Sustainable development blog : ecology and humanitarian aid

Are you hunting for efficient ways to clean up air the in your home? Despite how you try to prevent it your home is full of smells and using aerosol sprays not only masks smells, but can give off something worse. If you are concerned about your environment and the effects  that sprays may have, using eco-friendly air fresheners may be the answer. This actually givesan opportunity to show that you can play a significant role in saving planet earth, even in small ways.

Instead of chemical sprays, freshen up your home with lavender green and enjoy its delicate scent in several different forms that  incorporate organic essential oils, citrus potpourri and lavender. Put the lamp-ring diffuser on the bulb and spray a few drops of lavender’s essential oils to fill the room with a slight lavender fragrance.

Unlike conventional air freshener products lavender does not send harmful chemicals into the air that can lead to indoor air pollution To get rid of smells  just open the windows and switch on fans to draw in air, as long as the quality of outdoor air and weather circumstances allow. The old standard, baking soda, soaks up odour, so why not sprinkle some in the vacuum and on stale carpets, put a box in the refrigerator to neutralize the smell of food, or simply place bowls (full of baking soda) in certain spaces like closets or bathrooms. Make certain these bowls are kept out of the reach of children. Fresh flowers kept in pots also introduce fragrance, which is chemical free.

Beesewax candles make the best natural air-freshener. They give a honey-flavored perfume that burns absolutely clean without mess. You can purchase these candles in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. As a last tip  you can also choose to combine many different fragrances to create dried-bowel arrangements. You can put these arrangements in wooden or transparent glass shallow bowls that will also make an attractive display.