A fabric freshener is a product that helps get rid of unwanted smells on fabrics like towels, clothing, upholstery, pillows, curtains, and carpets. Febreze Fabric Refresher is a well-known product you can buy in stores. However, I prefer making my own fabric freshener spray using essential oils and natural ingredients because I don’t generally use commercial scented products unless the company discloses what they put in them (some chemical scents send me into a sneezing fit)!
This DIY recipe makes a great fabric refresher for couches, carpets, and even bedding! It is simple to make and cost-effective, too.
Essential Ingredients for Your DIY Fabric Refresher
You can easily make your own fabric freshener spray with just three simple ingredients: strong alcohol, water, and scented oils. Because of the alcohol, it can also double as a disinfectant. This means you can use it in different ways with just one spray!
Step-by-Step Guide: Making Your Fabric Refresher
To make your fabric spray, just mix the ingredients in a 16-ounce bottle. If you use distilled water or vodka, your homemade room freshener and linen spray will work for weeks or even months.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1/2 cup of high-proof vodka (80 proof or above)
- 1/2 cup of distilled water
- 50 drops of your favorite essential oil or mix of essential oils (I used rose for this one)
Here’s how to make it:
1. Pour the vodka into a jug with a spout/lip to pour from.
2. Add the essential oil(s) to the jug.
3. Shake the jug to blend the vodka and oils.
4. Transfer to a spray bottle.
5. Finally, pour in the distilled water and shake the bottle.
6. Use as needed on sofas, carpets, and even bedding!
How to Use Your Homemade Fabric Refresher Effectively
This spray freshens up rooms and fabrics. It works on many surfaces, but not silk, leather, or suede. Remember to shake before use. Be careful with some essential oils, like tea tree, around pets like cats and dogs. If you have pets, research and ask your vet for advice.
Storing Your DIY Fabric Refresher: Tips and Tricks
Store the spray in a glass bottle in a cool, dry place to keep it fresh for about a year. If you smell anything off, it’s time to make a new batch. Using distilled water instead of tap water can help it last longer since boiling removes bacteria from distilled water.
Customizing Your Homemade Fabric Refresher: Scent Options
The rose oil mentioned in the recipe was just what I had on hand, but you can use your own favorites too. Adjust the amount of oil based on your liking.
Other Blends To Try
Citrus Blend, 5 drops of each:
- grapefruit essential oil
- lemon essential
- sweet orange essential oil
Forest Blend, 5 drops of each of the following:
- pine essential oil
- cedar essential oil
- lemon essential oil
Calming Blend, 5 drops of the following:
- lemon essential oil
- lavender essential oil
- mint essential oil
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FAQs
Making your own fabric refresher is chemical-free and eco-friendly, and you can choose your own scent. It gets rid of smells without leaving a strong odor.
Homemade fabric refresher is usually safe for most fabrics like clothes, furniture, and curtains, but not silk or suede. But it’s best to test a small hidden area first to make sure it’s okay to use.
You can use homemade fabric refresher whenever you want to freshen up fabrics and get rid of smells. It’s very safe to use and can be used every day if you want.
3 Ingredient Homemade Fabric Refresher (DIY Odor Eliminator)
Ingredients
Instructions
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1/2 cup of high-proof vodka
- 1/2 cup of distilled water
- 50 drops of your favorite essential oil or mix of essential oils (I used rose for this one)
Here’s how to make it:
- Pour the vodka into a jug with a spout/lip to pour from.
- Add the essential oil(s) to the jug.
- Shake the jug to blend the vodka and oils.
- Transfer to a spray bottle.
- Finally, pour in the distilled water and shake the bottle.
- Use as needed on sofas, carpets, and even bedding!
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