Keep Your Home Toxic Free With These 3 Natural DIY Holiday Scents
One of the best things about the holidays are the smells! Pine, warm vanilla, caramel latte, frosted eggnog – you can’t help but smile when these scents fill the air. These heavenly aromas often come from plug-ins or candles that might not be as therapeutic for us as we think. Most candles actually contain toxins that fill your room with chemicals! Candle emissions have actually been compared to diesel fumes and secondhand cigarette smoke! Most cheap candles have lead, paraffin, and fragrance in them that aggravate our respiratory systems and cause a whole host of health concerns.
Fortunately, there are still numerous ways to make your home smell great, without the side effects.
Non-Toxic Alternatives
An easy way to make your house smell amazing at a low price is by using stove top simmers! Simply throw a few fruits, herbs, and spices into a pot of boiling water to create a cozy atmosphere.
Holiday Stove Top Simmer
Ingredients
1 navel orange
1 cup Cranberries
3-4 cinnamon sticks
3 Sprigs rosemary
1 Tbsp Cloves Whole
6 cups Water
Instructions
Slice the orange into thick slices and combine with the remaining ingredients in a large pot.
Bring to a simmer and let sit over low heat as long as desired!
Note: Be sure to watch the water level and add water as the water level gets low.
Woodsy DIY Soy Candle
Ingredients
4 oz soy wax (you can also use coconut or beeswax)
18 drops grapefruit essential oil
18 drops cedarwood essential oil
18 drops pine or fir essential oil
4 oz mason jar
Candle wicks
Instructions
Melt soy wax flakes, let cool slightly
Add essential oils and stir well
Place candle wick and hold in place with clothes pin
Let cool!
Essential Oil Spray
Essential oils are also a great way to make your home smell amazing without harmful side effects. This blend with cedar, rosemary and clove creates a nice woodsy, spicy outdoorsy scent.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons witch hazel
10 drops cedar wood essential oil
10 drops rosemary essential oil
10 drops orange essential oil
10 drops clove essential oil
Instructions
Combine in a spray bottle and fill the bottle to the top with water. Shake well before spritzing.
