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Fauxbreeze - a Natural, Odor Eliminating, Air Freshening Spray

March 17, 2009 By Jackie 11 Comments

I am working to get our home back in shape after so many of us were sick. Today is a gorgeous sunny day so I have lots of windows open to air out the house.

However, I decided that we needed a little more help than that with the smells. Being frugal and having a desire to live naturally I whipped up what I am calling “Fauxbreeze”.

Fauxbreeze

Fauxbreeze

  • Empty Spray Bottle
  • White Vinegar
  • Essential Oils (not fragrance oil) Ex. Lemon, Tea Tree, Lavender, Orange, etc.

Fill the spray bottle almost to the top with white vinegar. Then add about 10 drops of lemon essential oil and a few drops of lavender (or whatever combination of oils you choose). Shake up the bottle (after attaching the sprayer 🙂 ) and you are ready to go.

Once I had the spray mixed up, I went to work spraying the couch, loveseat and chair, and it is really working.

Vinegar is naturally a disinfectant and odor destroyer, and the essential oils give it a nice fresh scent. You can play around with the scents you add to the vinegar to get a combination you like. This will also work with just plain vinegar.

Have fun making your house smell better using this frugal and natural spray!

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  • Kelly

    Awesome to know :o)

  • Patty

    Can’t wait to try it! Where’s the best place to pick up the essential oils?
    Patty

  • Nyki

    Love the name! lol…..

  • Jackie

    Patty, I have been buying my essential oils from http://www.vitacost.com. They offer a flat rate shipping option that is great. That is where I have been buying some of my supplies for my son with allergies. I have also heard good things about http://www.mountainroseherbs.com.

    Thanks, Nyki & Kelly!

  • Ariel

    what a nifty idea!

  • Robin

    I think I might try this. I love the store bought stuff but it is soooo expensvive and with the cats sometimes I feel I can go thru a bottle every few days. A gallon of vinegar should last a long time. Thanks so much, Jackie!!

  • Jackie

    Thanks Ariel and Robin!

    Robin, you are right about a gallon of vinegar lasting a long time. I also make an all purpose cleaner using half vinegar, half water with some essential oil added. I am all about saving money and using non-toxic cleaning products. Hope this works for you with the cats.

  • Meghan

    I love this idea! I'm definitely going to try it.

  • Jackie

    Meghan, let me know what you think.

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