Are you ready to transform your space into a cozy haven that welcomes you with a delightful scent?
Look no further! Say goodbye to store-bought air fresheners filled with synthetic fragrances and harmful chemicals. Instead, embrace a natural and personalized approach to freshening up your surroundings. In this recipe, we’ll guide you through a simple and toxin-free DIY air freshener recipe that fills your space with a captivating aroma and allows you to customize it to suit your preferences fully.
Get ready to infuse your home with warmth, comfort, and creativity with our Cozy Mason Jar Air Freshener recipe!
Why Choose a DIY Air Freshener?
Cost-effective: Making your air freshener saves money compared to buying commercial products. With simple ingredients, you can make multiple batches, ensuring a steady supply of pleasant scents without spending a lot.
Toxin-Free: By making your own air freshener, you control the ingredients. Avoid synthetic fragrances and harmful chemicals found in commercial products. Natural ingredients ensure a toxin-free environment, promoting well-being for you and your loved ones.
Endless opportunities for personalization: DIY air fresheners let you customize scents to your liking. Using various essential oils, you can create unique blends that match your desired ambience.
Fun and simple: Even if you’re new to DIY, making an air freshener is easy and enjoyable. With simple ingredients and clear instructions, you’ll quickly create a delightful, personalized fragrance for your space.
What’s in This Air Freshener Recipe
Pine Essential Oil
Harness nature’s invigorating power with Pine Essential Oil. Known for its crisp, evergreen, and woody aroma, this oil freshens your surroundings and acts as a natural deodorizer. The refreshing scent of pine brings the outdoors inside, creating an uplifting and energizing ambience.
Ho Wood Essential Oil
Experience tranquility and balance with Ho Wood Essential Oil. This remarkable oil boasts a captivating blend of woody and floral aromas that can transform any space into a serene sanctuary. Known for its calming and centering properties, Ho Wood Essential Oil creates a soothing ambience, helping you unwind after a long day.
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense Essential Oil is renowned for its warm, spicy, and woody fragrance that creates an atmosphere of tranquility and peace. It also possesses powerful immune-boosting properties. Incorporate this essential oil into your daily routine to experience its profound benefits for your overall well-being.
Vanilla Woods Essential Oil Blend
Indulge your senses in the captivating blend of Vanilla Woods Essential Oil. Immerse yourself in the soft, comforting aroma of vanilla intertwined with earthy wood notes. This harmonious blend creates a serene ambience, calming your senses and uplifting your spirits.
Baking Soda
Baking soda offers remarkable deodorizing properties that can freshen up various areas of your home. From eliminating odors in the refrigerator to neutralizing unpleasant smells in shoes, baking soda is a natural and effective deodorizer.
Things to Remember When Using This Recipe
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil recipe is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has oxidized (been left with the cap off for long periods of time), it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.
If you are pregnant, consult your doctor prior to use.
This essential oil recipe is safe to use with kids aged 10+.
For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.
We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless directed by a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils, check out this blog post.
*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA
Cozy Mason Jar Air Freshener Recipe
Cozy Mason Jar Air Freshener Recipe
Time: 2 mins
Estimated Shelf Life: 12 months
Yield: 4 oz
Ingredients
- FROM YOUR BOX
15 drops Pine Essential Oil
10 drops Ho Wood Essential Oil
10 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
5 drops Vanilla Woods Essential Oil
- FROM YOUR HOME
4 oz mason jar
1/2 cup baking soda
Decorative paper
Directions
- Use the lid from the mason jar to trace a circle on the decorative paper. Cut out the paper circle and set it aside. Save the metal lid for future use. It won’t be needed again for this project.
- In a small bowl, mix the essential oils and baking soda.
- Pour the mixture into the jar.
- Place the paper on top of the jar. Screw the metal band onto the jar. Use a toothpick or similar tool to poke small holes through the paper.
tip from katie
- Thicker paper works best for this project. You could cut paper from a pretty card, card stock, or paper bag. Tie a ribbon around your jar for a pretty touch to finish the look.
How to Use and Maintain Your Air Freshener
Simply place your homemade mason jar air freshener in any small space for a delightful scent boost. Whether it’s your bedroom, bathroom, car, or even your office cubicle, this versatile air freshener is perfect for creating a refreshing atmosphere anywhere you choose.
As the scent starts to fade over time, you can quickly refresh it by adding more drops of your favorite essential oils to the baking soda mixture. If you prefer to switch up the scent altogether, replace the paper on top of the jar and create a new blend of essential oils that suits your mood or the season. With this DIY air freshener, you can get creative and enjoy a fresh and inviting environment wherever you go.
Customization Options
You can experiment with various essential oil blends, creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere that suits your preferences and the occasion. Imagine the aroma of soothing lavender for a relaxing evening or the uplifting scent of citrus for a refreshing summer ambience. With seasonal scents like peppermint for winter and floral blends for spring, you can infuse your space with delightful aromas that perfectly complement the time of year.
You can also customize the jar’s look by adding fabric, twine, or labels. Let your imagination run wild and design a unique air freshener that not only freshens the air but also adds a touch of charm to your space.
We Would Love To See Your Creations
Don’t forget to share your results on social media using the hashtag #IMadeThis. As an extra incentive, we give lucky participants a $5 gift card every month. Join the community of DIY air freshener enthusiasts and inspire others with your creative ideas!
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