Homemade Air Freshener, a Simple and Easy Recipe
Having a home that smells fresh and clean is wonderful. However, if you live in a climate that’s freezing half the year, you know it’s not always ideal to open a window when your home needs a little refresh. Using this easy DIY homemade air freshener is the perfect way to help refresh the air in your home without compromising the air quality.
Why make your own air freshener?
The typical air freshener that can be found at almost any convenience store is loaded with artificial fragrance and aerosol. With the ingredients in these commercial air fresheners being questionable at best, they’re not something you want to spray in your home and breathe in on a regular basis.
Making your own air freshener will allow you to use simple and safer ingredients than anything else you can find.
What makes homemade air freshener different?
Homemade airfreshener is different for many reasons. First, homemade airfreshener is made with only a few simple ingredients. All of these ingredients will be easy to pronounce and have a far less negative impact on the health of you and your family.
Next, you get to determine the scent of your air freshener is by the essential oils you choose. If you love to change your air freshener with the seasons, it’s as simple as changing what essential oils you use!
Along with being quick and easy to make, homemade air freshener can be made in large batches. The strength of scent is also able to be changed with each batch.
Looking for more DIYs? You might also enjoy making these pure beeswax candles or this whipped tallow balm.
Ingredients & Tools
40 drops of Essential oils (see below suggested scent combinations)
2 tbsp Witch hazel
Filtered or distilled water
A small funnel (optional)
An 8oz spray bottle
A small measuring cup
Directions
To your 8 oz spray bottle, add 2 tbsp witch hazel and 40 drops of the essential oils of your choice.
Fill the remainder of your bottle with filtered or distilled water.
Shake well and spray away!
Important Note: The essential oils can separate when the spray bottle is undisturbed. To ensure the scent is in each spray, be sure to shake well before each use.
Essential oil Combinations for Homemade Air Freshener
Citrus & Mint – 10 drops lemon, 10 drops sweet orange, 10 drops grapefruit & 10 drops peppermint
Lavender & Lemon – 20 drops of each
Eucalyptus & Lemon – 20 drops of each
Winter Spice – 12 drops cinnamon, 12 drops vanilla & 6 drops clove
Winter Forest – 10 drops pine, 10 drops eucalyptus, 10 drops balsam fir & 10 drops
Woodsy – 10 drops cedarwood, 10 drops sandalwood, 10 drops pine & 10 drops rosemary
Homemade Air Freshener FAQ:
Can I use other combinations of essential oils ?
Yes! You can use whichever combination of essential oils that you like. If you choose a different combination of oils, I would recommend using a total of at least 40 drops. This will ensure the scent is smell-able.
Does the brand of essential oils matter?
The brand of essential oils that you use does not matter much. Just use what you have or what you are most comfortable with.
I can’t smell the scent when I spray. Can I add more essential oils to my bottle?
You can definitely add more essential oils to satisfy your scent strength preferences. Just make sure to shake the spray bottle before each use.
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