Freshen Your Home with Naturally Scented Potpourri

Make every room in your home smell fresh and clean without spending money on expensive, chemical-laden air fresheners. Freshen your home with potpourri made from nature instead.

There is no reason to spend your hard earned money on expensive air fresheners from the store that are filled with harsh chemicals and unknown ingredients. Fill the rooms of your home with your favorite scents, make your own potpourri using natural ingredients and essential oils in any scent you like.

Spray Potpourri

Fill an 8-ounce spray bottle 3 /4 of the way full with water. Pour 2 tablespoons of essential oil in to the water and then add 2 tablespoons of vodka or ethyl alcohol as a preservative. Place the lid on the bottle and shake well. Spray the potpourri around your home, as you would store bought air freshener. Shake the bottle well before each use.

Dry Potpourri

Gather a variety of wild flowers, small, fallen branches and miniature pinecones. Pull the petals off the flower stems or if you can, just pull the entire flower off the stem. Place the flower tops, petals, branches and miniature pinecones on an old cookie sheet. Leave a generous amount of space around each item to allow air to move freely between each piece. Set them off to the side or in a different room and allow them to dry for 5 to 7 days.

Prepare a mixture of two parts water to one part essential oil. Pour the mixture in to a spray bottle and spritz generously on to the dried potpourri mixture. Allow the scented potpourri to dry overnight. Pour the potpourri in small dishes throughout your home to enjoy your favorite scents any time. Place any extra potpourri in to a sealed zipper bag and store for up to 1 year.

Simmering Potpourri

Pour 1 cup of water in to a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of cloves, 1 tablespoon of all spice and 1 tablespoon of orange or cinnamon essential oil to the water and stir well. Pour the potpourri mixture in to a simmering pot or a small saucepan on the stovetop. Heat the potpourri on low temperature for several hours to fill your home with a spicy scent.