Do-it-yourself fragrance from essential oils. From a fabric bag

Filling the atmosphere at home different flavors, there is a special mood, a boost of energy and good spirits. To achieve this effect, home fragrances are used, which can be made at home or bought ready-made. Natural flavors for the home, which you can make with your own hands, are very popular. Ready-made flavors are not in such demand, as they mainly contain chemical compounds that are harmful to human health.

In order to understand how to make a flavor with your own hands and from what components, consider their most popular types and methods of preparation.

Oily

You can make a fragrance for your home with your own hands using essential oils. Exist different ways its manufacture, consider the most common.

soda flavor

This method is the simplest and most affordable. To prepare it you will need:

• a small glass jar;
• soda (1/3 of the volume of the container);
• essential oils.

After pouring soda into a jar, drop 10 drops of oil on the soda, mix. Then cover with a lid with small holes.

We take soda, oil and a jar

Pour soda into a jar

We drip 5-10 drops of oil

mix well

Close the lid with holes

With aroma sticks

Required components:

• wooden sticks (20–30 cm);
• decorative bottle, vase;
• refined vegetable oil, its amount depends on the volume of the vase. It should cover 1/3 of the sticks after placing them in the vase;
• essential oil;
• alcohol (to speed up the aromatization process).

Manufacturing technology:

1. Having measured required amount oils, pour into a bowl.
2. Add essential oil at the rate of 25 drops per 100 ml of refined oil.
3. After mixing well, pour in 2 teaspoons of alcohol.
4. Put the sticks into the resulting mixture.
5. Flavor with sticks is ready to use.

Gel

They are jelly, the manufacturing technology of which is slightly different from the edible product. It contains gelatin, glycerin, juice and essential oil.

Required components:

• gelatin 1 pack (20 g);
• water - 0.3 l;
• glycerin 1 tablespoon;
• 10-15 drops of essential oil;
• freezing container;
• dye (optional).

How to cook:

1. Dissolve gelatin in water.
2. Put the finished solution on fire for heating, without bringing to a boil. Add dye if desired.
3. Add glycerin, essential oil to the cooled solution. Mix everything thoroughly.
4. Pour the composition into prepared dishes.
5. After the mixture has solidified, the flavoring agent is used in the form of small pieces laid out on a bowl, in a jar or in another convenient form.

Hydrogel flavor

Required components:

• hydrogel in balls, one sachet is enough.
• 10-15 drops of essential oil;
• water - according to the instructions on the package with hydrogel;
• beautiful container.

Manufacturing process:

1. Balls are poured into the container.
2. Oil is dripped into the prepared water and mixed well.
3. The balls are filled with flavored water. The resulting mixture is left for 12 hours to infuse.
4. After 12 hours, the fragrance is ready for use, pouring them into a beautiful container, you can install it indoors.

After a while, the shape of the balls will begin to decrease and lose their aroma, so to resume their action, you need to fill them with flavored water again.

With wooden figurines

To make a fragrance, you need to buy wooden, not lacquered figurines. Or you can cut small wooden cubes using non-coniferous trees, as they themselves emit a pleasant aroma.

Having prepared the figurines, you need to smear them with essential oil on all sides and put them in a tightly closed container to soak them.

After 5-6 days, you can start using.

Room humidifier

Required components:

• liquid container (200 ml);
• water 150 ml;
• essential oils (lemon and rosemary, in a ratio of 15/5);
• vanilla extract 1-3 drops.

Cooking process:

1. Oils and vanilla extract are added to the water. Everything is thoroughly mixed.
2. It is poured into a prepared container and placed on the battery.

Dry flavors

You can make your own fragrance at home without the use of oils. We need fees fragrant herbs, plants that can be stocked up on own site or a nearby forest plantation. It is possible that in our latitudes it will not be possible to find such a plant as lavender, but it is quite possible to find mint, oregano or jasmine.

Dry ingredients include some spices such as star anise, cinnamon, dried citrus peel.

Making a flavoring from the collected ingredients is simple:

1. A small bag (sachet) is sewn from cotton or other natural fabric small size, on average it is 10 * 8 cm or 12 * 14 cm.
2. It is stuffed with dry collection and tightly tied or sewn up.
3. You can lay both one collection and in a complex, the main thing is the correspondence of their aromas.
4. To decorate the sachet, you can use beads, beads, rhinestones. Then the sachet will not only smell fragrant, but also serve as a decorative element.

The sachet is valid for no more than 3 months.

Water Flavors

They are least in demand due to the inconvenience of their use. To obtain the desired effect, the flavored solution must be heated each time, which is not always convenient.

For its preparation, the following components are used:

• lemon;
• cinnamon;
• rosemary;
• ginger;
• orange;
• needles;
• carnation.

To obtain a flavor, it is necessary to fill one of the components with water and bring to a boil.

Summing up, we can say that making a natural flavor at home is very simple. Its main advantage is environmental friendliness and safety for human health. The main components for its preparation are herbs, spices and essential oils. There are many ways to make a fragrance, which depend on personal preferences, taste and imagination of the owner of the apartment.

Clean indoor air is the dream of any housewife. Along with aerosol and gel, liquid air fresheners have become very popular. Let's try to figure out whether they are as harmful as their "brothers" or whether it is still safe to purify and freshen the air in the room.

The composition of the liquid freshener

Manufacturers do not want to advertise the ingredients that go into air fresheners. After all, unfortunately, for them in the first place is business, and only then - the consequences for human health. Therefore, at best, on the label of a liquid air freshener you will read the name of some essential oil or mixture of oils and the word "fragrance". This is where lies something that can significantly harm a person.

What is a perfume and why is it used? This is a synthetic chemical compound that gives the substance in which it is included a persistent aroma. Unlike natural substances, fragrances have low cost. That is why, in the chemical and perfume industries, they are used to enhance a certain smell.

Important! Perfumes are a mixture of synthetic substances that are stronger in their severity than natural ones. As part of air fresheners, they are used to “kill”, “disguise” unpleasant odors in the apartment.

In addition, some air fresheners, consisting of not one, but a whole bouquet of aromas, include musk. Many do not wonder what plant this flavor comes from. We hasten to disappoint you, this is not a plant, but a synthetic component. Once, back in ancient India, the substance was extracted from the reproductive organ of the animal musk deer. Over time, it was revealed that other animals, insects, birds emit a similar aroma. Due to ethical norms of morality and law, the destruction of animals to obtain a substance was prohibited. Today, muscle plant origin It is used in the fragrances of some French perfumes, which, of course, "heavier" their price. All other smells called "musk" have nothing to do with its natural origin.

Important! Musk of animal origin, today, does not exist, vegetable - expensive, synthetic - can minimally cause allergic reactions, and maximally - serious diseases. Therefore, if musk is positioned as part of a liquid freshener, it is recommended not to purchase it.

Liquid air freshener with sticks: how does it work?

If you want to purchase a freshener that contains only natural ingredients, remember that this is not a cheap product. Be sure to pay attention to the composition, which should not contain fragrances, but only natural ingredients.

The device is a container made of thick glass or ceramics with a liquid freshener. The container is called an aromatic diffuser, in a non-working state, the contents are tightly closed with a cork. The set includes ceramic, plastic sticks made of porous rattan, reed or bamboo wood. How to use the freshener:

• Open the vial by removing the stopper from it.
• Insert some sticks. The kit usually comes with 8-12 pieces, depending on the volume of liquid in the diffuser.
• Install the device in a place where there is air movement.
• The more sticks inserted into the container, the more intense the aroma. Its intensity is regulated by adding or reducing the number of sticks.
• To set the desired odor intensity, the number of sticks is changed after an average of 4 hours.
• You can increase the intensity of the aroma by turning the sticks over time.

After using the aromatic mixture, the container is filled with another composition or a replaceable filler is used. Sticks made of wood, ceramic or plastic can be used many times.

Important! Do not install a freshener in a room with air conditioning. In such a room, evaporation will take place not only from the sticks, but also from the surface of the liquid, which will shorten the life of the device.

Advantages and disadvantages of liquid fresheners

The main advantages of liquid air fresheners include:

• Possibility of long-term use.
• Elimination of odors depending on the essential oil used. A beneficial effect on the body, up to a cure for certain diseases, headaches, and increased immunity.
• An air freshener with bamboo or rattan sticks works more effectively, as the fragrance quickly permeates the wood capillaries and rises and disperses throughout the room.
• Unlike sprays, it does not have volatile substances harmful to health, and from candles - combustion products.
• Economic use.
• Variety of flavors.
• Possibility to make your own.

The disadvantage of such air fresheners is their high cost. But, unfortunately, it does not give a 100% guarantee that natural ingredients were used in the manufacture of the flavored mixture. The most important drawback that no manufacturer will tell about is that odors are not destroyed, but are masked by more pronounced, synthetic ones.

Air freshener - sticks in oil: DIY

Air fresheners using essential oils can be easily made by hand. This will be cheaper and healthier as you will know exactly what ingredients are in your product.

Before proceeding with the manufacture, it is necessary to clearly understand what the freshener will be used for. Either to destroy unpleasant odors (in the toilet, in the kitchen), or to fill the air with the aromas of flowers, herbs, trees. Also, people living with you should not be allergic to certain smells.

To make a freshener, you will need a small vase, bottle, jar, of such a height that sticks 20-25 cm high are stably installed in it. Fill the container: 100 ml of odorless oil, 2 tablespoons of vodka, up to 5-7 drops of essential oil or mixture oils. Mix everything thoroughly, insert wooden sticks. Don't forget to turn them over after a while. Vodka is used for better penetration of the combination into the capillaries of the sticks.

Another recipe. For him we take the same accessories. By the way, sticks are used not only purchased, rattan or bamboo. You can make them yourself. Several branches, corresponding in thickness and length to traditional ones, cut from trees sprouting in your area, peeled. We take the same composition for filling, except for vodka.

For the intensity of the aroma, the amount of essential oils is increased by 2-3 times. This is important if it is necessary to achieve room air disinfection from the air freshener during respiratory diseases. For these purposes, oil is suitable tea tree, pine, bergamot. It must be remembered that if a combination of several flavors is used, they should not interrupt each other. Therefore, first study compatibility.

Important! When purchasing natural essential oils, ask the seller for a certificate. It should state for what purposes they are used. The words "reconstituted" or "restructured" mean that the oil is not natural, but is a product of chemical production.

The interior of the car is very difficult to constantly keep clean, which is why, over time, the driver is forced to enjoy not the most pleasant aromas. Car air fresheners help to solve this problem and fill the space with the aroma of mountains, forests or citrus fruits.

Today in stores you can find a huge number of such accessories. Some of them retain their effect for quite a long time, while others become a useless addition to the interior.

Types of flavors

An air freshener for a car can be purchased at any store or stall. Flavors fall into several categories.

Cardboard

The usual "Christmas trees" are considered the most popular and inexpensive. They do not require special fasteners and can be hung on the rear-view mirror, thanks to which they also perform a decorative function. By and large, it is a piece of cardboard impregnated with special composition, so it is not surprising that such fresheners retain their properties for no more than two weeks. But after taking the product out of the package, the car enthusiast is forced to enjoy the concentrated aroma on the first day of driving, so you can forget about the promised “new car” aroma.

Also, do not expect that the “herringbone” with the smell of Everest or coffee beans will fill the interior. natural aroma. Most often, motorists receive a rather dubious set of chemical flavors.

Gel

These flavors are small jars filled with gel that are attached to the suction cup anywhere (there are models with fan mounts) or bags of gel-like liquid. The latter must be pierced with a needle, depending on the intensity of the smell the driver wants to receive. However, more often on sale there are plastic containers with gel. It makes sense to buy them only if they are placed under the seat, since in this case the dimensions of the product will be enough to last several months. Smaller fresheners will last longer than Christmas trees, but still not enough to justify their cost (from 50 to 300 rubles, depending on the size).

If we talk about the benefits, then the gel car air freshener has a more pleasant smell. At the same time, the car owner will not have to choke for the first time using the "stink". Moreover, by installing such an air freshener in a car on a fan, you can adjust the intensity of its work.

However, it should be borne in mind that such a fragrance for a car is completely inapplicable when sub-zero temperatures as the gel freezes and stops working.

Cretaceous

These "stinkers" are plastic jars filled with granules, salt or fragrant powder. Unlike "Christmas trees" and gel counterparts, these air fresheners last much longer, since the evaporation of the odorous composition is slower. In addition, car owners can choose from a wide variety of fragrances that are distinguished by their softness. Therefore, buying a "stink" with the smell of Japanese sakura, you can not be afraid that the car will stink with something indefinite. Average term the service life of such flavors is about 5-6 months. At the same time, the composition does not freeze from the cold.

If we talk about the minuses, then it is worth highlighting very high cost(from 415 rubles) and the need for "blowing".

Liquid

These fragrances for cars are perfume bottles filled with an odorous liquid. Thanks to a special regulator, the intensity of the freshener can be changed at your discretion. Therefore, liquid "stinkers" are consumed more slowly. However, the composition itself and the lack of a filter cause the most complaints. Due to caustic components suffer plastic elements cars, on the basis of which, we can conclude that they are not safe for humans either.

In addition, the cost of such "stinkers" is also overpriced. That is why car owners prefer to make flavors in cars with their own hands. Some people just spray their favorite perfume in the car or scatter coffee beans. However, for a longer effect, it is better to spend a little more time.

We make a freshener

Homemade flavoring will cost much less and will be safer than purchased. At the same time, it is possible to make both gel and other complex "stinks".

Gel

This homemade air freshener will require a small amount of plastic container, 1 teaspoon of food grade glycerin, 2 tablespoons of gelatin, distilled or filtered water, and an essential oil (such as tea tree, lemon, or orange).

The cooking algorithm is as follows:

• Gelatin is gradually dissolved in heated filtered water, after which glycerin is poured into it.
• Drop a few drops of essential oil into the container (15-20 depending on the size of the container) and pour the prepared mixture into the jar.
• Mix all ingredients thoroughly and put away refrigerator compartment until the mixture is completely frozen.
• Make small holes in the lid of the container.

When using a clear jar, a little food coloring can be added to the freshener mixture to give the product a prettier look.

From hydrogel

In this case, in addition to essential oil and distilled water, you will need to purchase a hydrogel.

To prepare a "stink" for the car interior, you yourself will need:

• Drop essential oil into a container.
• Pour ½ jar a little warm water and mix thoroughly.
• Add 35-40 hydrogel beads.
• Add water and leave the mixture overnight.
• Drain the rest of the liquid that has not been absorbed into the hydrogel.

Citrus

When purchasing flowers and fruits, many do not even suspect that they can be used to make natural flavors for a car with their own hands. This will require:

• Dry 15-20 clove flowers or use ready-made seasoning.
• Stick them into the surface of the orange to make a kind of hedgehog.

Such a "stink" will smell for about a week, after which it is better to throw the orange away. However, this type of flavoring is considered the best, since in this case you do not have to inhale chemicals.

aromatic pendant

In order to make an air freshener that can be hung on the rearview mirror, it is enough to prepare a small bottle with a cap and fill it with flower petals, small branches or ordinary sand. After that, it is enough to drop 2-3 drops of essential oil into the mixture and let the substances brew. When the mixture is ready, it is enough to make a few holes to the lid and enjoy your favorite smell.

Felt

To make a fragrance, you will need a piece of wool felt, which must be cut in the shape of a square with edges of 10-12 cm. After that, all you need is:

• Draw on felt any figure (tree, star or something else), circle it along the contour, cut it out and trim it.
• Apply a little ethereal component to the material.
• Fasten a string or rope to the edge of the product and hang the product in the car.

Such a "skunk" will do its job well for several weeks. After that, you just need to renew it by dropping a little fresh essential oil (2-3 drops are enough).

There are no strict rules in the manufacture of homemade "stinkers", the main thing is to choose the right flavoring composition and not go too far with it.

Which scent do you prefer?

If we talk about the simple version, then you can use any seasonings that are found in the kitchen as a "stink". For example, you can put some cumin, cinnamon, vanilla or anise in a linen bag. At the same time, you can combine flavors and select those that have increased volatility.

Also, as a filler for the "stink" you can use whole grains of fresh coffee, which have a lasting effect.

In the manufacture of car fresheners, essential oils are very often used. They are low cost and have a variety of choices. However, not all of them are suitable for use while driving a motor vehicle.

You should not buy those essential oils that have a relaxing effect. It is easy to lose concentration due to the inhalation of such aromas. These components include primarily floral aromas. For example, chamomile and jasmine dull the brain, and rose makes you want to sleep. Also avoid lavender and vanilla.

It is better to use those essential oils that help to cheer up and improve concentration on the road. Such "stinkers" include citrus and coniferous compounds, as well as liquids with the smell of mint or cinnamon. However, you should not go too far with such “attention activators”, since prolonged inhalation of such essential oils can cause migraines or overwork the driver. In this regard, you need to focus on your preferences and characteristics of the perception of flavoring agents.

Ready flavored or homemade?

If we talk about which flavor is better to choose, then, of course, you should give preference to "stinkers" made by yourself. There are several explanations for this. First, in shop versions always present a large number of chemicals. Daily inhalation of such components can adversely affect health, especially if the car owner is allergic. Moreover, according to studies, ready-made "skunks" contain the so-called phthalates. These substances disrupt the endocrine and reproductive systems.

Secondly, it has long been proven that natural essential oils have a positive effect not only on human health (help with allergies, improve heart function, stimulate brain activity, and much more), but also on his psyche.

Thirdly, thanks to huge selection essential oils, you can create your own fragrance.

In custody

Thus, a car "stink" can be made in a few minutes on your own. Before making the product, it is enough to choose the right essential oil. However, it is important to ensure that the smell of the accessory does not drown out other aromas in the car too much. For example, if exhaust gases suddenly begin to enter the passenger compartment, the driver must recognize them in a timely manner.

The perception of a particular living space primarily depends on the smell. In order to always smell pleasant and tasty in the house, there is no need to use a number of deodorizing preparations. You can create coziness by using a natural air freshener for your home. You can make it yourself. It will take you relatively little time, but the benefits of such a tool will be invaluable. It will not only fill the home or car interior with fragrance, but will also help neutralize unpleasant odors for a long time. The main thing is that such a tool will not harm your health.

What are home fragrances

Fragrances are products designed to combat unpleasant odors in the room and saturate the air with aromas that will help create the necessary comfort in the house. High-quality perfume for this type of home is made from hypoallergenic and natural ingredients. It will help to cope with the smells of tobacco, cooking and pets. Some neutralizers are placed in the linen closet and even in the refrigerator. When choosing a fragrance for the home, you need to take into account the tastes of each household, as some smells can cause headache or allergies.

Oily

Essential oils, such as orange, lavender, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, are widely used to aromatize indoor air. This category includes the following tools:

• Soda flavor. The simplest and affordable option, for the preparation of which a few drops of aroma oil are added to the soda. After that, the whole composition is mixed, and the container is covered with a lid with small holes.
• Diffusers with sticks. The diffuser is a beautiful glass container that is filled with a liquid with a pleasant smell. High aroma sticks for the home, made of porous bamboo, are placed in it. Gradually, they will be saturated with essential oil and spread the aroma throughout the room.
• Aroma lamps. Classic variant made of glass, ceramic, metal or stone and is a hybrid of a candlestick and a vase. A small bowl is filled with water or essential oil, and a candle should be placed below. When heated, the liquid spreads fragrance throughout the room.
• Gel variant. It looks like jelly, which consists of gelatin, juice, glycerin and essential oil. After solidification, the mixture is applied in small pieces, which are laid out in a jar, bowl or other convenient container.
• Aroma stones. They consist of flour, salt, essential oils and some other components that are mixed into one mass. After drying, they are laid out throughout the house in random order.

Dry

Dry fragrances for rooms have also become widespread. For their manufacture, collections of fragrant herbs and plants are used. Popular options include lavender, jasmine, mint, oregano, rosemary, etc. Spices such as cinnamon, star anise, dried citrus peel, star anise serve as an alternative. Some options:

• Coffee. With the help of this fragrance, the house will become more comfortable, because the atmosphere in it will be filled with a delicious coffee aroma that many people like.
• Potpourri of dried herbs and flowers soaked in incense or essential oils. Such sets can be bought ready-made and put into a decorative bowl or vase on dining table.
• You can make a sachet and fill such a bag with any dried fragrant herbs and flowers, or other dry filler, on which you should apply a few drops of aromatic oil.

Aquatic

They are less common due to the fact that they are inconvenient to use. To obtain the desired effect, the flavored solution must be heated each time. To obtain the product, one of the following components is required to be filled with water, and then brought to a boil:

• ginger;
• needles;
• carnation;
• orange;
• rosemary;
• cinnamon;
• lemon.

How to make your own home fragrance

To make dry or liquid fragrances for the home yourself, the main thing is to decide on suitable option. Some of them will become an interior component of a particular room, for example, aroma stones or diffusers. Even if you are not an ardent fan of aromatherapy, then linen bags and sachets with odorous contents will not be superfluous in the closet with clothes - they will not only give the wardrobe a fresh smell, but also drive away moths and other insects. For self-manufacturing The following options are great:

• diffuser;
• sachet;
• aroma stones;
• humidifier;
• coffee flavor.

This version of the aroma accessory is one of the most fashionable, because. With its help, you can not only freshen the air, but also decorate the interior. It is ideal for scenting living spaces, especially small ones. In most cases, the diffuser container is made of glass, which is then filled with aromatic liquid. In the latter, special sticks are placed. To make your own diffuser with sticks, you will need:

• a beautiful and heavy faience or glass bottle with a narrow neck;
• aromatic and essential oils;
• base light oil (jojoba, fractionated coconut, almond or safflower) or dipropylene glycol (DPG).
• sticks made of wood, rattan, or bamboo skewers / skewers, or dry plant stems.

Finding the described components is not so problematic. The process of making a diffuser with sticks is even easier:

1. Create a blend with DPG/base oil (choose one) - base should be 70% and essential oil or a blend of several oils should be 30%. If the smell is not as strong as we would like, then increase the proportion of esters. Sometimes a few teaspoons of alcohol are simply added to a mixture of essential oils.
2. Try the resulting mixture in a small amount in an aroma lamp. If necessary, correct the recipe, and then, in accordance with the proportion, repeat it already in the aroma diffuser.
3. Then insert pre-prepared sticks into the neck of the bottle. After a few hours, turn them over to the other side. It is recommended to turn the sticks over in different directions at intervals of several days.
4. Over time, the mixture in the diffuser will run out, and the wooden sticks will no longer absorb and conduct the aroma oil. In this case, you will need to make a new diffuser.

Sachet

Having decided to make natural flavors for your home, pay attention to sachets, which have not lost their relevance to this day. You can fill such a bag with dry peels from citrus fruits (tangerine, lemon, grapefruit), dried odorous herbs and flowers (wormwood, mint, lemon balm). Even cotton wool is suitable as a filler - you just need to drip a little pink or rosemary aroma oil on it.

Various spices will be added to the sachet: anise, cloves, vanilla pods, anise, etc. At the same time, please note that the share of their weight in the total mass of the homemade flavoring in the bag should be relatively small. The fact is that they have an intense, and sometimes pungent smell. Manufacturing steps:

1. First you need to prepare the bag. Sachets can be made from any material, but opt ​​for natural fabrics such as linen, burlap, etc. Dimensions should be relatively small - often 10x8 or 12x13 cm.
2. The cut bag must be sewn on three sides. After it is filled with aromatic content, tie it up or completely sew it up.
3. If you plan to hang such a flavor, then be sure to sew a small loop to it. It would be nice to decorate the bag with lace, ribbons, embroidery or beads.
4. You can use the sachet as an air freshener for a relatively short time - about 3 months, depending on the content. After this period, the old filler should be replaced with a new one.

aroma stones

original way to decorate a house or apartment and at the same time neutralize unpleasant odors, is the manufacture of a "stone" flavor - aroma stones. It is not difficult to make them, and the ingredients required to create them can be found in the kitchen of any housewife. The aroma stone itself is a small figurine that can have any shape. Porous materials are often used for manufacturing, for example, dough, clay, gypsum. It is very important that the material is environmentally friendly and absorbs aromatic oils well. To make stones, prepare:

• any flour - 600 g;
• salt - 1 kg;
• hot water- 200 ml;
• corn or potato starch - 5 tbsp. spoons;
• different essential oils - a few drops;
• paints for creativity (you can use gouache) or food coloring.

In most cases, aroma stones are made small, because they are often used to flavor small rooms. For this reason, such a pebble can be carried with you in a bag or pocket. Manufacturing technology:

1. Pour salt, starch and flour into a deep bowl. Mix all ingredients well.
2. Dissolve the dye in water, then mix with the rest of the ingredients and knead a cool dough.
3. Divide the resulting dough into several small portions, from which a semblance of pebbles will form. Or roll out the whole mass into a cake 1 cm thick and use molds or a sharp knife to cut out various figures from the dough.
4. Apply 2-3 drops of any essential oil to each resulting pebble, then leave to dry completely.
5. Once the incense pebbles are dry, arrange them randomly around the house. Lay them out one by one or in groups of several pieces, forming interesting compositions.
6. Over time, aroma stones will cease to give pleasant smells, but do not throw them away. To make them fragrant again, drop a little essential oil on them again.

Humidifier

An interesting option fragrance for the home will be a humidifier. To make it, prepare a container with a volume of about 200 ml, water (150 ml), 1-3 drops of vanilla extract and essential oils. You will need a lemon with rosemary in a ratio of 15:5. Cooking process:

1. Add vanilla extract and essential oils to the water. Thoroughly mix the entire composition.
2. Pour the resulting liquid into a suitable container (bowl or jar), which must be placed on the radiator.

coffee flavor

Coffee can be an alternative to fragrant perfumes, chalky flavors or special fresheners. Such natural perfumery suitable for any apartment or house. There are two ways to create a coffee freshener:

• Fill beautiful boxes, dishes or small vases, and place them throughout the living space.
• Sew a bag or buy a ready-made one, then pour freshly ground natural coffee into it and tie it with a string. Then hang or place the finished fragrance in a suitable place.

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home flavoring

Comfort in the house ... For each of us, these words hide different meaning. For some, this is a chic environment, for others - the presence of pickles and other dishes, but for everyone together - a pleasant smell. It is from the smell, in the first place, will depend on our perception of a particular housing.

And in order to always smell good in your house, it is not at all necessary to use a bunch of deodorizing preparations. You can create comfort with the help of natural flavors created by yourself.

Manufacturing natural flavor will not take you much time, but its benefits will be invaluable. After all, it will not only fill your house or car interior with fragrance, but also help to quickly and permanently neutralize various unpleasant odors, and protect clothes from moths. And most importantly - it will not harm your health, on the contrary - it will help restore emotional balance.

Share with you some of the ways to create natural flavors.

Aromatic sachet

Sachet means "small bag" in French. Aromatic sachets are small bags, similar to pillows, inside of which are fragrant fillers.

Even our great-grandmothers used similar fragrant pads to freshen the air in the house. Aromatic sachets have not lost their relevance today, rather the opposite. Unlike, for example, the same air fresheners in cans, they can be hypoallergenic, which means they will not bring any harm to your health and the health of your loved ones.

But the benefits of aromatic sachets can be huge. They will help you create a pleasant smell in the house - simply put in a large basket on the table, and will do a great job of "guarding" your wardrobe from the ubiquitous moth. In addition, laid out inside the closet, sachets will add a subtle, light and unique flavor to your wardrobe. Contribute good rest if you put just one bag under your pillow.

How to fill the sachet

The filling of aromatic sachets can be different. For this fit:

• dry peels from citrus fruits: tangerines, lemons, oranges, and so on;
• various dried fragrant herbs and flowers: lavender, rose, lemon balm, mint, wormwood, geranium, verbena, carnation, jasmine and others;
• any other dry filler (for example, cotton wool), on which a few drops of aromatic oil have been applied: lavender, lemon, rosemary, rose, and so on.

A variety of spices will be an excellent addition to aromatic sachets: vanilla pods, anise, cinnamon, cloves and others. The only thing that needs to be taken into account is that the proportion of their weight to the total mass of the sachet should be relatively small due to the intense, and sometimes very pungent smell that they have.

How to make a sachet

You can make an aromatic sachet in just a few minutes. A bag is sewn from any material, decorated with beautiful beads, embroidery, ribbons or lace on top. If the sachet is planned to be hung, then a small loop is sewn on one of its sides.

So, to make an aromatic sachet, first of all, you need to sew the pouch (cushion) itself. It is better to give preference to simple natural fabrics: burlap, natural silk, linen, and so on. The size of the pillow should be small, most often it is 10x8 or 12x13 centimeters. The cut pillow is sewn on three sides, leaving the fourth not sewn up. Tie the bag (or completely sew it up) only after the sachet is filled.

The sachet can be used as a flavoring agent for a relatively short time - about three months, after this time the filler must be replaced with a new one.

aroma stones

A fragrance that is at the same time an interior detail. That part of it that will attract attention, fill the house with an unsurpassed aroma and amaze with the exquisite simplicity of design. It's all about aroma stones.

Making a couple of aroma stones with your own hands will not be difficult, the process itself will not take you much time, but the benefits will be simply invaluable. Well, let's get started?

To make aroma stones you will need:

• Flour (any) - 600 gr.
• Salt - 1 kg.
• Starch (potato or corn) - 5 tbsp. spoons.
• Hot water - about 200 ml.
• Various essential oils - a few drops.
• Food coloring or paints for creativity (you can use gouache).

How to make aroma stones with your own hands:

• Pour flour, salt and starch into a deep bowl. All ingredients are well mixed.
• The dye is dissolved in water, mixed with the rest of the ingredients and kneaded into a stiff dough.
• The dough is divided into small portions, from which they form a kind of pebbles with their hands.
• Or roll it into a cake about 1 cm thick and sharp knife(or with the help of molds) cut out the figures of stones from the dough.
• For each such “pebble”, 2-3 drops of any essential oil are applied and left to dry.
• As soon as the aroma stones dry, they are laid out around the house: randomly, one or several pieces, or they form a composition from them, for example, by placing them in a beautiful wicker basket.
• Over time, the stones will practically stop smelling, but you should not throw them away: to make them smell fragrant again, just drop a few drops of essential oil on them again.

Aroma sticks

Incense sticks will stylish decoration at home and, at the same time, help to fill it with fragrance.

To make incense sticks you will need:

• Wooden sticks (for example, barbecue skewers) 15 - 30 cm long.
• Beautiful Glass bottle or a small vase with a narrow neck.
• Ordinary vegetable oil(deodorized).
• Essential oil - depending on what smell the fragrance should have: pink, lavender, orange, sandalwood, and so on; or a mixture of oils.
• Alcohol or vodka, which will help speed up the flavoring process.

How to make incense sticks:

• Vegetable oil, the amount of which depends on the volume of the selected vase or bottle (ideally - aromatic composition should cover 1/3 of the length of the sticks), mixed with essential oil. The amount of essential oil depends on how intense the smell you want to end up with. For 100 ml of vegetable oil, 25 drops of essential oil (or a mixture of essential oils) will be enough.
• The oils are thoroughly mixed with each other, after which a couple of teaspoons of alcohol are added to them and mixed well again.
• The finished aroma mixture is poured into a vase or bottle, after which several wooden sticks- flavor is ready.

Tip: To make the aroma sticks smell as long as possible, add a few drops of essential oils to the container as the smell becomes less intense.

Liquid Natural Flavor

Operating principle liquid flavoring the same as incense sticks, but the cooking method is slightly different, however, as is the appearance.

To make a liquid natural flavor you will need:

• Vegetable oil (odorless) - 150 ml.
• Essential oil (or a mixture of essential oils) - 20-25 drops.
• Small bottles with a volume of about 200 ml.
• Cork stopper suitable for the size of the neck of the selected bottle.
• Decorative lace.

How to make Liquid Natural Flavor:

• Vegetable oil is poured into the selected bottle, essential oil (or a mixture of various essential oils) is added and everything is mixed well.
• They take a cork (for example, from wine), cut it in half - across. One part is thrown away, and in the second half a hole is made with an awl - right in the middle.
• A string is threaded through the hole, after which the bottle is closed with a cork so that one part of the string is inside the bottle and immersed in the liquid (at least half the length), and the second remains outside. A decorative lace dipped in scented oil will quickly soak into it and begin to exude fragrance.

Gel flavor

To make a gel flavor you will need:

• Gelatin - 20 gr.
• Water - 300 ml.
• Glycerin - 25 gr.
• Essential oils - 10-15 drops.
• Dye - optional.
• Beautiful transparent bottle, plate or jar.

How to make a gel flavor:

• Gelatin is mixed with water and left for 50-60 minutes until it is completely dissolved.
• Dissolved gelatin is put on a small fire, heated (not letting it boil), dye is added (you can also use simple gouache) and allowed to cool.
• Glycerin, essential oils are added to the almost cooled (barely warm) gelatin and everything is mixed well.
• The gel mass is transferred to a previously prepared container and left until completely solidified. The flavor is ready!

Fragrance with hydrogel

Simply an excellent basis for creating a flavor is a hydrogel, to put it simply - beautiful multi-colored balls made of granular polymer.

To make a hydrogel flavor you will need:

• Hydrogel balls - 1 sachet.
• Essential oil or a mixture of various essential oils - 5-10 drops.
• Water - the required amount is indicated on the hydrogel package.
• Nice jar or vase.

How to make a hydrogel fragrance:

• Hydrogel is poured into a deep bowl or jar.
• Add a few drops of essential oil to the water and mix well.
• The hydrogel is poured with water and essential oil and left for 12 hours. During this time, the hydrogel balls will increase significantly in volume.
• After the specified time, the balls are poured into a beautiful bottle or vase. The flavor is ready!

Tip: Over time, the hydrogel beads will begin to lose their scent and begin to shrink in volume, but this is easy to fix: just refill them with a mixture of water and aromatic oils.

Aromatizer - air humidifier

It is easy and simple to humidify and aromatize the air in the room at the same time. To do this, put containers with an aromatic mixture on the radiators.

Lemon rosemary flavor

To make Lemon Rosemary Flavor, you will need:

• Capacity for water - with a volume of about 200 ml.
• Water - 150 ml.
• Lemon essential oil - 15 drops.
• Rosemary essential oil - 5 drops.
• Vanilla extract - 3-5 drops.

How to make a fragrance humidifier:

1. Add essential oils of lemon, rosemary and vanilla extract to the water, mix well.
2. Pour into a prepared (clean and dry) container (bowl, jar).
3. Install the container on the heating battery.

Spray fragrance

The fragrance spray will appeal to those who are used to using purchased aerosols. But, in comparison with ready-made options, handmade fragrance sprays are much better. Because they are made from natural materials, which means they will not harm the health of your household.

To make a fragrance spray you will need:

• Water - 250 ml.
• Alcohol - 2 tbsp. spoons.
• Essential oils - to choose from: lavender, eucalyptus, bergamot, neroli and so on - 20-30 drops.
• Spray bottle - plastic or glass.

How to make a fragrance spray:

1. The bottle is filled three quarters with water.
2. Alcohol, essential oil (or a mixture of essential oils) are added to the water and everything is mixed well.

coffee flavor

Love the smell of coffee? Then this flavor will make yours great house even more comfortable, filling it with an unimaginably “delicious” coffee aroma. What’s more, it can be done in just minutes.

To do this, fill with fried coffee beans beautiful saucers, caskets or small vases, and arrange them throughout the house.

flavor with soda

Beautiful jars, which, as it were, are not needed, but it is a pity to throw them away, can be successfully used as a container for flavoring with soda. Why with soda? The fact is that it is able to retain various odors for a sufficiently long period of time. Just this feature makes it an excellent basis for creating flavors.

To make a flavoring with soda, you will need:

• One or more small beautiful jars with lids. If you don't have a lid, you can use a piece of foil instead.
• Baking soda.
• Essential oil or a mixture of various essential oils.

How to make flavoring with soda:

1. At the bottom of the jar, a centimeter layer of baking soda is poured.
2. Then a few (7-12) drops of essential oil are applied to it.
3. Close the jar tightly with a lid or a piece of foil and shake its contents well.
4. Then it is opened and several small holes are made in the lid, using, for example, a nail and a hammer. If you made an improvised cover from foil, then you can make holes in it with an ordinary awl or a large needle.
5. A jar is sealed with a lid with holes or foil - the flavor is ready.

Oranges, lemons and any other citrus fruits are also an excellent base for creating a flavor. They will be especially relevant on the eve of the winter holidays: they will not only decorate the interior, but will also have an excellent anti-inflammatory effect.

Orange flavor

You will need:

• Orange - one or more pieces.
• Essential oil of orange - 3-5 drops.
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon per 1 orange.
• Carnation - 2 pcs.

Method for making orange flavoring:

1. Cut the top off the orange with a sharp knife.
2. Using a teaspoon, carefully remove all the pulp.
3. Cinnamon is poured inside the orange, cloves are placed, a few drops of orange essential oil are added and the finished flavor is installed in the right room.

Secrets of creating and using flavors

As a flavoring agent, you can use not only aromatic sachets, aroma sprays, aroma stones, and so on, but also some plants. For example, lemon balm and basil, which can grow successfully on a windowsill.

So that your house always smells good, and the smell is stable and rich, do not use for different rooms various flavors. Give preference to one or, in extreme cases, several, but always similar.

For aromatization of premises, not only various essential oils are used, but also their mixtures. True, it is better not to combine some of them so that the smells do not “contradict” each other. For example, the following essential oils are in perfect harmony with each other: lemon and lavender, rose and jasmine, cloves and rosemary.