DIY Organic Air Freshener

With the new year upon us, many people are making resolutions to do better in some way. That is our American tradition of resolutions, that we better ourselves each year.

If part of your resolutions include using organic products for your health and the environment then you will love this DIY Organic Air Freshener. This easy homemade air freshener uses just 3 simple ingredients: vanilla extract, essential oil, and water.

I am highly sensitive to smells. I get bad headaches, anxiety, and can feel claustrophobic even when there’s foreign smells around. It was something Self Magazine put out an article recently that many people actually feel this way. So, it made me feel good to know I’m not the only one!

So, needless to say, I’m not a fan of air fresheners! Air fresheners have chemicals and synthetic fragrances in them. These chemicals can last for days or more, even after the smell has gone away.

But, if you like to use air fresheners and you want to start using a clean organic air freshener, then you should try my DIY Organic Air Freshener!

This easy homemade air freshener can be made with any scent you like. I’m using lemon in this recipe, as lemon is a scent I really like. Plus, lemon can also boost your mood and ease anxiety, two things that are positives!

Things You’ll Need to Make DIY Organic Air Freshener

• Spray Bottle
• Pyrex Measuring Cup (or any kind of pitcher with a spout)
• Organic Vanilla Extract (or any kind of alcohol) I use vanilla extract as it provides a vanilla scent as well and I always have it in my pantry! The alcohol allows the essential oil to blend in well, if you just use water, the oil will sit on top of the water and not mix in.
• Organic Lemon Essential Oil (or any essential oil of your choice)

How to Make This Easy Homemade Air Freshener

First, you’ll need an empty spray bottle. Then grab a Pryex measure cup, or some kind of pitcher with a spout.

Add in the vanilla extract and lemo oil and mix together. Then, add in the water.

Pour the mixture into your spray bottle and use!

Other scents you could make this easy homemade air freshener with include:

Peppermint

Peppermint can help sooth by reducing anxiety too.

Lavender

Lavender is known to help ease and calm, reduce anxiety, lift mood, and even lower blood pressure.

Rose

Rose can relive stress, anxiety and promotes relaxation.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit can help balance mood and relieve stress.

Orange

Orange has a natural calming effect and it will help lift your mood.

Rosemary

Rosemary can help fight cold and flus when inhaled, so it makes a great air freshener in addition to helping promote staying healthy during cold and flu season.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon essential oil will help promote relaxation and boost mood. Plus, adding it with vanilla will make your house smell like Snickerdoodles!

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