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In this post: Stinky teenagers? Smelly sports equipment? Here’s how to make your own odor eliminator spray or DIY “Febreze” recipe!
Many people think it’s difficult to use all-natural ingredients to create some of their favorite room fresheners. In actuality, it’s much easier than one would assume. In fact, today we have a tutorial for how to make your fantastic DIY natural Febreze-like recipe for you using essential oils! If you’ve never used essential oils, they are a fantastic way to bring some natural scents into your favorite cleaners.
How to make your own odor eliminator spray (like febreeze)
Materials
- 2 cups of warm water
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
- 1/2 cup of witch hazel
- 7 drop of lavender essential oil
- 7 drops of thieves oil
- amber spray bottle
You could use either tap water or distilled water in your homemade cleaning products. The reasons for using distilled vs tap water would depend on your local tap water. If your tap water has a lot of minerals in it (i.e. if you have hard water), it could leave “water marks”, which would of course be annoying when you’re trying to clean!
Instructions
- Start by combining the warm water with your two tablespoons of baking soda.
- Add in the witch hazel and swirl the mixture in your container of choice.
- Finally, add the 14 essential oil drops and close your container. Make sure it’s on tight!
- Shake the bottle until you feel it’s been mixed thoroughly.
Notes
Spray your room with your new amazing and natural odor eliminator room freshener!
*Note because there’s Witch Hazel and baking soda in this mixture, your bottle nozzle may get a white film on it. Just give it a rinse before use and wipe with a towel.
*Always test in an inconspicuous place to be sure your fabric is color-fast!
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Make Your Own Odor Eliminator Spray - DIY Febreze Recipe
Many people think it’s difficult to use all natural ingredients to create some of their favorite room fresheners. In actuality, it’s much easier than one would assume. In fact, today we have a fantastic natural febreze recipe for you using essential oils! If you’ve never used essential oils, they are a fantastic way to bring some natural scents into your favorite cleaners. I hope you enjoy my natural febreze recipe!
Materials
- 2 cups of warm water
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
- 1/2 cup of witch hazel
- 7 drop of lavender oil
- 7 drops of thieves oil
Instructions
- Start by combining the warm water with your two tablespoons of baking soda.
- Add in the witch hazel and swirl the mixture in your container of choice.
- Finally, add the 14 essential oil drops and close your container. Make sure it’s on tight!
- Shake the bottle until you feel it’s been mixed thoroughly.
Notes
Spray your room with your new amazing and natural odor eliminator room freshener!
*Note because there's Witch Hazel and Baking Soda in this mixture, your bottle nozzle may get a white film on it. Just give it a rinse before use and wipe with a towel.
*Always test in an inconspicuous place to be sure your fabric is color-fast!
What’s next?
Do you want to use essential oils in your home more, but feel like there’s so much info out there?
Check out The Complete Guide to Using Essential Oils in Your Home packed with everything you need to know to – without the overwhelm.
Includes: which grades of essential oils to use, which ones to avoid for pets and babies and the top 13 essential oils that are perfect for beginners. Plus, recipes and tips for making your own home remedies, soaps, scrubs and cleaners and more.
Have you tried this make your own odor eliminator spray? Also, I’m curious, do you have stinky teenagers and smelly sports equipment at your house too? (Please tell me I’m not alone!)
