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How To Reuse Plug-In Air Fresheners Using Essential Oils

Many of you probably have at least one or two plug-in air fresheners that you’ve purchased at the grocery store. And while they’re a great way to freshen your home, there is a less toxic way to get the same results. That’s why today I thought I’d pop in to show you this simple home hack on how to reuse your old plug-in air fresheners using essential oils.

In just 3 simple steps, learn how to refill and reuse your old plug-in air fresheners with non-toxic essential oils.

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Essential Oils & Your Health

You may not know it, but I am a bit of a health nut. I love buying organic, I prefer free-range and grass-fed animal products, and I am always looking for healthier options in my home.

While I am not 100% healthy in my practices (self-admitted coffee and sugar addict here), I do often go down a rabbit hole of internet searches and YouTube binge-watching on nutrition, health and wellness.

So when I recently came across a few old plug-ins – all empty – I decided against replacing them with toxic fragrances and turned to the idea of refilling them using essential oils (especially organic essential oils).

Essential oils are naturally occurring compounds found in a variety of plants. They’re renowned for their health properties and their association with ancient healing practices.

Essential oils can be used in 3 main ways:

1.  Topically on your skin, hair and nails

2.  Ingested

3.  Inhaled

In each case, essential oils must be diffused or diluted to make them safe to use. The level of dilution will vary between adult and child and for pet owners, you may need to check with your vet first. (It is not safe to use essential oils in their concentrated form around cats, for example).

One of my favourite health experts is Dr Josh Axe who has several articles on the safe use of essential oils. You can check out all his articles on this page: Natural Remedies:  Essential Oils. One of my favourites is his 101 Essential Oil Uses & Benefits – it’s a great primer for those looking for a summary of the powerful healing & cleaning properties of these oils.

I’ve been a regular user of essential oils for a while now, mainly using them topically and as an air freshener. But while I have several air freshening sprays, I really wanted to have a ‘plug and play’ option available. And, so, the idea of using an old diffuser was born.

Here’s how you can reuse your old plug-in air fresheners using essential oils. 

Just 2 Supplies Needed:

Materials needed to create a natural plug-in air freshener - old refill and essential oil.

1.  Old Plug-In With Bulb:  I reused an old Wallflower brand plugin with the empty bulb. It’s small, unobtrusive and because it’s white, it blends in with our space.

2.  Essential Oils:  You can use any essential oil or essential oil blend for this project. One of the things I love about essential oils is that you can get one or multiple oils to mix as you see fit, or if you’re not sure what to blend, you can find plenty of pre-mixed varieties.

How To Reuse Plug-In Air Fresheners Using Essential Oils (in 3 Easy Steps)

Many a wiser home hack guru has already done this at home, but in case this is your first time (as it was mine), here is how to do it, in 3 easy steps.

Step 1:  Clean Plug-In

There will be residue left in your old plug-in so clean that up before doing anything else. I simply wiped it off using a cleaning wipe, but you can use a toothbrush or anything else that’s handy.

Step 2:  Remove Wick and Soak

remove wick from empty plug-in

Remove the wick (while I simply got my nails in and dug it out, you may feel more comfortable using a butter knife).

Remove cotton wick from empty plug-in bulb.

Since you’ll be reusing it, it might be a good idea to soak the wick in warm water for 10-20 minutes. Then, taking a tissue or old rag, squeeze the wick between the tissue and your fingers to allow some of the residue from the previous fragrance to drain off.

Clean cotton wick by soaking in water and draining excess.

Some residue will remain, but you’ll get a significant amount off before moving onto the next step.

Clean wick after soaking to remove excess.

Step 3:  Refill Bulb

Fill the empty bulb 1/3 of the way with the essential oil or essential oil blend.

Refill empty bulb with essential oil.

Fill empty plug-in bulb with 1/3 essential oil.

Fill the rest with water. (Notice how the oil floats along the top).

Add 2/3 water, leaving some space at the top for reinserting the wick.

Now, simply add the wick back onto the bulb and re-attach to your plug-in.

Reinsert wick into plug-in.

Although oil and water don’t mix, as the saying goes, just shake up the bulb before plugging it in.

How to reuse an old plug-in using essential oils

The oil and water will continue to separate, but as long as the wick is soaking up both elements, the diffuser will work just the same.

DIY diffuser using essential oils.

Now you can breath a little easier & enjoy the refreshing, natural aroma of your new essential oils plug-in.

Happy home hacking 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

95 Comments

  • Reply
    Michelle
    January 22, 2018 at 7:00 am

    That’s such a good idea Jelica. I’m not a big fan of the scents that normally come with the plug in air fresheners. They smell to “plastic” if that makes any kind of sense. This is so much better. I wonder if you can add salt or baking soda to the water/essential oil mix. It should act as a dispersant (not sure how to spell that word) and allow the water and oil to mix freely.

    • Reply
      Jelica
      January 22, 2018 at 8:58 am

      That is a great idea, Michelle! Once I get through my current bulb I’m going to try that. Thanks for the tip!

      • Reply
        Name
        March 21, 2019 at 11:40 pm

        NOT sure if you still check these, but what about alcohol? I know it’s used as a dispersant for sprays, either isopropyl or polysorbate 80, so would that work, or is that any kind of fire hazard?

        The reason I ask is, I’m using very concentrated Rose attar, and I’m not sure how to use it with baking soda or salt, but have plenty of isopropyl, or plain ethanol on hand!

        What about a carrier oil you might typically use on your skin, such as jojoba? That seems rather thick to me, and would affect the fragrance.

        I’ve tried something similar to this before, and didn’t have good results, but think I might, with the rose. 🌹🥀

        • Reply
          Jelica
          April 13, 2019 at 4:43 pm

          As far as alcohol goes, vodka is often recommended as a good DIY dispersent. I haven’t ussed isopropyl or anything like it. I’d say give vodka a try instead as it’s used often and is not a fire hazard 🙂

        • Reply
          JC
          May 1, 2020 at 9:29 pm

          I would be VERY CAREFUL with alcohol as the container has a possibility of leaking, and that ‘could’ potentially cause fire in this device plugged into your wall

          • Jelica
            July 17, 2020 at 6:14 pm

            Thanks for the tip JC!

      • Reply
        Michael Simpson-Rogers
        May 4, 2021 at 4:48 pm

        Can you just use essential oil with a carrier o I l like defractionated coconut oil instead of water?

        • Reply
          Jelica
          May 9, 2021 at 1:44 pm

          Hi Michael, A carrier oil is the optimal choice (over water), but both can work.

      • Reply
        A
        July 18, 2022 at 11:48 am

        Hello,

        Was the baking soda a success?

        • Reply
          Jelica
          October 10, 2022 at 5:24 pm

          I have yet to try it myself, but others have suggested it may work well as a dispersant 🙂

  • Reply
    Laura Ingalls Gunn
    January 22, 2018 at 11:03 am

    I LOVE this post! I had received a cute air freshener for Christmas and love that I can refill it with my favorites. Have a happy Monday!

    • Reply
      Jelica
      January 22, 2018 at 12:54 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it, Laura. I don’t like throwing perfectly functional items away when I can reuse (and reimagine) them in better ways. Now you can keep that cute air freshener 🙂

      • Reply
        Sharon
        November 25, 2020 at 9:02 am

        I tied this and the water destroyed the wick and I could t get no fragrance at all from it. So not sure what I did wrong but I followed your instructions. I also tried mixing one with grape seed oil and lavender and I could t get a good smell, all I could really smell was oil, any suggestions

        • Reply
          Jelica
          March 24, 2021 at 3:12 pm

          Hi Sharon! It’s not likely that you did anything wrong. It will often depend on a variety of factors. For some, it’s been helpful to add a ‘carrier’ oil (like grapeseed) and vodka. While I never needed to do this myself, I know that others have highly recommended this. Here is a great article that offers some ‘trouble-shooting’ tips that may be helpful to you: https://dengarden.com/interior-design/Cheap-Air-Freshener-Refills (The comments below are also useful!). Hope this helps.

        • Reply
          Michelle
          October 13, 2023 at 11:12 am

          Idk if anyone still reads these, but I did as directed with three of mine and all three wicks have blown up in the mixture..not literally, but they expanded like a bulb inside?! Wondering if I should just throw them away and get new wicks? Figured Id wait a while and see if they still work, but didn’t think that water would do that to them? Haven’t read it anywhere else?

          • Jelica
            October 14, 2023 at 2:58 pm

            Hi Michelle, I’ve never experienced that myself. I’ll leave your comment here for anyone else who wishes to respond. Some recommend a dispersant/carrier oil (that helps ‘carry’ the elements through the wick and disperse into the air) and prevent this. I encourage you to read through the comments for more on this. Here is an additional article that may help: https://dengarden.com/interior-design/Cheap-Air-Freshener-Refills

  • Reply
    Debbie-Dabble
    January 24, 2018 at 8:55 am

    Interesting! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

    • Reply
      Jelica
      February 1, 2018 at 10:18 am

      Thanks Debbie 🙂

  • Reply
    Mary
    January 26, 2018 at 8:10 am

    That is such a clever hack Jelica. I don’t use oils but all this interest in them has got me excited too. When you say you use them topically do you mean on your skin as moisturizers?

    • Reply
      Jelica
      February 1, 2018 at 10:17 am

      Hi Mary (sorry for this oh-so-late reply!). Yes, I use them on my skin (diluted in my regular moisturizer – I just add a few drops to it). You can also dilute them in a spray bottle with water. Some add a bit of vodka to help disperse the oil, but I often just dilute in water and shake before spraying on my skin (it’s the lazy girl’s method 😉 ).

      The best thing to do is to go to some expert advice on this (I would recommend going to Dr Josh Axe’s site which is full of a lot of great natural health advice).

  • Reply
    Christina Makri
    January 26, 2018 at 11:57 am

    What a great idea Jelica! I’ve never thought it will work! I have to try this the soonest possible!

    • Reply
      Jelica
      February 1, 2018 at 10:11 am

      Thank you Christina!

  • Reply
    Jas @ All that's Jas
    January 26, 2018 at 6:58 pm

    That’s a brilliant idea! Now I know what to do with my oils that are otherwise just collecting dust.

    • Reply
      Jelica
      January 26, 2018 at 7:59 pm

      Dust off those bottles of essential oils, Jas, and get diffusing 🙂

      • Reply
        Shari DePauw
        July 3, 2019 at 8:48 pm

        Hello, I have a reuseable wallflower as well but I’m finding that the oil and water combination gets diffused way too quickly—it will be empty after 24 hours. Any thoughts on other things to mix the oil with to slow down the diffusing process?

        • Reply
          Jelica
          July 14, 2019 at 3:17 pm

          I would add another element to the water and essential oil – like witch hazel or vodka. This will mix it better and help it last just a little bit longer.

  • Reply
    FLORENCE
    January 27, 2018 at 6:37 pm

    I love this idea Jelica! I’m all about recycling & re-using, and although I haven’t personally explored using essential oils yet, I’m interested in the idea. Do you have a diffuser you recommend for a first-timer? We have pets in the house, so I have bought the grocery store plugins, but they smell so artificial, I’m not a big fan of them.

  • Reply
    Diane
    March 13, 2018 at 8:54 pm

    Brilliant idea! Reduce, reuse and recycle.

    • Reply
      Jelica
      March 14, 2018 at 7:14 pm

      You got it, Diane! Thanks so much 🙂

  • Reply
    Natalie
    August 16, 2018 at 10:23 pm

    I’ve seen other diy essential oil scentplug refill ideas, & some of them use carrier oils as compared to your water for topping off the essential oil (in the bottle). Wonder what the difference is in the length of time it lasts?

    • Reply
      Jelica
      August 18, 2018 at 5:05 pm

      Hi Natalie,
      It would probably last a little longer with a carrier oil, but I have yet to try it in this particular diffuser, so I couldn’t say with absolute certainty. I simply followed a quick and easy solution, but may try the carrier oil next time around 🙂
      Jelica

  • Reply
    Alicia
    September 17, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    I love this ideas – but wick will eventually get bad- can you but replacement wicks that will fit. then you can still use cute plug in w safer EO

    • Reply
      Jelica
      September 17, 2018 at 6:27 pm

      Yes, you’re absolutely correct Alicia. Eventually, you’ll need a new wick. I believe Amazon carries various varieties 🙂

  • Reply
    Ez
    September 28, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    Excellent idea. Just filled and popped an old air wick into new essential oil life.
    Thanks for a great idea!

    • Reply
      Jelica
      September 29, 2018 at 12:06 pm

      So glad it worked for you. It’s a better way to extend the life of those old plug-ins – at least until you decide to change out the wick and then you can continue reusing it.

    • Reply
      Sheila
      December 10, 2019 at 4:21 pm

      If you add just a drop of dish soap to the oil and water mix and give it a couple of shakes, or should keep it from separating.

  • Reply
    Courtney
    October 8, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    Great idea! I just swapped out my first one using thieves. I didn’t add the oil quite to 1\4 full though since I’m cheap 🙂 I’m wondering though if the smell is the main benefit or does this act as sort of a diffuser? I don’t know a lot about oil yet but I have lots of questions! Thanks!

    • Reply
      Jelica
      October 19, 2018 at 2:10 pm

      The smell is one benefit, to be sure. Essential oils have a calming effect on the body, but they should always be diffused in some way or another. The reusable plug-in idea is just one method, but you can always purchase a difuser specifically meant for essential oils. If you visit Dr Josh Axe’s site and look for all his articles (and YouTube videos) on all the benefits and uses of essential oils, this should really get you started on the right path. Good luck!

  • Reply
    Helene
    November 17, 2018 at 9:59 pm

    Is it important to have alcohol in the carrier oil/essential oil mix? I have purchased a few blends from an arabian company and muslims don’t use alcohol in their oils. But it certainly could be added after purchase. Do you know if there is anything about the alcohol that would be safer or make it burn longer or better? Not sure what the difference would be without alcohol as an ingredient. Any idea? Also, I had enough of one essential oil product to half fill the bottle but didn’t know to add water. Is water an important ingredient? I think another poster asked this question and it sounded like it wasn’t a problem not to add the water. Thanks so much for your time and input!

    • Reply
      Jelica
      November 20, 2018 at 8:16 am

      Hi Helene – good question! I’ve never tried it with alcohol, but it would definitely burn a little longer from what I understand. Vodka or witch hazel are good for that. I didn’t have either on hand so adding water helped mainly in diluting the essential oils which can be a bit too potent on their own. I would add water to dilute, a little alcohol to help the oil dissolve into the water (a good alternative to alcohol can be baking soda, sea salt or aloe gel which do the same thing). Hope this helps!

    • Reply
      Rena
      April 8, 2022 at 7:45 pm

      Will this work I. The battery operated type, like the Air Wick mister? Trying to figure out how to reuse one without buying new. This type has brown bottled oil that comes out in most. Like battery operated better than electric outlet type personally.

      • Reply
        Jelica
        June 12, 2022 at 1:40 pm

        Unfortunately, I’ve never done this with a battery operated one, so I’m not entirely sure. Still worth a try, in my opinion. Good luck!

  • Reply
    Helene
    November 20, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    You have been so helpful and I appreciate your input and time so much. Good success to YOU!

    • Reply
      Barb Braun
      March 3, 2023 at 12:13 pm

      Use a good quality carrier oil and fill the bottle half full. Add 20 drops of essential oils and a eighth of teaspoon water. Works great!

  • Reply
    Mei
    December 24, 2018 at 12:37 pm

    Can I use Lantern wick to as replacement? It should draw the liquid up for heating.

    • Reply
      Jelica
      January 15, 2019 at 7:17 pm

      I’ve never attempted using a lantern wick, but it sounds like it might be worth a try to see how this turns out. I’d love to know if you tried it and what the final result was!

  • Reply
    Laraine
    February 1, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    Great ideas, love it!!!! It was such a waste throwing out all of those Bottles and those refills are so expensive. It almost felt like a luxury to have them. Would coconut oil be a good carrier oil?

    • Reply
      Jelica
      February 3, 2019 at 3:37 pm

      So glad you enjoyed the tutorial Laraine. I’ve never used it as a carrier oil. However, here’s a video from an Aromatherapist on YouTube who uses it for exactly that purpose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hsGs47z0QE You may want to do a bit more research before going ahead, but hopefully this provides you with a good start.

  • Reply
    Destiny
    February 28, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    Could this also be done with cleaning sprays like fabuloso?

    • Reply
      Jelica
      April 16, 2019 at 6:52 pm

      Hi Destiny,
      Good question – I don’t rightly know, but it would be worth experimenting with to see if it works. I would give it a try and see if it works. It won’t harm the plug in. If it doesn’t work, then simply refill with something else 🙂

  • Reply
    Lashauna
    March 17, 2019 at 2:04 pm

    Is it necessary to use water? Can I just fill it up with essential oil?

    • Reply
      Jelica
      April 13, 2019 at 4:50 pm

      Essential oils should be diluted when we are breathing it in. They are incredibly potent and need to be handled carefully, so diluting is always recommended. You can dilute it using what’s called a ‘carrier oil’ (like jojoba oil) as it will disperse better, but I used water as a quick and easy method By adding it a bit of vodka too, the alcohol will disperse the oil within the plugin as well.

  • Reply
    Christine
    March 20, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    Thank you for the great idea! May I ask why you choose to dilute in water instead of a carrier oil?

    • Reply
      Jelica
      April 13, 2019 at 4:48 pm

      It was a quicker option for me at the time, but a carrier oil would be better, to be sure 🙂

  • Reply
    Jenna
    April 9, 2019 at 11:37 pm

    Quick question, wouldn’t the essential oils eat the plastic from the plug in’s? Since they are not made specifically for EO’s
    I would hate to diffuse plastic, when i am using a pure grade oil.
    Thanks so much

    • Reply
      Jelica
      April 13, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      Hi Jenna, I haven’t – as of yet – seen any degradation happen with my plug-in, but it does not mean it wouldn’t happen. I’ve been using the same one for at least a year and now change 🙂

  • Reply
    Jessica
    May 2, 2019 at 2:37 pm

    Thank you for sharing your idea! I hope to use this to help keep my cats calm and not fight so much rather than pay $$$ for calming diffusers. When you use water though, would the refill bottle empty out faster than a carrier oil? And also, how long until its empty?

    • Reply
      Jelica
      May 5, 2019 at 10:20 am

      Hi Jessie,
      If used continuously (depending on the size of the container), mine lasts only a few days at a time before refilling. that’s why I only use it on weekends or a few hours at a time. A word about cats: it’s really important to ask your vet which essential oils are safe to use around cats. There are many that are considered toxic with pets – cats, in particular.

      • Reply
        Tee
        October 26, 2022 at 6:05 am

        I was about to buy yet another set of refills and came across your blog! Can I refill this with a room fragrance (think perfume, water and alcohol, no oil) or does it need to be oil?

        • Reply
          Jelica
          October 27, 2022 at 9:23 am

          I don’t see why your combination would not work (my own simple recipe did not have a carrier oil ). But keep in mind that using a carrier oil can prolong the life of the liquid being used in the refill. But if you’re not too concerned about that and want to give it a try without the oil, then I don’t see why not!

  • Reply
    Jess
    June 4, 2019 at 9:21 am

    Great use for those empty plug-ins! I’ve actually read using a carrier oil instead of water makes the plug in last longer. Apparently if you use water, you’ll run out of oil quicker. I’m excited to try this!

  • Reply
    Svetlana
    February 21, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    Hi, Jelica! Great idea, however, water didn’t work well for me. My essential oil and water evaporated in 3 days. Most of the plugins I buy last at least a month. So, I think water isn’t a good agent to dilute and disperse essential oils, as it simply evaporates too quickly, especially when heated in a plug in. I am currently trying 1/2 avocado oil, 1/2 essential oil combo. Hope it does better than water 🙂

    • Reply
      Jelica
      February 27, 2020 at 7:52 pm

      Great tip Svetlana! I don’t keep mine plugged in for too long, but if you like to keep yours in for long periods, then swapping out for oil is a better plan. Thanks for sharing!

  • Reply
    Kaydee
    April 4, 2020 at 11:54 am

    Thanks for the tip!!! Have you ever tried using unscented almond or grapeseed oil instead of water? I just ordered some 100% natural wallflower plugins from https://scentfill.com/ and they were soooo good but also pretty expensive, I want to be able to make it myself. Thanks!

    • Reply
      Jelica
      April 5, 2020 at 9:32 pm

      I haven’t, but that’s a great idea. And thanks for the link!

  • Reply
    Michael L.
    May 11, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    Thanks so much for the tip! Any success using other than essential oils? I’ve been looking to do this with some excess perfume or body spray.

    • Reply
      Jelica
      July 17, 2020 at 6:14 pm

      Hi Michael,
      I have not tried this with anything other than essential oils, so I’d be curious to know the answer to this as well!

  • Reply
    Paulo Roberto
    June 13, 2020 at 12:44 am

    Hi!

    Greta job! I really appreciate it!!!!

    I usually reuse doing this: I buy essential oil, 50cc, a disposable syringe of 50cmm and attention I ask for the needle with thicker caliber available in the pharmacy. Then gently, I transfer the oil into the syringe and with great caution I gently insert the whole needle into the plastic stopper of the diffuser bottle and slowly insert the liquid into the bottle, the hole in the plastic stopper after the end of this operation is almost imperceptible and can be reused the same hole many other times using the same needle. Removing the plastic stopper set + wick many times in a row, ends up damaging the plastic stopper. I don’t wash the wick because the natural diffusion process itself eventually evaporates the old oil and begins to flow the new aroma. The original refills are expensive, there are few aroma options on market, they are diluted and then they evaporate much faster, and buying essential oils I have 600 or more different options.

    • Reply
      Jelica
      April 14, 2021 at 2:12 pm

      Hello! Thanks for the additional insights! I’ll leave your comments here for others to read and get more insight 🙂

  • Reply
    Michael L.
    July 18, 2020 at 11:06 am

    Hey thanks for responding. I did try it and it ‘kinda’ works. Fragrances are better but wear out quickly.

  • Reply
    Christina
    September 23, 2020 at 2:53 pm

    I cannot get the wick to go back in all the way…. Any suggestions?

    • Reply
      Jelica
      March 24, 2021 at 3:48 pm

      Hi Christina! It’s really hard to know without seeing it myself. Perhaps if you let it dry completely, it will shrink the wick a bit. Then, you might apply a bit of oil to help it slide through. Good luck!

  • Reply
    Deb
    November 18, 2020 at 12:08 am

    Mix it with baby oil

    • Reply
      Jelica
      March 24, 2021 at 3:18 pm

      Baby oil and vodka are two great additions and work better for some folks. Thanks for the added tip, Deb!

  • Reply
    MV
    November 19, 2020 at 9:14 am

    This post and QA thread was so helpful!

    • Reply
      Jelica
      March 24, 2021 at 3:18 pm

      Hi MV! So glad the comments have been helpful. I know I’ve gotten some GREAT tips! Here’s another article that offers more ways of ensuring your refill DIY works! https://dengarden.com/interior-design/Cheap-Air-Freshener-Refills Carrier oils and vodka seem to be two items that many recommend. Though I’ve never needed to use them, I know that others feel that their refills work so much better with these two additional items!

  • Reply
    Rudolph Solis
    November 22, 2020 at 9:31 pm

    Jelica, do you or any of your readers know where I can get a hold of empty plastic scent bottles and wicks for Glade ?

    • Reply
      Jelica
      March 24, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      Hi Rudolph! Good question, but I don’t know. I’ve just used my old ones. Amazon is always the first place I look, BUT you might want to do a google search of ‘wholesale’ suppliers. Sometimes, you can create a personal account (as opposed to a business one) and find discounts on bulk purchases. Either way, I’ll leave your comment up and maybe someone may have the answer!

  • Reply
    G Praveen kumar
    November 27, 2020 at 12:43 am

    is it available in india ?. What’s the website from where i can buy this ?

    • Reply
      Jelica
      March 24, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      Hello! I’m not sure, but I would take a look on Amazon and see what your options are. I often find that Amazon carries all sorts of items and ships globally. Take care!

  • Reply
    Alexander
    December 13, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    Hey, just read though all the comments and article. Was going for a refill with water, but was not sure what the “basis” should be for that refill.
    Seems like using oil as basis and maybe one tea spoon of Vodka, mixed with “scented oil” is the best solution for a long lasting smell 🙂

    Thanks again for this article.

  • Reply
    Lindsey
    March 9, 2021 at 1:53 pm

    Be careful the oil flashpoint (the temperature at which oil is combustible) is below the heating element temperature https://scentfill.com/blogs/air-freshener-plug-in-refill-blog/do-it-yourself-plug-in-refills-do-they-work

    • Reply
      Jelica
      March 24, 2021 at 2:11 pm

      Hey, thanks for the link 🙂

  • Reply
    Itchel Munoz
    July 10, 2021 at 7:01 pm

    I followed the steps and unfortunately it didn’t work for me

    • Reply
      Jelica
      August 29, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      I’m so sorry to hear that 🙁 Lots of other folks have chimed in in the comments here and have provided their own tips and tricks that may prove useful to you. I would scroll through and see if there is something here you might find more suitable for you.

      • Reply
        Idy
        October 4, 2022 at 12:12 pm

        Hi Jelica, not sure if you can see this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
        Since I have allergies and can’t do smell goods, can vinegar and water solution be safe in the old air which plug ins? Thank you

        • Reply
          Jelica
          October 10, 2022 at 5:18 pm

          I have not tried that and can’t say if that is safe to use in an old air plug-in. Just a speculation on my part: I don’t think it would be unsafe and I would personally have no problem doing that myself. Just my two cents! BTW: If you read through some of the comments, you’ll also find some good advice on adding in a dispersant (that helps ‘carry’ the elements through the wick and disperse into the air). Seeing as your going to experiment with vinegar, not sure of carrier oils will be useful, but they may be – or even baking soda. I would start with the top comments and work my way down to get a sense of that. Hope this helps!

          • Idy
            October 19, 2022 at 1:38 pm

            Thank you Jelica

  • Reply
    Carrie Ann
    January 16, 2022 at 1:55 pm

    Do you think witch hazel would be safe to use? It has a plain scent and usually works well with essential oils. Really just wondering if inhaling it would be bad for us and our pets?

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      Jelica
      June 12, 2022 at 2:09 pm

      Hi Carrie Ann, The best source would be your vet. I, too, get concerned with substances that we don’t know a lot about when it comes to our pets. Even certain essential oils are problematic (depending on the pet – dog or cat). Diluting is key! But I’d say it’s best to seek advice from your veterinarian on this one.

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    Bukki
    July 5, 2022 at 11:22 am

    Thank you so much for this hack. I feel like you do, why throw away things that still work, just because it’s empty. So God bless you. Can’t wait to try this out tonight.

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      Jelica
      July 6, 2022 at 5:29 pm

      You’re so welcome! Based on the feedback on this post, there are lots of additional hacks to improve the process (feel free to read other comments here). Take care and God bless 🙂

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