Benefits of Natural Air Fresheners
Learn how to make natural air fresheners free of unhealthy chemicals with simple ingredients
Today, more and more people are becoming aware of dangerous toxins found in foods we eat and the air we breathe. Although air fresheners make a room smell nice and clean, unless they are made from natural products, they are actually adding toxins to the air. Therefore, if you want your home to smell nice while avoiding any dangerous chemicals, you should consider all natural products.
Natural air freshener uses only the purest essential oils and plant extracts. With these natural ingredients, instead of just masking odors like those that you get with commercial air fresheners, odors are neutralized while still providing you with a relaxing aromatherapy fragrance. Most natural air fresheners contain no phosphates, butyl ethers, chlorine bleach, or ammonia, all chemicals that can be harmful to the eyes and lungs. Additionally, natural air fresheners are void of dyes and coloring, they are biodegradable, and for people with respiratory problems or allergy sensitivity, the perfect solution.
When looking for natural air freshener, we suggest you pay close attention to the labels. Look for air fresheners made with filtered water, polysorbate, which is derived from sorbitol found in berries and fruits, and then a variety of essential oils. Another option is to make your own natural air freshener. Just keep in mind that unfortunately, even some health food stores will market essential oils that are actually oil blends or synthetic scents. Instead, you want to purchase only pure essential oils, which do cost more but worth the small investment.
Making your own natural air freshener can be done quickly and easily. For instance, buy a four-ounce spray bottle, which can be purchased for a few dollars from most stores. Then, add one tablespoon of regular rubbing alcohol in the bottle, putting the lid on, and shaking vigorously. The reason is that plastics also contain harmful chemicals so you want to sterilize it. After shaking for about one minute, remove the lid, and allow the bottle to air dry a minimum of two hours.
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Next, we suggest you use distilled water, filling the bottle about three quarters full. To the water, add one-quarter teaspoon of the essential oil of your choice. After adding the essential oils, shake the bottle again just prior to use. Remember that different oils will promote different things. To give you a few ideas of the oils you might consider for making your own natural air freshener, consider the following:
- Balsam Peru – This oil comes from South America and produces a warm, vanilla like fragrance
- Oil of Bergamot – Coming from Italy, this oil produces a citrus top note
- Oil of Chamomile Morocco – Originating from Morocco, this oil offers a relaxing fragrance that is soothing and pleasant
- Oil Clove Bud – This essential oil has a sweet, exotic fragrance of clove
- Oil of Elemi – Coming from the Philippines, this oil has a spicy, fresh, woodsy fragrance
- Oil of Geranium Egypt – From Egypt, this oil has a sweet rosy floral note
- Oil of Lavender – From France and the United States, the fragrance of Lavender creates a light floral scent that is relaxing
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