Trick 1: Natural Room Scent Using Kitchen Ingredients
This homemade air freshener is not just effective but also a joyful little project.
Ingredients:
- Your choice of citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, limes)
- Herbs (rosemary, thyme, or basil)
- Spices (cinnamon sticks, cloves, or star anise)
- Water
Instructions:
- Slice and Dice: Start by slicing your chosen citrus fruits. The slices don’t have to be perfect – they just need to release their lovely scents.
- Herbs and Spices: Grab a handful of your favorite herbs and a few spices. There’s no right or wrong here; just choose what smells good to you.
- Simmer and Enjoy: Place the fruit slices, herbs, and spices in a pot, and fill it with water. Bring it to a simmer on your stove. As the mixture gently simmers, it will release a delightful fragrance that wafts through your home.
- Keep it Going: You can keep this mixture on a very low simmer for hours. Just add more water as needed to prevent it from drying out.
Customization Tips:
- For a holiday scent, try orange slices with cinnamon and cloves.
- For a fresh, spring-like aroma, lemon slices with rosemary and a little lavender work wonderfully.
Trick 2: Scented Sachets for a Wonderful Wardrobe
Opening your wardrobe to a gentle, pleasant aroma is a lovely experience. Scented sachets are a fantastic way to achieve this.
Materials:
- Small cloth sachets or breathable bags
- Dried flowers (like lavender or rose petals)
- Essential oils (optional)
Instructions:
- Fill the Sachets: Take your dried flowers and fill the cloth sachets. If you’re using essential oils, add a few drops to the flowers before filling the bags. A little goes a long way!
- Place in Wardrobe: Tuck these sachets into various corners of your wardrobe. You can hang them on hangers or place them in drawers.
- Refresh as Needed: Every now and then, give the sachets a gentle squeeze to release more fragrance. If you notice the scent fading, add a few more drops of essential oil.
