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Friday, March 22, 2013

Scraps to Fab-Homemade Air Freshener

Sometimes simple is best. Just a reminder to put those citrus scraps to good use as a natural air freshener. I have a small crock pot that's used for this purpose. I love the fresh smell of orange peel simmering away and you could always add some cloves and cinnamon, or a splash of vanilla.
A fresh sweet orange for breakfast today and I'll enjoy the fragrance tomorrow-Works for Me!

Have a happy day:@)
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19 comments:

  1. From the KitchenMarch 22, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Smells good and environmentally safe!!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  2. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    simple is indeed best! I can almost smell it!
    Mary x

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  3. debMarch 22, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Such a nice clean smell!
    *hugs*deb

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  4. Susan FreemanMarch 22, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    I need to do this. The house gets so stuffy after months of having everything closed up. Thanks for the great tip. Have a wonderful weekend!

    Big Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  5. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    I love this too, Lynn! And the orange smell is one of my favorites.
    Well, I did figure out my problem with Pinterest. I had accidently downloaded an extra toolbar and couldn't get rid of it. Finally did...long story and now I'm back and running. But I don't like the new Pinterest. I don't think it's user friendly enough and I don't like the format either. I like the larger snaps but that's about all. It just doesn't make much sense now!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  6. Tina@WhatWeKeepMarch 22, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Oranges, tangerines, lemons...love it!

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  7. Cheryl @ TFDMarch 22, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Thanks for the reminder! I'm going to do this as soon as I eat that orange I have left!

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  8. MichelleMarch 22, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    My friend Elsi use to have a pot of orange peels and herbs that she keep on her wood stove. It always smelled so good in her house.

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  9. SueMarch 22, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Nothing smells better. I usually do this during the holidays and the rest of the time use citrus peels to freshen my garbage disposal. I may have to think of this as an "all year" thing!

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  10. HeatherMarch 22, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Love this idea, Lynn... never thought of it before! Sometimes I do the peels in the disposal, but it's not quite the same:)

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  11. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 22, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    I can just about smell the freshness! Thanks for the reminder of what to do with the orange skins besides zesting them. Happy weekend, Lynn!

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  12. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryMarch 22, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    I have so many things that bother me and this is a great natural air freshener. Thanks for the tip.
    Have a great weekend.
    Mary

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  13. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 22, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Fabulous idea. You are so clever. I love the smell of citrus. Hugs, Marty

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  14. DebbieMarch 22, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    We are complete soul sisters here. I do the same thing. It's my husband's favorite aroma in the house.

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  15. MaryMarch 23, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Such a easy tip & fresh tip, I love the smell of oranges! Enjoy your weekend Lynn!

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  16. CathyMarch 23, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Love this idea! I have a little crock pot that would be perfect and I know I would like the way my house smells.

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  17. MichaeleMarch 23, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    That is a fantastic idea!

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  18. AnnesphamilyMarch 24, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    I can smell that wonderful citrus scent wafting thru the air!

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  19. bjMarch 24, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    I do this often, too. I save any peelings from fruits in a plastic ziplock...then, when I get a few, I add them to a small pan of water and simmer on the stove top. I need to get a tiny little slow cooker for this. I also run a few peeling thru my garbage disposal to freshen it.
    hugs...

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