How to make a homemade gel air freshener

This is very simple & fragrant. My recipe is for one Air Freshener, but can be easily multiplied to make more.

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Gather your supplies & set each step up. The gelatin will set quickly.

I used a cat food can to put my air freshener in, because that's what I had lol Most people use a glass jar. Add 1-2 tsp of chosen oil to your container. If you are using food coloring, add now.

I used a cat food can to put my air freshener in, because that's what I had lol Most people use a glass jar. Add 1-2 tsp of chosen oil to your container. If you are using food coloring, add now.

Add salt to a bowl & set aside.

Add salt to a bowl & set aside.

The salt helps impede the growth of mold.

Heat water to boiling, add half to the salt to dissolve it & the other half to the gelatin, to dissolve. Best way to do the water is boil in a small pot & pour gelatin into pot & whisk to dissolve.

Heat water to boiling, add half to the salt to dissolve it & the other half to the gelatin, to dissolve. Best way to do the water is boil in a small pot & pour gelatin into pot & whisk to dissolve.

Combine the salt solution with the gelatin solution & give it a quick stir. Pour into your container & mix again to distribute the oil through the mixture.

Combine the salt solution with the gelatin solution & give it a quick stir. Pour into your container & mix again to distribute the oil through the mixture.

Let sit for 24 hours at room temperature, undisturbed, to set up. Place where you need a lil smell good :) From what I read, it will last 4-6 weeks.

Let sit for 24 hours at room temperature, undisturbed, to set up. Place where you need a lil smell good :) From what I read, it will last 4-6 weeks.

  • Essential Oil (1-2 tsp)
  • 1.0 Packet of Gelatin
  • 1/2c Water
  • 3/4tsp Salt (fine)
  • Food Coloring (optional)
  • 1.0 Small container