What can you do when your friends or family are coming over last-minute and your house needs a major pick-me-up? These lemon air fresheners are the solution. They don’t release toxic chemicals into the air in the process and you won’t need to spend a bunch of money trying different scent solutions. Plus, they use ingredients you already have in your kitchen!

A Long(ish)-Term Solution

Cut three or four lemons in half, then remove the pulp. Then fill the empty rinds with a few tablespoons of baking soda each. Place the rinds in a bowl in an out-of-the way spot. The baking soda absorbs the odors in the air while the rinds release an energizing, citrusy smell.

Keep the lemon halves there for a few days or until you don't notice the citrus smell anymore. Then, if you have a garbage disposal, send the rinds down it.

For an Instant Fix

Another way to quickly get that lemon scent filtering through your house is to simply cut a few lemons into quarters and put them in a pot of water. Let the water boil for a while, and as that citrus-infused steam is released into the air, everything will start to smell a little bit fresher. And if you'd like, you can drop in a few other herbs or essential oils.

Have you tried using any of these DIY lemon air fresheners for your home? Do you have any other recipes for DIY scents?

Article Source: The Kitchn