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Activated Charcoal

That's right... activated charcoal; a simple and seldom thought of solution for odors. Activated

charcoal acts as an odor absorbent. Although, many retail stores sell pre-made activated charcoalair freshener solutions, they can get a little pricey. If you choose to buy a pre-made charcoal air

purifier or freshener, go for the simple, less costly ones, they all work well. You can even find

them in small sizes for pet areas and refrigerators and use them as closet air fresheners too.

You can also make a charcoal closet air freshener by purchasing tubs of activated charcoal athome improvement stores, garden shops or pet supply stores. Put a cup of the charcoal in a thin

cloth bag, place the bag in an inexpensive bowl or Tupperware container without the lid, hide it

in the closet storage space and presto! These closet storage air fresheners work in as little as a

day!

Cedar

Yes, cedar has been a staple in many closets for years, it's a great air freshener for many areas

including storage spaces. You can purchase cedar chips or shavings from a pet supply store andhang them in cloth bags in your closet or purchase cedarcloset storage accessoriesthat act as

closet air fresheners as well. Cedar garment hangers, cedar shelf liners, cedar blocks, cedarsprays and cedar drawer liners are just some of the products this air freshener can be bought as.

It also works great at covering pet odors. The cedar solutions are the most well known closet air

fresheners and it's got a great reputation because it works!

Baking Soda

Have that old box of baking soda towards the back of the refrigerator that you often forget

about? If you do, you probably know that baking soda absorbs odors and moisture. Baking soda-

filled bowls, pouches and products can help act as closet storage air fresheners. Baking soda-based air fresheners can be bought in the store, but you can make them at home too! Fill a

porous fabric, filter or dryer sheet with baking soda, tie it up with some string to make a pouch

then hang it up in the closet! This is a simple and inexpensive solution, just be sure to check the

baking soda every few weeks as is may need to be replaced a few times a month for best results.

Another closet storage air freshener idea for baking soda is to sprinkle it on the carpet thenvacuum it up for odor elimination from the ground up.

Essential Oils

Essential oils are concentrated liquids that contain the fragrance of a plants, flowers and othersuch naturally occurring aromas. Essential oils are used in soaps, perfumes and candles; why?

Because they smell great! They're a great way to freshen closet storage areas and there aredozens of aromas to choose from. For closet air fresheners, try just dabbing a few drops on the

light bulb in the closet or even soak some cotton balls in the oils and hide them in the storage

space. When the oils are heated with the light from the bulb or room temperature, the fragranceis released and the smell will fill your closet. So, even if the closet light is only on a few times a

day, that's enough to jump start the essential oil closet air fresheners.
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Vinegar

White vinegar naturally dissolves odors. No one particularly likes the smell of vinegar, but

vinegar's odor dissipates quickly making it a great air freshener. Many people will fill a smallcup of vinegar and place it in the closet while others will make a vinegar+water combination that

can be sprayed in the air, on the carpet or on musty clothing. An empty spray bottle can be

purchased at a local drug store. Fill the spray bottle with a 1 part vinegar to 1 part water rationand lightly mist the musty areas. White vinegar not only makes for a great air freshener, but can

also be used to clean up around the house or help rid carpets of pet odors.

One More Closet Air Freshener Idea: Plants

Yeah... this article is called "5 Great Closet Storage Air Fresheners" but there is one more thatneeds to be mentioned: Plants! Plants take in carbon dioxide, release fresh oxygen and can also

filter out other harmful toxins in the air. Plants can be placed in (naturally) well lit closets, living

rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and entry ways. They are great closet storage air

fresheners, but will also clean the air in the entire house if taken care of properly.

- See more at: http://www.closetpages.com/blog/do-it-yourself/making-scents-5-great-closet-

storage-air-fresheners#sthash.1DK1gRhY.dpuf

Things You'll Need

Waxed paper

2 ounces cedar shavings

ounce dried pennyroyal Rolling pin

Fine hand-held grater

4 cinnamon sticks

Bowl

Spoon

Muslin bags

String

Instructions

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Lay down a large piece of waxed paper onto a flat surface such as a countertop.

Put 2 ounces of cedar shavings and ounce of dried pennyroyal onto the paper.Use a rolling pin to crush up the cedar shavings and pennyroyal.

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Use a fine, hand-held grater to grate up four cinnamon sticks into a bowl. Toss the

ends of the sticks, the part you couldn't grate, into the bowl, too.

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Pour the crushed cedar and pennyroyal into the bowl. Use a spoon to toss themixture together.

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Fill empty muslin bags with the mixture. Tie the bags with a string, and lay or

hang them in the closet.

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Sebagai alternatif, Anda bisa membuat pengharum ruangan sendiri dari tanaman herbal ataubunga kering. Bagaimana caranya? Intip tipsnya, seperti dikutip dari Care 2.

1. DidihkanRempah-rempah beraroma harum seperti batang kayu manis, cengkeh, vanilla atau rosemary bisa

direbus di dalam pot atau kendi dari tanah liat. Saat direbus, akan menghasilkan uap dengan

aroma yang hangat dan spicy. Ingin wewangian yang lebih segar? Tambahkan beberapa potong

buah jeruk atau lemon.

2. TanamTanaman aromatik seperti melati, honeysuckle dan mawar bisa ditanam di dalam rumah danmenghasilkan wangi yang cukup intens. Tanaman herbal seperti rosemary dan mint juga mudah

tumbuh di dalam ruangan meskipun keharumannya tak sekuat bunga-bungaan.

3. PotpourriAnda bisa menciptakan pengharum ruangan alami dengan membuat potpourri. Selain praktis,

cara ini juga cepat menimbulkan bau harum. Potpourri merupakan mangkuk yang berisi berbagai

macam bunga-bungaan dan herbal kering. Campuran wewangian bisa berupa bunga mawar,

lavender, chamomile, peppermint, batang kayu manis dan rosemary. Anda juga bisamenambahkan wangi buah seperti lemon kering atau kulit jeruk. Pastikan semua bahan benar-

benar sudah dikeringkan sebelum mencampurnya. Tempatkan potpourri di meja ruang tamu,

sudut ruangan atau tempat strategis lainnya.

4. SachetBuatlah sachet pengharum ruangan sendiri. Gunakan kantung kecil dari kain dan isi denganherbal serta bunga kering. Bunga lavender, daun sage dan spearmint cocok untuk menyegarkan

ruangan. Sachet bisa diletakkan di mesin pengering untuk membuat cucian Anda lebih wangi.

Bisa juga ditempatkan pada laci meja/lemari, kotak penyimpan barang, lemari pakaian atau
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Thanks to Margaret Latham,[email protected],for this addition:I have made my own gel fresheners by using the concentrated liquid potpouri (1 cup) instead of

water and essential oils. I buy my at the local dollar store so the investment is small but I donthave any problems with mold growing. Ive given several containers away that I made and

everyone enjoys them tremendously. My portions are as follows:

1 c. concentrated liquid potpouri

2 envelopes Knox unflavored gelatin

Empty jar

Heat potpouri until almost to a boil. Remove from heat and add 2 envelopes of gelatin. Stir to

dissolve gelatin and pour into clean decorative jar. Place piece of plastic wrap over jar and secure

with rubber band. Either place in refrigerator for quick set or leave out overnight on counter.

Cover with piece of starched lace and wrap with ribbonto decorate. Before using, remove

plastic wrap and recover jar with lace cover. Hope my hint helps with this wonderful craft idea.

TIPS:

Several readers wrote in that they were having a problem with mold.Daria

recommends adding 2 tablespoons of salt to the mixture to inhibit the growth

of mold. Another user recommends adding a splash of vodka. And another

suggests potassium sorbate, which is used in food preservation.

Things You'll Need

Large bowl

Spoon

Polysorbate 20 emulsifier

Essential oils: rosemary, grapefruit, lemon

Distilled water

Funnel

Spray bottle

Hide

Instructions

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Pour 1.5 milliters or 23 drops of rosemary oil, 1.5 milliters or 23 drops of

grapefruit oil and 1 milliter or 15 drops of lemon oil and 4 milliters of polysorbate
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20 emulsifier into a medium-sized bowl. Stir with a spoon to mix. The emulsifier

is used to keep the oil from separating from the water that you will add in Step 2.

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Pour 1 cup of distilled water into the bowl containing the essential oils andemulsifier blend. Stir with a spoon to mix.

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Remove the top from a clean spray bottle and place a funnel inside the top. Pourthe room-deodorizing spray into the bottle and replace the top. Spray once or

twice into the air and leave the room for two to three minutes. Return and see how

the spray smells in the room. Spray once or twice more, if desired.

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Shake the homemade deodorizing spray well before using. Store in a cool, dry

area. Stored spray should last two to three months.

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