Homemade Air Freshener
A simple jar air freshener made from 1/4 cup baking soda and 10-16 drops of essential oil, with the amount of oil matched to the size of the room.
Yield: 1 jar (about 1/4 cup)
Materials
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 10-16 drops essential oil or as desired
Instructions
- Tip the baking soda into a sterile glass jar.
- Drip the essential oil over the baking soda.
- Mix the two together with a spoon.
- Cover with a lid that has a few holes drilled in it, if desired.
- Place the jar in the room, somewhere children and pets cannot reach.
Notes
Equipment: a sterile glass jar or similar container (a mason jar is one option), an optional lid with a few holes drilled in it, and a spoon for stirring.
As a safety precaution, use a spoon and container set aside for crafting rather than ones used for food.
Scale the essential oil to the room: 10 drops suits a bathroom-sized space, 16 drops a living-room-sized one. Adjust to preference.
Instead of a drilled lid, the jar can be covered with a square of breathable fabric held on with a rubber band.
To refresh the scent, stir or shake the jar every few days and add a few more drops of oil when it fades. Replace the baking soda every 1 to 3 months.
Essential oils are the reason for keeping the jar away from children and pets. Some oils are harmful to pets, cats especially, so check before using a particular oil in a room where animals spend time.