumber Blend Ready-To-Apply Roll-On is perfect for this because all you have to do is twist off the cap and swipe it on!

Slumber is currently on sale for 30% off during my Anniversary Sale! But the good news doesn’t stop there! If you want to try both versions of Slumber, you can grab them in my Good Night Sleep Kit for 40% off.

Still a little skeptical about trying Slumber? It might help to know it’s backed by my 100% money-back guarantee. If you’re not completely satisfied for any reason, just contact me within 90 days to receive a full refund. So, there’s absolutely no risk in trying it out!

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Jill Nystul (aka Jillee)

Jill Nystul is an accomplished writer and author who founded the blog One Good Thing by Jillee in 2011. With over 30 years of experience in homemaking, she has become a trusted resource for contemporary homemakers by offering practical solutions to everyday household challenges.I share creative homemaking and lifestyle solutions that make your life easier and more enjoyable!

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Jill’s 30 years of homemaking experience, make her the trusted source for practical household solutions.

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