Why waste money on plug-in devices that spray chemicals into the air when you can scent your house with natural ingredients? This time of year, I like to buy whole cloves in bulk from the grocery store to make a simple homemade air freshener. All I do is take a small saucepan, fill with a cup or two of water, then sprinkle in a small handful of cloves. Keep the pan on low heat and let the spicy smell waft into the room. Of course, this does expend a bit of energy. I’m working on a bicycle-powered version of this little trick. . . .
Do you have any homemade potpourris or air freshener ideas? Do let us know!
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December 22nd, 2009 at 8:34 am
I make hot apple cider on the stove and it makes my house smell so good! Organic, of course! Happy Holidays!
December 22nd, 2009 at 9:02 am
I’m with Heather- I love the scent of hot apple cider on the stove! Or baking cookies. A branch of pine (or the whole tree) is probably the most Christmas-y…
December 22nd, 2009 at 1:45 pm
I have a tiny crockpot that we got from my hubby’s gram. I throw in cheap cinnamon sticks, expired ground cloves from the spice rack an clementine peels with some water. Smells awesome!
December 22nd, 2009 at 3:30 pm
i do this with whatever citrus peels we have around, too, plus cloves and cinnamon sticks. yes, it’s using energy, but it’s also replacing some of the lost humidity in addition to making the house smell amazing:)
December 23rd, 2009 at 7:41 am
I have an essential oil diffuser that plugs into the wall. It’s great because i can make up my own scent mixes like orange-cinnamon and the house smells great all the time!