Make your own floral water to flavor your home

Fragrances can also provide that subtle touch that makes the home a more comfortable place to live; or become a hallmark if they are used as a personal perfume. This is a simple recipe for making rose water with which to perfume the home and which also serves as a natural and refreshing cologne.

1. Collect the flowers

The ideal thing is to use roses grown on the balcony or in the garden, free of pesticides - those that have lost the petals in a vase. A trick to make them smell more intensely is to cultivate them in a soil rich in potassium. You can also use other flowers, such as lavender, jasmine or orange blossom.

2. Prepare the petals

The petals of two roses are introduced in a bowl and carefully cleaned with cold water. It is important to let them drain afterwards on a colander or a grid. Once they are clean and dry, they are placed in a large glass jar, 300 ml of distilled water are added and it is stirred well with a spoon.

3. Add alcohol

Once the petals are mixed with the distilled water, the bottle is closed and left to rest in a dark place or covered with a cloth. After 24 hours, 300 ml of pharmacy alcohol (96 °) and 50 drops of rose essential oil are added to the bottle. Everything is mixed well again.

4. Bottles the water

The bottle is closed and stored again covered or in a dark place for at least three days. After that time, the rose water is poured with the help of a sieve and, with a small funnel, it is placed in a vial with a spray. If the container is dark, the aroma is better preserved.