Perfume home in a natural way is quick and easy: discover the make -up of rosemary and mint for a fresh, clean and free of chemicals.
Perfecting the house in a natural way has never been easier: they are enough Two aromatic herbs To transform the air of the rooms into a real pampering for the senses. And the beauty is that these are ingredients that are already in the pantry, without having to go out to buy them on purpose.
You immediately realize how much it changes everything when the air of the house is pleasant: you breathe better, you relax more, even cook or read a book on the sofa takes another turn. But then you look around: perfumed sprays full of chemical stuff, candles with a strong and unnatural perfume, deodorants for environments that, after a while, tire. Do you really need all this?
Actually no. With rosemary e Mentaa surprising result can be obtained and without side effects. The perfume is delicate but persistent, and there is also that little pleasure of having done it with your own hands.
Why use rosemary and mint to perfume home
They look like roast or digestive herbal tea ingredients, but these two have an olfactory power that few know to the end. The rosemary He has that resinous, almost wooded scent, who knows of clean and concentration. There Mentaon the other hand, immediately gives a breath of freshness, that feeling of just clean house even if the rag has not passed.
Together, they create a perfume that knows of nature, of lightness, of the real house. There are no artificial fragrances, nothing that annoys after a while. Only a pleasant and reassuring atmosphere. A perfect idea if you want to refresh the environment after cooking or simply to create a more welcoming relaxation area.
There are those who claim that certain smells have a direct impact also on sleep and mood. And to think about it, when you enter a room that smells of freshly caught herbs, it is almost spontaneous to slow down the rhythm and enjoy the moment.
It is no coincidence that in many ancient cultures the rosemary was burned in the purification rites: in addition to the perfume, it was believed to have an energy effect, almost magical. Today, perhaps, no more spells are made, but a little natural well -being never hurts.
How to prepare a DIY diffuser with aromatic herbs
Nothing complicated, indeed. It is one of those simple gestures that reconciles with the newspaper. It only takes a little water, the right herbs and a few minutes of time:
- Bring about a liter of water to a boil.
- Add 3-4 sprigs of rosemary (better fresh, but it is also good dry).
- Throw into one abundant handful of mint leaves.
- Leave to boil for 5-7 minutes, then turn off.
- Pour everything into a heat -resistant container.
The hot steam immediately begins to spread the aroma throughout the room. If you want to enhance the effect, just place the container on a radiator or on the windowsill of a sunny window. Or you can use a spreading diffuser, the simple ones with the bowl above.
How to transform the infusion into a perfumed spray
A cute idea is also to filter the liquid, let it cool and then draw it in a sprayer. Vaporized on the fabrics (curtains, cushions, bedspreads), gives a fresh and very natural note. Perfect even after cleaning or before guests arrive.
And if you want to experiment, you can add citrus peel, a cinnamon stick, a few juniper berries. But also in its simplest form, the rosemary and mint mix works great.
Those who love homemade remedies can also prepare perfumed bags with dried herbs. Just a little cotton, needle and thread (or even an old clean sock, why not?), To be filled with the herbs and close. They put themselves in the drawers, in the wardrobes, near the bed. They last weeks.
A trick for the summer? Freeze the infusion in ice cubes. Then they put themselves in an electric speaker or in a saucepan on the fire and go: instant perfume without having to redo everything from the end.
The advantages of natural perfume in the house
The truth is that this small gesture brings with it a lot of advantages. And not just for the nose:
- It makes unpleasant odors disappear naturally
- No chemicals or allergens
- It costs practically nothing
- It is suitable for all rooms, even with children or animals
- It can be customized as you want
- It is ecological and is also good for the environment
And then there is that emotional part, which should not be underestimated. Prepare a perfumed infusion relaxed. It is almost a form of home meditation: the stove turns on, the water is expected to start muttering, you can breathe thoroughly. And, for a few minutes, time seems to go a little more slowly.
Many say that after trying, they can no longer do without it. It is as if the house itself asked for it. Certain habits, once discovered, become part of the daily routine without effort.
And you want to put the satisfaction of receiving a “good perfume!” Who enters the house? Without having to buy anything complicated, without waste, only with two herbs that perhaps also grow on the balcony.
If the idea of a house that smells in a simple, natural and personal way teases you, this is an experiment that deserves. A few minutes and two aromatic herbs are enough. And who knows, maybe you want to plant them even in a jar on the windowsill.
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