How to Make a good Air Freshener

Air freshener or deodorants are cosmetics products formulated o refresh and give an inviting smell to wherever it is applied. Air freshener are designed for everywhere, since we live in an environment that is congested and overcrowded, deodorants’ are very essential. Modern air freshener not only refreshes the environment but also destroy all the micro organisms that might be present like bacteria, virus. Air freshener can be use in rooms, lavatories, restaurants, schools, hospitals, hostel e.t.c.

Types of Air freshener

There are different types of air freshener, these includes:

·        Aerosol form

·        Gel form

·        Block form

·        Powder form

·        Liquid form

·        Bead air freshener

Depending on the one that suit the consumer, all these types of air freshener perform the same function.

Bead Air    freshener
Making your own aroma beads air freshener is an easy and inexpensive craft project with many creative possibilities. Aroma beads air fresheners, which you can make in a variety of colors and fragrances, make lovely gifts or party favors, especially when presented in decorative glass containers, paired with fabric sachets, or molded into shapes. You can even sell them at craft fairs or fundraisers.

Supplies
1. You can find the materials to make aroma beads air freshers any store that sells candle- and soap-making supplies as well as online. To make the aroma beads, buy clear plastic unscented aroma beads made especially for this purpose, also known as luminettes. The beads are designed to absorb fragrance oils and colored dyes other kinds of plastic beads will not work. Purchase concentrated liquid candle dye to color your beads. Do not substitute food coloring or other dyes, such as fabric dye. You'll also need to pick up the fragrance oil---the kind used for candles or essential oil. Other supplies you might already have on hand include a covered glass or plastic container (large enough to hold a batch of beads), cookie cutters, and a cookie sheet, if you want to mold the beads into shapes.

Making       the     Beads
2. Reserve 2 to 3 tablespoons of fragrance oil for 1 cup of beads. This proportion is a good starting point; however, some oils (particularly essential oils) are more absorbent than others. Place the colored oil in your covered container and add a tiny drop of colored dye to the fragrance oil. You can use a toothpick dipped in the dye to retrieve the tiniest drop. Agitate the container to blend in the color. Add more color, in small increments, if you want a deeper shade. For clear beads, leave out the dye. Carefully pour the beads into the container. Cover and shake the container so that all of the beads are completely coated with oil. It will take between one and three days for the beads to absorb the oil. If you think you've used too much oil, add more beads. During the oil-absorption process, occasionally shake the container to keep the oil evenly distributed. The beads are finished when they are completely dry.

Molding     Shapes
3. Mold the aroma beads into decorative shapes, such as animals, flowers, hearts, or holiday designs. Do this by placing cookie cutters on top of a cookie sheet and filling the cookie cutters with the beads. Bake the beads in a 200° oven for about 45 minutes. Make sure the beads are completely cool before removing them from the cookie cutters. Make these designs into hanging air fresheners by drilling a hole through the shape and attaching a Decorative ribbon.
4. Keep aroma beads air fresheners away from children and pets. Aroma beads may also stain wood as well as painted or plastic surfaces. Keep aroma beads away from heat, as they can melt if exposed to temperatures as low as 150°. As with any craft project, don't use the same kitchen utensils for making aroma beads as you do for food preparation.

 Preparing a Scented Gel Air Fresheners

What You Need:

·         2 cup of distilled water

·         essential oil/fragrance

·         4 pkg unflavored gelatin

·         empty jar

·         food coloring (optional)

·         mold inhibitor (optional)

·         Time required –less than one hour.

PROCEDURE:

1.    Heat 1 cup of distilled water to boiling.

2.    Stir in 4 packages of unflavored gelatin (e.g., Knox) until dissolved.

3.    Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the other 1 cup water.

4.    Add 10-20 drops of essential oil or other concentrated fragrance. If desired, add food coloring to tint your gel. You may also wish to add a mold inhibitor, such as 1-2 T salt OR a small amount of potassium sorbate OR a splash of vodka.

5.    Pour the gel into clean baby food jars or other small, decorative containers.

6.    The gel will set at room temperature, although you can place the air fresheners in the refrigerator for a quick set (and scented fridge).

7.    Decorate your jars as desired and enjoy!

 Tips:

1.     This project requires heat, so adult supervision is required.

2.     Feel free to scale the recipe up or down to make the amount of gel you need (e.g., 1 cup water to 2 pkg gelatin).

3.    If you wish, you can (carefully) dissolve gelatin in concentrated liquid potpourri (no other ingredients needed) to make your air fresheners. Use a ratio of 1 cup liquid to 2 packages gelatin.

·         You can make multicolored gels by pouring a new color over one which has already set up (like m

·         empty jar

·         food coloring (optional)

·         mold inhibitor (optional)

 Production of liquid Air freshener

Method 1

Raw materials needed

·        solvent- it is used for dissolving the raw materials e.g water, methanol, ethanol

·        Emulsifier – it is use for stabilizing the mixture e.g Texapon

·        Antimicrobial agent – it is used to destroy microorganism that might be present in the environment e.g Boric acid

·        Extender – it is used to increase the surface area of the mixture

·        Colorant – It is added to make the product attractive to the eye

·        Perfume- it is used in other to gt the desired scent

·        Presavative- it is used  to preserve the product

·        Sun creening it is used to protect the product fron ultra violet light which can easily affect the colour of the product.

Equipment needed

1  Mixer

2 Tanks

3 Weighing scale

4 Graduated buckets

4 Measuring cylinder

Note

All the equipment to be used should be made of stainless materials to prevent corrosion.

Packing materials

The packaging materials can be plastics, cans depending on the manufacturer preference.

FORMULATION

Solvent                          Water                            100%

Emulsifier                     Sodium laurel               0.5%

Preservative                  Boric acid                      1%

Extender                        Propylene glycol 10%

Attractiveness               any desired colour        desired quantity

Scent                             any desired                    5%

PROCEDURE

Step 1 -       Weigh all the needed materials into separate container

Step 2 -       Add required water into mixing tank

Step 3 -       Add the emulsifier and mix

Step 4 -       Add extender and mix

Step 5 -       Add microbial agent and mix

Step 6 -       Add preservatives and mix

 Step 7 -      Add sun screening agent and mix

Step 8 -       Mix well still you attained homogeneity

Step 9 -       Add colorant and mix

Step 10 -     Add perfume and mix

Step 11 -     Package into desired container.

METHOD 2

Material needed

Texapon               ¼ kg

Perfume               1 liter

Methanol             1 liter

Step 1 -       Add texapon and perfume together and mix

Step 2 -       Add the methanol

Step 3 -       Fills into desired container

OUR AIRFRESHENER IS READY

STANDARD

·        It must not foam excessively

·        It must not stain surface well applied

·        It must not have chocking smell            

 OTHER RECIPES

These are some of our favourite recipes for natural air fresheners. To mask unpleasant cooking smells

TO MASK UNPLEASANT COOKING SMELL SUCH AS FISH OR CABBAGE

• 12 drops of Lemon, 8 drops of Eucalyptus

TO REMOVE THE SMELL OF CIGGARE SMOKE

• 10 drops of Peppermint, 10 drop of Lime

TO CREATE A SENSUALATMOSPHERE IN THE BEDROOM

• 8 drops ampibur, 12 drops lime

A NATURAL INSECT REPELLENT SRAYS

Use 6 drops of Basil, 8 drops of Lavender, 6 drops of Peppermint

TO FRESHEN THE BATHROOM OR LAVATORY

 Use 6 drops of Rosemary, 8 drops of Lemon, 6 drops of Lavender