I am looking for a really good all-natural air freshener/deodorizer that last a long time but is not full of harmful chemicals. I love for my house to smell good but my kids have allergies and can't tolerate most of the air fresheners on the market. Any suggestions?
2006-09-27 06:09:40 · 9 answers · asked by it's just me! 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
A great way is to use essential oils. 30-40 drops of a favourite oil mixed with 1.5oz of distilled water and 1.5oz of high proof alcohol (vodka is suitable, rubbing alcohol is not) if you do not want to use alcohol use another 1.5oz of water. Put in a spray bottle
examples of some good blends
-20 drops of lime, 14 drops bergamot, 4 drops ylang ylang
-15 drops bergamot, 15 drops spearmint
or which oils you like
2006-09-27 08:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by sm77 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can simmer stuff on the stove
Or you can put cinnamon, cloves, whatever and put them in the oven on low heat.
I like putting vinager in the washing machine when I wash my throws or my towels it helps get ride of smell with out adding chemical smells
Or you can sprinkle baking soda on the carpet and vacuum it up
this would work with any powder.
2006-09-27 13:36:20 · answer #2 · answered by the16cats 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, or whatever you have in your spice rack that you like the scent of. Simmer it on top of your stove but watch that it doesn't dry out. You can also put some dryer sheets in the heat vents of your home. Hope it helps.
2006-09-27 13:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by grannyhuh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like to simmer some cinnamon and nutmeg in a little sauce pan on the stove. And I sprinkle some dry on my carpet when I vacuum.
2006-09-27 13:25:21 · answer #4 · answered by toomeymimi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try baking soda, cinnamon, mint, anything that smells good to you and is fairly aromatic should do the job. Try Googling to see if you can make some home made potpourris.
2006-09-27 13:14:11 · answer #5 · answered by misteri 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Citrus makes an excellent air freshner as well....like oranges, lemons or limes an air purifier works too
2006-09-27 13:21:29 · answer #6 · answered by Kristie S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can also try cedar, some flowers. Google potpourri.
2006-09-27 13:18:54 · answer #7 · answered by Kainoa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need is an Air Purifier.
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2006-09-27 13:14:41 · answer #8 · answered by Paul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hops
2006-09-27 13:10:58 · answer #9 · answered by tanjaneeka 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋