Who doesn't like coming home to a pleasant, fresh scent? If you love that feeling too, then you need to learn how to use a room freshener properly. In this article, we'll show you step by step how to make a homemade room freshener, as well as important tips for choosing the best scents and using them in the right places.
How about making a homemade air freshener?
There are many commercial room fresheners available on the market, but did you know that you can make one at home quickly and easily? As well as being more economical, homemade air fresheners also allow you to customize the scents according to your preferences. Let's learn a practical and easy recipe for making homemade air fresheners.
Understand the difference between room deodorizer and room odorizer
Before you begin, it's important to understand the difference between a deodorizer and a room odorizer. A deodorizer is used to prevent unpleasant smells, while a room freshener aims to perfume the entire room. So, to make your home smell fresh, you should invest in a room freshener, while to avoid unpleasant odors (especially in the bathroom), opt for a deodorizer.
Homemade air freshener recipe: step by step
To make your own homemade air freshener, follow these steps:
Choose a glass container with a lid;
Fill the container with hot (not boiling) water;
Add a few drops of the essential oil of your choice (the amount varies according to the intensity of the aroma you want);
Mix well and, if you like, add pebbles or decorative elements;
Finish by adding some wooden sticks or barbecue sticks to the container.
That's it! Now you have a homemade room freshener to perfume your home.
What are the best scents for each room in the house?
Smells have an influence on our well-being and the right fragrances can bring benefits to every room in the house. Check out our suggestions for each room:
- Living room: Orange brings joy and well-being, while cinnamon can "warm up" the room and make it more pleasant to receive friends;
- Kitchen: Prefer fresh aromas such as lemon, orange and tangerine, which neutralize food odours;
- Bedroom: Relaxing scents such as lavender, mandarin and chamomile are ideal. To create a romantic atmosphere, opt for floral oils of rose, jasmine and sandalwood;
- Bathroom: Fragrances of lavender, geranium, eucalyptus or mint emphasize the cleanliness and hygiene of the space.
How to use room fresheners in decoration?
When choosing where to place your room freshener, consider both aesthetics and functionality. Avoid places near doors, windows or where there is a lot of movement, as this can cause the scent to disperse and the product to dry out more quickly. The ideal is to position it at nose level or below, making it easier to perceive the scent throughout the day.
Now that you know all about room fresheners, it's time to perfume your home and make it even cozier. Afterwards, let us know which scents you chose and how the end result turned out!
