Air Fresheners, Naturally

We all like a “clean” or “fresh” smell in our home. After all isn’t the impression if it doesn’t smell clean, it’s not clean? When in fact, most of the safest cleaners have no smell at all. However, the fact still remains, we like the aroma. The best air freshener of all is just plain, ol’ fresh air- open up the windows and let it in. As we all know that’s not always possible though. First let me say a few words about the air fresheners sooo readily available to us: most are aerosol- toxic to our indoor air quality, our health and our environment (even those plug ins aren’t healthy). And then not to mention what’s actually IN that air freshener…toxins like camphor, phenol, ethanol, formaldehyde, and artificial fragrances (see our website for more info). Now. Do you really want to compromise health for just a temporary fix of a wiff? Try these instead:
Bamboo reeds (diffuser) with a few drops of your favorite essential oil in the container (lavender, chamomile, peppermint are a few of our favorites)
Simmer a pot of water with cut up fruits and spices (adding more water as it steams away)
Simmer a pot of water with a few drops of essential oils (a few drops go a long way- AND choose the oil based on symptoms in the home at the time- thyme or eucalyptus is good for colds, lavender will soothe the moods..)
Make an air freshener spray from essential oil, water and alcohol (vodka is healthier to use than isopropyl alcohol), shake in a spray bottle and use around the house-avoid spray surfaces of wood though.