Homemade Gel Air Fresheners

I'm always tinkering around the house, making things that I would otherwise have to go and buy at the store.

One of my favorite things on earth are air fresheners, so I try different making different ones, back in February I made one using Baking Soda and a few drops of essential oil.  That one is still going strong for me and actually resides in my son's bedroom.

The one I made today is a gel based freshener using gelatin, food coloring and your favorite essential oil.



I made two.  A blue one scented with the Rain scent oil.

And a red one scented with Jasmine, which aside from being my daughter's name, is one of my favorite scents on earth.

These are really easy to make.  I first came across them on Instructables site, which I love, they have so many DIY projects available.

This will literally take you about 5 minutes and it works SO well, so give it a try and let me know what you think.

Homemade Gel Air Fresheners

2 cups water
4 envelopes Gelatin (plain) (In other words, a whole 1oz box)
15 to 20 drops Essential Oil (adjust to personal preference)
1 to 2 TBS salt
Food Coloring



In a small pot, bring 1 cup water to a boil.  Remove from heat and stir in the gelatine and salt (do NOT omit the salt, it is there to prevent molding), stir well until dissolved, then add 1 cup of cold water.  Set aside.

Add the drops of essential oil and the food coloring to the bottom of the mason jars you're using.  I actually want to buy tiny ones like the baby food jars, to make smaller gels. 

Pour the gelatine into the jars and using a stick or chopstick, stir well until combined.  Let it cool down complete.

I leave mine open with just the metal ring on.  If I want to close it I just add the inner lid and DONE!

These last me about 3 weeks or so, depending on how strong the essential oil is. 
The salt in this recipe is used to help combat mold, please make sure to add it.

EDIT:  I added the gelatin amount.  I thought I had it up there but I guess I didn't.  You are going to use a box of gelatin (1 oz), so use all 4 packets in there.   I am sorry if I confused anyone, I'm used to saying packets instead of envelopes LOL