Looking for a More Natural Air Freshener?
For many families, particularly those with pets, children, or an awareness of environmental impacts, choosing Eco-friendly or more natural methods is preferred when using air fresheners. In these cases, there are countless ways to use an all-natural method of air freshener.
Creating natural air fresheners can be fun because not only do you know exactly what’s going into them, but they’re also a bit like mixing potions. Furthermore, the possibilities are essentially endless. The concept is the same as the laundry air freshener, a spray bottle, and water. However, this is where it gets fun; add your favorite essential oils or a combination to help create a sensational and customized air freshener free of harsh chemicals or artificial smells. Add a dash of rubbing alcohol to help the water and oils mix together and also help kill some germs. Next, if desired, adding cloves, sticks of cinnamon, herb leaves, or dried flowers can add another layer of scent and create an adorable aesthetic to accompany the air freshener.
Amazingly, essential oils can also be used to freshen up old methods of air fresheners. For example, a few drops can be added to wax melts that have lost their smell or dropped onto scent satchels.
Pest Repelling Air Freshener
Natural methods to candles can include hollowed-out citrus peels, some beeswax or honeycomb, a wick, and a few drops of your favorite oils. Many of these oil and citrus combinations can also help to keep spiders, mice, flies, and mosquitoes away. However, further research must be done to better understand which scent combinations deter the most frequently associated pests in your area.
Various combinations can be made using citrus and fruity or floral and herbal, or sweet by adding vanilla to the mixture. Some recommended combinations include lavender, geranium, and grapefruit, about 3 to 5 drops of each to about 3/4 cup of water. Or try Orange, Cinnamon, and Clove. Combine orange, lemon, and lime for an uplifting spring or summer citrus scent. To add sweet tones to any of these scent combinations, simply use a couple of teaspoons of real vanilla extract. The options are truly endless and can be tailored to match individual preferences.
Seasonal Sensations
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