October 13, 2010
Make a Natural Simmering Air Freshener
I’m not into artificial scents, so I don’t have plug-in air fresheners or room sprays, but I do make a little simmering air freshener from time to time. The ingredients are usually dependent on what I have on hand and what I feel like smelling for the day. This is a perfect homey goodness “project” because it warms the smell of the house up and gives that inviting scent of home cooking.
This can be done in a mini crockpot or a pan on the stove on very low heat (watch for the water to evaporate and add more as needed).
Here are some ingredients that you can use:
- water (at least 4 cups)
- 3+ cinnamon sticks
- whole or powdered nutmeg
- 10-12 whole cloves or powdered cloves
- dash of vanilla extract
- orange and /or lemon peel
Combine ingredients in saucepan and let simmer.
alessandra Says
Wow, must be fabulous, thanks for sharing.
Helen Says
My mom used to do this growing up. Except she would stick whole cloves all around a whole orange and put it in the pot. It always reminds me of Christmas! Mmm!
Jes Says
This sounds so yummy! Do you just leave the heat on all day until it stops smelling? Im so trying this!
Kristen Says
I’ve done that at Christmastime and love it!
Kathy Says
I love this combination too -Itmakes your home smell like you have been baking all day 🙂
Jami Says
ooohh! This sounds just perfect! Thanks for sharing!
North Jersey Air Systems Says
It is good to have fresh air and aromatic air in the room.The air that we breathe also sets the mood for the day so it should be pure and clean and fragrant.