Air fresheners are a quick and easy way to get rid of unpleasant odors. But even the cleanest homes occasionally have a scent that is just not pleasant to smell. Moreover air fresheners can be a bit expensive and may not last a long as you want them to. That’s not to mention all the health problems they can cause for some people, especially those with allergies and other sensitivities. What do you do when it happens to you? A return to simple and inexpensive is the answer. The solution is to make your own Homemade Natural Air Freshener. You can have full control over what goes into the Freshener.
It is actually quite simple to make some sweet smelling freshener with a few simple ingredients. The main ingredients are baking soda and essential oil. Baking soda absorbs odors and natural essential oils can help mask unpleasant odors. You can combine the two for a safe, natural and inexpensive way to combat household odors.
What You Need
- Empty candle jar or small mason jar
- Screwdriver
- Hammer
- Fork
- Baking soda
- Essential oil of your choice
The can be placed in many different places – bathroom, kitchen, linen closets, coat closets, even the bedroom and living areas – really any area in the house! When the scent starts to fade, just give the jar a good shake to reactivate the oils and baking soda again.To find out how, check out the video below.