Green Gram - Home-made fabric/room freshener

🌿Green Fabric/Room Freshener

Simple. Safe. Sustainable.

A natural, non-toxic cleaner perfect for fabrics or as an air freshener. Did you know that plug-in air fresheners are highly toxic to pets?

💧 What You Need for the Vodka based freshener

Ingredients

• 250ml Cheap Vodka/odourless surgical spirit

• 1 drop Honey (although we did not add this)

• 20 drops of Essential Oil of your choice (Lavender, Rosemary and Peppermint all repel moths)

 💧 What You Need for the vinegar based freshener

Ingredients

• 4 blood oranges. Peeled

• 1 drop Honey (although we did not add this)

• 20 drops of Essential Oil of your choice (Lavender, Rosemary and Peppermint all repel moths)

• Enough white vinegar to top up a jar

  
  

Equipment

• 1 container such as a spray cleaning bottle

• Scales

• Jug

• 1 jar

• Funnel may be helpful

  
  

📝 How to Make the Vodka based example

1. Measure: Add all ingredients to a jar. Add the essential oil and honey (if using)

2. Mix: Shake well. Dispense as required to a spray bottle.

📝 How to Make the vinegar based example

1. Measure: Add the orange peel to a mason jar

2. Add: Top up the jar with white vinegar to cover the peel. Infuse for 2-weeks

3. Mix: Shake well. Dispense as required to a spray bottle.

💡 Quick Tips for Use

• Apply: Spray as required. Test a small area first.

·         Do your research when selecting essential oils to check they are safe for use in cleaning products.

·         Peppermint can be toxic to pets and can stain wood.

·         Lavender appears safe for all uses.

·         Rosemary possible risk for people with high blood pressure and in pregnancy.