Eco-Friendly Air Freshners

Shopping for Eco-Friendly Options 

Finding plant-based air fresheners these days is fairly easy, and they offer a variety of earth-friendly benefits. Forget about wasting energy with plug-in scented cartridges; greener options come in nonaerosol sprays and are biodegradable. Most eco-friendly odor-eliminating products also shun animal testing and utilize recyclable packaging. Pesticide-free lavender and citrus essential oils are most often used in organic air fresheners. 

Making Natural Air Fresheners 

Another way to avoid introducing toxins into your home is to make your own air freshener. Fill a spray bottle with purified or distilled water and add several drops of an organic essential oil. Lemon, orange and lavender are popular scents for freshening the home, but you can experiment with your own favorites to create a custom air spray. 

More Ways to Clear the Air

The simplest, most effective way to freshen the air inside your home is to open the windows, but you might also set small dishes of baking soda or vinegar throughout the house to absorb offensive odors. Simmering spices such as clove and cinnamon in a saucepan filled with water knocks out cooking odors and adds a delicious aroma to the air. Burning pure soy and beeswax candles with cotton wicks helps to clear the air. Tucking organic herb sachets throughout the house leaves a subtle fragrance. Another natural way to freshen your space is to nurture your green thumb; houseplants significantly improve indoor air quality by removing carbon dioxide and other toxins.
 Taken from an article on National Geographic Website