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Vanilla and cinnamon are a classic combination. The resulting fragrance is warm, welcoming, and reminiscent of freshly-based cookies. In fact, many real estate agents will recommend that homeowners put a pot of vanilla and cinnamon on the stove before inviting prospective buyers into their houses. Unfortunately, they do not always say how to create a vanilla cinnamon room scent. Luckily, there are lots of simple and easy ways to create one. | Vanilla and cinnamon are a classic combination. The resulting fragrance is warm, welcoming, and reminiscent of freshly-based cookies. In fact, many real estate agents will recommend that homeowners put a pot of vanilla and cinnamon on the stove before inviting prospective buyers into their houses. Unfortunately, they do not always say how to create a vanilla cinnamon room scent. Luckily, there are lots of simple and easy ways to create one. | ||
| − | [[Category:Homemade Air Fresheners]] | + | [[Category: Homemade Air Fresheners]] |
== Ingredients == | == Ingredients == | ||
| − | === Stovetop Room Scent<ref>http://www.theyummylife.com/Natural_Room_Scents</ref> === | + | === Stovetop Room Scent<ref name="rf1">http://www.theyummylife.com/Natural_Room_Scents</ref> === |
* 2 cinnamon sticks | * 2 cinnamon sticks | ||
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract | * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract | ||
* 6 whole cloves (optional) | * 6 whole cloves (optional) | ||
* Water | * Water | ||
| − | === Sprayable Room Scent<ref>http://www.naturallivingideas.com/diy-ideas-to-make-your-home-smell-amazing/</ref> === | + | === Sprayable Room Scent<ref name="rf2">http://www.naturallivingideas.com/diy-ideas-to-make-your-home-smell-amazing/</ref> === |
* Distilled water | * Distilled water | ||
* 1 teaspoon baking soda | * 1 teaspoon baking soda | ||
* 6 drops vanilla essential oil | * 6 drops vanilla essential oil | ||
* 6 drops cinnamon essential oil | * 6 drops cinnamon essential oil | ||
| − | === Diffuser Room Scent<ref | + | === Diffuser Room Scent<ref name="rf2" /> === |
* ¼ cup (60 milliliters) water | * ¼ cup (60 milliliters) water | ||
* 3 tablespoons vodka | * 3 tablespoons vodka | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Making a Stovetop Room Scent === | === Making a Stovetop Room Scent === | ||
| − | #Fill a small saucepan three-fourths of the way with water and bring it to a boil.<ref>http://cleanmyspace.com/diy-natural-home-deodorizers-air-fresheners/</ref> This room scent only works as long as the stove is on. It's a great option if you'd like to freshen up your house before guests come. | + | #Fill a small saucepan three-fourths of the way with water and bring it to a boil.<ref name="rf3">http://cleanmyspace.com/diy-natural-home-deodorizers-air-fresheners/</ref> This room scent only works as long as the stove is on. It's a great option if you'd like to freshen up your house before guests come. |
#* The smaller the saucepan, the better. Your fragrance will be more concentrated this way. | #* The smaller the saucepan, the better. Your fragrance will be more concentrated this way. | ||
| − | #Add the cinnamon and vanilla extract. If you are using a larger saucepan, you may want to double or even triple the amount of vanilla and cinnamon. For another layer of fragrance, add 6 whole cloves.<ref>http://tipnut.com/fragrant-home-13-simmering-pot-recipes/</ref> | + | #Add the cinnamon and vanilla extract. If you are using a larger saucepan, you may want to double or even triple the amount of vanilla and cinnamon. For another layer of fragrance, add 6 whole cloves.<ref name="rf4">http://tipnut.com/fragrant-home-13-simmering-pot-recipes/</ref> |
#Allow to boil for one minute, turn down the heat to low and let it simmer. The boiling allows the spices to release their fragrance, while the simmering will keep the mixture hot and fragrant. The mixture will lose its fragrance if it gets cold. | #Allow to boil for one minute, turn down the heat to low and let it simmer. The boiling allows the spices to release their fragrance, while the simmering will keep the mixture hot and fragrant. The mixture will lose its fragrance if it gets cold. | ||
| − | #Top off the saucepan with more water every 30 minutes.<ref>http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/5-simmer-pot-recipes-to-make-y-129977</ref> Remember to keep an eye out on the pot. If the water evaporates, your pot will scorch! You do not need to add any additional herbs to the saucepan. | + | #Top off the saucepan with more water every 30 minutes.<ref name="rf5">http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/5-simmer-pot-recipes-to-make-y-129977</ref> Remember to keep an eye out on the pot. If the water evaporates, your pot will scorch! You do not need to add any additional herbs to the saucepan. |
| − | #Consider putting the fragrance on display. This fragrance is only temporary, but you can still make it look prettier by putting it into another (heated) container. Boil the mixture first, then try one of the following:<ref | + | #Consider putting the fragrance on display. This fragrance is only temporary, but you can still make it look prettier by putting it into another (heated) container. Boil the mixture first, then try one of the following:<ref name="rf1" /> |
#* Pour the mixture into a 2 cup (475 milliliter) mason jar, and keep it (uncovered) on top of a candle warmer. | #* Pour the mixture into a 2 cup (475 milliliter) mason jar, and keep it (uncovered) on top of a candle warmer. | ||
#* Pour the mixture into the bowl of a fondue pot or a tea pot warmer. Light the candle beneath the bowl, and enjoy the fragrance. | #* Pour the mixture into the bowl of a fondue pot or a tea pot warmer. Light the candle beneath the bowl, and enjoy the fragrance. | ||
#* Keep the mixture heated in a slow-cooker if you don't wish to use your stove. Keep the lid off and the heat set to low. | #* Keep the mixture heated in a slow-cooker if you don't wish to use your stove. Keep the lid off and the heat set to low. | ||
| − | #Use the room scent for as long as you want, then store it in a jar. You can reuse it 2 to 3 more times. After that, the scent will be too weak, and you will have to make a new one.<ref | + | #Use the room scent for as long as you want, then store it in a jar. You can reuse it 2 to 3 more times. After that, the scent will be too weak, and you will have to make a new one.<ref name="rf1" /> |
=== Making a Sprayable Room Scent === | === Making a Sprayable Room Scent === | ||
#Use a funnel to pour the baking soda into a small spray bottle. If you don't have a funnel, you can make a simple one by rolling up a sheet of paper into a cone. Baking soda has some wonderful deodorizing properties. | #Use a funnel to pour the baking soda into a small spray bottle. If you don't have a funnel, you can make a simple one by rolling up a sheet of paper into a cone. Baking soda has some wonderful deodorizing properties. | ||
#* Use a plastic bottle if you can. Essential oils may degrade certain types of plastic. | #* Use a plastic bottle if you can. Essential oils may degrade certain types of plastic. | ||
| − | #Add the essential oils. You can use equal parts of both vanilla and cinnamon essential oil, or you can use a little bit more/less of one of them. For example, if you really like the scent of vanilla, you could do 7 drops of vanilla essential oil and 5 drops of cinnamon essential oil. You will need 12 drops of oil total.<ref | + | #Add the essential oils. You can use equal parts of both vanilla and cinnamon essential oil, or you can use a little bit more/less of one of them. For example, if you really like the scent of vanilla, you could do 7 drops of vanilla essential oil and 5 drops of cinnamon essential oil. You will need 12 drops of oil total.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#Close the bottle and shake it to mix. This will help distribute the essential oils throughout the baking soda. Keep shaking until you don't see any clumps in the baking soda. | #Close the bottle and shake it to mix. This will help distribute the essential oils throughout the baking soda. Keep shaking until you don't see any clumps in the baking soda. | ||
#Open the bottle and fill it the rest of the way with water. Try to use distilled water or filtered water if you can. Tap water has too many mineral and chemicals, which can affect the spray. | #Open the bottle and fill it the rest of the way with water. Try to use distilled water or filtered water if you can. Tap water has too many mineral and chemicals, which can affect the spray. | ||
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#Place some reeds or bamboo skewers into the bottle and let them soak. You may not notice any fragrance right away. There is still one more step you have to do. Right now, you are just soaking the reeds. | #Place some reeds or bamboo skewers into the bottle and let them soak. You may not notice any fragrance right away. There is still one more step you have to do. Right now, you are just soaking the reeds. | ||
#Reverse the reeds so that the soaked ends are now sticking out of the bottle. Take the reeds out of the bottle, and turn them around. Stick the dry ends back into the bottle, and place the bottle down on a table. Your room will eventually get a soft, vanilla-cinnamon fragrance. | #Reverse the reeds so that the soaked ends are now sticking out of the bottle. Take the reeds out of the bottle, and turn them around. Stick the dry ends back into the bottle, and place the bottle down on a table. Your room will eventually get a soft, vanilla-cinnamon fragrance. | ||
| − | #* Reverse the reeds once a week.<ref | + | #* Reverse the reeds once a week.<ref name="rf2" /> |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
