{"id":20903,"date":"2018-10-24T09:27:55","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T15:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=20903"},"modified":"2022-07-27T11:23:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T17:23:01","slug":"why-essential-oils-make-the-best-air-fresheners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/why-essential-oils-make-the-best-air-fresheners\/","title":{"rendered":"Why essential oils make the best air fresheners"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s a reason people say, \u201cstop and smell the roses,\u201d not \u201cstop and smell the synthetic compounds that were formulated to smell like a rose.\u201d Why settle for a synthetic substitute when you can have the real thing? It\u2019s time to ditch commercial air fresheners and enjoy the fresh scents of nature!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

There are a lot of reasons to avoid commercial air fresheners. Many contain phthalates, which is a group of chemicals that may affect human reproduction and development according the U.S. National Library of Medicine.* In an independent test<\/a>, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) found phthalates in many commercial air fresheners<\/a>, including some that did not list phthalates on the ingredients, as well as some that were labeled as \u201call natural\u201d or \u201cunscented.\u201d** Yikes!<\/p>\n

So let\u2019s ditch the mystery musk and create some DIY air fresheners using the real thing\u2014essential oils, distilled straight from nature.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Refresh your car<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Essential<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

No one wants their car to smell like gym shoes and yesterday\u2019s lunch. But when it comes to freshening your chariot, just say no to tree-shaped air fresheners hanging from your rearview mirror. Instead, create a natural air freshener with a few drops of oil!<\/p>\n

Snag one of Young Living\u2019s new Car Vent Diffusers<\/a>, which use the air flow from your vents to diffuse essential oils\u2014no water, plug, or cord required! The easily adjustable design fits any car vent, and the cotton pads are reusable!<\/p>\n

Here are some of our favorite air freshener recipes for the car:<\/p>\n

DIY air freshener recipes for the car<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Sunny<\/span> mo<\/span>rning<\/span><\/h3>\n

3 drops Citrus Fresh essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n

2 drops Bergamot essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n

2 drops Grapefruit essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/strong>Busy bee\"RC<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

2 drops R.C. essential oil blend<\/a><\/p>\n

2 drops Valor essential oil blend<\/a><\/p>\n

2 drops Orange essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tropical escape<\/span><\/h3>\n

4 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n

2 drops Copaiba essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n

2 drops Jade Lemon essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n

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Refresh your home<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

If you haven\u2019t discovered the joy of diffusing essential oils in your home, now\u2019s the time! Diffuser blends are easily customizable, so you can pick the oils you and your family love and fill every room with an inviting aroma\u2014minus the synthetic stuff. Plus, our diffusers<\/a> make a gorgeous addition to your home decor!<\/p>\n

Try these air-freshening diffuser blends, or create your own with your favorite oils:<\/p>\n

DIY air freshener recipes for your home<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fresh air<\/span><\/h3>\n

6 drops Purification essential oil blend<\/a><\/p>\n

3 drops Lemon essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n

1 drop Tea Tree essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lush lavender\"Bottle<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

6 drops Lavender essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n

3 drops Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n

2 drops Lemongrass essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n

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The great outdoors<\/span><\/h3>\n

4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n

3 drops Lime essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n

3 drops Vetiver essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n

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YL Tip: <\/strong><\/span>Add an extra boost of fragrance by freshening your carpets with essential oils! Mix five drops of your favorite blend with one cup of baking soda. Sprinkle it over your carpet, and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then vacuum thoroughly.<\/p>\n

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Can\u2019t decide what blend to use? Take our quiz<\/a> to find out which diffuser blend you need right now! Plus, learn how to take your favorite blends wherever you go with our DIY perfume recipes<\/a>!<\/p>\n

What essential oil combo do you use to freshen the air in your home or car? <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Let us know in the comments below!<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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* Phthalates: Your Environment, Your Health<\/em>. U.S. National Library of Medicine. . Accessed October 4, 2018.<\/h4>\n

** Cohen, A; Janssen, S; Solomon, G.\u00a0Clearing the Air: Hidden Hazards of Air Fresheners.<\/em> Natural Resources Defense Council.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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