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Blend recipes · Fresh air & odor control

kitchen after hot pot night

4 oils · Citrus · Floral · Herbal · code BL-2244


After hot pot, the whole kitchen reeks of broth. Bright lemon peel opens the scene, rosemary and lavender follow with green herbs and soft florals, and a single drop of thyme adds a dry, spicy accent. Run the diffuser in the kitchen or dining room while you wash the pot, and open the windows and turn on the exhaust fan too so the smell clears fast.


Formula

Drop ratio · 3:2:2:1
Lemon3 drops · top note
Rosemary2 drops · top note
Lavender2 drops · middle note
Thyme1 drop · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Lemon (fresh, bright and clean); rosemary (cool, green, herbal and invigorating) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing); thyme (warm, dry and herbal with a touch of spice) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

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
Lemon 3 · Rosemary 2 · Lavender 2 · Thyme 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Lemon 2 · Rosemary 1 · Lavender 1 · Thyme 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
Lemon 11 · Rosemary 8 · Lavender 8 · Thyme 4 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Photosensitizing Skin irritant

Lemon can make skin sensitive to sunlight when applied topically — avoid sun and tanning beds for 12 hours after applying.

Thyme can irritate skin — dilute well and patch-test on a small area first.

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 kitchen after hot pot night in a diffuser?
Add Lemon 3 · Rosemary 2 · Lavender 2 · Thyme 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 lemon?
Swap lemon for sweet orange or bergamot — same citrus family. The blend will shift a little: sweet orange is ripe, sweet, cheerful and round.
When is the best time to use kitchen after hot pot night?
Use it after cooking or cleaning, in the bathroom, near the shoe cabinet, or in rooms shared with pets.

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