of a cup of your favorite carrier oil – jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, argan oil, coconut oil, or safflower oil are recommended. This is not only one of the easiest air freshener to make at home, it’s also one of the most interesting looking.

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The problem with stain removal is that, on its own, it doesn’t deal with the odours that usually go hand in hand with nasty stains. But you can kill two birds with one stone by mixing a little coconut oil with baking powder — one part of each will make a sweet-smelling paste. Simply apply the paste to the affected area of carpet, and leave it for an hour or so. Carefully remove the paste and vacuum the entire area for a clean, fresh, stain-free carpet. 4. Insect repellent If you’ve ever had to remove chewing gum from your hair, you’ll know what a painful and difficult job it can be. If you have children, gum removal might be a regular occurrence in your home, so it’s always best to be prepared. Apply coconut oil liberally to the chewing gum, and let it sit there for around 30 minutes. Removing it afterwards should be a great deal easier. 6. Brighter smiles with a natural teeth whitener

7. Homemade laundry detergent

During the winter I keep a cast iron kettle on our wood stove going all season long with frequently replenished natural ingredients brewing in the tea kettle. To give everyone in your home brighter smiles without any form of cosmetic intervention, get them to swill coconut around their mouth for 15 minutes, three times a week. Known as ‘oil pulling’, this process whitens teeth, removes bacteria and — according to some research — helps to prevent infections in the mouth. 7. Homemade laundry detergent I used to love the smell of my home after squirting a bit (OK, sometimes a lot) of air freshener spray from an attractive store-bought bottle. I prefer to use glass spray bottles when creating homemade natural air fresheners – basically because I do not like the chemicals used to make plastic finding their way into my home any more than absolutely necessary.

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Discover Radhe Shyam products for home air fresheners, with a delicious vanilla essence, lavender essenceand much more. To perfume certain areas, such as the bathroom or kitchen, you have ecologicalspray air freshenersor scented candles. Bath and Body Works car air fresheners can provide a refreshing fragrance for approximately 4-6 weeks. These air fresheners are great for daily commutes, long road trips, and everything in between. They can be used with a compatible car fragrance holder (sold separately). 4. How long do scent balls last?

5. Chewing gum remover

Have a favorite natural air freshener recipe? Share it with the New Life On A Homestead community in the comments section below – we always love hearing from you. You can also whip up a simmering potpourri on your stovetop and achieve the same successful results.