Try these 6 homemade air freshener spray recipes made with witch hazel and essential oils to keep your home smelling fresh without any chemicals, synthetic fragrances or toxins. They’re quick-to-make, all natural and great at eliminating odors.
Sometimes life stinks. Pets. Diapers. An overcooked dinner that didn’t go quite as planned. All of these things leave a bit of an odor in the home. Living on a homestead, I know all too well of of these situation. We have two dogs, a child and just the other day, after doing a bit of frying to make some parmesan chicken, the kitchen smelt a bit off.
For moments like these, the home needs refreshed. My favorite form of revitalizing stale or stinky air is by opening up a window and letting some fresh air blow through the house. However, that isn’t always possible, such as at the time of this post — it is February and the temperature is in the single digits outside.
Sometimes a crockpot potpourri filled with warm spices and fresh fruit does the trick but when I need an instant fix, I go to grab my bottle of homemade air freshener. It works wonders at deodorizing unpleasant scents like dirty dog smell. Even if our little home smells just fine, a spritz of homemade air freshener spray with witch hazel, adds a comfort to our place.
My favorite part about this diy air freshener spray is that it is quick to put together and uses only natural ingredients. No fear of spraying toxins or unknown chemicals into the air. Just a beautiful aroma that can eliminate odors.
Below find 6 all natural homemade air freshener spray with essential oils. Or get creative and make your own combination! My all time favorite is the sweet citrus and vanilla spray.
What are the Benefits of Natural Air Fresheners?
- Pleasant scent instead of overwhelming fragrance.
- No harmful chemicals.
- Uses simple ingredients.
- Essential oils can have health benefits.
- Very effective at odor elimination.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Non Toxic – This homemade air freshener spray recipe is made with healthy ingredients that can be used to deodorize the home, in DIY skincare recipes or in home cleaning products, making it safe to use everywhere.
Quick to Make – Simply pour the ingredients into a bottle, shake it up and spray. Within a minute your home will smell delightful.
Minimal Ingredients – Made with water, witch hazel and your favorite essential oils, this diy room deodorizer uses only a couple of supplies.
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Ingredients for Homemade Air Freshener
Distilled water – works best instead of tap water because it does not leave any surface residue and helps to inhibit bacteria growth.
Witch hazel – This ingredient helps to bind the water and oils together while also helping the scent to last longer in the air. Some grocery stores sell in near the rubbing alcohol, however I usually purchase a bottle from Amazon.
Essential oils or vanilla extract – Natural extracts like vanilla or essential oils such as lemon or orange add a delightful scent to the air. Essential oils help reduce odor while also being beneficial to your home and body which makes them a perfect addition to this homemade air freshener spray. My favorite brand of essential oils is Plant Therapy.
Tips
- A small funnel helps prevent messes when pouring the liquids into the glass bottle.
- Witch hazel can be swapped in equal amounts for vodka, if desired.
- Pets such as cats and dogs can be very sensitive to essential oils. When spraying the diy air freshener, spray away from any animals.
- Shake well before every use.
6 Best Homemade Air Freshener Recipes
Sweet & Creamy Citrus Air Freshener Spray
(This particular homemade air freshener recipe works wonders at reducing pet odors and smells emanating from diaper bins.)
Distilled water
Witch hazel
6 drops lemon essential oil
8 drops sweet orange essential oil
6 drops lime essential oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Holiday Cinnamon & Spice Air Freshener Spray
Distilled water
Witch hazel
7 drops cinnamon essential oil
6 drops sweet orange essential oil
4 drops clove essential oil
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zesty Spice Air Freshener Spray
Distilled water
Witch hazel
8 drops bergamot essential oil
7 drops sweet orange essential oil
3 drops clove essential oil
Vanilla Mint Air Freshener Spray
Distilled water
Witch hazel
15 drops peppermint essential oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Calm & Collected Air Freshener Spray
Distilled water
Witch hazel
10 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops chamomile essential oil
Refresh & Restore Air Freshener Spray
Distilled water
Witch hazel
8 drops bergamot essential oil
8 drops lime essential oil
How to Make Homemade Air Freshener Spray
Makes: one 2 ounce bottle
Ingredients
Distilled water
Witch hazel
6 drops lemon essential oil
8 drops sweet orange essential oil
6 drops lime essential oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Using a 2 ounce glass spray bottle, fill about two thirds of the way with water.
Fill the rest of the way with the witch hazel leaving a small space for the essential oils and/or extracts. The witch hazel is a great binding agent for the water and oils.
Add your favorite essential oils and/or extracts (see recipes above) and shake well before every use. Spray into the air to refresh the room or reduce unpleasant odors.
What is the Best Homemade Deodorizer?
Some of the best homemade deodorizers use ingredients such as white vinegar, baking soda, alcohol, spices and essential oils. All of these items are easy to acquire and are terrific at eliminating strong smells.
Many of these common ingredients can be combined to create a home deodorizer that stops the stench in its tracks rather than masking them like fragrant laden aerosol sprays do. You will find that this diy air freshener with essential oils uses a combination of citrus oils and witch hazel or vodka to eliminate odors.
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Homemade Air Freshener Spray
Try these 6 homemade air freshener spray recipes made with witch hazel and essential oils to keep your home smelling fresh without any chemicals, synthetic fragrances or toxins. They’re quick-to-make, all natural and great at eliminating odors.
Materials
- Distilled water
- Witch hazel
- 6 drops lemon essential oil
- 8 drops sweet orange essential oil
- 6 drops lime essential oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Using a 2 ounce glass spray bottle, fill about two thirds of the way with water.
- Fill the rest of the way with the witch hazel leaving a small space for the essential oils and/or extracts. The witch hazel is a great binding agent for the water and oils.
- Add your favorite essential oils and/or extracts (see recipes above) and shake well before every use. Spray into the air to refresh the room or reduce unpleasant odors.
Notes
- See post above for different recipes.
- A small funnel helps prevent messes when pouring the liquids into the glass bottle.
- Witch hazel can be swapped in equal amounts for vodka, if desired.
- Pets such as cats and dogs can be very sensitive to essential oils. When spraying the diy air freshener, spray away from any animals.
- Shake well before every use.
