Rachel Talbott

Summer Homemaking: DIY Bug Repellent & Surface Spray

I'm Rachel Talbott. Welcome to my channel. Thank you for stopping by. Would love to connect in the comments below. Discover how to create two simple, natural home care products at home: a DIY bug repellent and an all-purpose surface spray. Perfect for sprucing up your porch, indoor surfaces, and everyday cleaning with herbal, garden-to-jar goodness. Ingredients and supplies: - Fresh herbs: rosemary, thyme, sage, lemon balm, lavender - Water or distilled water - Distilled Vinegar - Optional: citronella or other essential oils (for added strength) - Glass jar for infusion - Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth - Spray bottle for surface spray - Labels and storage away from direct heat What you’ll see in the video: - Quick harvesting and prep of herbs - The garden-to-jar infusion process - Straining and bottling your two products - Simple usage tips for porch, kitchen, and bathroom Safety and tips: - Always test on a small surface before broad use - Label your bottles with date and ingredients - Store in a cool, dark place - Always keep an eye on open flames outdoors If you enjoyed this, please like, subscribe, and share. For more nature-based cleaning ideas, check out my other videos in the Natural Home Care series. Floating Bug Repellent Candles 1-2 Sprigs Rosemary, Mint (or Lemon Balm), Lavender, Sage 2-3 Lemon Slices 2 Floating Candles 2-3 Drops Citronella EO Zinnia Flowers (so its colorful and pretty) Botanical Surface spray Lemon peel or lemon slices 1-2 Sage Leaves 1-2 Sprigs Lavender 1-2 Sprigs Thyme Garden Harvest Basket https://amzn.to/4oxBwhl Green Mason Jar Spray Bottle https://amzn.to/4gum2sq Floating Candles https://amzn.to/4fPdEDU Citronella EO https://amzn.to/3Se5WJB Wondercide (natural repellent option for larger areas) https://amzn.to/43AaDQr NatPat stickers (natural repellent options for kids and adults when outside) https://amzn.to/4xuNyfw #DIY #NaturalHomeCare #HerbalRemedies #DIYBugRepellent #SurfaceSpray #GardenToJar #EcoFriendlyCleaning Visit www.RachelTalbott.com for blogs, live show dates + updates! Buisness/Collab Inquiries: [email protected] CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/racheltalbott https://www.pinterest.com/racheltalbott/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.talbott * SUPPORT MY CHANNEL: Shop my amazon store, with no additional cost to you (beauty & self-care, home maintenance etc) https://www.amazon.com/shop/racheltalbott * CAMERA & EQUIPMENT: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV https://amzn.to/3tFMNRT Canon 24-105mm Lens (Medium range zoom lens. High debth of field with full zoom. All around lens) https://amzn.to/384t9H8 Canon 50mm Lens (Low light, high debth of field lens) https://amzn.to/3JLzOUt * MUSIC BY Audio Network (http://audionetwork.com) Some links above are affiliate links which means we make a little money if you purchase an item through clicking them. Using an affiliate link doesn't cost you anything, but it helps support this channel. Thank you for supporting the work I do here! ♥ Rachel Talbott 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Harvesting Herbs 01:43 DIY Garden-To-Jar Bug Repellent 03:25 DIY Botanical Surface Spray Recipe 04:20 Outro