How to Make Homemade Febreze

Last Updated on October 1, 2022 by Ellen Christian

In this post, I’ll show you how to make homemade Febreze spray for spring freshness. The house is starting to smell a bit musty and stale, but it’s still too cold outside for me to open up all the windows and air out the rooms. 

How to Make Homemade Febreze

With company coming over for Easter, I want the house to smell fresh without using a room deodorizer with chemicals and artificial fragrances. David and his fiance have been spending the weekends with us, and the room needs some attention before they visit again. It’s very easy to freshen a room in general or things like your couch, throw pillows or curtains using this homemade air freshening spray.

Can I make my own Febreze?

This homemade spray is very simple to make, and if you use essential oils regularly in your home, you probably have most of the ingredients you need on hand already. The type of essential oil you use is entirely up to you. If you’re looking for a fresh springtime scent, I’d recommend that you use a rose or lavender essential oil. Lemon, grapefruit or orange would give your home a fresh, clean scent. If you have an area with pets, you might want to try peppermint to discourage pests.

How do you make fabric spray with essential oils?

You could certainly use this homemade Febreze spray as a fabric spray. Just be sure to test it on the back of the fabric in a small, out of the way area. It should not stain your fabric but it is always best to test it first.

Most air freshening sprays use alcohol as the base with filtered water. We don’t purchase alcohol, and I don’t want it in the house. So, instead, I played around a bit with the original pin as part of our monthly remakes group to come up with a homemade Febreze that uses isopropyl alcohol instead, and it worked perfectly.

You may also want to learn how to make your own homemade fabric softener sheets.

Are there harmful chemicals in Febreze?

If you mean the one you buy in the store, yes. There are over 85 different chemicals in Febreze and several of them are on the known cancer-causing list. But, this recipe does not contain those types of ingredients.

Can Febreze kill bacteria? or Does Febreze kill mildew?

No, neither my recipe nor the one you buy in the store can kill bacteria or mildew. All it does is mask the odor in the air or on your fabric. This homemade Febreze with essential oils is a healthier way to mask the odors than a chemical spray.

Materials you’ll need to make homemade Febreze

So, this homemade Febreze recipe is super easy to make. All you need is a few basic ingredients to get started. While I like the scent of lavender, you can certainly use whatever scent of essential oil you like. Consider lemon, rose or even mint if you prefer.

• 1 cup of filtered water
• Three teaspoons of isopropyl alcohol
• 3 to 4 drops of essential oil of your choice

Directions to make homemade Febreze

1. Mix and shake gently.
2. Spray on an out of the way spot to test first.
3. Store in the refrigerator in between uses.
4. Use to freshen blankets, pillows, furniture, and drapes.

Scroll down to the end for a printable version of this easy recipe. You’ll always have it on hand when you need to make another batch. Or, pin this post on Pinterest so you can find it again.

Make sure you’re buying real essential oils and not fake ones.

I’m part of a group of bloggers that remakes pins we find on Pinterest to make them our own. So, for more fun Pinterest Remakes projects, visit a few of my favorite bloggers:

• Spring Rolls with Black Bean Noodles by Upstate Ramblings
• Easter Oreo Fudge Recipe by Mom Always Finds Out
• Bacon Garlic Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze by Day by Day in Our World
• Beef Enchilada Casserole by Just 2 Sisters
• DIY Lavender Hand Soap by Home and Garden Cafe
• Homemade Strawberry Vinegar by 2Boys+1Girl=OneCrazyMom
• Carrot Patch Brownie Bowls by Sugar, Spice and Family Life
• Easter Eggs Coloring Page Free Printable by Finding Zest

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How to Make Homemade Febreze to Freshen Your Home

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How to Make Homemade Febreze to Freshen Your Home

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Difficulty easy

Estimated Cost $5.00

Materials

• 1 cup of filtered water
• Three teaspoons of isopropyl alcohol
• 3 to 4 drops of essential oil of your choice

Tools

• A spray bottle

Instructions

1. Mix and shake gently.
   
2. Spray on an out of the way spot to test first.
   
3. Store in the refrigerator in between uses.
   
4. Use to freshen blankets, pillows, furniture, and drapes.

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Ellen Christian

Ellen is a busy mom of a 24-year-old son and 29-year-old daughter. She owns six blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes that it doesn’t have to be difficult to lead a healthy life. She shares simple healthy living tips to show busy women how to lead fulfilling lives. If you’d like to work together, email info@confessionsofanover-workedmom.com to chat.