Homemade Trash Can Deodorizer Spray: A Fresh Approach
There’s nothing quite as unpleasant as the foul odors that emanate from trash cans. Even a spotless kitchen can be overwhelmed by the unclean scent of rotting garbage. Fortunately, creating your very own homemade trash can deodorizer spray is a simple and effective solution. With just a few all-natural ingredients mixed in a spray bottle, along with some delightful essential oils, you can easily combat those nasty smells. In mere seconds, odors can be neutralized! This deodorizing spray not only eliminates unpleasant scents but also kills bacteria and keeps your home smelling fresh for days. Whether it’s your kitchen trash can, outdoor garbage bin, diaper pail, or bathroom wastebasket, a few spritzes of this spray will effectively banish the stink and maintain a clean atmosphere in your home.
If you’re interested in additional methods for keeping your trash cans fresh, consider these alternatives: homemade trash can deodorizer tabs (check the recipe here) that utilize baking soda and essential oils to naturally eliminate odors instead of masking them with overpowering fragrances, or this DIY Lysol disinfecting spray (recipe here) for more stubborn odors and thorough cleaning.
How to Create Your Own Garbage Can Deodorizing Spray with Essential Oils
Step 1: Add Vinegar
Start by adding 2 tablespoons of vinegar to a 4-ounce spray bottle.
Tip: Ensure that you use a spray bottle that is safe for essential oils. Glass, stainless steel, and certain plastics (#1 PET or #2 HDPE) are excellent choices. This recipe is designed for a 4-ounce bottle, but feel free to use a larger one if you prefer.
Step 2: Incorporate Essential Oils
Next, add the following essential oils:
- 7 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops of orange essential oil
- 10 drops of lemon essential oil
Tip: If you don’t have these specific essential oils or prefer different scents, you can substitute with other essential oils that possess similar antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, such as tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, tangerine, or lime.
Step 3: Fill with Distilled Water
Fill the 4-ounce bottle with distilled water, leaving a little space at the top to prevent overflow when you attach the spray top.
Tip: If you’re using a larger spray bottle, add about 1/3 cup of distilled water. In the absence of distilled water, boiled and cooled filtered water will work as a suitable alternative.
Step 4: Finalize the Spray Bottle
Attach the spray top to the bottle and apply a label. You can get your free printable label here.
Tip: For the best adherence, print the label on standard printer paper and attach it with packing tape, ensuring it remains waterproof and durable. Alternatively, you can print it on full-sheet label paper. Wipe the spray bottle with a bit of rubbing alcohol before applying the label to ensure a clean surface for optimal adhesion.
Your Trash Can Deodorizing Spray Recipe Recap
- Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to a 4-ounce spray bottle.
- Add the following essential oils: 7 drops of peppermint, 10 drops of orange, and 10 drops of lemon.
- Fill the 4-ounce bottle with distilled water.
- Put the spray top on and apply the label (get your free printable label here).
How to Use Your Deodorizing Spray
- Shake well before each use.
- Spray the garbage can 3-4 times.
- Allow it to air dry for a few seconds.
- Insert a new trash bag.
- Repeat this process each time you change the trash bag.
Get Your Free Printable
Click here to get a free printable of the garbage can deodorizing spray recipe and label.
Discover More Essential Oil Cleaning Recipes:
- Trash Can Deodorizer Tabs
- DIY Dusting Spray
- All-Surface Floor Cleaner
- Mold & Mildew Spray
- Toilet Cleaning Fizzies
- Homemade Shower Cleaner
- Natural Dishwasher Detergent
- Homemade “Lysol” Disinfecting Spray
- Streak-Free Window & Mirror Glass Spray
- Kitchen & Bathroom Cleaning Wipes
- Stainless Steel Polish
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