DIY Natural Air Fresheners for a Cleaner, Healthier Home

DIY Natural Air Fresheners for a Cleaner, Healthier Home

If you’re like us at Balanced Bayou, you always look for ways to bring more balance, beauty, and non-toxic peace into your home. One of the simplest swaps you can make is ditching synthetic air fresheners and replacing them with a DIY solution made from just a few natural ingredients. This recipe is one of our favorites; it's easy, effective, and 100% customizable.

Why Go Natural?

Store-bought air fresheners often contain phthalates, synthetic fragrances, and other questionable chemicals that can pollute your indoor air. With this natural alternative, you’re in full control of the ingredients—just pure essential oils and baking soda. The result? A subtle, long-lasting freshness that supports your well-being instead of undermining it.

DIY Natural Air Freshener Jars

What You’ll Need:

  • ½ cup baking soda (a natural odor neutralizer)
  • 15–25 drops essential oils (see our blend ideas below!)
  • A small 4-oz mason jar or glass container
  • A piece of fabric or paper (to let the scent diffuse)
  • String, twine, or ribbon (optional, but cute!)
  • A pin or needle (if using paper)

Instructions:

  1. Pour your baking soda into the jar. This is your odor-absorbing base.
  2. Add essential oils. Start with about 15 drops and adjust to your preferred scent strength. You can keep it simple with a single oil or get creative with blends.
  3. Mix it up. Stir the oils into the baking soda with a spoon or small stick until thoroughly combined.
  4. Top your jar. Use a breathable material like cotton fabric or a piece of cardstock with holes poked in it. This allows the scent to diffuse naturally.
  5. Secure the lid. Fasten the jar ring over the fabric or tie your cover with string or ribbon.
  6. Place it where you need it. Bathrooms, laundry rooms, closets, and even your car, anywhere with a fresh scent.


Our Favorite Essential Oil Combos:

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* Cliganic Organic Aromatherapy Essential Oils Starter Set - Peppermint, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Frankincense & Orange

Refresh Tips:

Shake or stir your jar every couple of weeks and add more essential oils if needed. The baking soda will continue doing its job long after the scent fades.

Clean Air, The Bayou Way

At Balanced Bayou, wellness starts at home. These little air freshener jars are a perfect way to reduce toxins, personalize your space, and invite nature indoors, one breath at a time.

Have you made your version? Tag us on Facebook or Instagram at @BalancedBayou and show us your favorite scent combos!

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