Homemade Essential Oil Air Fresheners
- 1 ounce, weight Unsweetened, Unflavored Gelatin (equivalent To 4 Envelopes Of Knox Powdered Gelatin)
- 2 cups Cold Water, Divided
- 1 Tablespoon Salt (or A Splash Of Vodka- To Deter Mold Growth)
- 20 drops To 30 Drops Essential Oil
- Food Coloring To Tint The Air Fresheners
- Disposable Chopsticks Or Skewers To Stir The Hot Gelatin Mixture In The Jars
- Decorative Heat-proof Jars To Hold The Gelatin Mixture
- Bring one cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Sprinkle the gelatin over the boiling water and whisk until smooth and all the gelatin is dissolved.
- Add the salt and the second cup of cold water and whisk.
- Set aside.
- Add the desired amount of essential oil and food coloring, if using, to the jar(s).
- Quickly pour the hot liquid gelatin over the essential oil and food coloring.
- Stir until evenly colored.
- Allow to cool, uncovered on a heat-proof surface.
- When it reaches room temperature, place wherever you want a lovely scent.
- Sweet Basil and Lemon Air Freshener
- * 20 drops Sweet Basil essential oil * 8 drops Lemon essential oil
- Rosemary Orange Air Freshener
- * 25 drops Sweet Orange essential oil * 5 drops Rosemary essential oil (the rosemary essential oil is mighty strong stuffkeep a light hand with this!)
- Fresh Pine Scent Air Freshener
- * 25 drops Fir Pine essential oil * 3 drops Lemon essential oil * 2 drops Sweet Orange essential oil * 1 drop Bergamot essential oil
- Pure Lavender Air Freshener
- * 30 drops of Lavender essential oil
- Essence of Provence Air Freshener
- * 20 drops Lavender essential oil * 5 drops Thyme essential oil * 2 drops Lemon essential oil
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powdered gelatin, water, salt, drops, coloring to, or skewers
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/homemade-ingredients/homemade-essential-oil-air-fresheners/ (may not work)