3 NATURAL ODOR ELIMINATORS
- Cleanmamma
- May 9, 2016
- 2 min read
Stinky shoes, smelly garbage cans, and stale air are common household odors. If you’re looking for natural solutions to these odors, I have three easy to make and use odor busters. With just a couple ingredients and a few minutes you can make these natural busters and put them to use today.
LEMON + CLOVE AIR FRESHENER SPRAY
My favorite scent combination – perfect for any time a room needs a little freshening up. The lemon and clove is great warm scent for fall, but you can use your favorite essential oils too – get creative!
1/2 cup water 1/4 cup vodka (or rubbing alcohol) – I use vodka in this recipe because it’s odorless and evaporates quickly. 5 drops lemon essential oil 5 drops clove essential oil spray bottle
Add ingredients to a spray bottle and shake to combine. Spray 2-3 sprays in any room that needs a little freshening.
LEMON + PEPPERMINT GARBAGE CAN FRESHENING TABLETS
This concoction works great in the bottom of garbage cans and diaper pails. Place one or two anywhere a little odor absorption is necessary. Toss when odors aren’t being absorbed any longer.
1/2 cup baking soda 1/3 cup epsom salts about 1/4 cup water 10 drops of your favorite essential oils ice cube tray(s)
Combine the ingredients and make a dry paste and spoon a tablespoon at a time in each compartment. Don’t fill to the top because the mixture will expand a bit. Allow to dry out completely overnight and/or in the sun. Once the tablets have hardened, carefully turn the tray over onto a clean surface. Place 1-2 in a garbage can – it should last at least 2 weeks. Store tablets in an airtight container for 3 months.
CITRUS + TEA TREE FABRIC SANITIZER SPRAY
If you need to sanitize/freshen a pillow or a pair of shoes, this spray will become a new favorite.
1/2 cup water 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol 2 drops citrus essential oil 4 drops tea trea (melaleuca) oil
Add ingredients to a spray bottle and shake to combine. Spray on shoes and fabric to freshen – let dry completely before using. If you are concerned about water on fabric, test in an inconspicuous area first.
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