Try This: Make Your Own Gel Air Fresheners

I've never been a big fan of commercial air fresheners, but I'm always the one who forgets she put a pot of water and spices on the stove to boil as well. What's the happy medium? How about making your own gel air fresheners so you can control the scent without the worry of lighting your kitchen on fire.

My biggest problem with commercial air fresheners is that I don't really want my house to smell like a summer meadow full of citrus explosion on a sunny laundry day. It's just too much. I prefer more natural, simple smells and that's exactly what this project provides.

All you'll need to make your own is some gelatin, food coloring (if you so desire), and essential oil. Plus, this project makes great use of small glass containers that might not have had a purpose otherwise. Try giving them as house warming gifts as new spaces could always use a new smell! Want to see how to make your own? Check out the details over at TipNut. You can also find a recipe for making gel candles, like the ones pictured above, at Spa From Scratch.

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Comments (6)

"My biggest problem with commercial air fresheners is that I don't really want my house to smell like a summer meadow full of citrus explosion on a sunny laundry day."

HA! TOTALLY!

Thanks for the link!

http://lifehacker.com/5846795/make-your-own-gel-air-freshener-on-the-cheap-for-a-better+smelling-home

There are also a lot of issues surrounding the chemicals used in artificial scents, not just in gels, air fresheners, candles, etc., but also household cleaners and personal care products. For good smells, your best bet is beeswax candles or soy candles scented with essential oils.

Most commercial air fresheners make my sinus act up or flare up allergies in my throat. Plus, they all smell too much! I prefer to spend money on quality candles. I will give this a try though!

This is a funny post. My only qualm about the gelatin recipes is all the warnings about mold...hmmm...Also, do essential oils not have phthalates (the stuff that's toxic that makes scents scent) in them?

Also just fyi a company called Natural Desserts makes unflavored vegan gelatin, you can buy it at any health food store!