How to make an air freshener with your own hands: 4 master classes (+ bonus video)

Making your own air fresheners is a great way to add a pleasant scent to your home and improve air quality without the use of chemical additives. We at joy-pup offer some creative ideas that you can easily do yourself.

Watch the bonus video on how to make your own air freshener

Air freshener based on essential oils

What you will need:

• Spray bottle (you can use an old freshener or buy a new one)
• Distilled water
• Essential oils of your favorite scents (e.g. lavender, mint, citrus, rose)
• Full alcohol (vodka or isopropyl alcohol)

Step-by-step instruction:

• Fill the bottle 3/4 full with distilled water.
• Add about 2 tablespoons of alcohol. The alcohol will help retain the flavor and prevent mold from forming.
• Add 10-15 drops of your chosen essential oil. If desired, you can combine different oils to create a unique aroma.
• Shake the bottle well before each use to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
• Spray this natural room air freshener as needed.

Air freshener based on bamboo sticks

What you will need:

• Glass bottle with narrow neck or vase
• Distilled water
• Absolute essential oils (alcohol-free)
• Bamboo sticks (available at home improvement stores)

Step-by-step instruction:

• Fill a glass bottle or vase 3/4 full with clean distilled water.
• Add 20-25 drops of your chosen absolute essential oil. Absolute oils do not contain alcohol and are ideal for this method.
• Put some bamboo sticks in the oil bottle. The sticks will absorb the fragrance and spread it around the room.
• After a few hours or the next day, turn the sticks over to intensify the flavor.

Freshener based on citrus fruits

What you will need:

• Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes)
• Peel from 1-2 citrus fruits
• Carnation (flowers)
• Finely grated nutmeg
• Small glass jars with lids

Step-by-step instruction:

• Fill small glass jars with a little finely grated nutmeg and a few cloves.
• Mix citrus peel crumbs in a jar of cloves and nutmeg.
• Place these jars with aromatic mixtures in different corners of the room. The aroma of citrus fruits will quickly fill the air with freshness and spring mood.

Gel freshener

What you will need:

• Glass or plastic container with lid
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 glass of cold water
• 30 g gelatin
• 20-30 drops of your favorite essential oils
• Food coloring (optional)

Step-by-step instruction:

• Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water, stirring constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
• Add cold water and mix thoroughly.
• Add essential oils and food coloring (if using) and continue mixing.
• Pour the mixture into a glass or plastic container.
• Put the freshener gel where you want to enjoy its fragrance.
• The gel freshener is perfect for a bathroom or decorative cabinets.

To be continued…