Are you tired of chemical active ingredients with artificial smells? Are you looking for a natural and effective solution to perfume your interior? We thought of you! In this article, you will discover 12 recipes for homemade air fresheners and easy-to-make DIY products. Here are all of Grandma’s tips for transforming your home into a pleasant space.
1. ALCOHOL FLAVORED WITHÂ LAVENDER AND THYME
For this first recipe, you need a few sprigs of lavender and a little fresh thyme. You are going to macerate these 2 ingredients in 90-degree alcohol. Wait a few days before filtering your preparation then pour it into a glass bottle. You will use this scented alcohol to soak squares of fabric to place in the 4 corners of the house.
2. BAKING SODA
Baking soda is perfect for maintaining your fireplace! It is also a versatile product that can be used to deodorize the refrigerator or trash can.
Do you want to combat bad odors without covering them with synthetic perfume? In this case, place baking soda in a cup and slide it inside your fridge. You can also sprinkle a little of this all-purpose powder at the bottom of your garbage bin to absorb the foul smells.
3. LEMON STEAM
Do you like the scent of citrus fruits? Use a lemon to deodorize your interior! Want to know how to do it? It’s simple, just place a few lemon zests in a saucepan filled with tap water before bringing everything to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for a few hours. The tangy steam will perfume your home!
4. DRIED EUCALYPTUS
Did you know? Eucalyptus is perfect for eliminating mold and mildew odors. Do you want to use this plant to scent your home? Get some eucalyptus branches. You can place the leaves of these in your potpourris or compose pretty bouquets.
You don’t know where to find these plants? In this case, just buy eucalyptus essential oil. Once the product is in your hands, all you have to do is pour a few drops onto a piece of fabric before placing it on top of your bathroom cabinet.
5. ESSENTIAL OILS
Do you want to perfume your interior with essential oils? You can use a perfume burner or an aroma diffuser, you can also soak a square of fabric with essential oil.
Do you want to know another tip for using these natural products? Make a DIY air freshener gel. For that :
- Heat a saucepan filled with water to melt a few leaves of gelatin.
- Mix this preparation carefully before adding a few drops of lemon, tangerine, or lavender essential oil.
- Finally, pour this mixture into small glass containers.
- All you have to do is let the homemade air fresheners cool. You will love the scent of these gels!
6. POTPOURRIS
Here’s an effective tip for scenting your home: you’re going to make potpourris. Want to know how to do it? Dry some orange, clementine, and lemon zest, taking care to remove the pulp to avoid mold.
Once the citrus peels are ready to use, place them in a bowl or a pretty glass container and add 1 or 2 cinnamon sticks, a few cloves, 2 anise stars, 1 handful of rose petals, and some dry flowers. Mix this preparation to create an aesthetic potpourri. All you have to do is place your creation in a dry, well-ventilated place.
7. THEÂ ORANGE CANDLE
Perfume your interior with an orange candle! To make this one, you need an orange, orange essential oil, a little candle wax, and a wick. Have you gathered the materials? Here’s how to do it:
- Cut the orange in 2.
- Remove the pulp carefully.
- Wipe half of the bark with a clean cloth.
- Gently melt the candle wax in a bain-marie
- Add a few drops of orange essential oil.
- Place a wick in the citrus peel
- Cover it with the hot wax, leaving a 3 cm overhang.
All you have to do is let your orange candle cool before lighting it.
8. LEMON AND ROSEMARYÂ SPRAY
Are you looking for an idea to flavor your kitchen between 2 recipes? This tip is for you! You are going to prepare an air freshener with lemon and rosemary. To do this, take a large saucepan and fill it with a mixture of water, salt, and white vinegar (1 liter of water, 25 ml of vinegar, and a handful of fine salt.)
It’s done? Bring this mixture to a boil then simmer everything for about 10 minutes. Once this time has elapsed, turn off the heat and let the mixture rest before filtering it. Now place your preparation in a spray bottle. You will use the latter to scent the counters, the sink, and the cooking elements.
9. BASIL SPRAY
Do you like the smell of fresh basil? Have you ever thought about using this aromatic to perfume your home? To concoct a basil fabric deodorizing spray, it’s simple:
- Simply put a few branches of the plant in a saucepan with 1 liter of tap water.
- Bring everything to a boil then turn off the heat.
- You will let the basil infuse for 15 to 20 minutes before filtering your preparation.
- All you have to do is let it cool completely, then place it in a bottle fitted with a sprayer.
You will love the scent of this DIY fabric freshener!
10. SCENTED STICKS
Do you want to perfume your interior with small essential oil sticks? Here is an easy recipe to make a perfume diffuser:
- Take a small colorful vase.
- Fill it with almond oil or coconut oil.
- Add a few drops of essential oil of your choice.
- Mix everything carefully.
- Dip a few wooden skewers into your preparation.
Your natural diffuser is ready. All you have to do is place it on a piece of furniture in your living room. Do small pieces of wood lose their scent? In this case, turn them over and that’s it!
11. COFFEE AIR FRESHENER
Are you tired of the smell of onion and fish that stinks up the house? You will love this tip! It does not cost much and is easy to put into practice.
To eliminate stubborn odors when cooking, simply place a bowl filled with freshly ground coffee next to you and let the powerful aroma do its work. It’s that simple!
12. MINT AND LEMONGRASSÂ SPRAY
Are you looking for a fresh and effective air freshener recipe? Fall for this tip!
To make an invigorating scent spray, take a spray bottle and fill it with tap water. Then add 5 drops of lemongrass essential oil and 5 drops of peppermint essential oil. Close the bottle before shaking it to mix your preparation. All you have to do is spray this mixture around the house.
