three all-natural scents for your home

I tend to get terrible headaches

if I use scented candles or other melted wax products in my home,

so I avoid them like the plague.

Usually this works just fine

because between doing a bunch of baking and cooking

and keeping things relatively clean,

my house generally smells okay.

BUT

when plumbing problems (sewage in the basement--ick)

and a little one with the flu coincide,

your house's scent definitely needs a little help.

I rose to the challenge

and created three delightful, all natural scents for my home

using ingredients that I already had in my pantry and fridge.

You'll find the recipes below.

Citrus Herb

combine in a small pot or slow cooker:

peel from 2/3 lemon

5 whole cloves

1 small sprig of fresh rosemary

1 1/2-2 cups of water

Warm over very low heat until your house smells better

or the water evaporates.

Apple Spice

combine in a small pot or slow cooker:

2 slices of apple

5 whole cloves

3 slices of fresh ginger

1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon

1 1/2-2 cups of water

Warm over very low heat until your house smells better

or the water evaporates.

Tropical Delight

combine in a small pot or slow cooker:

1 fresh pineapple core

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1 1/2-2 cups of water

Warm over very low heat until your house smells better

or the water evaporates.

(By the end of the day
this one smelled like pineapple upside down cake!)


Notes:

~Crock Pot doesn't know I exist, I'm just sharing links to what worked for me.

~Obviously you should always use caution when using heat-producing appliances, especially if you are leaving them on for long periods of time. Don't leave your house scents unattended!

~The scents produced by these recipes are not as strong as commercial scents. They are nuanced and subtle and work best in small areas.
~I wouldn't use these ingredients for more than a day or two. Since they are natural and fresh, they'll be prone to mold growth and decay if left indefinitely.