Lighten up your home and get rid of insects without overpriced air fresheners: you can prepare a home air freshener easily and without unnecessary costs!
In this day and age of trying to be more environmentally friendly and respectful of our health, many of us are turning to natural alternatives to commonly used products. And that includes air fresheners. These commercially produced products can not only be overpriced, but often contain harmful chemicals. In today’s article, we’ll show you how to make a homemade air freshener that will not only make your home smell great, but also help repel insects.
Natural air freshener with fabric softener
What you will need:
- A fabric softener with a strong herbal scent, ideally lavender or thyme, which repels insects
- Baking powder
- Hot water
- Spray bottle
Preparation procedure:
1) Preparation of the solution: Pour two caps of fabric softener into an empty spray container. We recommend using lavender or another strong herbal scent that is unpleasant to insects.
2) Adding baking powder: Add two teaspoons of baking powder to the container and mix.
3) Pour in hot water: Fill the container with hot water and seal.
4) Shake: Shake well to combine all ingredients.
5) To use: You can spray the freshener into the air or lightly dust, for example, a couch or carpet.
This simple recipe allows you to brighten up your home with a pleasant scent, while creating an environment that is less inviting to insects.
