To help you battle all the stenches and smells that life wafts your way, here are six natural air fresheners that make breathing more bearable, as prescribed by wisebread.in.
Vinegar
Vinegar is one of the most effective and inexpensive air fresheners around. Just pour distilled white vinegar in a spray bottle and attack the problem areas head on.
Ground Coffee
To use coffee grounds as an air freshener, let them dry out (an important step to avoid mold) before transferring to a bowl or wrapping in an old stocking that you’ll place in an area that you want to freshen.
Potpourri
All you’ll need is a brown bag, dried flowers (passion, hibiscus), orris root, orange peel, juniper berries, sandalwood, and orange-scented essential oil. Your homemade potpourri is ready!
Citrus and Spices
Bring a pot of orange or lemon rinds and peels to a boil, add in a few cinnamon sticks and/or cloves, and enjoy the fresh, festive fall-like scent it sends through your home.
Essential Oils
Essential oils are an important part of several of these natural air fresheners in order to give the base a more pleasant scent. You can add essential oils to just about anything such as a homemade candle.
Lemons
To remove seafood smells for your hands, it’s recommended to rub them with lemons. Likewise, when your garbage disposal starts to stink, throw a few lemon slices down the hole and run the blades for a burst of citrus freshness.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 3rd, 2014.
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