Let Nature Deodorize Your Home

[Spiritbird]

Some Interesting Tib Bits On deodorizers you can make yourself for the home environment that are not toxic to birds.

Lavender Bouquets: Freshly picked Lavender (placed in water) or dried lavender bunches scent the rooms and are non-toxic.

Simmer cinnamon, cloves or allspice in a pan of water to scent the air

Sprinkle a few drops of vanilla or essential oil on a cotton ball. Place this in a small open container to prevent the oil or alcohol from damaging your furniture.

Put a few slices of leftover orange or lemon rinds in a pot of water, simmer for 1-2 hours

Place lemon slices in an open bowl

Place cloves, cinnamon sticks, allspice or other favorite scented spice in a pot of water , simmer for 1-2 hours

Pour vanilla extract into a shallow dish and set in an out of the way place

Kitchen Deodorizer: Grind lemon or orange peels in the garbage disposal for a wonderful citrus smell in the kitchen

Don't forget the value of fresh flowers or cedar blocks for a gentle fragrance

 

[Rio Mom]

Some Interesting Tib Bits On deodorizers you can make yourself for the home environment that are not toxic to birds.

Lavender Bouquets: Freshly picked Lavender (placed in water) or dried lavender bunches scent the rooms and are non-toxic.

Simmer cinnamon, cloves or allspice in a pan of water to scent the air

Sprinkle a few drops of vanilla or essential oil on a cotton ball. Place this in a small open container to prevent the oil or alcohol from damaging your furniture.

Put a few slices of leftover orange or lemon rinds in a pot of water, simmer for 1-2 hours

Place lemon slices in an open bowl

Place cloves, cinnamon sticks, allspice or other favorite scented spice in a pot of water , simmer for 1-2 hours

Pour vanilla extract into a shallow dish and set in an out of the way place

Kitchen Deodorizer: Grind lemon or orange peels in the garbage disposal for a wonderful citrus smell in the kitchen

Don't forget the value of fresh flowers or cedar blocks for a gentle fragrance

I think I'm going to give the dish of vanilla, or the cotton ball thing a try. Are the essential oils ok though? Or should I just stick with vanilla?

 

[Spiritbird]

I have read that some forum members are making use of essential oils. I have read and been to classes where it is said they are not safe. It is one of those controversies.

Earth-friendly Non-toxic Air Fresheners

 

[Atwee921]

How 'bout lilac? We have lots of bushes of lilac here and when they are in bloom 1 bouquet scents the whole house!

 

[Rio Mom]

I love the smell of lilac bushes!