Say Goodbye To Stinky Odors With This DIY Fall Air Freshener Recipe

It's time for fall home decorations, pumpkin spice, and flannel jackets. Halloween and Thanksgiving are right around the corner, and you want to have your home ready for the festivities. Scent is a key part in getting the setting just right. You don't want your family and visitors to smell the trash, dirty pets, or anything else emitting an odor in your house during their stay. Put the stench to rest with this DIY fall air freshener recipe consisting of cinnamon sticks and orange peels. These are totally budget-friendly ingredients, keeping your home smelling fresh for less and saving you from buying potentially toxic air fresheners, providing the same effect, if not better.

To make the fall air freshener, simply cut the peels from an orange. Add the peels along with a couple of cinnamon sticks to a small pot with water. Bring the ingredients to a boil and then reduce to medium heat. Let the concoction simmer for about 40 minutes to an hour for the smell to last, but you can really simmer your fall air freshener for as long as you want. To enhance and change the fragrance profile, you can also add lemon peels for more citrus, apples or vanilla for more sweetness, and whole cloves or rosemary for more herb and spice smells. If you have a different favorite fall smell to add to make your house smell amazing, like pumpkin or sandalwood, you can try those, too.

To make the most of this fall air freshener, you can leave it on the stove for a few days and add more water when you want to fill your home with its fragrance. Or you can store it in the fridge and reheat it when you're ready. Using your air freshener strategically will help provide a warm and appealing environment while masking unwanted odors. If you're expecting company, get your air freshener brewing on the stove to make your house smell better and embrace your guests with a welcoming olfactory experience.

This air freshener will help cover up the most unappealing odors that neither you, nor your guests, want to inhale. Some common household smells you probably want to conceal might include decomposing plant materials, mildew, smoke, pet dander or urine, or poor ventilation. However, some of these foul smells could be treated at the source by taking the trash out, opening the windows, and deep cleaning your furniture to further reduce the stench you're attempting to mask. In the meantime, your DIY fall air freshener should fulfill its potential of permeating your home with its delightful essence.