How do I use the “ground floor with a porch” blend in a diffuser?

Add Citronella 4 · Tea Tree 2 · Eucalyptus 1 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.

What can I use instead of citronella?

Swap citronella for rosemary or clary sage — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: rosemary is cool, green, herbal and invigorating.

When does the “ground floor with a porch” blend work best?

Diffuse it on the porch, the balcony or in a living room with the doors open in the early evening, when you want to sit outside a little longer.

Ground floor with a porch · Citronella blend

Citronella leads with warm, bold grass, tea tree follows with sharp green leaves, and eucalyptus closes with a clear coolness. Green and clean, for a ground-floor home with a small porch facing the alley, door left open every evening for fresh air. Run the diffuser in the living room by the door for about 30 minutes at dusk, with an extra round on humid days.

Formula

Drop ratio · 10:5:3
Citronella	10 drops · top note
Tea Tree	5 drops · top note
Eucalyptus	3 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Citronella (strong, green and slightly lemony); tea tree (green, medicinal and clean); eucalyptus (strong, cool and wide open) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

What remains. With no woody or resin base note, this blend fades fairly quickly — switch it on again after 1–2 hours to keep the room scented.

Method

Diffuser

Citronella 4 · Tea Tree 2 · Eucalyptus 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Citronella 3 · Tea Tree 1 · Eucalyptus 1 drops, then top up with a carrier oil (jojoba or sweet almond). Dab on wrists and the back of the neck.

50 ml room spray

Citronella 17 · Tea Tree 8 · Eucalyptus 5 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Do not use for children under 6, during pregnancy, or if you have a health condition without asking a professional first. Never ingest essential oils; keep them out of reach of children and pets.

FAQ

How do I use the “ground floor with a porch” blend in a diffuser?: Add Citronella 4 · Tea Tree 2 · Eucalyptus 1 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.
What can I use instead of citronella?: Swap citronella for rosemary or clary sage — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: rosemary is cool, green, herbal and invigorating.
When does the “ground floor with a porch” blend work best?: Diffuse it on the porch, the balcony or in a living room with the doors open in the early evening, when you want to sit outside a little longer.

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