Who doesn’t love to walk into a home and immediately be welcomed by a natural fragrant scent in the air? Air fresheners are a big business, and it’s not hard to see why, but making them at home is much cheaper, and way healthier for you. I love making my own oriental spice room freshener, especially in the colder autumn or winter months.
Ingredients
1 sliced organic orange
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon five spice mix
½ teaspoon cloves
Add 2-3 cups of water to a small sauce pan and add the ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Do not let water evaporate (you can add more if needed). The boiling allows the spices to release their fragrance, while the simmering will keep the mixture hot and fragrant. Top off the saucepan with more water every 30 minutes. If the water evaporates, your pot will scorch! Pour the mixture into a mason jar, and keep it (uncovered) on top of a candle warmer.