Homemade air fresheners that won’t break the bank. These fresheners are held together with wax and can be hung up pretty much anywhere in the home, office, or car.

homemade wax air freshener hearts on white marble with cinnamon sticks and dried orange slice.

With just a couple of ingredients, you can have your home filled with the incredible scent of these wax air fresheners.

These air fresheners can hang on the car mirror, be placed in a dresser drawer, or in the bottom of the trash can.

Get creative with these and decorate them with dried fruit, spices, or dried flowers. Or you can leave them plain. Either way, they will freshen up any space that you put them in.

I love a fresh-smelling car and house, but synthetic fragrances give me an instant headache. This is why I have resorted to making my own candles, homemade gel air fresheners, and diffusing essential oils in my home.

I love that I can customize the scent and that I am receiving aromatherapy benefits all at the same time.

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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE A DIY AIR FRESHENER?

For this recipe, I am using wax and essential oils. I prefer to use a combination of soy wax and beeswax, but if you only have one, it will still work just fine.

If you want to decorate them, you can do that by adding in dried flowers, dried fruit, spices, glitter, or natural dyes. The possibilities are endless!

You will also need a mold to make these. I use silicone molds and find that they are really easy to pop out and don’t stick at all. I have heart shape molds and small circle molds. Again, you can use any shape here!

BEESWAX AND SOY WAX AIR FRESHENERS

As I said earlier, I find it best to use a combination of soy and beeswax when making homemade wax scented sachets. Soy wax is a lot softer than beeswax. However, using just beeswax isn’t the best option either. Beeswax has a scent that can make it harder to smell the scent of essential oils that you are using.

I use one cup of soy wax and a half of a cup of beeswax for this recipe. I find this combination makes a perfect consistency and gives off the best scent.

ESSENTIAL OIL WAX AIR FRESHENERS

heart shaped wax air freshener with dried flowers

I love using essential oils to scent my home because they are all-natural and have a lot of aromatherapy benefits.

When it comes to adding essential oils to your homemade wax fresheners, you can pick any combination of oils you want. Some of my favorite oils to use are floral, citrus, and mint.

For this recipe, you will need about 1 tablespoon of essential oil. I know that sounds like a lot, but these will last for a very long time. Depending on your preference, you may want to add more or less essential oils. Always start with less and add more if needed.

HOW TO MAKE WAX AIR FRESHENERS

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup soy wax
1/2 cup beeswax
1 tablespoon essential oil (check out my favorite blends below)
Silicone molds
Double boiler
Dried fruit, flowers, or spices (optional)
String or hemp (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Place the soy wax and beeswax in a double boiler.
Over medium heat, melt wax.
Remove from the heat and allow the wax to cool slightly.
Add in essential oils. Stir until the oils are mixed well with the wax.
Pour the wax mixture into silicone molds.
If using, add in dried fruit, flowers, and spices.
Stick a toothpick or bamboo skewer through the wax about 1/4″ from the top
Allow the wax to completely harden and then pop out of the molds.

homemade air fresheners on white marble with dried flowers

Important Note: If you’re using this DIY around children, please refer to my article on kid-safe essential oil diffuser blends for dilution guidelines.

BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HOMEMADE AIR FRESHENERS

CITRUS BLISS

With a blend of citrus essential oils, this air freshener is very refreshing and cleansing. It is the perfect blend to uplift the mood and promote positivity. This blend in either a wax or spray is great for bathrooms.

Wild orange essential oil
Lemon essential oil
Tangerine essential oil
Grapefruit essential oil

FLORAL SENSATION

The lovely floral scent of this air freshener will promote a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

Lavender essential oil
Roman chamomile essential oil
Jasmine essential oil
Geranium essential oil

SUGAR AND SPICE

Blending a couple of citrus oils with a few spice oils gives a sweet yet spicy aroma. This blend makes a great air freshener for the kitchen.

Wild orange essential oil
Rosemary essential oil
Lime essential oil
Clove essential oil

RESTFUL BLEND

This blend contains oils that are calming for the body and mind. Make this air freshener for the bedroom nightstand to give off a relaxing aroma to promote healthy sleep.

Lavender essential oil
Frankincense essential oil
Ylang ylang essential oil
Cedarwood essential oil

CHRISTMAS DAY BLEND

This blend is perfect for a holiday gift or to set out during the Christmas season.

Siberian fir essential oil
Cinnamon essential oil
Peppermint essential oil
Clove essential oil

FALL BLEND

This blend is perfect for the fall season and Thanksgiving day. These essential oils bring the cozy scent of fall into any space.

Cardamon essential oil
Clove essential oil
Cinnamon essential oil
Wild organ essential oil

For each blend, mix equal parts of oils in a wooden tablespoon.

HOW LONG DO WAX AIR FRESHENERS LAST?

soy wax scented sachets on white marble with cinnamon sticks and orange slice

Wax air fresheners will give off the scent for several months. If you don’t add any decorative add-ins, you can remelt the wax and add more essential oils when the scent starts to fade.

DECORATING YOUR FRESHENERS

To prevent the decorations from sinking to the bottom of the wax, allow the wax to harden slightly before adding anything in. Beeswax hardens pretty quickly, so you won’t need to wait long.

DRIED FLOWERS

Adding in dried flowers or pressed flowers is a beautiful way to decorate your wax fresheners. This is especially fun when you are making a floral scent air freshener. I used dried rose petals, lavender buds, and jasmine.

DRIED FRUIT

Dried orange slices, apples, and cranberries can be a beautiful way to add color and texture to your wax sachets. Adding dried fruit can be a great addition to a Christmas or fall-themed air freshener.

SPICES

I love the smell of cinnamon during Christmas and fall. Adding a sprinkle of it on top looks really pretty too. I even added cinnamon to my homemade Christmas soaps! Other spices you can try are star anise, cardamon, rosemary, or cloves.

MORE IDEAS

You can add a string or hemp cord to your air freshener so you can hang it up. Place it in a bag and add a ribbon to make it into the perfect gift. Get creative and add in natural coloring or glitter; this is especially fun if you are making this for a child.

My husband always hangs these up in our cars after he cleans them with my homemade car seat cleaner. It’s the perfect finishing touch for a fresh and clean ride!