Natural Febreze Recipe (2024)

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Natural Febreze Recipe? ›

It will refresh your fabrics purely using water and vinegar. For this DIY recipe, mix a 50-50 ratio of water and white distilled vinegar in a spray bottle. The vinegar will kill bacteria while the water will dilute any scent from the vinegar, which will disappear once the mixture dries.

It will refresh your fabrics purely using water and vinegar. For this DIY recipe, mix a 50-50 ratio of water and white distilled vinegar in a spray bottle. The vinegar will kill bacteria while the water will dilute any scent from the vinegar, which will disappear once the mixture dries.

Baking soda: Neutralizes odors/ deodorizes. Antibacterial essential oils: Essential oils can be great for killing bacteria that cause odors. In my mix I used lavender, lemon, lemongrass, and cinnamon bark oils because they are all antibacterial and they smell nice.

Disinfecting Febreze Spray

Vinegar is a natural deodorizer that also helps kill germs and bacteria. Just measure out ½ cup (118 ml) of white vinegar and ½ cup (118 ml) of rubbing alcohol and add them to a clean spray bottle. Rubbing alcohol is also effective at neutralizing smells and disinfecting surfaces.

Add about 25 drops of your favorite essential oil to 2 tablespoons of baking soda and stir to combine. Lemon and lavender are great choices, but eucalyptus is my favorite because of the refreshing scent. Pour the baking soda and essential oil mix into the water and stir. Then funnel the water into your spray bottle.

1 tablespoon of baking soda. 500 ml of water (for the very best results, consider using distilled water or boiling some tap water and letting it cool down) 10-15 drops of your favourite essential oil, depending on how fragrant you want your natural freshener to be.

In a spray bottle (specifically this one), Amaro combines half a cup of water, a quarter cup of alcohol, and some fabric softener. She says in the video to use less softener for a lighter scent and more for a stronger scent. Then spray on your couch, take a whiff, and enjoy.

For freshening furniture, we recommend using a fabric spray that is safe for use on upholstery and contains a pleasant scent. Some highly rated options include Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Fabric Freshener, Glade Fabric and Air Odor Eliminator, and Lysol Max Cover Fabric Mist.

Studies testing both activated charcoal and baking soda prove that charcoal is more efficient and effective at eliminating odors (and it'll get rid of more types of odors, too). Choose pellets over fine-ground granules.

Baking soda is probably one of the most useful tools in eliminating odors from your home. Instead of masking odors like air fresheners and candles, baking soda absorbs and neutralizes them. It has a reputation for being one of the best carpet deodorizers.

Will a bowl of baking soda deodorize a room? ›

Baking soda is an effective way to minimize odors around your home. This is primarily due to the chemicals in baking soda, which counteract the acids that cause bad smells. "Many unwanted smells are the result of acidic compounds," says Audrey Pariés of Aspen Clean.

Fabric Softener

Use one capful of softener and add it to a pot of boiling water. Simmer this over the stove, and the scent of the fabric softener will waft around your house. You can also simmer spices like cinnamon or cloves in some water if you want to opt for a different type of smell.

Options include vinegar, baking soda paste, or lemon juice. Apply the deodorizer directly to the affected area and let it sit for a few minutes. For overall freshness, add a natural deodorizer to your laundry routine. Common choices are white vinegar, baking soda, or essential oils.

To make the perfect air freshener that will leave your home feeling refreshed and clean, combine 1 cup of water with 2 tablespoons of either vodka or rubbing alcohol. Then add 5 drops of lemon essential oil, 5 drops of lavender, and 5 drops of rosemary to the mixture.

Baking soda and essential oils: Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with 10-15 drops of your favorite essential oil in a jar. Poke holes in the jar's lid and place it in a room for a natural air freshener.