When it's time to replace your home fragrance with less toxic options, you have many choices. Whether you want DIY solutions or ready-made resources that don't require you to make anything, there's an option for you on this list.
P.S. If you haven't yet decided to replace the scents you put into your air – candles, air fresheners, etc. – I recommend reading What You Need to Know About Fragrance and Your Health.
DIY Solutions
(Find ideas for scent combinations at the end)
Wax Melts:
Fill basin of wax warmer with carrier oil
Add 5-10 drops essential oils
Use as normal, cleaning out and replacing oil in basin as needed
Room Spray:
In spray bottle, combine:
- ½ c. water
- ½ c. alcohol or witch hazel
- 20-30 drops essential oils
Spray into air or on fabrics as desired.
Be cautious with colored essential oils.
Reed Diffuser Solution:
In glass or metal container, add:
- ¼ c. carrier oil
- 1-2 Tbs. alcohol
- 20-30 drops essential oils
Add reeds to container. Add more essential oils as scent fades.
Simmer Pot:
Fill a pot on your stovetop 1/2 to 3/4 full of water.
Add whatever aromatics you like for the desired scent.
Bring water to a boil and reduce to low setting and let simmer.
Monitor water level often and add more as needed.
Ideas for aromatics include sliced citrus fruits, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, rosemary sprigs, bay leaves, cranberries, apple peels, pine needles, vanilla extract, star anise.
(Personally, I'd recommend Misfits Market for organic fruits that you can eat and then use the peels in simmer pots – use that link for a discount.)
Ready-to-Use Resources
My top recommendation to make home fragrance as simple as possible is the Simplified Collection – essential oil blends designed to replace home fragrances and come with a diffuser. Just fill and turn on. You don't need to look up blends or worry about not having the oils you need to a blend. (Use code SHAREYL for a 10% discount)
Essential oils – code SHAREYL will get you 10% off – this is the company I recommend because of their sourcing
Candles – made from beeswax, hemp wicks, and real essential oils – no synthetic fragrance
Wax melts – made from beeswax and real essential oils – no synthetic fragrance
Plug-in diffuser – great replacement for your scent plug-ins
Scent Blend Ideas
Here are ten ideas for scents using essential oils:
- Bergamot, Lavender, and Black Spruce – calming
- Orange, Lemon, and Spearmint – bright and uplifting
- Cedarwood, Orange, Ylang Ylang, and Patchouli – mysterious tropics
- Orange, Black Spruce, and Cinnamon – Christmastime
- Lemon, Eucalyptus, and Peppermint – a breath of fresh air
- Lavender, Geranium, and Ylang Ylang – floral
- Black Spruce, Cinnamon, and Vetiver – fall cabin vibes
- Lemon, Clove, Cinnamon, Ginger – holiday baking
- Lemongrass, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus - air cleansing
- Bergamot, Frankincense, Palo Santo – meditation time
Continue Your Non-Toxic Transformation
If you like these swaps, you can continue your non-toxic journey by joining in the Toxic Home Transformation. We learn about a different area of our lives each month – including why it's important, ingredients to watch out for, pitfalls to avoid, and resources for making healthier swaps.
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