You received a bunch of roses on Rose Day. But they dried up even before Valentine's Day arrived. Gifts from loved ones can't just be thrown away. However, various things can be made with dried rose petals. Even Rose Day flowers can become Valentine's Day companions. Here are some tips on how.
Make a room freshener
Take a bowl of rose petals. Wash them well and drain the water. Now, heat water in a large pot. When the water starts boiling, pour the flower petals into it. Now turn off the gas and cover the mixture for half an hour. After 30 minutes, remove the cover and see that the water has changed colour. It has turned dark red. Then strain the water. Mix 2-3 drops of rose essential oil into that water. Your room freshener is ready. Besides, you can also use the boiled rose water as tea and rose water. But don't add essential oil to that.
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Potpourri
Make Potpourri
Potpourri is a mixture of dried flowers, herbs, and spices. It spreads fragrance in the house. It also enhances the beauty of the home. This can also be made with dried rose petals. Dry a handful of rose petals well in the sun. Fill a glass jar with those dried rose petals, a few cinnamon sticks, and cloves. You can arrange this glass jar on the dressing table, coffee table, or in the kitchen. You can also keep it in the wardrobe to remove bad odours from clothes. Along with roses, you can use other flower petals dried in this potpourri.
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Mix with bath salt
Many people use bath salt while bathing. Bath salt cleanses the layer of dead cells from the skin. It also makes the skin soft. Sometimes salt is also useful for relieving physical pain and discomfort. You can dry rose petals and mix them with that bath salt. You can also add a few drops of essential oil to it. Rose bath salt is ready.
