A quick and affordable approach to giving your living room a nice scent is to make your own air freshener gel at home.
Here’s a basic recipe you can follow:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup distilled water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1-2 packets of unflavored gelatin
- Essential oils of your choice
- Food coloring (optional)
- Heat-resistant container(s)
- Heat source (stove or microwave)
- Stirring utensil
Instructions:
Prepare containers:
- Choose heat-resistant containers or jars that will serve as the mold for your air freshener gel.
- Make sure the containers are clean and dry.
Heat water:
- Boil 1 cup of distilled water on the stove or in the microwave.
Add gelatin:
- Gradually add 1-2 packets of unflavored gelatin to the boiling water while stirring continuously.
- Continue stirring until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
Add salt:
- Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the gelatin-water mixture and stir until the salt is dissolved. The salt helps to preserve the gel and extend its shelf life.
