Almost everyone came across the problem of stumbling or unpleasant air, which could appear during cooking or simply proceeded from the garbage bucket, toilet room. But in his house, you always want to feel only pleasant flavors with fresh notes of alpine flowers, so it is not surprising that many acquire air fresheners or flavored candles.
To date, the shelves in stores filled a huge number of air fresheners, where everyone can pick up their favorite fragrance. No, looking at this all abundance, most want to make a freshener with their own hands. First, it is economically, secondly, a person knows exactly which components are part of the funds. In addition, the homemade freshener is a guarantee that harmful and toxic substances are not present in it.
Gel air freshener with his own hands
To prepare air freshener with your own hands, your favorite essential oils will be required. If there is no, then dry flowers, having a strong and bright fragrance, sprigs of fragrant plants, or some spices that will be found in any kitchen.
Important! Any natural components based on which air fresheners are manufactured, can cause an allergic reaction. It is very important to make sure that there is no intolerance to some oils, colors or plants.
The longest active home freshener is considered gel. For decoration, various healthy items are suitable for decoration: shells, ribbons, dried flowers (for example, violet, rose, peony), citrus fruit crusts, beads, stones. Also special attention should be paid to the vase, which should be placed and harmoniously fit into the interior.
Important! Present preference is worth a transparent container to see all the beauty of the homemade freshener, if it is decorated with different elements of the decor. In addition, it will be much easier to control the gel level.
To prepare an aromatized gel, the following ingredients will need:
- Gelatin - 2 tablespoons;
- boiling water - 1 cup;
- glycerin - 1.5 tablespoons;
- A bit of food dye - literally 1/3 teaspoon;
- Favorite essential oil.
With the help of gelatin, it turns out to make a gelling mass, but glycerin will help prevent rapid evaporation and drying the mixture. The color of the food dye depends on the individual preferences or from what is found in the kitchen. It is he who will give the gel freshener the necessary color.
It will also be perfectly perfect if the cinnamon stick is added to the composition or one teaspoon in crushed form. It will create a special fragrance that will overcome all other bad smells. If a decision was made to add essential oil, then it will be required literally 5-15 drops to achieve a temperate fragrance. If you need a stronger and rich fragrance, then pour about 20-25 drops of oil.