If it is known Love through the stomach goes, then goes personal well-being with certainty through the nose . Many aspects of our everyday lives are, often unconsciously, directly determined by the smells that surround us. Even the sense of taste needs support from the nose to function properly.
It is all the more important that we surround ourselves with scents that safe and secure feel. The easiest way The perfect room fragrance requires either a aromatic scented candle , like our favorites from Kringle Candle and Country Candle , or the classic fragrance dispensers .
With our quick and easy DIY tips You can make your own personal fragrance dispenser quickly and easily, even with just Products from our own kitchen .
Step 1 - The container
Before you can start mixing your ideal room fragrance, you will of course need the right container . A container made of glass is the classic choice here. We recommend our practical Ball Mason Jars . As with many commercial fragrance dispensers, you can simply nail and hammer punch a few small holes in the lid or the jars just leave it open .
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Commercially available fragrance dispensers regulate the intensity of the fragrance using the included Scented sticks . These usually consist made of bamboo or rattan and let depending on length and number The aroma will be released more or less depending on the sticks used. Instead of the often expensive fragrance sticks, you can also simply Alternatives from the kitchen drawer grab, for example toothpicks or shashlik skewers wooden.
For a even better and more consistent fragrance experience However, we recommend our Regular Mouth Ball Mason Jars with the matching fragrance dispenser attachment . With this combination, you do not need any additional skewers or to rework the lids and the fragrance spreads significantly more even throughout the room.
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Step 2 - The carrier
For a round and intense room fragrance the right foundation is needed. Without the right foundation, the various Do not combine fragrance notes and the scent not spread evenly and over a long period of time in the room . For the perfect basis of your own room fragrance, it is best to use either the kitchen cabinet or in the Minibar .
Vegetable oils are perfect for Mix of fragrance notes. Commercially available Oils as we for cooking and frying are also ideal bases here. Rapeseed or sunflower oil offer themselves thanks to their low odor especially. Also almond oil It is perfect as a base for your DIY fragrance dispenser, but due to its own aroma we recommend it to use with matching fragrances and special occasions , e.g. together with apples , Cinnamon and oranges as an ideal companion in the Christmas time .
A particularly healthy alternative to classic vegetable oils is Avocado oil . With this Superfood from the USA not only allows you to cook healthy delicacies, but it is also ideal as a base especially for fruity fragrance dispensers . Our tip is the Napa Valley Avocado Oil from Stonewall Kitchen . With this first-class vegetable oil You can first mix your fragrance dispenser and then use the remaining oil to create delicious and healthy treats, for example from Tex-Mex cuisine. Avocado oil is also an ideal base for DIY beauty products and especially recommended for Skin and hair care .
In addition to oils, alcohol especially as a carrier of intense aromas suitable. Since the alcohol slowly evaporates , allowing the scents to evenly throughout the room. There are many odorless options from the supermarket shelf or perhaps even your own minibar – like vodka , grain or white rum – which ideally distribute the fragrance without disturbing or overpowering the desired aromas. To ensure that the selected fragrance notes are even more To combine better , you should add some more alcohol to the standard alcohol Glycerin (also sugar alcohol Although glycerin is not as well known as other types of alcohol, it can be found in the Pharmacy still easy to get.
Step 3 – The scent
Next to the Carrier that is for a long-lasting and consistent fragrance experience Of course, you still need the matching fragrance for your wellness oasis. The choice of the right fragrance is entirely up to you and can depending on the season or mood Here are some of the most popular and widely used fragrances depending on the desired effect and as little extra on our part one matching scented candle from Kringle or Country Candle, if you want to see the effect in a professional aroma blend before trying it yourself.
Calming and harmonizing fragrance notes:
• Bergamot (Essentials scented candle by Kringle Candle)
• Jasmin (Wisteria scented candle by Kringle Candle)
• Chamomile (Christmas Cabin scented candle by Kringle Candle)
• Jaw (Home for Christmas scented candle by Country Candle)
• Lavender (French Lavender scented candle by Kringle Candle)
• Patchouli (Christmas Coal scented candle by Kringle Candle)
• Rose (Peony by Kringle Candle)
• Fir (Winter Evergreen scented candle by Kringle Candle)
Invigorating and stimulating fragrance notes:
• Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Mint scented candle by Kringle Candle)
• Mint (Novembrrr scented candle by Kringle Candle)
• Orange (Sicilian Orange scented candle by Kringle Candle)
• Vanilla (Vanilla Cone scented candle by Kringle Candle)
• Cedarwood (Fresh Aspen Snow scented candle by Country Candle)
• Cinnamon (Cinnamon Buns scented candle by Country Candle)
• Lemon (Lemon Lavender scented candle by Kringle Candle)
To use in your DIY fragrance dispenser, the easiest way is to use essential oils . These oils are mostly used as bath additives sold and are a popular cornerstone in the Aromatherapy . Thanks to the Internet, you can also easily bring a variety of great essential oils home and very own fragrance oases mix together.
Essential oils are purely organic and are made from various parts of plants such as flowers , Scroll and the bark of the plant used. Usually, for very small amounts of oil, a large number of plants which gives the oils their typical intense fragrance concentration In addition to the required amount of plants, the production of essential oils very complex . Most oils are produced by distillation For this purpose, the plant parts are Water vapor boiled, which absorbs the contained fragrances. The steam is then cooled until it condensed and can be captured in liquid form. Unlike most so-called "oils," essential oils are not fatty , but still fat-soluble , which makes them ideal for use with our vegetable oils from the kitchen.
Don’t worry if the fragrance dispenser (at least alcohol-based) breaks or tip over, because essential oils leave behind, unlike other oils, no grease stains . Therefore, they are also perfectly suited as additives in Soaps and dishwashing detergents . The Hand and Dish Soaps from Stonewall Home Keeping For example, your particularly intense and calming Aromas of exactly these oils.
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You can also learn more about essential oils in our Blog on the topic .
In addition to essential oils, there is also a simple way to create aromatic fragrances Alternative from the kitchen cupboard or supermarket. Baking extracts for example, are often even more concentrated as essential oils and a few drops mixed with vegetable oils or alcohol, serve exactly the same purpose. If you are a fan of fragrances like Vanilla , Lemon , peppermint or Coffee then try adding a few drops of the aromatic Extracts from Nielsen Massey For particularly delicious aroma experiences. Ideal (and not only) for all hobby bakers.
Step 4 – Mix
Now that you have all the components of your own room fragrance dispenser, all that remains is the correct mixing ratio . To mix the contents of a approx. 200 ml container , such as our Ball Jar Regular Mouth (Half Pint, 8 oz) , you need the following quantities:
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• 180 ml vegetable oil or alternatively 160 ml alcohol + 20 ml glycerin
• approx. 16 ml (150-300 drops) essential oils or extracts
For larger containers, you can simply adjust the quantities according to the size of the container. And since the Intensity of the fragrance usually a very subjective effect We recommend that you essential oils and extracts with a few a few drops start with and then add more depending on the desired intensity.
After mixing, simply Ball Mason Jar with the Lid with air freshener insert close and you can sit back and enjoy a long-lasting , pleasant and last but not least homemade fragrance welcome into your home.
Extra: Make your own fragrance freshener
Although we love certain flavors, for example, for food, unfortunately stubborn scents like garlic aroma often lingers in our four walls for much longer than we would like. Ventilate a lot Of course, this is a relatively simple solution, but especially in the cold months we want not having to constantly open the windows and allergy sufferers are Pollen season happy to be able to look at nature protected through the closed window panes. Fortunately, there are also simple options itself unpleasant smells without much ventilation to get rid of .
Fragrance freshener Unlike traditional fragrance dispensers, they not only dispense aromatic fragrances but
Simply fill out a Ball Jar or similar glass container of your choice approximately halfway with Baking soda or baking powder , e.g. our Baking Soda from Arm & Hammer (227 g) . The baking soda effectively absorbs unpleasant odors from the ambient air. If you're not a hobby baker, an equivalent amount will do the trick. washing powder or a mixture of Water and fabric softener the same function.
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And if you the best of both worlds want, then you can add more fragrance to your fragrance fragrant ingredients Dry versions such as dried orange slices , coffee powder , anise , peppercorns or Lavender flowers and for the water-based version, simply add a few Drops of essential oils or extracts of your choice.
