Homemade Air Deodorizer (+ Simmer Pot)
How to make a simple, refreshing homemade air deodorizer or simmer pot with lemon and herbs. It’s low-budget, all-natural, and customizable!
Servings: 1 pot
Cost: $2
Equipment
- Spray bottle
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 lemons sliced (or peelings of 4 lemons)
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Add the water, lemon slices, rosemary, and vanilla extract (if using) to a medium pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently.
- Allow it to simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the kitchen smells fresh and fragrant.
- Keep an eye on the pot and add more water as needed to prevent it from drying out.
Notes
- Use non-reactive cookware: Like stainless steel or enamel (avoid aluminum) when using acidic ingredients, like lemon.
- Monitor while simmering: Don’t let the water dry out to avoid burning the lemons and rosemary. For a simmer pot, check every 30-40 minutes.
- Use scraps: Using peels, wilted herbs, and other scraps is perfect to reduce waste. Compost leftovers.
