Transform Your Home: Natural Deodorizing with Essential Oils

I absolutely cherish my home and my family. However, with a teenager, a lively dog, and my husband around, it doesn’t always have the freshest scent. I’ve experimented with various commercial deodorizers to mask the occasional unpleasant odors and even tried using scented garbage bags to combat kitchen smells, but all I ended up with was a house that smelled like a chemical factory.

Thankfully, essential oils have once again proven to be a game-changer. By using a simple pack of self-stick adhesive felt pads and adding a few drops of essential oils to them, I’ve created all-natural, non-toxic essential oil deodorizers that can be used throughout my home!

In just a matter of minutes, I can whip up a variety of deodorizers to place in shoe bins, trash cans, closets, drawers, and anywhere else that might harbor an unwelcome odor.

How to Use Felt Pads and Essential Oils to Freshen Up Your Space

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

1. Self-stick adhesive felt pads like these.
2. Essential oils — You can use a single essential oil or create a blend of several. Suggested recipes are provided in the next step.

Step 2: Add Essential Oils to the Felt Pads

Add 3-5 drops of essential oil to each felt pad. Here are some delightful essential oils and blends to consider. Feel free to customize with your favorite aromas:

• 4 drops of lemon essential oil.
• 3 drops of eucalyptus essential oil + 2 drops of spearmint essential oil.
• 2 drops of bergamot essential oil + 2 drops of sweet orange essential oil + 1 drop of lemon essential oil.
• 1 drop of tea tree (melaleuca) + 1 drop of lemon + 1 drop of lime.
• 1 drop of lemongrass + 1 drop of lavender + 1 drop of eucalyptus.
• 3 drops of sweet orange essential oil + 2 drops of peppermint essential oil.
• 3 drops of lemon essential oil + 2 drops of cypress essential oil.
• 3 drops of sweet orange + 1 drop of rosemary + 1 drop of clove.
• 3 drops of lemon essential oil + 1 drop of clove essential oil.
• 1 drop of tea tree (melaleuca) + 1 drop of lemon + 1 drop of orange.
• 1 drop of lime + 1 drop of sweet orange + 1 drop of lemon + 2 drops of spearmint.
• 1 drop of lavender + 1 drop of lemon + 1 drop of rosemary.
• 1 drop of lavender + 1 drop of cypress + 1 drop of tea tree.
• 1 drop of eucalyptus + 1 drop of frankincense + 1 drop of lemon.
• 3 drops of grapefruit + 1 drop of frankincense + 1 drop of peppermint.
• 3 drops of tangerine + 1 drop of lemon + 1 drop of tea tree (melaleuca).
• 1 drop of lemon + 1 drop of peppermint + 1 drop of eucalyptus.
• 2 drops of frankincense + 2 drops of cypress + 1 drop of ylang ylang.
• 1 drop of spearmint + 1 drop of sweet orange + 1 drop of lavender.

Step 3: Stick the Felt Pads in Deodorizing Spots

Tip: Here are just a few of the areas you might want to try:

• Trash cans
• Pantry
• Kitchen drawers
• Clothes drawers
• Shoe bins
• Closets
• Recycling bins
• Cupboards
• Totes with seasonal holiday decorations
• Laundry hamper

Tip: The scent from the essential oils should last several days or longer. When the fragrance begins to fade, simply add a few more drops of essential oil to the felt pad. If the felt pad is placed on a vertical surface, consider placing a tissue beneath it to catch any drips. If you notice any drips on the tissue, you can place it in a drawer or bin to help scent and deodorize that space. As my grandma used to say, “Waste not, want not.”

Where to Find Your Supplies

Check out Scotch felt pads and various essential oils. For a convenient reference, click here for a free printable of the instructions and essential oil suggestions.

More DIY Deodorizing Recipes to Keep Your Home Fresh

1. Odor Eliminator Room Spray

2. Homemade Poo-Pourri Toilet Spray

   (spray into the toilet bowl before using to trap odors)

3. Stinky Shoe Spray and Deodorizing Shoe Powder

4. Garbage Can Spray

5. Trash Can Deodorizer Tabs

6. Essential Oil Deodorizing Pads

   (stick these felt pads anywhere you want to prevent odors)

7. Fabric Refresher Linen Spray

   (a homemade version of “Febreeze”)

8. Laundry Scent Booster

9. Seasonal Room Sprays

   (spring, summer, fall, Christmas, winter)

10. DIY Deodorant

    (includes a simple 2-ingredient roll-on deodorant recipe and a favorite solid deodorant recipe)

11. Using Essential Oils with Your Vacuum

    (to freshen carpets)

Learn More About the Best Essential Oils for Deodorizing

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