Homemade and Non-Toxic Air Freshners

 

You only need a few ingredients to make homemade air fresheners.  Not only do you save money making your own, you won’t be filling your home’s air with the toxic chemicals found in commercial air freshenersl

Here are three formulas that I’ve used with success. My favorite is the first recipe, which I like to vary based on the season. In the winter my homemade air freshener involves cinnamon, clove, ginger and orange oils but in the spring I go for lighter scents like lavendar with lemon, or grapefruit and rose. The point is: experiment and find what smells suit you. That’s half the fun!  And make sure you are using only essential oils NOT essential oils mixed with fragrances, as fragrances are made of toxic chemicals

 

HOMEMADE AIR FRESHENER #1

1.5 ounces of distilled water
1.5 ounces of cheap vodka*
20-30 drops of your favorite essential oils**

HOMEMADE AIR FRESHENER #2

1 cup water
1 cup white vinegar
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
4 whole cloves

HOMEMADE AIR FRESHENER #3

2 cups hot water
1/8 cup baking soda
1/2 cup lemon juice (doesn’t have to be fresh)

To use any of these, simply add them to a spray bottle, shake, and mist the air. Be careful around delicate fabrics (i.e., silk) and leather since the oils may leave spots. Since essential oils can degrade quickly, store unused spray in a dark container, ideally in the refrigerator. Shake well before your next use.