Easy DIY Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for Congestion

Naturally ease congestion with these easy DIY eucalyptus shower steamers. DIY shower steamers only require four inexpensive ingredients and take about 10 minutes to make.

As flu and cold season slowly creeps in, it’s important to have a well stocked medicine cabinet, especially one that includes some natural home remedies. If you’re on a journey to living a more non-toxic life, it’s important to know what types of ingredients can help you in times of sickness. One of the best essential oils that can help with congestion is eucalyptus oil.

Eucalyptus is one of the main ingredients in the popular chest rub you grew up using. Eucalyptus can help suppress a cough, break up mucus in the chest and help you breathe easier. Spearmint is an uplifting scent and an oil that is antimicrobial and antibacterial. The combination of these two essential oils make these shower steamers smell amazing. Combining these shower steamers with a hot shower can really help with congestion associate with a cold or the flu! Let’s get into how you can make some of your very own shower steamers!

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TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

• Medium mixing bowl and spoon
• Measuring cups
• Tablespoon measuring spoon
• Mini muffin tin
• Mini muffin cups

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1/4 cup citric acid
• 20-25 drops eucalyptus essential oil
• 20-25 drops spearmint essential oil
• Water

HOW TO MAKE DIY EUCALYPTUS SHOWER STEAMERS

In a medium bowl, mix together baking soda, citric acid and essential oils.

Using a spray bottle or dropper, slowly add water, mixing in between, until you reach a consistency that you can form into a shape by squeezing it together.

Scoop one tablespoon of the mixture and place into a lined mini muffin tin (see notes for another option) and gently flatten with your fingers.

Allow the eucalyptus shower steamers to dry for 12 to 24 hours, or until they’re completely dried, before using.

HOW TO USE DIY EUCALYPTUS SHOWER STEAMERS

To use these shower steamers, simply place one in the shower on the floor or near the faucet, away from the direct stream of water. Placing these steamers where water can reach them will result in them dissolving quicker. Simply breathe deeply for the full aromatic benefits of the eucalyptus and spearmint!

NOTES

• Because eucalyptus and spearmint essential oils have a very strong scent, be sure to make these in a well ventilated area.
• You may want to wear gloves if you have sensitive skin.
• In place of water, you can use vodka or witch hazel.
• When adding water to the baking soda mixture, add a little at a time. If don’t have a spray bottle could use a pipet or a medicine dropper.
• If you don’t have a mini muffin tin, you can use the tablespoon measure and place the steamers on a piece of parchment or wax paper to dry.
• As you get to the end of the batch, you may need to add a little more water.
• Store these shower steamers in an airtight container for up to six months. Please note that the longer they are stored, the less potent they may be. If needed, add 1-2 drops of eucalyptus and spearmint essential oils before use.
• If you have a hard time smelling these shower steamers, you can also place one in your hands, and breathe deeply.

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DIY Eucalyptus Shower Steamers

Yield: 18 Eucalyptus Shower Steamers

Active Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 12 hours

Total Time: 12 hours 10 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Naturally ease congestion with these easy DIY eucalyptus shower steamers. DIY shower steamers only require four inexpensive ingredients and take about 10 minutes to make.

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Materials

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1/4 cup citric acid
• 20-25 drops eucalyptus essential oil
• 20-25 drops spearmint essential oil
• Water

Tools

• Medium mixing bowl and spoon
• Measuring cups
• Tablespoon measuring spoon
• Mini muffin tin
• Mini muffin cups

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together baking soda, citric acid and essential oils.
2. Using a spray bottle or dropper, slowly add water, mixing in between, until you reach a consistency that you can form into a shape by squeezing it together.
3. Scoop one tablespoon of the mixture and place into a lined mini muffin tin (see notes for another option) and gently flatten with your fingers.
4. Allow the eucalyptus shower steamers to dry for 12 to 24 hours, or until they're completely dried, before using.
5. To use, place one eucalyptus shower steamer in the shower away from the direct stream of water and breathe deeply for the full benefit.

Notes

• Because eucalyptus and spearmint essential oils have a very strong scent, be sure to make these in a well ventilated area.
• You may want to wear gloves if you have sensitive skin.
• In place of water, you can use vodka or witch hazel.
• When adding water to the baking soda mixture, add a little at a time. If don’t have a spray bottle could use a pipet or a medicine dropper.
• If you don't have a mini muffin tin, you can use the tablespoon measure and place the steamers on a piece of parchment or wax paper to dry.
• As you get to the end of the batch, you may need to add a little more water.
• Store these shower steamers in an airtight container for up to six months. Please note that the longer they are stored, the less potent they may be. If needed, add 1-2 drops of eucalyptus and spearmint essential oils before use.
• If you have a hard time smelling these shower steamers, you can also place one in your hands, and breathe deeply.

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