Fragrance Bombs are an easy way to add a delightful scent to any room in your home. They are made using a combination of baking soda, citric acid, and essential oils. Here's how to make them:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 10 - 15 drops of essential oil of your choice
- Water
Tools:
Ice cube tray
Makes:
Roughly 12-18 depending on size of ice cube tray or mould used.
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix the baking soda and citric acid.
- Add the essential oil to the mixture and stir well. You can use any essential oil that you like, but some good options are lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, and citrus.
- Add a little bit of water into the mixture at a time, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to stick together. You want the mixture to be slightly damp, but not too wet.
- Scoop the mixture into a silicone mould or ice cube tray, packing it in tightly. Let the mixture sit in the mould for several hours or overnight to dry and harden.
- Once the fragrance bombs have hardened, pop them out of the mould and store them in a jar or container until you're ready to use them.
A few ways to use to the fragrance bombs
- In the Loo:When you need to cover some unpleasant bathroom odours, simply drop a fragrance bomb into the loo after a flush and it will fizz up and release a more pleasant fragrance
- In the bath:Drop one into a warm bath and enjoy!
- In the shower: Pop one in the corner of the shower and it will dissolve releasing your chosen fragrance, we love Eucalyptus Oil for this
- In the home: Simply place one or two in a small dish or bowl and leave them in a room. As the bombs start to dissolve, they'll release a lovely fragrance into the air. You can also use them in your drawers or closets to keep your clothes smelling fresh.
Conclusion
This is a wonderful, cost effective and multi-purpose solution for your home - not to mention healthy, eco-friendly and ethically made.