All Natural Air Fresheners

Whether it's the insistent smell of last night's dinner or the dog's wet coat after a rainstorm, there are times when the air in our home needs to be freshened. Store-bought 
air fresheners and candles are an option, but the perfumes
and chemicals can sometimes cause headaches, nose 
and throat irritation, and other health issues. If you're looking 
for all-natural alternatives to try, these seven options can help.

Simmering pot fragrances are easy to make and offer 
endless recipes to try. For thoughtful gifts, just assemble in 
batches and package into mason jars with ribbon!

Scented pillow sachets filled with any combination of dried ingredients, like chamomile, vanilla, 
lavender and jasmine are all said to help with better sleep. Whether that's true or not, your sleeping 
area will smell like a dream.

DIY room sprays can be used to make your home smell like a spring breeze. Fill a misting bottle 
with a 1-to-1 ratio of water to vodka, add 12 drops of lilac essential oil, and shake. If the scent isn't 
strong enough, add one additional drop at a time of lilac oil until you achieve the desired strength.

Freshen carpets naturally with a homemade mixture of 1/2 cup baking soda, 2 teaspoons dried 
rosemary and a few drops of lavender essential oil. To do so, finely chop the rosemary in a food 
processor, then add it to a plastic bag with the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle over 
carpets, let sit for 15 to 20 minutes and then vacuum.

Empty commercial plug-in fresheners with glass containers can be refilled with your choice of 
natural ingredients. Simply remove the wick, fill the container with a 1-to-1 ratio of your favorite 
essential oil and water, replace and you'll be ready to go.

Wreaths of eucalyptus, rosemary or bay laurel secured with wire and hung up in a bathroom 
are not just decorative; shower steam will trigger the release of their refreshing scents each time 
you bathe.

Pomander balls can remove and replace musty odors from drawers, closets and rooms. Make 
them by studding oranges with whole cloves. Spacing the cloves evenly and as close together 
as possible will give best results.

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Sources: Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart