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Air Fresheners

Non-toxic Commerical Airfresheners are listed on this webpage.

Below are options for you to easily freshen your home with items you may already have ...

• Deodorizers:
  
  
  • Make-your-own Air Freshener Spray:
    • Dissolve baking soda in 2 cups hot water, add lemon juice, pour into spray bottle, spray into air as air freshener
    • Fragrant Aromatherapy Mist (spray into air or linens): Mix 3 ounces of distilled water with 1 ounce of vodka and 50 drops of your favorite essential oils. The vodka helps disperse the essential oils in the water. Pour into glass or PET plastic spray bottles.
  
  
  
  • Simmer cinnamon, cloves or allspice in a pan of water to scent the air
  
  
  
  • Sprinkle a few drops of vanilla or essential oil on a cotton ball. Place this in a small open container to prevent the oil or alcohol from damaging your furniture.
  
  
  
  • Put a few slices of leftover orange or lemon rinds in a pot of water, simmer for 1-2 hours
  
  
  
  • Place lemon slices in an open bowl
  
  
  
  • Place cloves, cinnamon sticks, allspice or other favorite scented spice in a pot of water , simmer for 1-2 hours
  
  
  
  • Pour vanilla extract into a shallow dish and set in an out of the way place
  
  
  
  • Kitchen Deodorizer: Grind lemon or orange peels in the garbage disposal for a wonderful citrus smell in the kitchen
  
  
  
  • Don't forget the value of fresh flowers or cedar blocks for a gentle fragrance



• Odor Eliminators:

The following will rid rooms of odors

• Distribute partially filled dishes of white vinegar around the kitchen to combat unpleasant cooking odors



• Sprinkle 1/2 cup borax in the bottom of garbage pails or diaper pails to inhibit mold and bacteria growth that can cause odors



• Place baking soda in an open container of your choice. Good for closets, refrigerators and other small enclosed spaces



• 2-3 slices of white bread absorbs refrigerator odors



• Place unscented kitty litter placed in bowls to absorb room odors



• Charcoal and / or coffee grounds placed in a bowl or vinegar in a cup or bowl



• Simply light a match for a few moments or burn a candle (scented or unscented). The flame from either will "eat-up" bad smelling gases in the air. Do make sure that the candle is beewax or soy based; with a lead-free wick (some are listed on this webpage).



• Essential Oils & Aroma Therapy:

There are several ways of enjoying the pleasant and healthful fragrance of essential oils that are frequently used for aromatherapy purposes:

• Potpourri Warmer / Burner



• Aromatherapy candles made of plant-based wax combination



• Diffusers



• Lots of options are listed on this webpage.

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