Monday, January 19, 2009

Healthy Air freshener

I've read numerous articles about the health hazards of commercial air fresheners. I like the essential oil diffusers, but haven't seen one in a store that had an ingredient list I felt comfortable with, so I haven't bought any of those either. Then I came across the Seeds Of Change Web site and clicked on their recycling page. They have a list of ways you can reuse some of their product packaging. This one caught my eye and is exactly what I've been looking for. Reusing packaging, and I get to guarantee the ingredients meet my standards b/c I'm mixing them. Here's their "recipe" to try it yourself and breathe more healthy air.

REED OIL DIFFUSER

Materials:

  • Salad Dressing Jar
  • Bamboo Skewers or Willow Reeds (available from your local craft store)
  • Essential Oils
  • Organic vegetable oil (safflower or sunflower work best)
Reed oil diffusers can scent your home without the dangers of lit candles. Plus, you get the benefit of aromatherapy. Fill the cleaned salad dressing bottle about halfway with the vegetable oil and add your favorite essential oil (approximately 15-20 drops or to your liking). Gently mix the oils, then stand bamboo skewers or willow reeds in the bottle.