How to Naturally Deodorize Small Spaces

When you enter a room, the one thing you notice instantaneously is an unpleasant odor. It can be very hard on your senses if your home or apartment is not deodorized. It can be especially tough to deodorize small cramped-up spaces like washrooms, kitchens, apartments, and bedrooms. 

Even if you scrub and clean, some odors are still inevitable. The easy way would be using a store-bought air freshener, but these products have plenty of chemicals that are not favorable for health. 

Decluttering your home can be one way to hit the reset button on your life. One way to do that is by maintaining a healthy and refreshing atmosphere at your home. The pleasant aroma can be food for your senses, giving you a head start to a good day ahead.

How to Deodorize a Room Naturally 

Natural deodorizers are the best way to do that since they prevent any harmful effects on our health and leave us refreshed. This is the most inexpensive way to maintain indoor air quality at your home. We have a few ways you can deodorize your home naturally. 

1-Natural Deodorizer Spray 

To create a natural air freshener or a natural deodorizer spray, you need a few simple ingredients. This is the easiest way to refresh your room instantly. It does not contain any harmful chemicals, so it's also a safe and healthy alternative to store-bought fresheners. 

Deodorizer spray recipe

• 1 ½ tablespoons baking soda
• 3 cups water
• 30-40 drops of essential oil

Mix almost 30-40 drops of your favorite essential oil with one and a half tablespoon of baking soda. 

Now stir the mixture thoroughly and pour three cups of water into the mix. Pour this combination into a spray bottle and shake the bottle in the end. You can make a natural DIY home deodorizer and add your personal touch to it using your favorite scent. 

2- Refresh your Carpets 

If your homely paradise is carpeted, then beware because plush carpets absorb odor like no other. What you need is a magic ingredient from your pantry. That is baking soda; sprinkle some all over the carpet to eliminate any unwanted odors. It is a wonderful non-toxic product for cleaning. An easy hack will be this recipe for carpet freshener that can come in handy anytime. 

Carpet Freshener Recipe: 

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup baking soda

Mix these dry ingredients and throw them in a container of your choice—A pepper shaker can be an ideal choice. Sprinkle this mixture on the carpet and let sit for about an hour. At the same time, you can watch your favorite show and sip on some tea. Vacuum the carpet afterward. This practice will leave your room with the earthy and spicy touch of cinnamon. The perfect scent to welcome guests for an in-house party.

3-Scent your Mattresses

If it's been some time since you moved in, then it won't be long before your mattress starts smelling funky or becomes a little musty. We know you must be wondering that you cannot toss your mattress in the laundry, so what can you do? 

Give your bed a refreshing new start by sprinkling baking soda on the mattress, letting it sit for a while. Vacuum it up to give your mattresses a new life. You can also make a DIY fabric freshener spray for your bed and soft surfaces to provide it with a more luxurious feel. 

Fabric Freshener Recipe

• 1 tablespoon baking spoon
• 10 drops of favorite essential oil
• 3 cups of boiled or distilled water

Add one tablespoon of baking soda to a spray bottle, add ten drops of your favorite essential oil. Now, fill the bottle with boiled or distilled water. Shake the bottle and enjoy the heavenly smell from your mattress and your clothes too.  

4- Crock Pot Freshener

One of the best methods and the most robust home deodorizer is the simmer pot air freshener. It is the strongest natural room deodorizer. This method is especially suited for cold weather or the monsoons, but it can be used all year round. 

A seasonal simmer pot air freshener has the most long-lasting aroma. This type of deodorizer will give your home a warm ambiance that makes you ecstatic. You can try to make this simmer pot freshener for your home to amaze your guests. Try out this easy recipe, but feel free to switch between your favorite ingredients.

Simmer pot recipe:

• 4 whole cloves
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 2-3 basil leaves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2-3 drops of vanilla

Add all these diverse ingredients to a slow cooker or a medium crockpot. You can add your favorite seasonal ingredients as well to give it a personal touch. Add water to fill about halfway and turn the burner to low. Let this simmer all day to enjoy the wafting scent of sweet vanilla, spicy cinnamon, and basil. 

5-Keep your Closet Crisp

It's not unusual to have stale air in the closet because it is stuffed with all our clothes, even the sweaty ones. One thing you can try to keep your closet air fresh and crisp is not closing your closet door completely. 

Closing the door traps all the moisture and scents in the cramped up space. You can go for a closet dehumidifier, or if you want a cheaper alternative to make the room smelling fresh, you can make DIY fragrance sachets. 

Fragrance Sachet Recipe:

• Dried herbs 
• Dried flowers 
• Essential oil of your choice.

To make these sachets, you would need small fabric pouches or sachets and some ribbon or string to tie them. For the inner content, choose flowers and herbs of your choice. You can choose lavender, rose or mint, or any other fragrance you enjoy. To intensify the scent add a few drops of essential oil. Fill the sachets with this mixture and tie it with string. You can stick these sachets in cupboard drawers or anywhere you like. Even in shoes if you want to.

6-Deodorize by Essential oil Diffusion

Although essential oils can be used in most recipes to deodorize a room naturally, one specific way is essential oil diffusers. You pick any diffuser of your choice.  A diffuser can naturally emit essential oils using a tiny amount of water and essential oils. You can diffuse regularly or any occasion to create the aroma of your desire. 

Essential oils are all-natural products having many valuable properties. These can help freshen up your space and your mind. They can also help boost mood and energy levels. Use the diffuser blend of your choice. You can check our springtime diffuser blends to create a floral environment at home. Diffusers can be extremely useful and handy to naturally deodorize small spaces with just the push of a button.

7-Natural Plants as Deodorizers

The most fantastic way to deodorize small places naturally is by plants. Some plants have natural fragrances that can scent small spaces like your balcony or small deck effectively.

Using plants as a natural deodorizer is a vibrant experience; they deodorize the room and have health benefits and add to the beauty and appeal of your place. A few plants that can be used as a natural deodorizer are listed.

Lavender: 

Lavender has a heavenly scent that enlightens your senses. It's one of the reasons why lavender has attracted many poets to write about it. There are hundreds of varieties of Lavender, and you can choose the one that suits you best. 

It’s a tolerant plant and likes plenty of sunlight. It can give your room a light floral scent you will learn to adore. Also, cutting off the dead flowers will cause the plant to produce more! Even the dead flowers keep their scent, so you can collect them to make fragrance sachets mentioned above. 

Geranium: 

This plant has subtle tones of spirited fragrance that refreshes your room without much intensity. It is easily grown and simple to manage. You can place geranium in the living area or the seating area close to the window. The subtle odor envelops you; plus, there is a diverse range to choose from, like chocolate, citrus, and many other different strains.

The mint plant, honeysuckle, jasmine, and rose are multiple other options you can choose from to naturally deodorize your space.

With these hacks and tips, you can keep any small space smelling like a dream. These tips only require you to look through your cabinets for simple ingredients. You can add to your range of essential oil by checking out the diverse options we have at Nexon Botanics. Good luck deodorizing!