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    Home » Green Cleaning » Homemade Air Freshener for Fabric and Rooms

    Homemade Air Freshener for Fabric and Rooms

    Published: Mar 7, 2017 · Modified: Mar 10, 2023 by Bren

    Do you love to use air freshener? It smells great,  but can be bad for your health. Learn to make all-natural homemade air freshener that will leave your home smelling sweet.

    DIY Febreeze Room Refresher Spray - Easy, Non-Toxic, All-Natural room and fabric refresher spray. This easy DIY deodorizer eliminates odors all over the house.

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    I love a fresh smelling room and used to be a store-bought room freshener addict.  A quick spritz after cooking a meal, before company came over, or as a last step to housecleaning made me feel like my home was clean and fresh. I was spraying it ALL THE TIME…

    Until I began to learn more about the toxic chemicals in many household products.  I  checked out my favorite Febreze’s ratings on the Environmental Working Group consumer guide and found out that most of their products score a D  or F for “significant hazards to health or the environment.”

    I was shocked to find out what was I spraying around my home and decided to never use commercial air freshener.

    Dangerous Homemade Alternatives

    Online recipes for homemade fresheners usually contain a dangerous mixture of fabric softener and water. This mixture replaces  one health hazard with another health hazard!

    Both commercial air freshener and homemade air freshener with fabric softener can:

    • Act as hormone disruptors.
    • Cause asthma to develop in healthy people.
    • Cause cancer in humans.
    DIY Febreeze Room Refresher Spray - Easy, Non-Toxic, All-Natural room and fabric refresher spray. This easy DIY deodorizer eliminates odors all over the house.

    How to Make Room Freshener with Essential Oils

    The best homemade room refresher is simple: water, vodka, and essential oils.

    I often use vodka to clean around my house (it’s in my homemade Window Cleaner  and natural Lemon Disinfectant Spray Cleaner). Vodka is a great cleaner because:

    1. It leaves no scent when used in natural cleaners.
    2. It leaves no residue (like the baking soda found in some homemade refresher sprays).
    3. It is naturally antibacterial, anti-fungal, and it’s a natural deodorizer.
    4. Alcohol emulsifies essential oils into an evenly diluted  spray that does not need shaking.
    5. Cheap generic vodka cleans as well as more expensive brands.

    DIY Febreeze Room Refresher Spray - Easy, Non-Toxic, All-Natural room and fabric refresher spray. This easy DIY deodorizer eliminates odors all over the house.

    Homemade Air Freshener Recipe

    Mix together in a glass spray bottle mix:

    • 1 cup distilled water
    • ½ cup  vodka (use a bottom shelf, cheap version)
    • 10 drops to ½ tsp. essential oil of your choice

    Shake to combine.

    homemade air freshener, DIY Febreeze Room Refresher Spray - Easy, Non-Toxic, All-Natural room and fabric refresher spray. This easy DIY deodorizer eliminates odors all over the house.

    Room Freshener Scent Combinations

    Start with 5-10 drops of essential oil and add more until the desired level of scent is reached. My favorite scent combinations:

    • Zen Spa – 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil, 5 drops lavender essential oil
    • Sleepy Time/Relaxation – 10 drops lavender essential oil, 5 drops vanilla essential oil
    • Floral Dream – 8 drops ylang ylang or lavender essential oil, 8 drops jasmine essential oil

    Free Printable Labels

    Dress up your homemade cleaner with a free printable label or a DIY vinyl sticker. (Have a vinyl cutting machine? Get the SVG cut file here.)

    BrenDid Room and Fabric Refresher Spray DIY PrintableDIY Febreeze Room Refresher Spray - Easy, Non-Toxic, All-Natural room and fabric refresher spray. This easy DIY deodorizer eliminates odors all over the house.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. JODY Russell

      May 21, 2021 at 9:51 am

      I use witch hazel as an alternative to vodka

      Reply
      • Diane Howard

        March 13, 2022 at 8:35 pm

        Thank you as I keep Witch Hazel for my scalp, skin, and cleaning whereas I don’t drink.

        Reply
      • Bre

        June 10, 2022 at 9:17 pm

        Me too

        Reply
    2. MJP

      April 05, 2021 at 10:10 am

      Thanks for recipe. If I buy vodka in the u.k it would be in drinkable alcohol form so presumably best to buy an ethanol product rather than uk sold vodka? Although I could have a drink whilst cleaning but maybe woudn’t get much cleaning done! Thanks for clarifying.

      Reply
      • Bren

        April 07, 2021 at 10:41 am

        I use vodka (the type purchased for drinking) because most of the rubbing ethyl alcohol sold in the U.S. has denaturants added to it (i.e. acetone, denatonium benzoate, methyl isobutyl ketone). Vodka is simply ethanol cut with water.

        Reply
      • Mrs Rogers

        May 30, 2022 at 3:35 am

        Hiya

        What kind of ratio would I use for a 500ml bottle?

        Reply
        • Bren

          September 28, 2022 at 3:55 pm

          250 ml water, 120 ml vodka, 10 drops to ½ tsp. essential oil of your choice

          Reply
    3. Christina Lo

      November 27, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      Can I use white vinegar instead of the alcohol?

      Reply
      • Bren

        December 07, 2020 at 12:43 pm

        Yes, but your spray will have a vinegar odor.

        Reply
    4. Lisa

      November 17, 2020 at 7:15 am

      Thank you for this easy diy recipe. I’ve made several fabric refresher sprays and they all clog up the spray bottle, so perhaps this one without the baking soda won’t do that. Quick question…does it have to be a glass bottle? I have several plastic spray bottles I’ve saved that I’d like to utilize if possible. I would be spraying this on our actual clothing (armpit areas, etc.) to lengthen time between washes. Do you think this spray would be safe for that use?

      Reply
      • Bren

        December 07, 2020 at 12:52 pm

        You can use whatever spray bottle you have on hand. I like to use glass when possible to prevent any possible plastic leaching,

        Reply
        • Virginia

          September 09, 2021 at 2:23 pm

          I’m new to the DIY scene and have a question. Would just the alcohol and water kill odors around the house. My husband can’t tolerate the aroma of essential oils or actually scents of any kind.

          Reply
          • Bren

            September 25, 2021 at 3:16 pm

            Yes, just using the acohol (no essential oils) will help eliminate odors.

            Reply
    5. LT

      August 16, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      Does the plastic spray bottle degrade over time with oil in it?

      Reply
      • Bren

        December 07, 2020 at 1:39 pm

        I use a glass spray bottle and have not had trouble with the plastic stem degrading.

        Reply
    6. Jawwad

      April 22, 2020 at 12:17 am

      HI,……….what is the alternative of vodka.

      Reply
      • Bren

        April 22, 2020 at 4:57 pm

        You can use any plain Ethyl alcohol (ethanol). Ethanol is sold as vodka or grain alcohol in the United States. Other types of denatured alcohol (non-drinkable) are available in the U.S. including isopropanol (rubbing alcohol or isopropyl alcohol) and methanol (methyl alcohol). However, substituting other alcohols for the ethanol in this recipe will result in a cleaner that contains additional ingredients that could be dangerous to inhale and may not be safe on all surfaces.

        Reply
    7. vanessa

      November 13, 2019 at 6:57 am

      hi so essential oils will NOT damage fabrics? I ruined the finish on my piano once when I was a child, by placing one of those scent sachet envelopes on top of it, and the oils ruined it. also, a dropped oil diffuser in the bathroom permanently ruined my hardwood floor in that area. have also ruined metal vents by spraying oil mixture on them. so I’m super eager to spray this all over my sofa, but you can see why I’m very cautious….

      Reply
      • Bren

        November 15, 2019 at 10:05 am

        EOs and fragrance oils can be very corrosive to wood finishes if they are not diluted. A few drops of EO in a mixture has never damaged any of my fabric surfaces. f you are nervous I would spot test in a inconspicuous area. I advise people to do only what they are comfortable doing!

        Reply
    8. Caelin

      September 28, 2019 at 11:19 pm

      I’m under 21 and can’t buy vodka, can I use rubbing alcohol?

      Reply
      • Bren

        September 30, 2019 at 2:33 pm

        Yes, but it will change the scent.

        Reply
    9. April

      September 20, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      Can I add baking soda to this recipe?

      Reply
      • Bren

        September 30, 2019 at 1:57 pm

        I do not add baking soda as it will eventually leave a gritty film.

        Reply
    10. Terii

      September 08, 2019 at 10:17 am

      Can I use this on my clothes? I spend all day in a classroom filled with people with bad body oder. If i can smell myself not them.
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Bren

        September 30, 2019 at 2:09 pm

        Yes, you can use it on washable, natural fabrics (like cotton). I would use it on a clay necklace or bracelet diffuse to be safe.

        Reply
    11. Tk

      August 26, 2019 at 2:26 pm

      Could isopropyl alcohol be used instead of vodka?

      Reply
      • Bren

        September 30, 2019 at 2:17 pm

        Yes, but it will change the scent.

        Reply
    12. Mitch Berkowitz

      August 26, 2019 at 1:57 pm

      can you use a plastic spray bottle?

      Reply
      • Bren

        September 30, 2019 at 2:18 pm

        Yes, but you should use on rated for cleaners to prevent leaching.

        Reply
    13. Sylwia

      August 12, 2019 at 12:08 am

      For how long can this mixture be used? When does it “expire”?

      Reply
      • Bren

        September 30, 2019 at 3:44 pm

        I’ve kept it for quite some time (months and months). Through out if it start to smell different or off or becomes cloudy.

        Reply
    14. Tcnicky

      July 27, 2019 at 6:50 pm

      I am looking for one that will also leave a nice smell. Will this one leave a smell? Would I need to add more oil? Thanks

      Reply
      • Bren

        September 30, 2019 at 3:53 pm

        Yes, it leaves a nice odor.

        Reply
    15. Stephanie Pajonk

      July 06, 2019 at 11:46 am

      for the room freshner scent combinations – is it still made with the alcohol, water and EO? Is it just being left out in a jar or simmered on the stove??

      Reply
      • Bren

        September 30, 2019 at 3:10 pm

        It is made with the alcohol, water and EO.

        Reply
    16. Brenda

      June 01, 2019 at 5:44 am

      Is there anyway to make a room fresher without the alcohol. Alcohol is illegal here in Kuwait.

      Reply
      • Bren

        June 14, 2019 at 7:22 am

        I would use a carpet refresher or use an essential oil diffuser.

        Reply
    17. Zoe Lim

      May 25, 2019 at 1:41 pm

      What happens if you leave out vodka and only use water + EO?

      Reply
      • Bren

        June 14, 2019 at 7:29 am

        The EOs will not combine with water alone.

        Reply
    18. Iwona

      April 13, 2019 at 9:57 am

      I don’t have distilled water at this moment at home, can I use tap or boiled water or a bottled water? Thanks

      Reply
      • Bren

        April 16, 2019 at 9:05 am

        Yes, you can use tap water! Good luck!

        Reply
    19. Nikki p

      March 18, 2019 at 11:40 pm

      HI could you substitute a flavored vodka?

      Reply
      • Bren

        March 19, 2019 at 10:18 am

        Nikki, I’ve never use flavored vodka so I’m not sure how it would work. Let me know if you try!

        Reply
    20. Michelle Leemhuis

      March 11, 2019 at 9:31 pm

      What is the shelf-life on your fabric spray? Thanks – can’t wait to try it out!

      Reply
      • Bren

        March 12, 2019 at 5:10 pm

        The vodak/water spray will last months and months (I’ve never had it go bad). The cornstarch spray will last about a month if stored in a cool place. Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    21. reem

      December 17, 2018 at 12:02 am

      hi Bren,

      we are non alcoholic family and i want to use an everyday disinfectant spray on kitchen n bathroom counter tops which are of granite.could you please suggest an alternative for vodka good on marble / granite tops as well.

      Thanks & best regards,
      Remeen

      Reply
      • Bren

        December 17, 2018 at 9:39 am

        Reem, you can use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide in place of the vodka.

        Reply
    22. Abby

      December 08, 2018 at 4:52 pm

      Can fragrance warming oil be used in place of essential oils?

      Reply
      • Bren

        December 09, 2018 at 1:51 pm

        Yes, but I do not recommend using artificial scents in your home because they can damage your health.

        Reply
    23. Doreen

      November 05, 2018 at 2:47 pm

      I made air freshener but it is staining my tiles so what can I do so that it will stop staining the floor

      Reply
      • Bren

        November 05, 2018 at 5:57 pm

        I’m not sure what would cause the staining. I’ve never had that problem. I would check your ingredients.

        Reply
    24. Dee Free

      November 04, 2018 at 5:59 pm

      Hi! One of our cars smells like some kind of Febreze or cheap, scented air freshner. I think it has penetrated into the fabric seats. I’ve tried airing the car out, to no avail. The smell makes me feel sick. I’d like to eliminate it, not just spray a cover-up odor on top of it. Do you think this fabric freshener would work on that?

      Thanks very much!

      Reply
      • Bren

        November 05, 2018 at 6:07 pm

        It might help. I would try spraying the fabric with a mix of 1 cup white vinegar and 1 cup rubbing alcohol (unscented, no additives) and let it dry overnight with the windows open (if possible) before adding more scent. Hope this helps! You can also buy charcoal odor neutralizers that can help absorb some of the odor.

        Reply
    25. Karen

      October 31, 2018 at 9:56 pm

      What strength vodka do you use?

      Reply
      • Bren

        November 01, 2018 at 11:35 am

        I generally use 80 proof. You can use everclear (which can be purchased at 95% alcohol by volume) or rubbing alcohol if you want the spray to be stronger. I have been happy with the 80 proof.

        Reply
    26. Donna Young

      September 24, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      I’m so happy that I found your recipe! I made some this weekend and it works brilliantly! I was fed up with the strong, chemical-like fragrances of the commercial products. This does a perfect job of freshening my home with a lovely, subtle herbal fragrance. (I made mine with lavender and thyme oil.) I will definitely pass this recipe along to my friends who want to go natural. Thanks again, Bren!

      Reply
      • Bren

        September 25, 2018 at 12:56 pm

        I’m glad it was a success, Donna!

        Reply
    27. Patricia

      August 22, 2018 at 11:09 am

      I want to try your Febreze recipe, but do you know any essential oil combinations that are safe for cats that still smell good?

      Reply
      • Bren

        August 22, 2018 at 12:23 pm

        Patricia, I would check out this site for suggested EOs: http://www.animaleo.info/cats.html

        Reply
    28. Katelin

      July 07, 2018 at 11:49 pm

      I’ve read your article about making your own glass spray bottles, but where did you get the blue glass bottles?

      Reply
      • Bren

        July 09, 2018 at 11:45 am

        The blue glass bottles are from Amazon. You can get them here.

        Reply
    29. Marissa

      April 20, 2018 at 8:49 am

      Thanks for the “recipe”! I just used it to freshen my house to be ready for showings while it’s on the market!

      Reply
      • Bren

        April 20, 2018 at 10:11 am

        Hooray! It’s perfect for keeping the house smelling fresh but not overly scented for prospective buyers!

        Reply
    30. Heather

      February 02, 2018 at 4:25 am

      Recently I’ve read that certain essential oils can be life threatening to cats (and maybe other animals?) I was a bit surprised that this information wasn’t much openly warned about when promoting products like these. I love the idea of using something chemical free but if there’s truth to it’s effect on cats I’d need to be very careful which types of oil to use! Do you know much about these warnings? Is there truth to them in your opinion?

      Reply
      • Bren

        February 05, 2018 at 10:51 am

        Yes, essential oils can be very dangerous to cats. You can read more about it here: http://www.today.com/pets/essential-oils-danger-cats-warning-signs-look-t121300 . I would check the ASPCA guide to toxic and non toxic plants to see which oils are safe (www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants). As a side note, you can make the air freshener without the essential oils and it will still deodorize your room. Good luck!

        Reply
    31. KMF

      January 05, 2018 at 8:22 am

      does spraying alcohol (vodka) room spray damage fabrics if used often and/or over time?

      Thank you

      Reply
      • Bren

        January 07, 2018 at 8:08 pm

        I’ve been using this fabric refresher spray and have never had any damage. You should spot test any fabrics if you are concerned.

        Reply
    32. Tammie

      October 21, 2017 at 11:27 am

      Thank you so much for sharing this! I plan on making it today! Thank you also for providing the cut file for “Refresher Spray”. It’s so cute! Would you mind sharing the font your used for “Refresher”? I want to make more labels to match it. 🙂

      Reply
      • Bren

        October 27, 2017 at 8:25 pm

        Thanks, Tammie. The font is called Honey Script.

        Reply
    33. Roby

      October 19, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      How long does the smell of eo lasts? I have been trying severalc combinations but they dont last too long, could you help?

      Reply
      • Bren

        October 19, 2017 at 1:52 pm

        It should last for a few hours but will not last as long as a artificial scent. Have you seen my post about scenting your home with essential oils?

        Reply
    34. RJackson

      August 18, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      Is this recipe safe to use around the house when you have pets? I have an 11-year-old dog that loves to smell any and everything. I don’t plan to spray it on him but to spread it around the house, he might start to lick it.

      Also, do you have a recipe for a pet odors? It’s more for the air then for furniture or carpet.

      Reply
      • Bren

        August 19, 2017 at 1:49 pm

        If you dog does a lot of licking you want to make sure the essential oil you choose is safe for pets. You can read more here. You can also use just the water and vodka. This is the recipe I use for air freshener as well. Good luck!

        Reply
    35. Ana

      March 21, 2017 at 5:39 pm

      I love this and want to try it! Does the vodka or essential oils leave any stains on carpet or cloth?

      Reply
      • Bren

        March 22, 2017 at 2:08 pm

        Thanks, Ana. I successfully used the homemade air freshener for years with no stains (I spray it on carpet, couches, throw pillows, etc). If you have delicate fabrics (silk, satin, etc) you should spot test. Hope this helps! -Bren

        Reply
    36. Leslie

      February 28, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      I use vinegar , water and tea tree oil , I do have a plastic spray bottle and have not yet had a problem with it .
      Not only is it a great room refreshing combination but I also use it as a disenfecrant spray on counters and where food is prepped .
      I get my tea tree oil at Costco , comes in a large bottle for under $15.00 canadian , lasts a long time . I use it with coconut oil for healing all sorts of bumps and bruses, it has a lovely aroma and doesn’t hang around after the job is done . ☺

      Reply
      • Bren

        February 28, 2017 at 1:00 pm

        Great tips, Leslie. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    37. Megan

      October 31, 2016 at 3:45 pm

      Hi! Could you infuse the vodka like the vinegar with lemons?

      Reply
      • Bren

        October 31, 2016 at 4:43 pm

        Yes, I do that in my Lemon Disinfectant Spray Cleaner.

        Reply
    38. Kylee Yavorsky

      October 15, 2016 at 2:35 am

      I’m probably being overly skeptical and I know you’ve said it multiple times but I’m so nervous spraying vodka on my couch lol the vodka really has no smell when mixed with water and the EO’s? I just don’t want my house to smell like I spilt some booze everywhere.

      Reply
      • Bren

        October 16, 2016 at 8:24 pm

        Vodka has a very faint odor, so when diluted and mixed with essential oils you smell only the essential oils. Think of it this way, vodka is ethanol. Ethanol is the alcohol that is used for making perfume. Whe you spray on perfume you don’t smell like alcohol. If you have doubts I would spray it on a towel first and then decide how you like the smell before smelling it on your furniture.

        Reply
    39. Dee

      October 01, 2016 at 1:23 pm

      Will the essential oils stain fabrics?

      Reply
      • Bren

        October 02, 2016 at 6:21 pm

        I have never had a problem with staining, you should spot test if you have concerns about certain fabrics.

        Reply
    40. Felicia

      September 19, 2016 at 6:56 am

      Do you have to use distilled water? Regular tap water wouldn’t work?

      Reply
      • Bren

        September 19, 2016 at 8:26 am

        You can use either distilled or regular tap water in this recipe.

        Reply
    41. Erin

      September 11, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      I’m excited to try this, but I’m wondering how big a batch to make. How long does this usually keep? I made way too much natural body scrub once and it went rancid.

      Reply
      • Bren

        September 11, 2016 at 3:30 pm

        Since this is just water, vodka and essential oils it will not go bad. I make the full batch every few months and store it under my kitchen sink or bathroom counter. If you use a dark colored bottle it will help keep the essential oils smelling their best. If you have doubts just make a small batch by cutting the ingredients in half or thirds.

        Reply
    42. pcooley40

      February 01, 2016 at 8:59 am

      Found this post today and was just wondering if it is possible to use any of the many different “flavored” vodkas, such as lemon if you wanted your spray to have a lemon scent? Anybody try this?

      Reply
      • Bren

        February 01, 2016 at 9:50 am

        I’ve never tried using flavored vodka, but I think it may be better to use essential oils which are used for aromatherapy. The vodkas are flavored for taste not scent. You might not get as much aroma from the flavored vodka.

        Reply
    43. Kristin

      January 31, 2016 at 6:28 am

      Sounds great! Where do you get your spray bottles?

      Reply
      • Bren

        January 31, 2016 at 7:58 am

        Kristin, I actually make my own spray bottles! You can get the instructions here: DIY Glass Spray Bottles.

        Reply
    44. Leigh

      January 14, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      We are an “alcohol free” home. Any substitute for the vodka?

      Reply
      • Bren

        January 14, 2016 at 8:13 pm

        Leigh, you can use white vinegar or witch hazel in place of vodka. The vinegar may smell a bit at first, but it dries odorless leaving just the essential oil fragrance.

        Reply
    45. Ashley

      November 30, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      Excited to try this! What brand are your spray bottles? And where did u get them?

      Reply
      • Bren

        November 30, 2015 at 10:03 pm

        Thanks Ashley! I actually make my own glass spray bottles. You can read the tutorial here.

        Reply
    46. Elena Lescano

      November 12, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      Why not alcohol instead of vodka?

      Reply
      • Bren

        November 12, 2015 at 10:11 pm

        Elena, I assume you are asking about rubbing alcohol? I prefer to use vodka because it is simply water and ethanol. Rubbing alcohol is ethanol, water, acetone, methyl isobutyl ketone, flavoring to make it taste bad and/or artificial coloring and artificial fragrance. I prefer to avoid all the additives in rubbing alcohol. In addition, rubbing alcohol smells bad when sprayed and the vodka is almost odorless allowing the essential oils to be smelled.

        Reply
        • Nicole

          November 24, 2015 at 11:46 am

          Rubbing alcohol is not usually ethanol. It’s more commonly isopropyl alcohol and is not suitable for consumption. Isopropyl alcohol is a bacteriostatic, and is used in labs at a 70% concentration, so if you wish to use rubbing alcohol in place of the vodka that is okay but make sure it is at around a 70% concentration in your final solution (meaning usually you have to buy the special 91% isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol at the drugstore and dilute). 70% has been found to be the most effective concentration of isopropyl alcohol. Source: clinical diagnostics lab tech (lots of bodily fluids 🙂 )

          Reply
          • Bren

            November 24, 2015 at 1:27 pm

            Thanks for the comments, Nicole! Yes rubbing alcohol contains isopropyl alcohol and/or ethanol plus additives, the mixture is sometime referred to as denatured alcohol. I prefer to use vodka since it does not contain any of the additives found in rubbing alcohol.

            Reply
    47. Tiffany

      November 11, 2015 at 5:13 pm

      This recipe looks awesome! Already bought the vodka! My car smells like my dog and i want to use this on the floor fabric behind the back seat, but I have leather seats. If some accidentaly gets on my seats, do you think it can cause any damage to the leather? Also, do u think this can be used on hard surfaces as a sanitizer?

      Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Bren

        November 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm

        Thanks Tiffany! I have not used the spray on leather so I am not certain of the results. I frequently spray it in my living room near my leather chair and have had no issues. Yes, it can also be used on hard surfaces as a sanitizer. I would stick to no-porous surfaces such as ceramic tile or countertops. I would not use it on wood. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    48. Katy Lawler

      November 07, 2015 at 1:33 am

      I love, love, love this spray. I have almost given up on a homemade air freshener that actually works. Thank you for this recipe.

      Reply
      • Bren

        November 07, 2015 at 1:29 pm

        Thanks Katy! I love it too. I am so glad it works well for you.

        Reply
    49. Rosemary

      October 06, 2015 at 5:54 am

      1. Is it okay to use a plastic spray bottle? Will the EO break down the plastic? 2. Would Witch Hazel be as effective as vodka?

      Reply
      • Bren

        October 06, 2015 at 8:14 am

        Rosemary, if you want to use a plastic spray bottle I would mix a very small batch and use it up right away. The EO will break down the plastic if it is stored in a plastic bottle. I have never used witch hazel as a room deodorizer, it has a very strong odor and is not a deodorizer (it’s astringent) . I use vodka because it does not smell. If you do not want to use vodak and do not mind a subtle odor I would use white vinegar.

        Reply
      • Hélène

        January 19, 2017 at 9:54 pm

        Get glass ones on amazon. Not too pricey if u buy six at a time of the 4oz ones.

        Reply
    50. Ashleigh

      September 28, 2015 at 11:50 am

      Wow cant wait to try these, I havent made an air freshener spray in a while now. Thanks for the printables as well!

      Reply
      • Bren

        September 28, 2015 at 11:34 pm

        You’re welcome! Thanks for the kind words!

        Reply
    51. Amanda

      September 28, 2015 at 2:26 am

      Could you use rubbing alcohol instead of vodka! I’m Mormon, and although I have no problem buying the vodka, it would take me a long time to actually use up a bottle just using it in the air freshener.

      Reply
      • Bren

        September 28, 2015 at 11:45 pm

        Yes, you could use rubbing alcohol but it will have an unpleasant odor and does not rate well on the EWG scale. If you are concerned about green cleaning I would use white vinegar. It will have a bit of a vinegar smell but it will dry without any odor. You could also look for a mini bottle of vodka if you are not opposed to buying alcohol. I do not drink the vodka I buy for cleaning, I use it in the Room Refresher, Spray Starch, Glass Cleaner, and Foot & Shoe Deodorizer.

        Reply
        • Hélène

          January 19, 2017 at 9:53 pm

          I use vodka in my roller bottles too. Itll keep a long, long time. I have lots of different roller bottle blends and even singles to roll on. I make different scented room sprays too, one for the bathroom, one lavender, one citrus…

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          • Bren

            January 20, 2017 at 10:25 am

            Great ideas, Hélène.

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      • RJackson

        August 18, 2017 at 12:46 pm

        Depending on The amount he needs, you could always buy the small bottles that they have at liquor stores. I bought one to make a natural deodorant years ago because I don’t drink and I didn’t need very much

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        • Bren

          August 19, 2017 at 1:49 pm

          Thanks for the tip! I clean with vodka a lot so I buy a big cheap bottle for about $10 and store them under the sink with my cleaning supplies.

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    52. grablelisa

      July 31, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      Thanks for sharing. I really would like to drop Febreze. I think I’ll try grapefruit EO.

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      • Bren

        August 01, 2015 at 9:33 am

        Grapefruit would smell great! Since citrus EO is energizing it would give you a great pick me up too.

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    53. Christine

      February 16, 2015 at 6:12 pm

      Could this work well as a cleaner for windows, counter tops, etc? I’m pretty sure it would, but wanted to ask you before trying it.

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      • Bren

        February 16, 2015 at 6:47 pm

        Yes, you can use it on counter tops, etc. You might want to reduce the amount of essential oils. Have you seen my Window Cleaner recipe?

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    54. Laura Sue Shaw

      February 06, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      Great idea! I never knew that about vodka. I’ll have to give this recipe a try now.. thanks for sharing!

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    55. Michelle @ Dishes and Dust Bunnies

      February 06, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      This is a great idea! I love using essential oils but have never tried to make a air freshener spray before. This is something I’ll definitely have to try! 🙂

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      • Bren

        February 06, 2015 at 3:55 pm

        Thanks Michelle! I also use EO to clean. I hope you like the spray!

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    56. Krista

      February 06, 2015 at 7:39 am

      i love this idea–it’s so simple and I love that it’s non toxic. I can’t wait to try it!

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    57. Dawn

      January 22, 2014 at 8:38 am

      This sounds like a great idea! Where can you buy essential oils?

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      • Bren

        January 22, 2014 at 4:43 pm

        Good question, Dawn. I get some at a natural/health food store, some at the drugstore and some online at Amazon.com. They are lots of sources. I look for the words therapeutic or cosmetic grade to ensure they are natural, not knockoff chemicals. Here’s a link that gives some more tips on choosing EOs.

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        • Dawn @ Reveal Natural Health

          March 23, 2014 at 2:13 pm

          I made this fabric refresher this week using wild orange essential oil. It works really well. My husband got excited when I told him I needed to buy cheap vodka for the house. I never realized he was so into natural cleaning products 😉

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          • Bren

            March 23, 2014 at 8:17 pm

            Whatever gets him on board with natural cleaning, LOL! I hope you like the fabric refresher! My new favorite is eucalyptus and lavender, very spa like!

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