Does your home smell old?Maybe you want to add a fresh scent to it?There are a few ways to make a simple air freshener.Some add scent to your home, while others help get rid of bad odors and leave a nice scent.
Step 1: You need to gather your supplies.
Baking soda helps absorb odors.It uses essential oils which give off a fragrant scent.10 to 20 drops essential oil Scissors Pen or pencil Needle is what you'll need to make this air freshener.
Step 2: The jar has a two part lid.
There needs to be a metal ring and a flat disk in the lid.To trace a circle, you will need the ring part and the disk part.A small, squat jar would be ideal.You just need a small amount of baking soda to get the full effect.The metal ring part can be painted to match the room decor.There is a store that sells arts and crafts.You can use leftover gift wrap if you can't find any scrapbook paper.You can draw designs on a sheet of printer paper with markers.
Step 3: The metal disk part can be used to trace a circle.
You will use the metal ring later if you take the lid apart.The metal disk should be placed on the blank side of the paper.To trace around the metal disk, use a pen or pencil.You can discard or recycle the metal disk once you are done tracing.You won't need it after this.You can choose any color or pattern you want for the paper, but it's a good idea to pick something that matches the decor of your room or the season.If you can't find a jar with a two part lid, draw a circle on a piece of fabric and cut it out.The circle needs to be a little bigger than the jar.
Step 4: Set the circle aside by cutting it with scissors.
In a moment, you will be using it.The rest of the paper can be recycled.
Step 5: The jar should be filled half way with baking soda.
The size of your jar will affect the amount of baking soda you need.
Step 6: 10 to 20 drops of essential oil can be added.
The more oil you add the more fragrant it will be.You can use all of the scent, or you can mix it up.It is relaxing to have lavender in a bedroom.It's great for family rooms and kitchens.It's great for the bathroom to have fresh Eucalyptus and mint.
Step 7: The jar should be closed.
Place the paper disk on top of the jar.If the design is facing you, make sure the disk is centered.There is a metal ring on top of the paper.The metal ring needs to be tightened.The metal disk part will have been replaced by a paper disk.You will need to poke holes into the paper disk to use it for this air freshener.It's easier to poke holes in paper than it is in metal.If you are using fabric, place it on top of the jar.Make sure it is centered.Attach it to the jar with a piece of ribbon or a rubber band.If you put the lid on the jar, it will smell bad.
Step 8: To mix things up, shake the jar.
There may be small clumps of essential oil.Shake the jar until the clumps disappear.If the clumps don't disappear, then take the lid off and make a mess with a fork.The lid needs to be replaced when you are done.
Step 9: To poke holes in the paper, use a needle.
You can either poke the holes randomly or make a design.The more holes you poke, the better the scent will be.
Step 10: You can use your air freshener.
You can put it anywhere you want.You have to shake the jar every few days.When the essential oil gets weaker, you will need to add a few more drops.Baking soda will stop being effective at some point because it will have absorbed all of the bad odors in the room.It's a good idea to replace it every three months.
Step 11: Pick out your supplies.
It does not contain any harmful ingredients, unlike those fragrant room sprays you might get in a store.You will need a spray bottle, rubbing alcohol, distilled water, and witch hazel to make this freshener.
Step 12: Rub alcohol or witch hazel into an 8 ounce spray bottle.
If you can't find a glass bottle, then use a plastic one.It is possible for essential oils to eat through most types of plastic.
Step 13: Drop 15 to 20 drops of essential oil.
You can experiment with different combinations.To make a calming scent, use the following essential oils: 10 drops lavender and 5 to 8 drops chamomile.The following essential oils can be used to make a scent: wild orange, lemon, lime, and grapefruit.The essential oils used to make a spray are lavender, lemon, and Rosemary.Tea tree oil, lemon, and eucalyptus are essential oils that can be used to make a scent.
Step 14: Shake the spray bottle.
It will be easier to blend with the water if the oil is dissolved by rubbing alcohol or witch hazel.They can help preserve your spray.
Step 15: Shake the bottle with 34 cup of water.
Depending on the shape of your bottle and how much essential oil you used, you might end up using less water.
Step 16: You can use your spray.
Shake the bottle and give the room three to four squirts.You will need to shake the bottle each time you use it.
Step 17: You need to gather your supplies.
This air freshener is also a disinfectant.Here is a list of what you will need to make it.
Step 18: You can fill a spray bottle with warm water.
Try to use a spray bottle made out of glass, as essential oils may eat away at certain types of plastic.
Step 19: Shake the bottle to mix the baking soda andcarbonate of soda.
The bottle should be closed first.
Step 20: Add a small amount of white vinegar.
Don't use red whine or apple cider vinegar if you want to avoid staining furniture.
Step 21: Drop 2 to 3 drops of essential oil.
If you want a stronger scent, use more essential oil.Once the spray dries, the smell of vinegar will go away.
Step 22: Put everything in the bottle and shake it.
It doesn't smell great at first, but it helps with other things.The smell goes away after it dries.
Step 23: You can use the air freshener.
It's possible to use it on smells funky in your room.The baking soda and vinegar will kill the odor-causing germs.The scent of the essential oil will be left behind once the spray has dried.
Step 24: Pick the ingredients for your scent.
Expired spices, fragrant herbs from the garden, and left-over citrus from your last cooking or baking project are the best things to use for this sort of air freshener.There are a few combination ideas to get you started.It's enough to fill a pot or jar.You should use less of the items listed if you are using a small container.To create a scent perfect for winter or fall, combine 1 sliced orange, 1 to 2 cinnamon sticks, and 12 ounce of whole cloves.Adding 1 anise star is a final touch.If you like something that is fresh and sweet at the same time, try 2 sliced lemons, 3 sprigs of Rosemary, and 1 piece of vanilla extract.A fresh and sweet combination includes 3 sliced limes, 12 cup of mint extract, and a dash of vanilla.Combine a few pine needles, 4 bay leaves, and 1 whole nutmeg to create a forest-y scent.To help it release its scent, be sure to grate the outer layer of the Nutmeg.
Step 25: Put your ingredients in a pot and cover it with water.
You don't want to put water in the pot.The water should not go past the top of your ingredients.
Step 26: Bring the water to a boil.
It will give off a pleasant scent.You can either cook the ingredients in your pot or transfer them to another heat source.Transfer the ingredients into a crock pot.If you want the ingredients to release their pleasant scent, leave the crock pot uncovered.It will be more subtle than simmering on the stove.The fondue pot will hold the ingredients.If your fondue pot uses candles, you will need to keep an eye on them.The candles burn for 3 to 4 hours.You can put the ingredients in a jar, mug, or small bowl and place it on top of a mug warmer or tea pot warmer.
Step 27: The room will get a nice smell from the water simmering.
As the water continues to heat, the ingredients you used will give off a pleasant smell.It may go into other rooms if the smell is strong.Don't leave your air freshener unattended!
Step 28: When the water level gets too low, add more hot water to the ingredients.
The water level will drop as the water continues to heat.Your ingredients will oxidize if it drops too low.You want to use hot water when you refill because you don't want the temperature to go up.
Step 29: You should never leave your air freshener unattended.
If you need to leave the house, turn your stove, crock pot, or warmers off, and extinguish any candles that you are using.Place the jar in the fridge.
Step 30: The air freshener can be used within two to three days.
It's best to keep it in a jar in the fridge.If the water starts to get murky, you should add a few slices of fruit or herb.