Car Fragrances: Freshen Up Your Interior

introduction

What is the first thing you smell when you get into your car? Is it the scent of leather or coffee, or is it the fast food you got the other day? Whatever it is, your automobile’s fragrance significantly affects your experience. Why Does It Matter? The thing is, vehicle scents matter for a number of reasons:

• Mood enhancement: Having a pleasant scent in your car will make your day brighter every time you drive to work or anywhere else. 
• Focus and alertness: Some types of fragrances, like citrus and peppermint, can keep you awake and alert during long drives. 
• Stress reduction: A lavender or chamomile scent will help you unwind and relax. 
• Safety: Scents that are disturbing or repelling can distract you when you are on the road, potentially increasing the risk of an accident.

Personal Preferences and Fragrance Types

Selecting a car scent is a personal matter. Some people like something more delicate, like floral scents, while others prefer fragrances on the woody and spicy side. The things to keep in mind are the following: 

There are several types of fragrances. They include sprays and aerosols, hanging diffusers, vent clips, and gel-based fragrances. You can buy one or several of these depending on your needs and preferences. Overall, sprays are the most versatile ones: they come in different scents and are usually quite affordable. 

You can also make your gel-based car refresher on your own. It is very easy and completely safe, as you only need aroma oil, gelatin, and water. You can also try putting lemon peels and baking soda in small fabric bags and hanging them somewhere in the car. 

For sure! Moreover, homemade scented sachets will both clear the air and provide your car with lemon freshness, making the process especially enjoyable. As such, a DIY lemon and baking soda sachet is incredibly easy to make. Please follow the instructions below and enjoy the scented DIY sachet!

Materials:

• Lemon peels: They will provide fresh lemon fragrance in the air; 
• Baking soda: Baking soda will quickly absorb any bizarre odor in the car
•  Small fabric bags or sachet pouches..

Instructions:

1. Collect the lemon peels from fresh lemons after preparing lemonade or cooking. Store them in a jar or ziplock bag and reclaim whenever required;
2. Spread the lemon peels on a paper towel or clean cloth and let them air dry for a few hours or overnight;
3. In a bowl, combine the baking soda and dried lemon peels. The baking soda will be especially useful for absorbing odors from your car;
4. Using a spoon, fill each small fabric bag 2/3 full with this simple yet effective lemon-scent mixture;
5. Tie the bags securely with a ribbon or string;
6. Hang the sachets in your car in one of the following methods

• Rearview mirror: Fasten the sachet to your rearview mirror so that it does not bother you when you drive. Moreover, thanks to the air conditioner, the potent fragrance will spread quickly;
• Air vents: Place the sachet bag near the air vents. This way, you will allow the fresh air from outside to fill up the interior;
• Under the seat: Place the sachet under the driver or passenger seat to enjoy its scent with every rev of the engine;
• Glove compartment: Keep a sachet in your glove compartment;

The lemon scent will later fill the inside of your car during the next few trips, providing subtle natural decomposition of vehicle odors. Even more importantly, the DIY sachet will not go waste after a few weeks. Instead, you will need to replace it when the lemon scent fades away. I can assure you that the results will be not only be effective but also environmentally friendly. Plus, you will have loads of fun in the process!

To create delightful car fragrances, you can also use the following natural ingredients: 

• Lavender: Lavender has a calming effect and known for its stress-relieving properties. Place the dried buds of lavender in a small fabric bag or sachet pouch and keep it in your car.
• Cinnamon Sticks: Cinnamon sticks will give you a warm and cozy aroma. You can use whole sticks or break them into smaller pieces and place them in sachets.
• Vanilla Beans: Vanilla has a sweet and comforting fragrance. Cut the vanilla bean lengthwise and place it in the sachet.
• Eucalyptus Leaves: The leaves smell refreshing and invigorating. Use dried eucalyptus leaves in your sachets.
• Mint Leaves: The mint leaves give a crisp and energizing aroma. Crush fresh mint leaves and place them in the sachet.
• Rose Petals: The squandered petals have the fragrance of romance and elegance. Dry the rose petals and make sachets out of them.

You can always mix certain elements to see what suits your senses the most. But feel free to experiment since all of these natural ingredients not only provide your car with a lovely smell but also add a touch of the natural world to your daily trips!

Essential oil diffusers 

Use a small diffuser filled with essential oils like lavender, eucalyptus or citrus. Their therapeutic benefits will astonish you!

Maintenance tips 

Regular cleaning 

• You should vacuum your car frequently to get rid of the dust, dirt, and food crumbs.
• Regularly wiping down your surfaces with a mild cleaner removes the cause of lingering odors.

Replacement of fragrance products 

Both vent clips and hanging diffusers lose their odor-neutralizing potency over time, so you should change them once in a while. If you’re using gel-based fragrances, closely follow the instruction of the manufacturer for its replacement.

Conclusion 

Of course! Car fragrances are an essential part of having a good drive because they make you want to stay in your car longer. Who wouldn’t want to have an enjoyable drive from a work commute to a road trip to the grocery store, and anywhere else you can use it for.