When it comes to crafting, I absolutely love projects that are natural, pretty, and practical. Maybe that’s why I love to make personalized air fresheners, like this DIY Natural Air Freshener for Cold and Flu Season. This is such a great way to make something useful fit your decor too! 

School just started and sure enough, my daughter has already missed a day because of a cold that kept her up all night due to coughing and congestion.  Her lingering cough prompted me to make this natural air freshener with two key essential oils. If you have congestion issues or tend to feel stuffed up at night, this easy craft is worth a try.

How To Make A Natural Air Freshener with Essential Oils

For this air freshener, I decided to stick with the two sinus soothing essential oils that work best for us. I used Eucalyptus and [easyazon_link identifier=”B0048JALOE” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]Myrtle[/easyazon_link], just like I do for our Homemade Vick’s Inspired Shower Soothers.

So, I decided to make a gel air freshener because I wanted it to look pretty enough to display. And while I am using mine inside my house, it can be used as a natural car air freshener too. 

This craft seriously takes less than five minutes. Even the busiest — non-crafty — mom can do this project! 

 

Materials for the DIY Gel Air Freshener

• 2 packets of [easyazon_link identifier=”B00BCMU7T4″ locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]Unflavored Gelatin[/easyazon_link]
• 1 Tbl [easyazon_link identifier=”B001GHYO4E” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]Salt[/easyazon_link]
• A pint jar (8 oz) 
• Daisy Cut Lid (optional)
• 1 cup of water, divided
• 1/2 to 1 tsp of [easyazon_link identifier=”B00P6O790E” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]Eucalyptus Essential Oil [/easyazon_link]
• 1/2 to 1 tsp of [easyazon_link identifier=”B07P27MWRV” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]Myrtle Essential Oil[/easyazon_link]
• [easyazon_link identifier=”B00005RKOE” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]Measuring cup[/easyazon_link]
• Spoon/whisk
  
  for stirring 
• Sprig of fake [easyazon_link identifier=”B07C153SLJ” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]Eucalyptus[/easyazon_link]* optional

Easy Gel Air Freshener Directions:

1. First, bring 1/2 cup of water to a rolling boil.
2. Next, pour into a small mixing bowl.
3. Then you want to slowly add the two packets of gelatin.
4. Whisk together until gelatin is dissolved.
5. Add 1/2 cup of cold water and salt. Whisk to combine.
6. In the mason jar, add 1/2 to 1 tsp of [easyazon_link identifier=”B00P6O790E” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]Eucalyptus Essential Oil[/easyazon_link] and 1/2-1 tsp of [easyazon_link identifier=”B07P27MWRV” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]Myrtle Essential Oil[/easyazon_link].
7. Add the sprig of plastic eucalyptus to the jar. (I cut one off of the fake plant I keep I my kitchen table!) 
8. Finally, slowly pour the liquid mixture into the jar.
9. Lightly tap to release any air bubbles.
10. Allow to harden overnight!

Who would have thought that making your own essential oil diffusing air freshener would be so easy? The best part is that it is completely customizable. If you don’t like the somewhat sinus clearing scent of eucalyptus and myrtle, try lavender. There are so many essential oil scents and blends to choose from. I pin scent combos regularly on my DIY Health and Beauty board, so be sure to follow it if you don’t already! 

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DIY Natural Carpet Refresher

 

Yield: 1 Air Freshener

DIY Natural Air Freshener For Cold and Flu Season

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Easy all natural gel air freshener that diffuses congestion busting essential oils!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 packets of unflavored gelatin
• 1 Tbl salt 
• 1 pint jar (8 oz) 
• 1 cup of water, divided
• 1/2 to 1 tsp of Eucalyptus Essential Oil 
• 1/2 to 1 tsp of Myrtle Essential Oil
• Measuring cup 
• Spoon for stirring 
• Sprig of fake Eucalyptus* optional

Instructions

1. Bring 1/2 cup of water to a rolling boil.
2. Pour into a small mixing bowl.
3. Slowly add the two packets of gelatin.
4. Whisk together until gelatin is dissolved.
5. Add 1/2 cup of cold water and salt. Whisk to combine.
6. In the mason jar, add 1/2 to 1 tsp of Eucalyptus Essential Oil and 1/2-1 tsp of Myrtle Essential Oil.
7. Add the sprig of plastic eucalyptus to the jar.
8. Pour the liquid mixture into the jar.
9. Lightly tap to release any air bubbles.
10. Allow to harden over night!