How to make an air freshener for a car. DIY natural air fresheners for home and car

The problem of unpleasant indoor air is familiar to everyone, but you really want your home to smell fresh. Today, the choice of air fresheners and flavors is huge. Store shelves are full of different aerosols, sprays, crystals and bottles with fragrant liquid and gel for different tastes and budgets. But, despite all this variety, there is often a desire to make a freshener with your own hands.

Why is it necessary to create air fresheners with your own hands?

Anyone who cares even a little about the health of their loved ones has a question: “How do all these fresheners and “smells” affect the human body?” After all, you want to not only surround yourself with pleasant smells, but also be confident in their safety. This is especially true for young children and allergy sufferers.

The fact is that purchased fragrances and air fresheners contain petroleum products, which are carcinogens and pose a danger to our body and the health of pets. Aerosols pose the most danger - many of them not only contribute to the destruction of the ozone layer, but can also cause various diseases of the lungs, bronchi and other organs. Being in a room in which such a “freshener” has been sprayed is the same as being in a slow-acting gas chamber.

Therefore, the most correct option would be to make fresheners and flavors with your own hands from harmless and even healthy ingredients. There are many options, and even a child can prepare them.

This is how natural homemade air fresheners can look “tasty”

Options for creating natural air fresheners for your home

Let's look at different options for homemade air fresheners for the living room, bedroom, hallway, kitchen, bathroom and toilet, and also learn how to make “scents” for car interiors. And most importantly - everything is done with your own hands and only from environmentally friendly and healthy ingredients.

Flavors for apartments

To make your own air freshener, you will need your favorite essential oils, dried flowers with a strong scent, dried citrus peels, fragrant plant twigs and even some spices. Since even such a natural ingredient as essential oil can cause allergies, we strongly advise you to first make sure that the aroma of a particular plant is tolerable.

DIY gel air freshener made from gelatin and essential oils

The most “long-lasting” air freshener. For decoration and to enhance the aroma, you can safely use dried flowers, such as violet, rose or peony, dried citrus peels, as well as various beads, pebbles, shells and ribbons for decoration. Also take care of a beautiful vase or jar in which the flavor will be located.

Tip: choose a container made of transparent glass or plastic - this way all the “beauty” will be visible if you decorate the flavor with decorative elements.

So, you will need:

boiling water - 1 glass;
gelatin - 2 tbsp. spoons;
glycerin - 1–1.5 tbsp. spoons;
food coloring - 1/3 teaspoon;
essential oil.

You don't need expensive ingredients to make a homemade gel freshener.

Gelatin will be needed to create a gel-like consistency, and glycerin will prevent the flavor from drying out quickly. Food coloring will add a beautiful color to the resulting gel. You can also add a stick of cinnamon or 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon if you like the smell. You will need a little oil, only 5–10 drops for a moderate aroma and 15–20 for a stronger and more saturated one.

Once you have prepared a suitable container and all the ingredients, proceed to action.

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and remove from heat.
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water and cool slightly.
Add dye.
Add cinnamon (optional).
Pour in glycerin.
Add essential oil.
Pour the resulting liquid into a container.
Place decorative elements, flowers, peels, aromatic herbs.
Leave to cool for 2–2.5 hours.

This is the nice “jelly” you get if you add blue, green and orange dyes

After the freshener hardens, it will turn into a thick jelly. Of course, you can leave everything as is, but we recommend using your imagination and decorating the jar. This will create a fragrant home decor that will not only give a unique aroma to the room, but also decorate it.

By the way, using the same principle, you can make a “New Year’s” freshener using oils from coniferous trees, twigs and cones for decoration.

You can extend the “life” of the freshener if you notice that the gel begins to dry out. Lubricate the surface of the gel with a few drops of essential oil and glycerin, and it will delight you with a fresh aroma for a long time.

Soda freshener

A very simple air freshener. You will need:

a small glass or plastic jar with a lid (250 ml);
soda - 1 tbsp. spoon;
essential oil - 30–40 drops;
foil;
stationery eraser.

Unlike the gel flavor, the preparation of this flavor will take just a few minutes.. Do the following:

pour baking soda into a container;
measure 30–40 drops of any essential oil;
mix baking soda and butter until smooth;
pull a piece of foil over the neck of the container and secure with an elastic band;
use a toothpick to make many holes in the foil;
cut the ends of the foil in a circle;
close the container with a lid.

Soda freshener is simple in appearance, but very fragrant.

No food coloring was needed for this freshener option, since each essential oil has its own color, although you can “tint” the baking soda and even add flower petals if you wish. Due to the large amount of oil, this flavoring can have a rather concentrated odor, so we do not recommend keeping it open all the time. You can experiment with the amount of oil, and if you use a container made of flexible plastic, then with a few presses the fluids will penetrate the room through the holes and fill it with fragrance and freshness.

Flavoring with salt and petals

For this option, we will “preserve” beautifully smelling flowers, petals and aromatic herbs.

In addition to flowers and herbs, you will need:

glass jar with screw cap;
ordinary kitchen salt - approximately 500 g, but you will need less;
alcohol or vodka - 50 ml;
a few drops of essential oil - optional.

Air flavoring with salt is environmentally friendly and safe

When you have prepared all the components, you can start working.

Place 1–1.5 cm of flowers on the bottom of the jar.
Cover the flowers with salt in one layer.
Alternate flowers and salt until there is about 1 inch left at the top.
Add alcohol and close the jar tightly with a lid.
Shake well so that the entire contents are saturated with alcohol.
Place in a dark place and do not open for 2 weeks.
Shake the jar every few days.
After 2 weeks, open the jar and pour the aromatic mixture into any container.

Don't worry about smelling like alcohol. The characteristic smell will quickly disappear, and the magical aroma of flowers will fill the room. You can use vases, bowls, and glasses as containers for flavoring.

The only downside to this scent option is that you have to wait a whole two weeks, but then your home will be filled with the scents of the garden for a long time.

Freshener in a spray bottle with essential oils

The simplest air freshener option that will help refresh and fill the air with aromas in a matter of seconds at the right time. You will need:

essential oils;
pure water (preferably distilled);
regular spray bottle.

You can use a spray bottle from an old cosmetic product (for example, hair spray) or from an expired “store-bought” air freshener. If you are using an old sprayer, be sure to wash it thoroughly. You will choose the amount of essential oil yourself, based on your own sense of smell and the size of the container. We suggest taking 10 drops of oil for half a liter of water, and then proceed at your own discretion. You will need just enough water to be able to shake the bottle before use.

This air freshener is suitable for any room in the house: living room, bedroom, kitchen and even bathroom. You can buy several diffusers and make a fragrance for each room by adding different aromatic oils. For the hallway you can take rosemary or cedar essential oil, for the living room - orange, grapefruit, ylang-ylang; for the bedroom - lavender or patchouli. Feel free to use spruce, cedar or lemon oils in the bathroom and toilet, and orange, geranium and mint oils in the kitchen.

You can use your favorite essential oil to make a wonderful home freshener.

Fragrance with baby oil for body

You will need the following ingredients:

baby body oil - 150–200 ml;
vodka - 2 tbsp. spoons;
essential oil 5–10 drops;
wooden skewers;
glass vase;
decor as desired.

Oil, unlike water, practically does not evaporate. This fact is of great importance, since this flavor option will be “open”. As for wooden skewers, wood is known to absorb liquids and aromas.

Regarding the container, you will need a transparent vase with a wide neck, and since it will also act as decoration, take care of decorative stones, balls, ribbons and other decorations.

So let's get down to business:

pour baby oil into a vase;
add vodka and essential oil;
mix everything well;
put skewers into the vase - the more, the better;
turn the sticks over after 3 hours and your freshener is ready.

While the sticks absorb the “smells,” you can start decorating the vase. After 2-3 hours, the skewers will be completely saturated and will then emit a magical aroma for a long time.

This homemade room scent will last at least 3 weeks. All you need to do is turn the skewers periodically.

“Liquid” room fresheners can also act as decor

Flavor with the smell of your favorite perfume

Everyone has a perfume that runs out, or an empty bottle that still exudes a subtle scent and is therefore a pity to throw away. We offer to give new life to your favorite scent. You will need:

perfume bottle;
small scissors;
distilled or boiled water;
wooden culinary skewers;
syringe.

We only need the bottle, so the sprayer will have to be removed using old scissors. It is advisable to sterilize skewers in boiling water. Using a syringe, fill the bottle one quarter full with water and insert wooden sticks into the neck. The intensity and duration of the smell will depend on the quality of the perfume or eau de parfum itself. Since the neck of perfume bottles is narrow, the liquid will evaporate very slowly and this flavor will last for a long time.

The appearance of the flavor will depend on the beauty of the bottle

Video: how to make a freshener from your favorite perfume

Citrus flavor for the kitchen

Unfortunately, there are also unpleasant odors in the kitchen. A citrus freshener in a spray bottle will help eliminate the smell from runaway milk or burnt dinner. You will need:

spray;
vodka - 200 ml;
orange, lemon - 1 pc.;
water - boiled or distilled;
orange oil - 3-4 drops.

You only need the peels of the fruit, so you can eat the pulp for your health.

Citrus peels are an ideal option for making a kitchen freshener.

Tip: cut the fruit peels into thin strips - they will not only be a source of smell, but also have a decorative appearance in the bottle.

After you have separated the pulp from the skin and cut the latter into strips, you can begin preparing the freshener.

Place half of the peels in a spray bottle.
Hide the remaining peels in the refrigerator.
Fill the contents with vodka.
Place the spray bottle in a dark place and let the contents brew for 2 days.
Open the bottle.
Add essential oil.
Throw the remaining peels into the bottle and add water.
Shake the bottle well.

An important ingredient in a citrus freshener is vodka or alcohol.

When you see that the air freshener is running out, feel free to start preparing a new one. By the way, any clean container or bottle will be useful for this.

Tip: if you need to quickly eliminate an unpleasant odor, but don’t have a freshener at hand, then take a few coffee beans, a cinnamon stick or dried citrus peels and place them on a hot burner of the gas stove. In just a minute, your kitchen will be filled with the aroma of coffee, cinnamon or orange.

Toilet fragrance

To maintain a constant pleasant and fresh smell in the toilet and bathroom, you can use any of the above options. We advise you to choose not only those essential oils that you simply like, but also those that can kill bacteria and fungi. These include tea tree, fir, grapefruit, lavender, ylang-ylang, and clove oils.

Essential oils are the main components of most types of “home” air fresheners.

Because the toilet - not the most sterile place, you will also need additional fragrances for the toilet bowl. They should not only freshen the air, but also have disinfecting and cleansing properties.

Toilet bombs 3 in 1

For 30 bombs with a diameter of 2.5–3 cm you will need the following ingredients:

laundry soap shavings - 3 tbsp. heaped spoons;
baking soda - 1 cup;
citric acid - 3 tbsp. spoons;
hydrogen peroxide - 2 tbsp. spoons;
essential oils - 20 drops are enough.

Laundry soap will make the mass from which you will make bombs plastic. It also has antimicrobial properties. But, at your discretion, instead of laundry soap, you can use any other soap, for example, colored soap. As for citric acid and peroxide, they have a devastating effect on bacteria and fungi. To add additional disinfecting properties to this “explosive” mixture, as well as a magical aroma, we recommend taking four types of oils and measuring 5 drops from each. Let's get down to business.

Grate the soap to make about 3 tbsp. heaped spoons.
Soap is grated using a regular grater.
Melt the shavings in a water bath.
Pour baking soda and citric acid into a bowl with soap shavings.
Mix thoroughly.
Mix the ingredients with a regular spoon
Add essential oil.
Pour in hydrogen peroxide and mix again - you should get a thick, viscous mass.
Make round balls with a diameter of 2.5–3 cm.
To make the bombs have a beautiful round shape, you can use special devices
Place the bombs on a flat surface, such as a baking sheet lined with newspaper.
Leave to dry at room temperature for 4-5 hours.

You can, of course, simply mix all the ingredients by grating the soap on a fine grater. But to obtain a homogeneous soft consistency, it is recommended to first melt the chips and then mix with the rest of the ingredients.

To make the bombs beautiful, add a little food coloring to the mixture. Fragrant multi-colored balls will delight the eye and decorate the toilet room. When the “bombs” are dry, you can safely use them. You can store the finished bombs in a box in the bathroom or put them in a bowl, from where they will emit an aroma, further refreshing the room.

In order to keep the toilet always clean and the air in the toilet fresh, you need to throw one such bomb into the toilet or flush cistern every day. They threw it in, waited 5 minutes and washed it off - the smell was pleasant, the toilet was clean, the germs were destroyed.

This is what bombs can look like if you use dyes

Toilet tablets 3 in 1

Toilet tablets are made in a similar way. You can make them with your hands like bombs or use a silicone ice mold.

For 30 tablets we will need the following components:

soda - 2 cups or 15 tbsp. spoon;
citric acid - 5 tbsp. spoon;
hydrogen peroxide - 5 tbsp. spoon;
vinegar 9% - 2.5 tbsp. spoons;
essential oils - 20–25 drops;
water.

Add water “by eye”, a little at a time, so that the mass does not turn out to be too liquid.

In one bowl, mix baking soda and citric acid.
In another bowl, mix vinegar and hydrogen peroxide.
Gradually pour the liquid into the mixture of soda and citric acid and stir immediately.
After combining the contents of the two bowls, add essential oils.
Add some water.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until smooth.
Make 30 flattened balls or fill ice molds with the mixture.
Allow the tablets to dry for 4-5 hours.

If you use beautiful shapes, then such tablets will become an excellent decor for the toilet room.

Use ready-made tablets in the same way as bombs.

Tip: do not dry toilet tablets on the radiator - they may crack. It is best to dry at room temperature.

You can store the tablets in a regular jar.

Making scented toilet tablets is not difficult at all.

Video: how to make toilet freshener tablets with your own hands

Block toilet freshener 3 in 1

For this type of air freshener you will need any old toilet hanging block and the following components:

any soap - 100 g (1 pack of regular soap or half a pack of laundry soap);
vinegar - 1 tbsp. spoon;
soda - 2 tbsp. spoons;
glycerin - 1 tbsp. spoon;
essential oil - 10–15 drops.

To enhance the aroma, you can buy a fragrance with the scent you like.

Instructions for preparing the filler:

Grate the soap on a fine grater.
In a deep bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients.
Using your hands, form into blocks or balls depending on what you need for the block.
Wrap the remaining homemade air freshener in film and store it in a dark place, out of reach of children.

The big advantage of such a freshener is that the soap is washed off gradually, so it lasts for 3-4 weeks for one person living in an apartment. Of course, the duration of such a block will depend on the intensity of visiting the toilet.

Using colored soap, you can make bright blocks for the toilet that will not be inferior to store-bought ones.

Gel block toilet freshener

You can also make your own gel freshener for the hanging unit. Gelatin will help achieve the consistency of a thick gel.

Components for preparing the freshener:

gelatin - 20 g;
water - 1 glass;
salt - 2 tbsp. spoons;
soda - 2 tbsp. spoons;
vinegar - 3 tbsp. spoons;
essential oils - 30–40 drops;
food coloring - 1 pack.

Your actions:

Pour the gelatin into a deep bowl and fill it with hot water.
When the gelatin swells, stir it with water until completely dissolved.
Add dye, salt, soda, vinegar, oils and stir until all ingredients are dissolved.
Pour the mixture into a shallow container and refrigerate for several hours.
After the mixture has hardened, remove it from the refrigerator and cut into pieces of the desired size.

A shallow rectangular container is suitable as a form. The future jelly is poured 1.5–2 cm thick, depending on the thickness of the toilet hanging block. The jelly is cut out according to the shape of the block, and the rest is cut into the same pieces, after which it is carefully wrapped in film and stored in the freezer.

You can achieve a thick gel consistency using gelatin.

The simplest bathroom freshener

Cotton wool soaked in essential oils can refresh and absorb unpleasant odors. Simply apply 5-10 drops of oil to a small piece of cotton wool and place it in a small jar or bowl. You can enhance the effect of the fragrance by placing it near a heat source.

Car air fresheners

Since a car has long been transformed from a luxury item into a necessary means of transportation, you need to take care of a fragrance for the interior. Store-bought “smells” can hardly be called beneficial for the human body, and the synthetic smell sometimes hurts the nose so much that you want to leave the car and walk.

Learning how to make natural and healthy flavors is very simple. We offer several options.

Fragrant sachet

Place cotton wool in a small organza bag (you can buy it or sew it yourself), and then add 5-10 drops of essential oil inside. You can do more, but do not forget that the area of a car’s interior is much smaller than the area of a living space, and the smell of pure essential oils is quite concentrated. This sachet will delight you with a wonderful aroma for a week. When the smell becomes less noticeable, you will need to add a few drops of oil again.

Instead of cotton wool and oil, you can use coffee beans, aromatic herbs, leaves and petals. The bag can be made of any fabric that allows air to pass through well.

This sachet can be hung on the mirror or thrown under the seat.

Coffee beans will absorb all unwanted odors

Gel fragrance for car

If you want the flavor to be “visible”, then you will have to take care of a beautiful jar. If you still have a container from an old air freshener, wash it and feel free to use it.

You can see the recipe for making a gel freshener above. The only thing is that you need fewer ingredients. For example, it will be enough to prepare a “scent” from 50 ml of water, 10 g of gelatin, 1 teaspoon of glycerin and 5-10 drops of essential oil.

You can also use a container from an old hanging liquid fragrance and pour essential oil into it.

Hanging auto-fragrancer made of fabric

Another option for a hanging fragrance. You will need:

favorite essential oil or aromatic composition;
a piece of felt, felt or thick coat fabric;
cardboard for making a stencil;
pen or felt-tip pen;
cord or tape;
scissors.

Armed with everything you need, get down to business.

It will be a pleasure to be in such a salon; besides, essential oils benefit the body.

Video: how to make a car fragrance from fabric and in sachet form

How long do homemade “smells” last and how much area are they enough for?

Any residential air freshener produced in the quantities suggested is sufficient for an area of 15–18 m². For large rooms, we recommend using two fragrances, placing them in different corners. On average, one of these fresheners lasts for 2-4 weeks, but you can keep them looking “fresh” using the tips above.

As for toilet fresheners, the expiration date will depend on the number of people in the house and the frequency of visits. “Smells” for cars last for an average of 1–2 weeks, but their smell can be renewed using the principle of updating a gel home freshener or simply applying a few drops of oil to a sachet or cloth.

Making your own air freshener from natural materials will not only be an interesting activity for the housewife, which will bring a little coziness to the house, but also a means of saving money, as well as a safe alternative to purchased chemical fragrances. A homemade air freshener will fill not only your home with aroma, but also the interior of your car.

What happens if you close your eyes and feel the world without the help of vision? It’s simple - another sense (smell) comes into play.

When sitting behind the wheel, the first thing we pay attention to is the aroma of the car (the smell of the dashboard, covers, baked goods, hot coffee in the cup holder, and so on).

But all this is secondary. The main source of aroma is car air freshener.

It would seem that everything is simple. All you have to do is go to the store, choose a freshener that suits the price and smell, and stick it in your car.

But is it worth poisoning yourself with “chemistry”? - Of course not. Today there are many ways to make your own air freshener.

What is a store-bought air freshener?

When buying a freshener in a store, we don’t even think about its composition and strength. But such a product is an ordinary “chemical” that emits not only an odor, but also toxic substances.

The task of manufacturers is to achieve maximum concentration of aroma and prolong the effect of their product. Everything else doesn't matter to them.

But that's not all. You can buy a freshener that seems to have a pleasant smell, but after opening it you get a completely different aroma that is irritating and clearly reveals a chemical base.

At the same time, it is unknown how the store-bought product will affect health. So why take the risk? Below we will look at the most interesting and simple recipes that allow you to make a freshener from available materials. At the same time, you will be confident in the naturalness and benefits of the product.

Gel freshener

This method is one of the simplest and most cost-effective. As a basis for the “smell,” you can use regular glycerin and a number of additional elements.

The algorithm of actions is as follows:

The advantages of such a product are versatility, durability and pleasant aroma.

You can be sure that the composition will not spill accidentally, and the smell will emanate for a long time.

If desired, you can add a little dye and transfer the composition into a transparent bottle. All that remains is to find a suitable place in the cabin.

Hydrogel freshener

In this version, the base is a hydrogel, which is easy to buy in a store.

The algorithm itself looks like this:

prepare everything you need - hydrogel, essential oil, container, water;
wash the container and drop 25-30 drops of essential oil into it (here based on the volume of the prepared container);
pour water into the container and mix the composition well;
open the bottle and add about 35-40 hydrogel beads;
now add water and leave the mixture alone for 10-12 hours;
If there is liquid left inside, it can be drained.

That's all. This design can be used in a car and at home.

In the first case, use a pin or small drill to make several holes in the lid to allow the aroma to escape.

If the air freshener is used at home, then it will be easier to open the lid and put the product somewhere on a shelf.

Citrus freshener

When buying fruits or flowers, we don’t even think about the possibility of their alternative use. For example, from several dozen dried clove flowers and 2-3 oranges you can make a high-quality freshener of natural origin.

The manufacturing scheme is as follows:

divide the flowers into equal slides (for each of the oranges);
stick flowers into the surface of the fruit until you get original “hedgehogs”.

This freshener will “work” for 12-15 days. In a car, it can be placed in the glove compartment, placed on the dashboard or on the rear parcel shelf (behind the passenger seat).

Aromatic pendant

This option is difficult to classify as a car air freshener, but it should not be ignored either.

The essence of the preparation is as follows:

prepare small containers (small vials);
fill them with a special composition (the following options are suitable - twigs, petals or sand);
add a little essential oil to the composition. The main thing here is not to overdo it (2-3 drops are enough);
close the container and let it sit for a while. Before installing it in the machine, you just need to make a few holes in the lid to release the pleasant aroma out.

Felt air freshener

Many people have seen on the shelves freshers made of solid material in the shape of Christmas trees, coffee beans and other figures.

You can do a similar thing with your own hands. All you need is a piece of wool felt. The latter can be bought in a store by choosing a color that matches the interior of the car.

The algorithm of actions is as follows:

At the same time, do not repeat the mistake of most car enthusiasts who hang the air freshener on the rearview mirror. This product will distract you from the road and may cause an accident.

The best option is to mount the “smell” somewhere near the rear window or in any corner of the dashboard.

Simple options

There are also simpler options for air fresheners:

Take a piece of cotton wool and drop a little essential oil on it. All that remains is to find a place for such a product so that it does not stain anything around. The scent can be updated from time to time.
Use baking soda. Take a salt shaker or other container (the main thing is to have holes), pour baking soda inside and add a little essential oil.
Take a small bag and pour aromatic herbs or coffee beans into it. This will be enough to scent the salon for a long time.

Bottom line

As you can see, you don’t have to buy a car air freshener in a store—you can make it yourself.

There are several advantages here:

A pleasant aroma in the interior of your car that you and your passenger like, agree, this is great. Currently, buying in a retail chain is not a problem. However, it is worth considering that most of these “stinkers” are made on a chemical basis and are unsafe for human health. We offer you a simple way to make it into your car yourself.

What you need to make flavoring

Small empty jar. It is very good to use a jar of factory flavoring for making
1-2 teaspoons of gelatin (15 -20g.)
1 teaspoon glycerin (15 g.)
Distilled water
A mixture of essential oils that can be purchased at any pharmacy. Based on the results, it is best to use citrus scents (lemon, orange). But in general it’s not for everybody, everyone can use what they like.

How to make your own flavoring

Dissolve in distilled water and add glycerin to the resulting solution.
Then add essential oil to an empty jar, and pour a solution of gelatin with glycerin into it
Mix everything and place in a cool place until the resulting mass hardens completely.

There is another, fairly quick and effective way to fill the interior of your car with a natural aroma. To do this, you will need, as in the previous version, essential oil and a small container with a water spray. Mix water with essential oil and spray the resulting mixture into the interior of your car.

When the car interior smells good, traveling is a pleasure. To create a unique atmosphere, you can use a car air freshener. Which is better? It's difficult to answer. After all, the range of such products is quite large. Of course, you can buy a freshener at any specialized store, but such products quickly lose their quality. You will have to buy a freshener every month. At the same time, the scents are not original. Homemade products will help correct the situation.

Benefits of homemade flavoring

You can make your own car air freshener. This does not require special knowledge. In addition, such products have a number of advantages:

A homemade car air freshener is not harmful to health, as it consists of natural ingredients. This is an important criterion. After all, both adults and children will inhale the vapors.
Economical. Inexpensive fragrances quickly lose their aroma. They are designed for a short period of validity. A homemade air freshener can last much longer.
You can choose the scent yourself. If necessary, you can combine several scents.

It is worth considering that certain aromas can invigorate, tone, or, conversely, relax. It all depends on your preferences. In addition, not all fragrances can be found on store shelves.

The simplest air freshener

How to make an air freshener for a car? To do this you will need a small bag made of fabric. It can be filled with almost any spice. This component can be found in any kitchen. It is worth placing whole seeds or plant bark into the prepared bag.

Cinnamon, anise, vanilla, cumin and so on are ideal for making such a freshener. You can use pre-dried citrus fruit peels. But the spices will be more aromatic.

Coffee beans can provide the most lasting aroma. They can be both dried and fresh. The choice depends on the preferences of the car owner.

Features of odors

Essential oils of various plants are most often used to make car air fresheners. Such substances have many benefits. This includes price, durability, and variety of scents. Before choosing an essential oil, it is worth considering that each product has its own effect on a person.

Do not overuse scents that have a relaxing effect. Such essential oils can reduce a driver's concentration on the road. And this is fraught with unpleasant consequences. After all, while driving you need to maintain extreme concentration in order to react to an emergency in time. Scents of vanilla, jasmine, and lavender are not suitable. Essential oils like this are not recommended as a car air freshener. It is recommended to use these scents during periods of stress. They are relevant in situations where the driver is very irritated.

In other cases, it is recommended to use essential oils to help invigorate and focus on the road. An air freshener with this ingredient will definitely keep you from falling asleep. To make flavoring, you should use cinnamon, mint and citrus essential oils. It is not recommended to make a car air freshener that covers all odors. If the unit is faulty, the driver will not feel it immediately.

Aroma in a jar

A car air freshener, reviews of which are mostly positive, must be protected from spills. Therefore, for its manufacture it is worth using containers from used purchased compounds. In such a bottle you can place a piece of cloth or cotton wool, previously moistened with essential oil with your favorite scent. This freshener requires only a few drops of aromatic composition. Otherwise, a pungent odor will linger in the vehicle interior. The intensity of the aroma depends on the amount of essential oil.

If you don’t have a bottle of commercial flavoring available, you can use any jar of a suitable size. It is recommended to cover the top of the container with regular foil used for baking foods in the oven.

It is worth considering that such air fresheners are short-lived. If necessary, the aroma can be easily replaced by dropping another essential oil onto a cotton swab.

Application of soda

You can use baking soda to make an air freshener for your car, under the seat or on the dashboard. This flavor can be placed not in a glass bottle, but in a salt shaker. The main thing is that there are holes in the top.

Pour baking soda into the prepared container. It should occupy a quarter of the total volume. Approximately 15 drops of the selected essential oil should also be added here. It is worth considering that such a product will exude aroma for a long time. The only drawback of this air freshener is that it needs to be shaken periodically.

Features of gel flavor

How to make an original air freshener for a car? A gel flavor can be a good idea for car owners. Such products can be made at home if desired. The main thing is to have the necessary components on hand. It is worth noting that the gel air freshener has a thick consistency. Even if dropped, it will not spread. In addition, the finished product has an attractive appearance. And with a creative approach, you can get an original gift for friends.

Making a gel flavor

To make this air freshener you need gelatin. It is this that will give the finished product the necessary consistency. To make an air freshener, gelatin must be poured into water preheated to a boil. You need to stir the components until it is completely dissolved. The amount of liquid depends on how much flavoring you want.

In a separate container, mix a tablespoon of salt and a little cold water. The resulting liquid should be poured into hot gelatin. While the mixture is being prepared, it is worth preparing a container for the air freshener. It is worth adding 30 drops of essential oil or a mixture of them. After this, you need to pour the gelatin mass into the container and stir well.

After a day, the flavor will thicken completely and can be used. A variety of dyes will give the finished product a more interesting look. They are added to the container even before the gelatin mass is poured into it. At this stage, you can place decorative elements, such as shells or pebbles, at the bottom of the bottle.

Scented balls

As a fragrance for the vehicle interior, you can use aromatic balls placed in a glass container or in a fabric bag. You can decorate your interior with such products if you give them a unique shape. It is worth noting that such an air freshener is suitable as a souvenir for a car enthusiast.

In addition, you can prepare it at home. To do this, you need to mix ¼ cup of salt, half a cup of flour, ¼ part of a teaspoon of corn starch. Separately, you should mix a tablespoon of dye and oil in boiling water. The volume of liquid should be 2/3 cup. To the dry ingredient you need to add water with oil and dye. Knead the resulting mixture into a dough. The resulting mass should be carefully rolled out, and then figures should be cut out of it. You can use a knife or molds for this. But the easiest way is to roll regular balls. When the figures dry, they will exude a pleasant aroma. If desired, the balls can be strung on a ribbon and used as decoration.

As you can see, making an air freshener for your car with your own hands is not so difficult. The main thing is to follow the proportions and basic manufacturing rules. To create flavors, you should use only natural ingredients. You should avoid synthetic additives. You should be especially careful when choosing a scent. After all, some of them calm and bring a feeling of peace. And this is not always beneficial.

Aromatherapy is very popular today. You can scent a room or car using store-bought products or make your own scent. To prepare a fragrance with essential oils, you will need to choose your appropriate aroma.

There is a wide range of esters, so choosing the right one for yourself will be quite difficult. The most popular oils are:

Ylang-ylang. The product will help you relax, protects the nervous system from strong psychological stress, reduces symptoms of fatigue, stress, and promotes brain relaxation. The oil is considered one of the best aphrodisiacs for women.
Verbena. The oil will be indispensable for the car, as it promotes concentration, tones the body, and improves mood. With its help you can get rid of headaches.
Lemon oil. The product has strong antiseptic properties. The smell of lemon will help protect your car from various insects and mosquitoes.
Patchouli. The oil will help tone the body and cheer up. Helps improve memory.
Cinnamon essential oil. The aroma of the oil helps cope with severe psychological stress and relieves symptoms of chronic fatigue. Excellent for use as a car flavor as it neutralizes unpleasant odors.
Fir essential oil is considered one of the most beneficial oils. Thanks to its properties, the oil helps destroy almost all types of bacteria and microbes, eliminates unpleasant odors, increases resistance to stress, and strengthens the immune system. The product also helps repel insects and is almost as good as ylang-ylang as an aphrodisiac.

Do-it-yourself car air freshener - necessary ingredients

Before you start creating a flavor, you need to prepare the following components:

Cooking form. Jars of cream, cookies, and soap are great.
Essential oil.
Baking soda.
Small fabric bag.
Wax.
Boiled water.

How to make a sachet with your own hands for a car

First you need to mix 1 cup of boiling water and 10 drops of your favorite ether.
Pour baking soda into a separate bowl, pour flavored water into it, mix thoroughly until smooth and pour the entire mixture into the mold.
As soon as the mass in the form acquires a dense structure, it must be placed in a sachet and hung in the car.

Scented Christmas tree

Surely everyone has come across a car fragrance in the shape of a Christmas tree. You don’t have to buy this air freshener in a store, because you can very easily make it yourself. The peculiarity of self-production is that the flavor can be in any form, just like essential oil.

First you need to cut out a blank of the desired shape from cardboard.
After that, you need to wrap the figurine in felt, punch a hole in the upper part, through which you pull a beautiful thread.
You only need 4-6 drops of essential oil. Initially, the smell from such a product will be fragrant for about a week, then, when the fabric is completely saturated, the aroma will be present in the car for a month.
It is not recommended to impregnate the same form with different aromatic oils, because after mixing, the esters can cause irritation. If you need to replace the flavor, it is better to prepare another form.

Long lasting flavor

Such a fragrance, made independently, will provide a long-lasting fragrance in the car.

To prepare you will need:

glycerin – 1 tsp. ;
essential oil – 5 drops;
food gelatin – 1 package.

Gelatin must be diluted with water according to the instructions; if a thicker consistency is required, reduce the amount of water by half. Add glycerin to the gelatin, mix the mixture well until smooth. Pour everything into a prepared beautiful container, add essential oil. The air freshener is ready.

Flavor made from wooden sticks

To create a flavor you will need:

100 ml liquid baby soap;
wooden sticks, thin - 3-6 pcs.;
1 tbsp. l. alcohol;
glass container;
10 drops of ether.

Pour soap, alcohol, essential oil into a container, mix all ingredients. After this, put the sticks in the jar and leave to steep for 5 hours. After 5 hours, stick the sticks into the container with the other side for another 5 hours. The result is unusual flavors that can be distributed throughout the car.

Flour stones

To prepare you need:

100 g flour;
100 g soda;
1 tsp. vegetable oil;
7 drops of essential oil;
water for mixing.

Mix all ingredients in one container. Then divide the dough into several parts, give it the desired shape, put it in the refrigerator until completely hardened. These flour stones can be placed in the car as a beautiful air freshener. To make the dough look more attractive, you can add food coloring to it.

There is no need to buy expensive air fresheners for your car, because they are quite easy to make yourself at minimal cost, and most importantly, from natural ingredients and your favorite essential oil.