How to Make DIY Natural Air Fresheners

How to Make DIY Natural Air Fresheners

Because your home can smell amazing — without chemicals or guilt.

💨 What’s That Smell? (Hopefully Not VOCs)

Commercial air fresheners may give off "fresh linen" vibes — but they're often full of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), artificial fragrances, and petrochemical propellants.

The problem? You’re spraying them directly into your indoor air — and breathing them in.

Luckily, making your own natural air fresheners is:
✅ Cheaper
✅ Healthier
✅ Better for the environment
✅ A lot more fun than it sounds

🍋 Easy DIY Natural Air Freshener Ideas

🧪 1. Citrus & Herb Simmer Pot

  • Ingredients: Orange slices, lemon peel, rosemary, cloves, cinnamon stick

  • Simmer gently in a pan of water

  • Works especially well before guests arrive!

💦 2. Essential Oil Spray

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 tablespoons vodka or witch hazel (helps mix oil and water)

  • 10–20 drops essential oil (lavender, eucalyptus, citrus)

  • Shake well before use

  • Spray in the air or on linens

🧂 3. Baking Soda Jar Deodoriser

  • Fill a small jar with baking soda

  • Add 10–15 drops of essential oil

  • Poke holes in the lid or cover with breathable fabric

  • Great for bathrooms and cupboards

🕯️ 4. Gel Air Fresheners

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 gelatine sachets

  • Food colouring (optional)

  • 20–30 drops essential oil

  • Pour into a jar, let set

  • Pretty and effective!

🧠 Extra Eco Tips

  • Reuse jars, bottles, and spray heads

  • Label your concoctions (especially if you have kids!)

  • Don’t overdo essential oils — a little goes a long way

  • Avoid synthetic fragrance oils — they’re not the same as essential oils

Final Thought

You shouldn’t need a chemistry degree to understand what’s in your air freshener.

With just a few kitchen ingredients, you can scent your home the natural, sustainable, and non-toxic way.

 

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