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Why buy commercial air fresheners when you can do it yourself? Here’s How to Make a DIY All-Natural Essential Oil Air Freshener
Tired of harsh chemicals and synthetic fragrances polluting your home? This easy DIY guide will show you how to create your own all-natural air freshener using essential oils. You’ll learn how to harness the power of oils to fill your home with delightful aromas that are both refreshing and good for you! Let’s dive in!
DIY All-Natural Essential Oil Air Freshener Recipes
1. Citrus Mint Freshener
You cannot beat a mix of citrus and mint essential oils when making a crisp, invigorating air freshener!
All you need to make it are 20 drops of grapefruit essential oil, 10 drops of lemon essential oil, 3 drops of mint essential oil, and a bit of water. Here’s the detailed DIY!
2. Lavender and Chamomile Mix Recipe
Made with two of the most relaxing essential oils, this DIY air freshener recipe is great for spraying in the bedroom.
In three-quarter cups of water with two tablespoons of real vanilla extract, add 10 drops of lavender essential oil and 5 drops of chamomile essential oil. Mix well, pour the solution into a spray bottle, and that’s it. This essential oil blend is also safe to spritz in your kids’ bedrooms.Â
Here’s how these same essential oils can help you get smooth, hydrated skin!
3. Orange Essential Oil Air Freshener DIY
Who doesn’t love the smell of spices and oranges? Well, you can make an air freshener like it in no time.
In a jar, combine 1/2 cup dried orange peel, 1/4 cup whole cloves, and 1/4 cup star anise. Add 40 drops of sweet orange essential oil and 5 drops of clove essential oil. Shake well, let it sit overnight, cover with a cloth, and enjoy the refreshing aroma of the spray. The recipe is here.
4. DIY Floral Air Freshener
Do you prefer floral scents over fruity or citrusy ones? Here’s how to make one!
Like the recipes above, add 8 drops of lavender, 5 drops of geranium, and 4 drops of grapefruit essential oils to water containing vanilla extract. And voila! You have the perfect air freshener with a lovely natural, floral scent.
5. Customizable DIY Essential Oil Freshener
This homemade air freshener combines 2 cups of water, 20-30 drops of your preferred essential oil (like lavender or tea tree), and 2 tablespoons of baking soda.
Mix these ingredients and pour the solution into a spray bottle. This method is the best because it effectively cleans and deodorizes surfaces around your home, including countertops, sinks, and even some floors. It’s a win-win! Here are the detailed steps!
Which DIY essential oil air freshener recipe will you try first? Let us know in the comments below!