If youre looking for an easy way to fill your home with long-lasting scent, try this viral trick
Now that winters nearly here and were spending more time indoors, fragrancing your home with delicious aromas becomes more important than ever. Unlike spring and summer when you can easily crack open a window for a fresh breeze or fill your home with sweet-smelling flowers, scenting your home during winter requires a bit of extra effort, but weve found a genius solution we think youll love. The best part? You only need three ingredients that you almost certainly already own.
This homemade air freshener has been doing the rounds on social media with users praising the super simple DIY for its long-lasting scent. For anyone fed up with expensive plug-in diffusers or overused candle scents, this solution is a reliable way to make a home smell good and it lasts for hours. Whats more, it takes less than 5 minutes to make using household items you probably have inside your kitchen right now.
To find out more, I spoke to home blogger Elizabeth Grace of Dream Home Making who knows a thing or two about scenting a home. In the captivating world of home fragrances, the recent viral hack has ignited enthusiasm among DIY enthusiasts, she explains. Here we delve into the intricacies of this olfactory masterpiece, explore its efficacy, and uncover alternative aromatic alchemy.
Fabric Softener Use one capful of softener and add it to a pot of boiling water. Simmer this over the stove, and the scent of the fabric softener will waft around your house. You can also simmer spices like cinnamon or cloves in some water if you want to opt for a different type of smell.
What is the fabric softener and salt air freshener hack? (Image credit: Marie Flanigan)
As the name suggests, this genius homemade air freshener trick uses fabric softener and salt, plus a little rubbing alcohol, to make a bowl bursting with a delicious scent. All you need to do is fill a bowl with coarse sea salt followed by a tablespoon of rubbing alcohol, and then a capful of your favorite laundry softener. Once youve given the contents a mix, you simply leave on a surface to fill a room with its scent.
It might not sound like much, but Elizabeth Grace at Dream Home Making says this trick is one of the best home fragrances when it comes to long-lasting results. Beyond its simplicity, what sets this DIY apart is its longevity, she says. The marriage of fabric softener and salt creates a fragrance matrix that clings to surfaces, subtly releasing bursts of scent over an extended period. This longevity not only makes it cost-effective but also eliminates the need for frequent reapplication, a testament to its practicality.
As a scenting idea, this nifty DIY also has limitless potential for customization. With a myriad of fabric softener scents available, you can tailor the fragrance to suit your mood or the season, transforming your home into a fragrant canvas that evolves with your preferences, notes Elizabeth.
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DIY | Making an Air Freshener Using Liquid Fabric Softener
FAQ
How do you use fabric softener as an air freshener?
How can I make my whole house smell like laundry?
How do I make a fabric softener smell better?
Find a fabric softener that you like the smell of. The end result will be something very similar to this smell. I use the Downy Natural Blends because it is almost all plant based and also uses coconut oil! This blend is way better for you than some of the air fresheners that you buy in the store.
Can you add baking soda to a fabric softener spray?
While using only fabric softener and water will create a good air freshener, adding baking soda to your solution can help to absorb bad odors and make this spray even more effective. In the video, we watch as someone pours fabric softener directly into a spray bottle. They then add water from the sink and shake the bottle.
How do you make air freshener with fabric softener?
While pouring the ingredients straight into the bottle will work, using a measuring cup will help to avoid spills and keep track of how much you use. To make this air freshener, combine an ⅛ cup of the fabric softener of your choice, 2 tablespoons of baking soda, and a little warm water.
How do I Make my Home smell better?
Not only is vanilla extract a sweet baking ingredient, it makes for an excellent aroma in your home. Dab a bit of vanilla on a light bulb to give off a sweet odor or cook two teaspoons in the oven for 20 minutes for an instant upgrade in smell. 4. DIY candles