How to Make Your Own Fall-Scented Natural Air Freshener

by Elnazhamai

Published: October 9th, 2023

Do you want the most amazing natural air freshener for your home? Here's a step-by-step tutorial to make an all-natural air freshener for the fall and winter using natural ingredients. It’s the easiest way to freshen up your home.

Tools and materials

3 cups of water
1 sliced apple
1 sliced orange
3 cinnamon sticks
1 handful of cloves
1 tablespoon of nutmeg
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
A pot or saucepan

Adding water to a pot

Step 1: Add water to a pot

Grab a medium to large pot or saucepan. Add 3 cups of water.

Adding sliced apples

Step 2: Add the apples

Next, I'll add the sliced apple. These fruits will release their delightful scents as they simmer.

Adding sliced oranges

Step 3: Add oranges

Place orange slices into the water.

Adding cinnamon sticks and cloves

Step 4: Spice it up

To give it that cozy fall aroma, I'll throw in the three cinnamon sticks and a handful of cloves. These spices are classic for fall scents.

Adding nutmeg and vanilla

Step 5: Add nutmeg and vanilla

Now, for an extra layer of warmth and sweetness, I'll sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of nutmeg and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.

DIY natural air freshener

Step 6: Boil and simmer

Place the pot of ingredients over a medium-high heat. Bring the pot to a boil.

Once the pot is bubbling nicely, I'll reduce the heat to low to let the fragrance begin to fill my home. Keep an eye on it and add more water if needed to prevent the pot from drying out.