A great smelling room can greatly affect one’s brain and body. Whether it is a natural scent or
not, a good smell can hugely affect the ambiance and mood of a room. This is
the reason why air fresheners are widely popular wherever you go. Amygdala,
which is a part of our brain that controls emotions, filters the molecules we
inhale. This is why we need to be careful of the things we inhale because these
molecules can affect our brains. Using artificial air fresheners can give our
living spaces a good smell buy it also contains harmful chemicals that can
cause damage to our bodies. These chemicals are known to cause hormonal
imbalance and reproductive harm. On the other hand, using essential oils
instead can affect our bodies in a positive way. As an alternative, making DIY
air fresheners are becoming a trend today. Not only is it safe, you can also
tweak it to however you want it. An air freshener can
last longer using DIY techniques as well.
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Here are three tips for making DIY air fresheners.
1. Make sure to have a balanced
blend.
When making an air freshener, it is important that you
have a balanced blend of scent. Essential oils are volatile ingredients that is
why they can easily evaporate faster. This is why essential oils are used as a
base mixed with heavier ingredients so it can last longer. Artificial ain't
fresheners are still known to have longer staying power but that does not mean
homemade ones cannot compete. Homemade air fresheners use a combination of top,
middle, and base note oils so that these fragrances can last longer. It makes
your home smell wonderful making you feel comfortable and relaxed. It also
gives actual physical benefits compared to synthetic fragrances.
2. Make an herbal potpourri.
Another creative way to make a natural air freshener
is by making an herbal potpourri. It's simple and easy and most.importantly, it
is a natural botanical fragrance. It's also a great way to involve kids in
making this as a fun project. All you need to make an herbal potpourri are
herbs of your choice and essential oils. If you happen to have herbs like
hibiscus flowers, orange peels, rose bids, cinnamon chips, and chamomile
flowers, mix them all together in a large bowl or jar and put a few drops of
your chosen mix of essential oils. Mix them all together until all the
ingredients are fully mixed and incorporated. After that, you can place your
jar in strategic places like your table in the living room or above your desk.
You can also put them in airtight containers for future use. An herbal
potpourri will instantly make your room smell nice like flowers in the garden.
3. Make a fragrant simmer pot.
If you want to instantly make your kitchen smell
wonderful, make a fragrant simmer pot of simmering select ingredients such as
lemon, rosemary, orange peels, basil, or mint. You can also add more herbs and
spices to your preferred mix to heighten the fragrance. You can leave your
simmered pot or place it in a jar and let it sit in a room. It will give your
space a wonderful aroma.
