How to Make Car Air Fresheners

Are you spending many hours inside your car around Albany? To that end, you might wonder how to make your cabin more relaxing and comfortable. The easiest way to feel more at home in your new car is by making a DIY car air freshener. Using materials including jars, clay discs, felt herbs, and oil, you can create affordable car air fresheners that smell great. In the following guide, Metro Ford Sales Inc showcases how to put together some DIY air fresheners for more pleasant Latham driving.

Clay Disc & Essential Oil Air Fresheners 

The first thing to find when making a DIY car air freshener is a clay disc. These are found online or at craft stores around Schenectady and Colonie. They hold essential oils and will keep your car smelling fresh for weeks:

Items You Need: 

• Clay disc
• Your favorite essential oils 

Directions: 

1. Rub a generous amount of essential oils onto the clay disc.
2. Let the oils soak for some time, then place the disc in your car.

Felt and Herbs Car Fresheners 

Why purchase a lemongrass or lavender-scented air freshener when you can make one using fresh herbs? Just crumble the felt bag in your hands once in a while to revitalize the scent.

Items You Need: 

• Felt in the color you prefer
• Scissors
• Hole punch
• String
• Thread and need
• Your favorite herbs

Directions: 

1. Cut out two pieces of felt. Make sure the shapes and sizes are identical.
2. Sew the felt pieces together, creating a baggie for the herbs.
3. Place the herbs inside and sew the top closed.
4. Punch a hole into the top.
5. Put a string through the hole and tie your two end pieces.
6. Hang your new air freshener on your rearview mirror or air vent. 

Mason Jar Air Fresheners 

Don’t want your car air freshener to be visible? Mason jar DIY air fresheners are great for odor elimination and are easily storable under your passenger seat or a rear cup holder.

Items You Need: 

• Small mason jar 
• Cardboard 
• Nail
• Baking soda 
• Your favorite essential oils 

Directions: 

1. Remove your lid from a mason jar.
2. Use the metal lid to trace a circle on the cardboard, then cut out the circle.
3. Use the nail to poke holes into the cardboard.
4. Fill the jar halfway with baking soda.
5. Add drops of essential oils.
6. Replace the metal ring with the cardboard circle you’ve just cut out. Secure the circle with the metal ring. Save the metal circle for later. 

Get More Car Care Tips from Metro Ford Sales Inc 

Now that you know how to make a DIY car air freshener, turn to Metro Ford Sales Inc for all your other vehicle needs. Whether you live in Albany or right in Schenectady, we can keep your car in the best possible shape. Schedule service with us if you need an oil change, tire rotation, and more. You can also check out our existing service specials and see if you can save on your next visit. Make your DIY air freshener courtesy of Metro Ford Sales Inc today!