If it is known Love through the stomach goes, then goes personal well-being with certainty through the nose . Many aspects of our everyday life are, often unconsciously, directly determined by the smells that surround us. Even the sense of taste needs support through 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 is 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 The very personal fragrance dispenser is quick and easy to make yourself, even with only 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 sometimes included Scented sticks . These usually consist made of bamboo or rattan and let depending on length and number The sticks used may release more or less aroma. Instead of the often expensive scented 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 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 much more even throughout the room.
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Step 2 - The Carrier
For one round and intense room fragrance The right foundation is needed. Without the right foundation, the various fragrance notes do not connect and the scent not spread uniformly and over a long period of time in the room . For the perfect base for 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 fits perfectly as a base for your DIY fragrance dispenser, but due to its own aroma we recommend it to match 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, e.g. 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 distribute the fragrance ideally without disturbing or overpowering the desired aromas. To ensure that the selected fragrance notes To combine better , you should add some 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 responsible for a long-lasting and consistent fragrance experience Of course, you still need the matching scent for your oasis of well-being. 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 of a professional aroma blend before trying it yourself.
Soothing and harmonizing fragrance notes:
• Bergamot (Essentials scented candle by Kringle Candle)
• Spruce (Candy Cane Cashmere scented candle from Country 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)
• Orange blossom (Golden Path scented candle by Country Candle)
• Patchouli (Christmas Coal scented candle by Kringle Candle)
• Rose (Salt Mist Rose Limited Edition by Country 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)
• rosemary (Rosemary Lemon scented candle by Kringle Candle)
• Sandalwood (Sandalwood & Cade scented candle by Kringle Candle)
• Vanilla (Vanilla Cone scented candle by Kringle Candle)
• Cedar wood (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 plant parts such as flowers , Scroll and the bark of the plant used. Usually, for very small amounts of oil, a large number of plants used, 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 . That is why they are also perfect as additives in Soaps and dishwashing detergents . The Hand and Dish Soaps from Stonewall Home Keeping For example, your particularly intense and calming flavors 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 prepare aromatic fragrances alternative from the kitchen cupboard or supermarket. baking extracts for example, are often even more clearly 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 scent experiences. Ideal (not only) for all hobby bakers.
Step 4 – Mixing
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:
➡️ Ball Mason Jar Regular Mouth (Half Pint, 8 oz)
➡️ Lid with air freshener insert for Ball Mason Jars (optional)
• 180 ml vegetable oil or alternatively 160 ml alcohol + 20 ml glycerine
• 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 scent usually a very subjective effect We recommend that you essential oils and extracts with a few a few drops and then add more depending on the desired intensity.
After mixing, simply add the 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 flavours, for example in food, unfortunately stubborn odors like garlic aroma often lingers in our four walls for much longer than we would like. Lots of ventilation 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 odors without much ventilation to get rid of .
air freshener Unlike classic fragrance dispensers, they not only dispense aromatic scents but
Simply fill out a Ball Jar or similar glass container of your choice approximately halfway with Soda or baking powder , e.g. our Baking Soda from Arm & Hammer (227 g) . The baking soda removes bad smells from the ambient air and binds them effectively. If you are not a hobby baker, then an equivalent amount 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 Add. Dry variants such as dried orange slices , coffee powder , anise , peppercorns or lavender flowers and for the water-based variant, simply add a few drops of essential oils or extracts of your choice.
