DIY Air Freshener Tips with Essential Oils and Recipes

The therapeutic properties of essential oils are well-known to my wife and I, therefore we frequently use them in our air freshener at home. When you’re surrounded by a pleasant aroma, you feel peaceful and relaxed.

My children love them, so much so that I’ve decided to learn how to make some homemade air fresheners using the essential oils I already have in the house.

Air fresheners have been around for centuries, and many people like to use them to freshen up their homes. There are a variety of air fresheners available on the market, and some people like to make their own. There are several different ways that you can make your own air freshener, and one way is to use essential oils. Essential oils are natural ingredients that can be used to add fragrance or scent to products. Some of the best DIY air Freshener recipes with essential oils include plug in air fresheners, air fresheners using baking soda and room spray recipes.

The greatest air fresheners ofcourse are those that you can produce yourself, because you can choose exactly what scents you want to use. In this article I will share tips for your diy air freshener using essential oils and four of our favorite diy air freshener spray recipes with essential oils.

Can essential oils be used as air freshener?

So, can you use essential oils as air freshener? Yes, Essential oils are a popular choice for air fresheners because they are natural and effective. They can be used in a variety of ways, from using them in a diffuser to adding them to a spray bottle and spraying them around the room. I recommend using essential oils as air fresheners because they are natural and safe, because I believe that they work better than traditional air fresheners because they have more of an odor-eliminating effect. 

How to make homemade air freshener with essential oils?

So, how do i make air freshener with essential oils? There are many ways to make your own air fresheners with essential oils. One popular method is to mix a few drops of your favorite oil into a spray bottle filled with water, and then shake it to combine. You can also use this method to make room sprays or linen sprays. If you would like to make a more concentrated scent, you can add more drops of oil to the bottle.

Spray bottle is one of the best ways on how to freshen air with essential oils – because it’s quick and easy.

What essential oils are good for air freshener?

Some of the most common and best essential oils to freshen the air are lavender, lemon, peppermint, and tea tree. Each oil has its own unique scent and ability to cleanse and freshen the air.

The main reason why we use essential oils in our spray bottle is to give them an added benefit, and to create a healthier room spray. The great thing about essential oils is that they can be used for so many purposes, such as cleaning, deodorizing, and to create a fresh

Here are the best DIY air freshener recipes with essential oils include:

Four Diy Air Freshener Spray with Essential Oils Recipes

So, below are simple homemade air freshener with essential oils room spray that you can make at home easily.

DIY Lavender Air Freshener Spray:

Combine 10-18 drops of lavender essential oils with 1/2 cups of water in a glass spray bottle. Mist around the room to create a refreshing smell.

DIY Lemon Air Freshener Spray:

Combine 8-12 drops of lemon essential oils with 1/2 cups of water in a glass spray bottle. Mist around the room to create a fresh scent.

DIY Peppermint Air Freshener Spray:

Combine 6-10 drops cup peppermint essential oils with 1/2 cups of water in a glass spray bottle. Mist around the room to create a refreshing smell.

DIY Tea Tree Air Freshener Spray:

Combine 10-20 drops of tea tree essential oils with 1/2 cups of water in a glass spray bottle. Mist around the room to create a fresh scent.

Also, depending on how strong you want your air freshener to be, you can adjust the number of drops for your essential oils.

Tip: Because pure essential oils can break down plastics, a glass spray bottle is ideal.

Diy Air Freshener using Two Essential Oils Recipes for Mason Jars

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways to freshen up your home. Making your own air freshener and putting it in a container, preferably a mason jar, is another simple way to do it, just like the air freshener spray.

Check out these three easy DIY air freshener recipes with two essential oils combination! All you need is a baking soda, a few drops of your favorite essential oil, and a mason jar.

The first recipe uses lavender and lemon essential oils to create a refreshing smell. The second uses orange and grapefruit essential oils to create a citrusy scent. The third uses peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils to give you that cool minty feeling.

You might also be interested to learn about best essential oil diffusers for different sizes of spaces

Here are the recipes for our mason jar diy air freshener with essential oils and baking soda;

Homemade Air Freshener “Refreshing Smell” Recipe #1

Ingredients:

1 box of baking soda

3 drops of lavender essential oil

2 drops of lemon essential oil and

a small mason jar with holes in the lid

Homemade Air Freshener “Citrusy Scent” Recipe #2

Ingredients:

1 box of baking soda

6 drops of orange essential oil

4 drops of grapefruit essential oil and

a small mason jar with holes in the lid

Homemade Air Freshener “Cool Minty” Recipe #3

Ingredients:

1 box of baking soda

4 drops of peppermint essential oil

3 drops of eucalyptus essential oil and

a small mason jar with holes in the lid

General instructions: Fill a small mason jar halfway with baking soda and then put drops of essential oils as recommended. Make sure the baking soda and essential oils are well mixed by stirring them together. Make sure the lid of the mason jar has enough holes for air to flow.Then place the container somewhere where air can move freely around it.

The steps above is the process I follow on how to make air freshener with essential oils and baking soda.

Diy plug in air freshener with essential oils

One of the best ways to freshen up a room is with a plug in air freshener. Not only are they easy to use, but they also come in handy when you’re on the go. Whether you’re looking for a natural or synthetic air freshener, there are plenty of recipes out there to choose from.

Here are some of our favorite DIY plug in air freshener recipes with essential oils;

Instruction: This plug in air freshener uses essential oils to bring natural scent to your home. This is a simple recipe that can be made in just minutes, you can repeat any recipes below with your available essential oils at home and only requires one plug in air freshener container.

Diy Plug In Air Freshener With Lemon Essential Oil:

Ingredients:

1. Use 2 q-tips to replace the original wick,

2. Use 10 -20 drops of lemon essential oils,

3. Add water then gently mix all of the ingredients in the original plug in container.

Diy Plug In Air Freshener With Eucalyptus Essential Oil:

Ingredients:

1. Use 2 q-tips to replace the original wick,

2. Use 8 -12 drops of eucalyptus essential oils, add

3. Water then gently mix all of the ingredients in the original plug in container.

Diy Plug In Air Freshener With Lavender Essential Oil:

Ingredients:

1. Use 2 q-tips to replace the original wick,

2. Use 15 -20 drops of lavender essential oils, add

3. Water then gently mix all of the ingredients in the original plug in container.

Diy Plug In Air Freshener With Peppermint Essential Oil

Ingredients:

1. Use 2 q-tips to replace the original wick,

2. Use 15 -20 drops of peppermint essential oils, add

3. Water then gently mix all of the ingredients in the original plug in container.

As you can see you can just repeat the same method for different essential oils that you have at home. You’ll be amazed at how many different recipes there are for DIY plug in air fresheners. A few of our favorites include:

Vanilla, Coconut and Cinnamon This is one of our favorites. It’s a great scent that will leave your home smelling clean and fresh.

Lavender is an amazing scent for any room. If you’re looking for something to freshen up your bedroom, this is a great recipe.

Eucalyptus another great scent for the outdoors. If you have a deck, porch or garden this is a great recipe to try.

Lemon, and Orange this is another great recipe for anyone who loves citrus scents. It’s perfect for your bathroom and it has a very fresh scent.

Are all essential oils safe as air fresheners?

Not all essential oils are safe to use as air fresheners. Some essential oils, can be harmful if inhaled. If you’re using essential oils as an air freshener, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.

Well that’s it, you now have a great list of recipes for your diy room air freshener with essential oils! Enjoy making your home smell good!