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DIY Eco-Friendly Room Deodorizers: The Ultimate Guide
George Czyzewski • Aug 02, 2019
Best options for DIY room deodorization. These easy, green ideas are a breath of fresh air!
Smells are everywhere in our home, and sometimes they aren't too fresh. What do you do with a kitchen that reeks of fish and garlic? Or a bathroom that doesn't smell like a bouquet of roses? As a matter of fact if you can smell something that means you are breathing trace elements of what is causing the odor. Kinda brings new meaning to those bathroom smells no?
Before reaching for an air freshener that may contain potentially harmful ingredients to you and the planet (and yes, even some of the so-called "natural" air fresheners are a concern as well), take a deep breath and consider using a do-it-yourself, green alternative.
Here are the top green air freshener ideas and recipes that are easy, cost-friendly, effective, and use simple ingredients often found in your kitchen pantry. A few may require a trip to the store, but they are worth it to battle unpleasant odors and keep your home smelling fresh.
Aromatherapy Diffuser
Diffusing essential oils, many of which have antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antiviral properties, will help not just freshen the air, but purify it as well. Simply boil a pot of water, take it off the heat, and add a few drops of essential oil, such as lemon or eucalyptus. The scent of the oils will infuse the whole room. Also, consider investing in a candle, electric, car, or light ring diffuser.
Dried Herbal Potpourri
Create a pleasing potpourri with a blend of beautiful dried flowers, fragrant herbs, and essential oils that are sure to fragrance any room. Discover the secrets in by reading up on how to make herbal potpourri.
Pomander Balls
Get creative and discover the fun in making this age-old, room freshening technique of hanging cured, dried oranges studded with cloves. Orange pomanders
can also be hung in the pantry or closet as pest deterrents due to the chemical constituents in the clove buds.
Simmering Potpourri
This air freshening idea has long been used by real estate agents, holiday celebrators, and cooks to freshen the whole house with an uplifting, spicy-citrus scent and to combat cooking odors such as fish and onions. As the essential oils are released from the citrus and spices, their antiseptic properties will naturally disinfect the air, and recipes are simple.
A simmering potpourri is an easy homemade air freshener. Bring a small pot of water to a gentle simmer and add any combination of the following to the water: citrus peels, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, a cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon. Allow the potpourri to simmer for an hour or longer, adding water as necessary.
Vinegar
Zap bacteria and disinfect the air naturally with vinegar. Fill an empty spray bottle with one part white vinegar to four parts water and spritz it into the air to freshen any room. Alternatively, place a bowl of vinegar in the kitchen to remove cooking smells. You can even use the simmering method above by putting one part vinegar to 4 parts water in a pan and simmer on the stove.
Dried Citrus Wheels
The easiest option ever is to make your own dried citrus wheels. It’s really as simple as thinly slicing a bunch of citrus fruits, baking them at a low temperature and then placing them wherever you’d like to freshen up. Your house will smell incredible as they bake, and you can grind the wheels and use them in salt and sugar scrubs, too. Win-win!
Make Your Own Spray Recipe’s Using Essential Oils
Here are a few ideas and recipe’s for room air fresheners you can make and put in your own spray bottles. At the bottom of this list are several recipe’s for all natural air fresheners for your car. Car fresheners are probably the worst of all due to the strength of the smells and the small enclosed area you cohabitate with the toxicity of the chemicals.
Lemon-Basil
This air freshener has a fresh and clean scent, perfect for a light and bright home. Lemon essential oil is said to nourish the skin while the basil balances with its earthy tones.
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vodka or rubbing alcohol
- 5 or 6 leaves of fresh basil
- 5 drops lemon essential oil
Tea Tree Eucalyptus
With its herb-like aroma, tea tree essential oil mixed with eucalyptus produces an invigorating scent. The mix also acts as a natural deodorizer for fresh, clean air!
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vodka or rubbing alcohol
- 4 drops tea tree oil
- 6 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 5 drops lemon essential oil
Lavender Chamomile
Relaxing and sweet, this aroma is best to help you wind down after a long day. Spray it on your pillow before bedtime for instant relaxation.
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vodka or rubbing alcohol
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 5 drops chamomile essential oil
Grapefruit, Tangerine, Lime
Room spray with citrusy notes can provide the opposite effect. Spray this in the morning when you are gearing up for your day for a refreshing boost.
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vodka or rubbing alcohol
- 3 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 3 drops tangerine essential oil
- 3 drops lime essential oil
Orange Rose
This combination is romantic and revitalizing, great for a soft, feminine atmosphere or anyone who needs a mood boost.
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vodka or rubbing alcohol
- 7 drops of orange essential oil
- 7 drops of rose essential oil
Citrus Lavender
Calming yet rejuvenating, this room spray has the best of both worlds. Spray it before your big meeting or interview to relax and awaken your mind.
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vodka or rubbing alcohol
- 5 drops of lavender essential oil
- 5 drops of orange essential oil
- 5 drops of tangerine essential oil
Invigorating Mint
Just like the name says, the peppermint in this air freshener will open your eyes and get you ready to greet the day. Spray it in the mornings or any time you need a little pick-me-up.
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vodka or rubbing alcohol
- 7 drops of orange essential oil
- 7 drops of peppermint essential oil
Sandalwood
The masculine scent of sandalwood mixed with the earthy tones in the tea tree oil make this a lovely scent for your man cave. The lemon adds a hint of brightness to the concoction.
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vodka or rubbing alcohol
- 5 drops of sandalwood essential oil
- 5 drops of tea tree oil
- 5 drops lemon essential oil
Pure and Simple
This simple, classic scent feels refreshing and clean. Spray it on your fresh linens!
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vodka or rubbing alcohol
- 5 drops lemon essential oil
- 5 drops lavender
- 5 drops rosemary
Healing Herbs
Eucalyptus and tea tree oil are known for their healing properties, and this freshener has an earthy scent perfect for your zen space.
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vodka or rubbing alcohol
- 7 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 7 drops rosemary essential oil
- 5 drops tea tree essential oil
All Natural Car Fresheners
Felt and Herb Air Freshener One method that is circling the internet is using felt.
What You Need:
**A Variation on this is to cut out two identical pieces of felt and sew them together, leaving a small hole to squeeze a cotton ball into. Then drip a few drops of essential oils onto the cotton ball and close. To reload, sprinkle on the felt and it will soak through into the cotton ball.
- Felt
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- Essential oil of choice
- Yarn or string
Directions:
- Cut the felt into the size and shape that you want.
- Punch a hole toward the top of it for the yarn.
- Place 10 drops or so of essential oils of your choice onto the felt. It will absorb them after a few seconds.
- Put the yarn through the hole and hang in your vehicle.
Conclusion
There are certainly way too many chemicals in our personal environments. The fact that something smells nice doesn’t mean it is good or healthy. There are many healthy alternatives to room, air and car deodorizers as well as cleaning solutions. I hope this was helpful. Feel free to comment or leave feedback .
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