There’s no way to sugar coat it: Our daughter’s room smells like a farm. That’s what my hubby says at least. And I take his word for it since he actually did grow-up on a farm.
Poop + pee-filled diapers and a disgusting diaper genie = one heck of a stink.
With the weather changing and our ability to open the windows without killing our heating bill dwindling, I’ve decided I must find a way to un-stinkify the room.
With that said, I’ve been wanting to start making my own cleaners and laundry detergent for awhile now. Why?
1. Being green and resourceful is sexy. AND 2. Saving money is sexy, too.
So, when I came across this post about how to make your own Febreeze {or Fakebreeze, if you will}, I just knew I had to try it.
Here’s how it’s done:
- Get a spray bottle. Or like me, recycle a used one.
- Fill it with 1/4 cup of fabric softener {you can use less if you’d like – I only used about 1/8}.
For the record, I never use fabric softener, but I bought a giant thing of it by mistake thinking it was laundry detergent last year when Little K had a meltdown at the store.
- Drop it 2 tablespoons of baking soda. {Hint: If your tablespoons are too big for your bottle opening, use 3 teaspoons to make it fit better}
- Fill with hot water the rest of the way.
- Shake for good measure.
- Re-label your bottle so you don’t get confused.
- Spray the stink away in your house.
- Pat yourself on the back because you just saved yourself $5 {the cost of Febreeze at the store}.
Honestly, now our house now smells like it just got out of the dryer. It’s lovely. Maybe finally we can get the farm smell to stay away for good!
Do you make your own cleaning supplies? If so, what do you make? Feel free to share recipes!
I like to make my own wrinkle-releaser. My husband has to wear a shirt and tie to work everyday. Sometimes, I cheat and use a bit of my home-made wrinkle releaser to touch up a few spots!
Ohhh, I need some of that! I’ll have to find a recipe.
That is a great solution, I gotta try it!
Do it! It will come in handy for teen boy smells down the road, too
I’ve never tried making my own. I just use candles and febreeze.
You’re such a joker, aren’t you? Candles are my other secret weapon
This looks simple enough – I may have to give it a try! Thanks!
You should! You could spray away any odors left by Sundae or Motor Man
OMG! This is an awesome post!! Thanks for the “fakebreeze” recipe; I am running out this evening to pick up supplies, because I have a 13yr old son and his room…………………well let’s just say I wish it smelled like a farm.
HA! I know – it’s only going to get worse down the road I am sure.
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I pinned this on Pinterest not too long ago and have been dying to try it! We also have a farm smell nursery
Haha, glad Little K isn’t the only stinky baby on the block
Great idea! I’ve been trying to use the Bath & Body Works plugins, but they’re too strong for her room. This sounds like a good (and cheap) alternative.
Oooh, yeah I love those, too! But you’re right – could be strong for baby.
Definitely will try this!
Does it have a “shelf-life”? I make diaper wipe solution for my cloth wipes and I make it fresh each week because it can get sort of funky…
Not sure of the shelf life yet. I will keep you posted! I sure hope it does.
Can’t wait to try this on Baby Meldrum’s future nursery! If she smells anything like her father…. let’s just say, we will need it!
Tehehe, love it! Hope it works well for you
That looks very easy to put together – I’ll have to try it. I do somewhat make my own eco-friendly cleaners. I don’t do them from scratch, but I buy Melaleuca products which give you a small bottle that is a concentrated version and then you add water. I’ve been really happy with them so far.
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Oh, I know that smell all too well. Don’t you wonder how something so cute and little makes such a stench?! I will have to try this!!
I use baking soda and vinegar to clean out my drains. It takes away yucky garbage disposal smells instantly too!
Good to know, Ashleigh! I’m going to have to try that. I hate the garbage disposal smell.
Cool idea! Will it do anything to fabric… like my couch & curtains?
You know, I’m not really sure. I sprayed it on sheets and didn’t notice anything…
“Unstinkify” <– LMAO
Great tip, is it suitable for spraying people too?
Could I "unstinkify" myself for example, to save money on expensive deodorants ???
Or would it itch and leave white stains?