This DIY baking soda air freshener is an easy way to get your home smelling fantastic! This natural air freshener uses a blend of baking soda, vanilla and a blend of essential oils to eliminate odors.
These homemade deodorizer will help you get your Home Smelling Great, especially in your Children’s Bathrooms.
Homemade Baking Soda Air Freshener
Today I’m going to share with you a really simple, and inexpensive, way to make your very own all natural air freshener.
I recently had a reader email me and ask me if there were alternative ways to use baking soda as an odor remover. We all know you can purchase a box of baking soda and leave it in the refrigerator but when it comes to freshening up other rooms in the house she thought there should be a better solution then just sitting a box of baking soda in the room. Guess what, she was right, there is a better way!
This is honestly something I’d never really thought of before {which is why I love getting questions from my readers}. I was really excited about the solution I came up with for her! Baking soda air freshener! Because we are using baking soda it is also a great odor eliminator, so it’s basically like a natural version of Febreeze.
Items You Will Need
- Empty spray bottle
- Water
- 1 Tablespoon of Baking soda
- 2-3 drops of your favorite essential oil (I used the Now brand). {optional}
How To Make An All Natural Air Freshener
Step 1 – Pour the baking soda into a small dish and add the drops of essential oils. Mix well with a spoon. This is an important step because the oil and water will not mix. You must mix the oil with the baking soda first.
Step 2 – Pour baking soda into the empty spray bottle and fill it to the top with water. Shake well to mix the baking soda and water.
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Now you have a delicious smelling odor eliminator that you can use to freshen up every room in your house! I like to use mine to freshen up the bathrooms but you can also use it to eliminate odors from carpets, couches, shoes, closets, dog beds, the options are endless!!!
The best part about this air freshener is that it’s very inexpensive to make and you switch out the oils you use for each season! I am currently using cinnamon, vanilla and cloves for the Christmas season {it smells amazing!}. What scents will you start with?
All Natural Air Freshener Recipe
Equipment
- Plastic water bottle
Ingredients
- 12 oz Water
- 1 Tbsp Baking Soda
- 3 Drops Essential Oils Optional
Instructions
- Pour the baking soda into a small dish and add the drops of essential oils.
- Mix well with a spoon. This is an important step because the oil and water will not mix. You must mix the oil with the baking soda first.
- Pour baking soda into the empty spray bottle and fill it to the top with water.
- Shake well to mix the baking soda and water.
This post was originally published on Somewhat Simple in 2011 by Anna Moseley who was a contributor at that time.
Will the homemade spray leave a residue ?
I didn’t notice a residue when I made this.
Hello, I was wondering could I substitute the oil for lemon juice?
No because the acid in the juice will react with baking soda producing water and CO2 bubbles. You want that reaction in baking, but here the baking soda will be inactive as a deodorizer.
Wow that is a wonderful Idea. I was wondering if the baking soda leaves any residue once you spray it? I only ask this because I am one who would probably use it alot. LOL Thanks so much.
That’s a great question Mona. I found that if you use too much baking soda it leaves a residue but if you only use a small amount it’s okay to spray as much as you want! 🙂
Anna
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I use the thieves essential oils.. Just a delicious smelling blend and I love this idea!
Oooo, I’ll have to try that one next!
Anna
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I need to try this! What a great idea Anna!
Thanks Stephanie!
Anna
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Where can you buy essential oils at?
Lindy you can purchase them at any health food store. You can also buy them on line, I found some on amazon.com, but they are a little more pricey. Until you can find some you could always use a little vanilla extract. 🙂