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DIY Palo Santo Smudge Spray + 5 More Ways To Cleanse Negative Energy

235 · Dec 29, 2020 · Stephanie Pollard · 6 Comments

Have you ever walked into a room and something just felt off? Sure, it’s well decorated and tidy enough, but for some reason it feels dark and even a little uninviting?

It sounds woo-woo, I know, but it’s just as important to clean your home’s energy as it is to clean your home itself. Energy is one of those things that, even though it can’t be seen, it can definitely be felt. And without a good cleansing every now and then, your home (and maybe even your life) starts to feel stale and stagnant.

There are as many ways to clean your home’s energy as there are to clean your home, but my favorite is with this simple Palo Santo smudge spray. Spritz it in dark corners, on upholstery and carpets, and near entryways to purify the air and circulate pent up energy.

DIY Palo Santo Smudge Spray

Palo Santo Smudge Spray

Palo Santo is a plant that’s traditionally been used to combat negative energy and to cleanse objects and spaces. Oftentimes the wood is burned and the smoke is wafted through the air to clear negativity and bring good luck.

But Palo Santo essential oil has many of the same purifying properties. When combined with other energy-clearing ingredients like sea salt and white sage essential oil, you get a potent room refresher that acts as a smokeless alternative to traditional smudge sticks.

Palo Santo Essential Oil for Energy Cleansing

But don’t stop there. Clearing bad juju from your home is a process better implemented slowly and kept up with over time. Here are a few other energy clearing tips you can use to cleanse your space and keep the good vibes flowing.

5 More Ways Cleanse Your Home of Negative Energy

1. Throw open the windows

Keeping windows locked tight traps both toxins and negative energy inside the home. If the weather allows, throw open some windows and let the breeze refresh your home and fill it with clean, positive energy.

2. Harness the power of plants

Plants don’t just filter toxins from the air, they also act as natural filters for negative energy. Plants release negative ions, which are said to help increase serotonin production and thus help alleviate depression, relieve stress, and boost our energy. I try to have at least one plant in every room of the house and multiple on rooms where I spend the most time (like the kitchen and bathroom).

3. Use salt

Salt has been used to cleanse negative energy for thousands of years. It’s said that the crystal structure of salt gives it the ability to absorb bad energy and trap it, allowing you to simply toss it out.

Just sprinkle some natural, fine grained salt on carpet, upholstery, even wood floors. Let it sit for about hour then vacuum or sweep away. Alternatively, place small bowls of salt in corners of the room (remove after several hours) or use a Himalayan salt lamp to get the same effect.

How to Make Smudge Spray with Essential Oils

4. Decorate with crystals

Some crystals such as black tourmaline and selenite are great at clearing negative energy. Stash several around your house or carry them with you while traveling to elevate your energy.

5. Sweep out old energy

Vacuuming works well to clean your home, but the act of sweeping with a broom creates a palpable energetic shift as energy begins to circulate. Don’t worry about carpeted floors – the bristles don’t even have to touch the ground. Simply sweep toward a door or open window to get rid of old energy and welcome in the new.

Remove Negative Energy with DIY Smudge Spray

Print Recipe

Palo Santo Smudge Spray

Servings: 8 ounces
Author: Stephanie Pollard

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/2 cup witch hazel
  • 15 drops palo santo essential oil
  • 15 drops white sage essential oil
  • Empty 8-ounce spray bottle

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the warm water and sea salt. Stir until the salt has completely dissolved.
  • Pour the salt water into an empty spray bottle. Add the remaining ingredients and shake well.
  • Lightly spray the area, room or object that you would like to cleanse. You can also lightly spray yourself (always hold the spray from at least a foot away from the body) as well.
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  1. Win Pkr says

    November 12, 2024 at 4:09 pm

    I absolutely loved this post! The DIY Palo Santo smudge spray sounds fantastic, and I can’t wait to try it out. I really appreciate all the cleansing methods you shared; it’s a great reminder of how we can maintain positive energy in our spaces. Looking forward to more posts like this!

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  2. Shelli says

    March 31, 2024 at 4:34 am

    Hi Stephanie,
    Thanks for sharing 🙂
    I was wondering if you are aware there is a website with a page containing identical content to yours? Apparently it was written by James Marcus October 27th, 2023. Funnily enough though the person has left out the Palo Santo Smudging Spray. Hopefully their article isn’t blatant plagiarism!
    The website address is: https://gardencourte.com/diy-smudge-spray-recipe/#comments

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  3. Lyss says

    January 15, 2022 at 1:26 pm

    What is the shelf life for this smudge spray? Thank you

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  4. Tammy Miglionico says

    October 10, 2021 at 10:20 am

    I don’t have sage oil. Can I substitute?

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  5. Red Witch says

    May 4, 2021 at 10:17 pm

    That defeats the purpose. Why Add white sage. Palo Santo itself is a cleanser that cleans negative energy. Why would you add white sage that clears all energy, negative and positive. And you don’t need salt…thats doing too much. Palo is sufficient efficient enough.

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  6. Lisa Mecham says

    February 6, 2019 at 8:23 am

    I LOVE This! I burn Palo Santo often but sometimes the smoke can be a bit overwhelming. Thank you for this!

    Reply

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