Firstly, you can make your own version of Febreeze. emptying litter boxes and cleaning pet paws after being outdoors). I really wish people would start going natural instead of chemical. Baking soda is an organic product that reduces strong odors and accumulated dirt. This is great. thank you. Cinnamon sticks, Vanilla extract, Lime cut in half, a few whole cloves. I will stop using some of the freshener. Thanks for this, my room always smells like plaster so hopefully these scents will help! I can’t burn candles or incense I’m going to have to get one of those little heater things. I think you can use it about 3 times at the most. thanks My mother is a heavy smoker. Thanks! we have a small house, our kitchen, bedroom and living room are just across each other. Also, consider room appropriate scents. •Ingredients: Wonder how it works? Love you I’m new from far away on you thanks a lot and keep going. Another great video, Melissa! As long as you have some water left with your other ingredients you should as she stated, be able to place all the stuff in the jar ( after it’s cooled down ) and then, after it’s all in the jar, fill the jar up to the top with water, put the lid on and stick in the refrigerator until you want to use it again. The Stick Vacuum Obsession Continues with My Dyson V10 Absolute! I’m no expert, Just someone trying to help, but someone else may know 100% sure if you could use a crock pot, and if you can buy the oil’s at a grocery store, Like I said I’ve never seen them at any of mine, but to be very honest I’ve never looked for it there, and also you’d have better store’s to pick from than what I have here. These can be used whole or ground, however, I’ve found whole spices tend to work the best. You will also be inhaling Vitamin C […]. It naturally deodorizes the air around it. I have to wear a mask when I leave my house because of the high use of chemicals that everyone else uses. I love the simplicity of this as well. Can I add essential oil in my simmered mix? I will be doing a lot of this as soon as they put my stove back […], […] Maker, M. (2013). I don’t live with old people nor do I like syrups! Health food store. thanks for the tips. – 1tbs ground cinnamon (or 1-2 cinnamon sticks) Firstly, place the vanilla essence and cinnamon sticks on a plate. Good luck . Telling all my friends about these cuz I hate any plug in air freshener. Melissa, I’ve wanted to try this for such a long time! Due to excessive…, Talk of induced abortion can be shocking to many people. Hope this has helped both of you women. I’m in the same boat. If it’s too cold out, first try to eliminate the source (clean the catbox, wipe off mold, vacuum etc) and then try simmering some potpourri or try one of these other suggestions. Today we would like to share with you the most useful ingredients so that you can use them to deodorize your bathroom. That’s way safer than letting a pot cook on the stove all day! I’ve never purchased them before!). Use bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans to remove odors and moisture from the home. Small pots are best. Once it reaches the boiling point, reduce to low and simmer—with the lid off! Every week, Melissa delivers new videos dishing expert advice on cleaning products, tools, DIY substitutes, and practical, timesaving solutions to everyday problems. Change every 2 days to keep the aroma fresh. The thinner herbs can be used, but just keep in mind that they won’t last as long in the pot. Have a great rest of the week and upcoming weekend my friend’s. After I make one of the liquid deodorizers can I add it to baking soda to make the scent last longer? Theresa and Donna, (And is it different if the scents come from essential oils vs. other sources?) i read that in —Other scent signature ideas you can try – Homemade Room Spray—. Looking to deodorize your bathroom in a natural, environmentally-friendly and inexpensive way? Think about it like this: some people have scent signatures —i.e. Theresa – I personally would buy pure oils. I want to deoderize my apartment. Very nice! My carpet has become so dirty and it doesnt smell good that makes my entire house smell weird. That means for every 3 oz. Congrats to you and (I heard on the video), Chad. Mist around the room and voila, you’ve got your own, natural Febreeze. Is there anything she can do to get rid of some of the strong heavy cigarette odor? You can also try making your own oil diffusers or opt […], […] candles or using essential oils, another great way to make your kitchen smell nice is to boil some apple slices and cinnamon sticks in a pot with a small amount of water. Vanilla’s pleasant aroma is one of the best solutions for getting rid of bad odors in the bathroom, and for maintaining a fresh environment. The advantage to these of these is that they have antibacterial effects that fight microorganisms that generally spread on surfaces. it smells like something died in there and for the life of me i cannot determine what is causing the putrid odor. Take a medium sized saucepan and simmer 1.5 pints of water with any combination you fancy. Love the fall wonderland recipe. They are all such a big help! We obviously like to keep it clean to create a more pleasant area for when we need to use it. So how does this happen!? Realtors will often tell you to bake cookies or boil cinnamon sticks or vanilla on your stove to create a welcoming scent in your home just before an open house—this is an extension of this idea. Use bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans to remove odors and moisture from the home. •Add apple slices and 1tbs of cinnamon (or 1-2 cinnamon sticks) I would love to try the mini crock pot method. Or you open it and it smells nice? With love from South Florida, Faith (and my 21 year old daughter who also sits and loves to watch you teach us). I’m a bit confused :/. White vinegar is one of the most excellent products for cleaning and deodorizing the toilet and other household areas. I used saddle soap and damaged the leather. Any idea how to incorporate one of these into a form suitable for an automatic dispenser? I will go and try this new air freshner now. Can you use one of those electric potpourri containers instead of leaving on the stove? Baking soda deodorizer. emptying litter boxes and cleaning pet paws after being outdoors). Warm water is all that was recommended. You will NOT end up with any soot on your walls from burning candles. re: cleaning wood floors… watched your video (great video) but I did not see what the use for the rubbing alchol was? In response to this, the household product industry has developed a wide variety of chemical deodorants and cleaners that leave a pleasant fresh scent in the air. If you want to change your home’s scent signature I have a few really easy and fun things to try—and they cost next to nothing! For example, create a stovetop simmer using citrus peels, spices and essential oils and simmer as long as you’d like. We do have much electricity usage in the day as it is too costly, hence there is no cooking facilties …. I also need ur help to clean my sofa. I have just one question. I hope you will like it too. Its acidic compounds get rid of bacteria and reduce those unsightly yellow stains that form around the bowl. So a homemade room freshener made with citrus fruits can fill your mind with positivity.