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DIY Gel Air Fresheners

By Laura Ascher
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 air fresheners
Homemade gel air fresheners.
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This homemade air freshener is easy to make, inexpensive, and smells incredible!

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • 2 storage containers
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Ingredients 

  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 tbsp of unflavored gelatin
  • 1 tbsp of salt
  • 8 drops of orange essential oil
  • 6 drops of lemon essential oil
  • 4 drops of tangerine essential oil
  • 2 drops of grapefruit essential oil

Instructions 

  • Heat water in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the salt and stir until dissolved.
  • Stir in gelatin until dissolved.
  • Remove from heat, allow it to cool slightly, and add essential oils.
  • Transfer to two 8-ounce glass mason jars.
  • Allow the air freshener to cool completely before covering it with a breathable lid.

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Notes

NOTE: You can make your own vented lid by punching several small holes through a mason jar top or by using a piece of fabric.
If you give these as a gift, I like to add a little personalized label tied around the top with hemp string!
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