Tips&TricksBoost your space and well-being with natural, homemade air fresheners & eco-friendly odor neutralizers

Boost your space and well-being with natural, homemade air fresheners & eco‑friendly odor neutralizers

Aromatherapy, a branch of alternative medicine, posits that scents impact our health and well-being. This practice, dating back to ancient times, has been scrutinized by scientists who discovered that aromatherapy possesses considerable therapeutic potential.

Homemade air freshener
Homemade air freshener
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5:14 PM EST, December 12, 2023

Only natural fragrances are used in aromatherapy, typically as essential oils or distillates. Each aroma triggers different sensations—stimulation, desire, calmness, etc. It's worth delving into this science and integrating it into your home. The most straightforward approach is to create your homemade air freshener that imparts a lovely, natural smell to your space. Let's explore how you can do that.

Creating your homemade air freshener

Derived from the fresh or dried parts of plants, essential oils exude organic fragrances pleasing to the senses. An oil bottle typically costs around 2.66 dollars, though the price depends on the plant's type. The most affordable is lavender oil, whereas the most expensive is obtained from Damask rose petals, which cost as much as 480 dollars for 0.17 fl oz.

Would you like your home to be perfumed with a natural, pleasant scent? Consider investing in high-quality essential oil or concoct your homemade air freshener. For the latter, you need just two items—a lemon peel and a sandwich bag. Grate the peel and place it into the sandwich bag. The more peel, the stronger the fragrance. Ensure the bag is sealed, then position it on the radiator. Within minutes, a lovely, citrus scent will fill the room.

Creating your eco-friendly odor neutralizer

Bathrooms are notorious for retaining unpleasant odors, often due to bacteria that accumulate on tiles, towels, and fixtures. So, how can you combat these odors? After cleaning, you can prepare a homemade odor neutralizer.

You require a spray bottle, around two tablespoons of water, three tablespoons of fabric softener, and one tablespoon of baking soda. Combine all these ingredients in the bottle and shake until well-mixed. Your homemade spray is now ready for use. Baking soda is excellent for absorbing unwanted odors, while the fabric softener will leave a pleasant fragrance in the room.

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