DIY Gel Air Fresheners

120 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a small saucepan, bring h cup water to a gentle boil.
  2. 2In a small saucepan, bring h cup water to a gentle boil.
  3. 3In a small saucepan, bring h cup water to a gentle boil.
  4. 4Sprinkle the gelatin into the hot water and stir continuously until fully dissolved and smooth.
  5. 5Sprinkle the gelatin into the hot water and stir continuously until fully dissolved and smooth.
  6. 6Sprinkle the gelatin into the hot water and stir continuously until fully dissolved and smooth.
  7. 7Stir in 1 tablespoon salt to help preserve the gel and slow mold growth.
  8. 8Stir in 1 tablespoon salt to help preserve the gel and slow mold growth.
  9. 9Stir in 1 tablespoon salt to help preserve the gel and slow mold growth.
  10. 10Remove from heat.
  11. 11Remove from heat.
  12. 12Remove from heat.
  13. 13Stir in the remaining cup cold water, then add 10 15 drops essential oil and 1 2 drops food coloring (optional).
  14. 14Stir in the remaining cup cold water, then add 10 15 drops essential oil and 1 2 drops food coloring (optional).
  15. 15Stir in the remaining cup cold water, then add 10 15 drops essential oil and 1 2 drops food coloring (optional).
  16. 16Mix gently to avoid bubbles.
  17. 17Mix gently to avoid bubbles.
  18. 18Mix gently to avoid bubbles.
  19. 19Carefully pour the mixture into glass jars or containers.
  20. 20Carefully pour the mixture into glass jars or containers.
  21. 21Carefully pour the mixture into glass jars or containers.
  22. 22Let sit at room temperature for 2 4 hours, or until completely set.
  23. 23Let sit at room temperature for 2 4 hours, or until completely set.
  24. 24Let sit at room temperature for 2 4 hours, or until completely set.
  25. 25Place your gel air fresheners anywhere you want a gentle, continuous scent bathrooms, entryways, bedrooms, closets, or cars.
  26. 26Place your gel air fresheners anywhere you want a gentle, continuous scent bathrooms, entryways, bedrooms, closets, or cars.
  27. 27Place your gel air fresheners anywhere you want a gentle, continuous scent bathrooms, entryways, bedrooms, closets, or cars.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.75 cup water hot
  • 0.75 cup water hot
  • 0.75 cup water hot
  • 0.25 cup water cold
  • 0.25 cup water cold
  • 0.25 cup water cold
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 10 drops essential oil
  • 10 drops essential oil
  • 10 drops essential oil
  • food coloring
  • food coloring
  • food coloring

Equipment

heat-safe glass jars or containerssaucepanspoon

Tips

  • For a stronger scent, add a few extra drops of essential oil once the gel begins to cool.
  • For a decorative look, add dried flowers, citrus peel, or herbs before the gel sets.
  • Consider seasonal blends for your essential oils.
  • Replace every 3 4 weeks for best freshness.