I had to remove the smoke detector in a rental house once because it blared its ear piercing alarm each time we cooked on the stove. Grilled cheese, alarm. Pan seared salmon, alarm... you get the idea. I waved towels during cooking. Turned on ceiling fans. Opened windows. Nothing helped. I always used the exhaust fan over the stove. It may have worked fine in its day, but the appliances looked to be original to the 70's style home, so the only thing that exhaust fan did was drown out the alarm with what sounded like a 747 engine on it's last leg.
Cooking became stressful and anxiety ridden, so I did a thing that went against my better judgement - I removed the smoke detector from the ceiling. I didn't feel good about my reckless rejection for fire-safety and decided I would just take it down while cooking and replace it nightly. Taller than average ceilings and basic laziness made this an unattainable practice. I got complacent and somewhat spoiled by all the beautiful silence. It was peaceful once again and I could never imagine dealing with the shrieking sound we had become so used to at dinnertime most nights. When it came time to place the smoke detectors during our new home's construction, I was very particular.
It occurred to me that some of our customers had similar issues when attempting to burn Palo Santo sticks in their apartments and homes. Some lived in small studios with little ventilation and sensitive smoke detectors. Landlords had requested that incense not be burned in the building in some cases. I love the scent of burning Palo Santo, but I also love the aroma of the essential oil and thought we should give our customers some smokeless smudge options.
Our Crystal Clearing Mist was created for a smoke-free Palo Santo experience. We use steam distilled essential oil made by the same company that produces our high-resin sticks. Our spray mist gives you the true essence of the resin that is contained in the heartwood of the tree. The scent is uplifting and calming. We do not add any other fragrance or oils - all pure Palo Santo aroma. If you are looking for a more constant way to expose your senses to Bursera graveolens, try diffusing our essential oil in an electric aromatherapy diffuser. Simply add 10-15 drops of oil to the water filled compartment of your diffuser and you will get hours of constant fragrance release.
For environments where smoke is not suitable, try our smokeless smudge options to create a cleansing atmosphere and promote a sense of balance and harmony in your space. Our Crystal Clearing Mist and Pure Palo Santo Essential Oil is perfect for use in offices, businesses, studios or even in the car. Flora Jane's products are all natural, vegan and never contain synthetics or artificial fragrance. Learn more about each of our handmade items and small batch blends here.
With Love & Intention
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