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DIY Natural Air Fresheners For Your Car

If you spend a lot of time in your car, trash and odors can build up fast. While you don’t mean to neglect your ride, sometimes life just gets in the way. Setting aside time to keep every nook and cranny of your vehicle in tip-top shape is not always feasible. After awhile, you may notice your car isn’t smelling as good as new. Luckily, air fresheners can remedy this issue. There are several types of air fresheners for your car, although, we recommend making your own.

Before you start…

The first step to keeping your car clean is eliminating all the hidden trash and junk that has piled up over time. This can mean tossing out old wrappers or stubborn crumbs from snack time. Or finally taking out that overused gym bag from your trunk. Ultimately, your daily habits can leave a long-lasting residue. For example, if you like to eat lunch in your car. Some drivers even treat their vehicle as a mobile office. Basically, the more time you spend cohabitating in your ride, the more likely you’ll want an air freshener for your car. Not because you’re intentionally messy, but because you want to preserve that fresh car smell for as long as possible.

How to make natural air fresheners for your car

You’ll find a variety of air fresheners for your car both online and at your local retailers. However, there is no way to know for sure whether you’ll like the scent   or if it’ll be too strong to stand until you buy. Granted you’re not a fan of the classic tree air fresheners, we’ve outlined three ways to make your own:

Essential oils

When essential oils became a major hit, some people thought to use these natural ingredients as air fresheners in their car. The good news  it worked! Essential oils are completely natural and do an effective job of covering up any unwanted smells. To use essential oils as an air freshener in your car, we suggest adding baking soda and your favorite scents to a mason jar or felt and foam combo.

The best scents to use for a clean and natural interior include:

  • Peppermint
  • Eucalyptus
  • Lavender
  • Lemon
  • Rosemary

While shopping online, you can also find essential oil sets that include various scent options. This is a great choice is you’re looking to make multiple air fresheners for your car. Or, if you’re apprehensive about one scent being particularly overpowering. The multi-pack set allows you to test them out and see which oil compliments your vehicle the best.

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Coffee

The smell of coffee might invigorate your senses and remind you its time to wake up, but it is also a great absorbent for unpleasant odors in your car. All you need is fresh ground coffee in a jar and voila, you have a DIY air freshener for your car. Simply pour the coffee in a suitable container that will fit into your cup holder. In just a few hours, you’ll begin to notice the odors eliminating and the aroma of a fresh brewed coffee.

Dried potpourri

Before Glade Plugins and Febreze came into play, potpourri was the go-to scent booster for your home. While it might have lost its popularity in the household, it is a perfectly decent option to freshen up your car. A mixture of dried flowers and herbs will add a nice aroma to your car interior. Not to mention, it is esthetically pleasing to the eye unlike most air fresheners for your car.

Why these natural ingredients make the best air fresheners for your car

While the natural way is not for every driver, these DIY air fresheners are a simple and easy way to create a breath of fresh air in your vehicle. Using ingredients that are home grown gives you the upper hand in choosing the best scents for your car. Overall, you’ll be glad you gave these natural DIY air fresheners a chance.

 

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Linzi Martin
Linzi Martin has worked as a content manager, consultant, and writer for the past six years. She's handled everything from blogs and articles to e-books and social media content. Her work has been featured in various publications including Apartment Guide, The Startup, and Voyage Magazine. Outside of work, Linzi enjoys staying active, frequenting new restaurants around South Florida, and spending time with her family.

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