Description
Make your own gel air fresheners using natural ingredients for a customizable and eco-friendly way to freshen your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons gelatin
- 2 tablespoons salt (to preserve)
- 1–2 tablespoons liquid fragrance (essential oils or fragrance oils)
- Food coloring (optional)
- A clean jar or container for storing the gel
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of gelatin. Stir gently over low heat until the gelatin is fully dissolved.
- Once dissolved, add 2 tablespoons of salt to the mixture, stirring to combine. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before adding your choice of fragrance.
- If desired, add food coloring and mix thoroughly until the color is even.
- Pour the mixture into a clean jar or container and let it sit at room temperature until it sets completely (this can take several hours).
- Once set, place your gel air freshener in any room, and enjoy the delightful aroma filling your space!
Notes
Experiment with different essential oils for custom scents and use decorative containers for styling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: DIY
- Method: Miscellaneous
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg