When you think about air fresheners, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For many people, it’s a can of Glade or Febreze. However, there are plenty of other solutions out there for those who want to save money and try something new. This article will explain different ways to create your natural air fresheners at home with things you already have around the house!
Essential Oil
Essential oils come from nature, and you can use them to create homemade air fresheners. You can make your essential oil spray by mixing water with 20-30 drops of essential oil (such as lavender or orange) in a small bottle, shake it well, then spray away! And if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of mixing liquids yourself, many companies sell pre-made mixtures for this exact purpose. Some popular options include Aura Cacia Lavender Spray, Nature’s Alchemy Aromatherapy Room Freshening Spritz, and Plant Therapy Essential Oil Car Air Freshener. But no matter what brand you choose, know that all-natural ingredients should work great at eliminating odors without filling your home with harsh chemicals.
Coffee
Believe it or not, coffee is a great odor eliminator, and you can use it to make your air freshener. Coffee grounds do a fantastic job absorbing odors, so if you take the extra step of making them wet before using them, they will help get rid of smells even faster! But don’t worry because this process does NOT leave any residue behind like baking soda might since there are no oils.
To use dry coffee grounds, put some inside a bowl in various areas around your home that need an extra dose of freshness (such as bathrooms). And for those who want something quicker and more accessible, try filling a small jar with water then adding in about 20-30 coffee grounds. After that, just let your jar sit overnight and remove the coffee grounds in the morning, which leaves you with a great smelling air freshener!
Vinegar
If vinegar does not sound too appealing to use around your home, then try adding it to some baking soda instead. Baking soda is another fantastic odor eliminator, but alone it won’t do much without help from something else. And since most people already have both of these items on hand, they make for a perfect pair! To create this DIY air freshener, all you need to do is mix two parts of water with one part vinegar (or more depending on how strong you want your mixture), then add about ¼ cup or so baking soda into the solution. After everything is mixed together, place the mixture into an open container and enjoy!
Vodka
Yes, you can use vodka to create a homemade air freshener that works well! You will need about one cup of water for this DIY project, along with some alcohol-based mouthwash or eye drops (with at least 50% alcohol). Once you have these two ingredients on hand, mix them in equal parts inside a spray bottle, then shake them up so they are thoroughly combined before spraying away. The final product should not smell very strong since most types of mouthwash already contain other natural scents but if you want something even less noticeable, try adding more water instead. And remember that using 100% rubbing alcohol instead of mouthwash will create a more pungent smell, but it is very flammable so keep that in mind before using this DIY air freshener.
