Natural Air Fresheners
Below are options for you to easily freshen your home with items you may already have...
Create a healthier home environment with these natural, non-toxic alternatives to commercial air fresheners. Most ingredients are common household items you likely already have!
🌿 Make-Your-Own Air Fresheners
Spray Fresheners
Basic Baking Soda Spray
- • Dissolve baking soda in 2 cups hot water
- • Add lemon juice
- • Pour into spray bottle
- • Spray into air as needed
Aromatherapy Mist
- • 3 oz distilled water
- • 1 oz vodka (helps disperse oils)
- • 50 drops essential oils
- • Use glass or PET plastic bottles
Natural Scents
Lavender Bouquets
Fresh lavender in water or dried bunches. Non-toxic and easy to grow!
Essential Oil Cotton Balls
Add vanilla or essential oil drops to cotton balls. Place in small containers to protect furniture.
Fresh Flowers & Cedar
Natural options like fresh flowers or cedar blocks for gentle fragrance.
Simmering Blends
Spice Blend
Simmer for 1-2 hours, then let sit:
- • Cloves & cinnamon sticks
- • Orange slices
- • Vanilla beans
- • Allspice or favorite spices
Citrus Peels
Simple and effective:
- • Orange or lemon rinds in water
- • Simmer 1-2 hours
- • Place lemon slices in open bowl
- • Vanilla extract in shallow dish
🐾 Pet Safety: Use covered containers like tea kettles when simmering to keep pets safe.
🧹 Natural Odor Eliminators
The following will rid rooms of odors naturally and safely:
Baking Soda
Place in open containers. Perfect for closets, refrigerators, and small spaces.
White Vinegar
Distribute partially filled dishes around kitchen to combat cooking odors.
Bread Slices
2-3 slices of white bread absorb refrigerator odors effectively.
Kitty Litter
Unscented litter in bowls absorbs room odors naturally.
Coffee & Charcoal
Coffee grounds or charcoal placed in bowls neutralize odors.
Candles & Matches
Flames "eat-up" bad gases. Use beeswax/soy candles with lead-free wicks.
Kitchen Deodorizer Special
Pro Tip: Grind lemon or orange peels in the garbage disposal for a wonderful citrus smell in the kitchen!
🌺 Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
Several ways to enjoy the pleasant and healthful fragrance of essential oils:
Diffusers
Electric or reed diffusers disperse essential oils evenly throughout the room.
Aromatherapy Candles
Made of plant-based wax combinations with natural essential oils.
Potpourri Warmers
Heat-activated dispensers for dried herbs and essential oil blends.
Important Pet Safety Notice
Some essential oils (such as Tea Tree, Pines, Cedar) are toxic to birds. Do not use these oils around pet birds! Always research oil safety before use around any pets.