First though, why would someone want to make their own air freshener? Apparently having "fresh" air is a major first world problem, since 75% of Americans have some sort of air freshener in their home. Unfortunately all types of air fresheners (sprays, wicks, electric, etc) have a long ingredient list filled with toxic chemicals. Just one example I found is trichlorofluoromethane. With the help of my chemist husband, I was able to look into the safety of this chemical. It has been assigned the exclamation point "danger" symbol because of its severe toxicity and damage to the ozone layer and environment in general. Another harmful ingredient is called 1, 4-dichlorobenzene which has already been proven in studies to reduce lung function. That is not exactly what I think of when I hear air freshener.
So, what can we do about it? Make our own natural air fresheners! Here is how.
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I love this post, and am going to make some. Where do you buy essential oils?
ReplyDeleteI buy my oils at Integrity Health Coaching for Women...located in New Hampshire it's a product line called NOW it's amazing!! www.nowfoods.com and www.integrityfit.com
ReplyDeleteLove the recipe thank you!
I'd be sure to test it on a small part of fabric items first just to make sure they aren't going to react poorly. Otherwise, this sounds great. :)
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ReplyDeleteGood thinking! It is precuations like that that I usually disregard in my own home.
a little Vinegar never has hurt any surface in my house. Been using it for years.
ReplyDeleteI think i WILL TRY THIS ONE NEXT. JUST TRIED ONE WITH BAKING SODA, ESSENTIAL OILS, WATER AND LEMON JUICE. IT LEFT RESIDUE EVERY WERE! IT DID SMELL GOOD BUT THE RESIDUE NOT A GOOD LOOK OR NO FUN TO CLEAN LOL. I ALSO TRIED THE PLACING BOWLS OF VINEGAR IN ROOMS TO HELP ELIMINATE ODORS AND IT WORKS WELL TOO.
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