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How to Make Nigerian Chin Chin


chin chinChin Chin is a crunchy deep-fried snack that originated from Nigeria. It is an ideal light refreshment for you and your guests. The Nigerian Chin Chin can last for weeks if stored in an airtight container.
How to Make Nigerian Chin Chin [Video]
With no baking involved in this recipe, Chin Chin is one of the easiest Nigerian snacks to make.

To make some Nigerian Chin Chin, you will need the following ingredients.

Ingredients for Soft Chin Chin

  • 8 cups (1kg) plain flour (all purpose flour)
  • ¾ cup (150ml) evaporated milk (Peak Milk) / 150g powdered milk
  • 1¼ cups (275g) granulated sugar
  • 250g margarine
  • 2 medium nutmegs | 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • Tasteless and odourless vegetable oil (for frying)


If you want the Chin Chin really crunchy, use the following quantities of ingredients

  • 1kg plain flour (all purpose flour)
  • 75ml evaporated milk (Peak Milk) / 75g powdered milk
  • 200g granulated sugar
  • 125g margarine
  • 2 medium nutmegs | 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • Vegetable Oil (tasteless and odourless)

Directions

  1. Mix the milk and sugar in a bowl and leave to soak.
    Note: If you are using powdered milk, mix the milk and sugar. Then add 150ml of water for soft chin chin (75ml of water for crunchy chin chin), mix and leave to soak.
    One way to get the sugar to dissolve fast is to grind it in a dry mill before mixing it with other ingredients.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the ground nutmeg and flour, then rub the margarine into the flour till it has mixed well with the flour, leaving no lumps.
  3. Add the sugar/milk mixture to the margarine/flour mixture and mix by hand till a smooth dough is achieved.
  4. Place the dough on a flat surface and start kneading gently with a dough roller.
  5. When the dough is flat, cut into desired sizes.
  6. Deep-fry in hot vegetable oil.
  7. While frying, continuously stir the chin chin till you get a golden brown color.
  8. Scoop the fried pieces onto a flat tray to dry and cool down quickly.
  9. When the chin chin had cooled down completely, store in a dry, airtight container.
Serve with a chilled drink.
Nigerian Chin Chin


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How to Bake BrIt'll outBy: Food Network Kitchen

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Baking bread is a lot easier than it seems. It's possible to get lost in the scientific reasons for why certain breads end up certain ways — but it’s also possible to have a delicious homemade loaf without worrying about the whys.

Bread baking is its own world, different from baking cookies, cakes or pies. Its unique combination of ingredients — flour, yeast, water, salt and, most importantly, time — requires you to approach it differently.

First and foremost, bread is alive. Its characteristic texture comes from fermentation, which is the basic activity of yeast, a single-celled fungus (the good kind, not the scary kind). Yeast reacts with the sugars in flour to create carbon dioxide (among other things), which leads to the airy, bubbly texture and the taste we associate with bread.

If you get really into bread making, you can delve deeply into the art and science of the perfect loaf. There's no limit to the level of obsession passionate bread bakers can have. Here’s a 101 primer to help you get started.
Equipment
The equipment and ingredients needed to bake bread aren’t a huge up-front investment. Chances are your pantry is stocked with enough to get started right now.
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Plastic dough scraper (pictured above): This flexible, inexpensive little guy is a super-useful tool. Use it to gently ease dough out of a bowl and off work surfaces. It also doubles as a counter scraper for cleanup.
Baking stone: Baking stones absorb and radiate heat and help give your loaves that hard, crackly bottom crust. The thicker the stone, the better. TheBaking stone: Baking stones absorb and radiate heat and help give your loaves that hard, crackly bottom crust. The thicker the stone, the better. There are also good aluminum and cast-aluminum options are also good aluminum and cast-aluminum options.
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Dutch oven: Baking bread in a covered Dutch oven traps in moisture, simulating hearth baking. (This is essential for the no-knead method; see below.)
Digital scale (pictured above): This is not necessary, but it's likely worth the investment. Though most American published cookbooks offer only standard volume measurements, some also include weight. Weighing is more accurate, and often is actually easier than fiddling with measuring cups. Just tare the scale (reset it to zero) with the empty mixing bowl, then add ingredients.
Loaf pans: Great for baking sandwich breads. Available in various sizes.
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Measuring cups and spoons: See note on measuring flour below.
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Mixing bowls: A variety of sizes are handy; you’ll need at least one large one for mixing.
Expert extras: To name a few: bannetons (proofing baskets to give your loaves a professional look), a cloche (works like the Dutch oven), couche (proofing linens that help loaves keep their shape as they rise) and a peel (a wooden or metal paddle to transfer dough to and from a baking stone).
Ingredients

Yeast

Active dry: You'll usually see this in small packages in the dairy section. It needs to hang out in warm water (110 degrees F) for a few minutes before you use it — this wakes the yeast up and gets it ready for your recipe. Check expiration dates on these, and keep your packets in a cool, dry spot.

Rapid-rise (sometimes called instant or bread machine yeast): This is a hardy strain of yeast, and does not need to be hydrated before using. While it doesn't actually rise more rapidly than any other yeast, you get to skip the step of hydrating, making the process a couple of minutes faster. It is also more concentrated than active dry yeast, so you'll get a fuller rise in some recipes than with the same amount of active dry yeast.

Fresh yeast: More prevalent in professional bakeries. We don't recommend it for our recipes, because it's hard to find and needs to be used up pretty quickly once you buy it. If you do have access to fresh yeast, substitute 0.6 ounces of it for each packet of active dry yeast called for in any given recipe.

Starter (aka wild fermentation): This mix of flour, water and sugar gives sourdough its tangy and complex flavor. Starters rely on the atmosphere to become populated with microscopic friends, and thus turn into an active culture you can use in your bread. Starters need time and some attention but are totally worth the effort.
Flour
For the most-accurate way to measure, use a fork to lightly mix up your flour in its bin or bag. Then use a scoop to pour flour into measuring cups and a straightedge to level off any excess flour.

All-purpose: Choose unbleached.
Bread: Also go for unbleached and preferably between 12 percent and 13 percent protein.
Gluten-free: Thanks to some great gluten-free bread baking cookbooks, you don’t have to rely on store-bought goodies anymore. And there is also a wonderful new family of gluten-free flours to experiment with, like teff, buckwheat and sorghum.
Sprouted: This is made from grains that are allowed to sprout; once the shoot appears, they are then dried and milled into flour. It's still very much a special-order item; look for it online.
Salt
Table salt and kosher salt are not evenly interchangeable in bread baking, so be sure to use whatever the recipe calls for. To be even more precise, if a specific brand of kosher salt is called for, then try to use that; crystal size and weight can vary depending on the brand. Salt sharpens and brightens the flavor in baked goods and helps prevent staleness.

Water
This is water for mixing (and not activating yeast). It should be around 80 degrees F. Some recipes will call for spring water, because certain minerals in tap water can have a negative effect on yeast fermentation.

Time
This is perhaps the most-important ingredient for the success of any loaf of bread. Take care not to rush the fermentation and proofing of dough. The longer the dough has to rest, the more flavorful it will be. (See cold fermentation below).

Butter, eggs and milk
These are found in enriched breads like brioche and challah. Most recipes will call for unsalted butter, large eggs and whole milk. These three can contribute to the hydration, tenderness, flavor and color of bread.
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Dusting
Use a light hand when dusting your work surface with flour; use a quick sideways flick of the wrist to create a light powder coating. Too much flour on the kneading surface can lead to dry bread.
Kneading
Kneading incorporates the flour and liquid ingredients while helping create the gluten structure that establishes the bread's final texture.

Traditional kneading: This is done in a mixer with a dough hook or by hand. Don't push so hard that you tear the dough, or knead so long that the dough gets taut. Soft and supple is the way to go.

Stretch-and-fold (shown left): This is the method of choice for many professional bakers and cookbook authors. The dough is first under-mixed into a shaggy mixture, which rests and is then gently strengthened, to develop gluten, with a series of stretches, folds and rests.

No-knead: Pioneered (but not discovered) by Jim Lahey, a New York City-based baker and the owner of Sullivan Street Bakery, this method relies on a long, cold fermentation. The loaves are often baked in a Dutch oven.
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Fermentation and Proofing
As your dough sits, all the action happens: yeast and friendly bacteria convert starches into sugars, creating flavor and producing the carbon dioxide that’s responsible for the light and airy crumb (inside) of bread.

When it’s done proofing, your dough should look fuller and doubled in size. If it's tight and dense, let it proof longer; if it's airy and about to collapse, then it's gone too far.

There are two temperature options for proofing and fermenting bread.

Warm: In a warm — but not hot — spot, about 70 to 80 degrees F. Generally, the kitchen counter is fine. If your kitchen is drafty, then inside the turned-off oven or the microwave works too. If it's too warm in your kitchen, find a cooler room.

Cold: Putting the dough in the fridge slows the rise, which helps develop flavor. If you get called away for some reason when proofing a dough, refrigerate it until you get back.
Forming
Use a gentle hand — if dough gets overworked, it can be tough to form. If the dough starts to feel taut, cover with a towel and let the dough relax for about 10 minutes.
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Baking
Look: For loaves of un-enriched bread, golden brown isn’t quite enough. You’ll want to go a few shades darker; deep, dark brown means more flavor.

Feel: A properly baked loaf of bread will feel light and hollow when tapped on a countertop.

Smell: Your bread should smell toasted and nutty.

Temperature: Though it may seem odd, you can also take the temperature of bread to check for doneness. Look for 190 degrees F with an instant-read thermometer. The more you bake, the more you’ll be able to rely on look, feel and smell to determine when your bread is ready.
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Cooling
It’s important to let most bread rest until cool for a creamy crumb. Transfer loaves to a cooling rack or just use the grates on your stovetop. Some loaves of bread will even talk to you while they cool — listen closely for the “crackle, crackle."
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Sunday, June 24, 2018

how to make air freshener for sale

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Does your home smell stale? Or perhaps you want to add a breath of freshness and fragrance to it? This article will show you are few ways to make a simple air freshener. Some simply add fragrance to your home, while others help get rid of bad odors in addition to leaving behind a nice scent.

Method One of Four:
Making a Baking Soda Air Freshener
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    Gather your supplies. This air-freshener uses baking soda, which helps absorb odors. It also uses essentials oils, which give off a africanbestcomedy.blogspot.comfragrant scent. Here's what you'll need to make this simple air freshener:[1]
    • Small jar
    • Scrapbook paper
    • Baking Soda
    • 10 to 20 drops essential oil
    • Scissors
    • Pen or pencil
    • Needle
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    Find a small, squat glass jar with a two part lid. The lid needs to have a metal ring part and a flat disk part. You will need the ring part to hold the scrapbook paper to the jar and the disk part to trace a circle. You can use any size jar you want, but a small, squat jar would be ideal. This way, you won't need to use as much baking soda; you only need a little bit of baking soda to get the full effect.
    • You can spray paint the metal ring part to make it match your paper and room decor.[2]
    • You can find scrapbook paper at an arts and crafts store. If you cannot find any scrapbook paper, try using some leftover gift wrap. You can also take a sheet of printer paper, and draw pretty designs on it with markers.
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    Use the metal disk part to trace a circle onto a sheet of scrapbook paper. Take the lid apart and set aside the metal ring; you will be using it later. Place the metal disk onto the back/blank side of the scrapbook paper. Use a pen or pencil to trace around the metal disk. Once you are done tracing, you can discard or recycle the metal disk. You will not need it anymore after this.
    • You can choose any color or pattern you want for the paper, but consider choosing something that matches the decor of your room or the season.
    • If you cannot find a jar with a two part lid, then draw a circle onto a piece of loosely woven fabric (such as burlap) and cut it out. The circle needs to be a few inches wider than the moth of the jar.[3]
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    Cut the circle out using scissors and set it aside. You will be using it in a moment. Discard or recycle the rest of the paper.
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    Fill the jar half way full with baking soda. How much baking soda you need will depend on the size of your jar.[4]
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    Add 10 to 20 drops of essential oil. The more oil you add, the more fragrant your air freshener will be.[5] You can use all one scent, or you can play around with mixing different scents such as lavender and vanilla, or mint and eucalyptus.
    • Lavender is great for bedrooms, because it is relaxing.
    • Citrus is great for family rooms and kitchens because it's refreshing and energizing.
    • Eucalyptus and mint are great for bathrooms because of how fresh they smell.
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    Close the jar. Place the paper disk you just cut out on top of the jar. Make sure that the disk is centered and that the design is facing you. Place the metal ring on top of the paper. Twist the metal ring close. The paper disk will have replaced metal disk part. You are using a paper disk instead of a metal one for this air freshener because you will need to poke holes into it. It is easier to poke holes into paper than into metal.
    • If you are using fabric, place the fabric on top of the jar. Make sure that it is centered. Secure it to the neck of the jar with a piece of ribbon or a rubber band. Do not put the lid on it or you will trap the fragrance inside the jar.
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    Shake the jar to mix everything up. You may notice small clumps forming from the essential oil. Keep shaking the jar until those clumps disappear. If the clumps don't disappear, then take the lid off and crumble them up with a fork. Be sure to replace the lid when you are done.
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    Use a needle to poke holes into the paper. You can poke the holes randomly, or you can make a design, such as a heart, star, or spiral. The more holes you poke, the better the scent will be able to waft through.
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    Use your air freshener. You can place it in any room you want. You will need to shake the jar every few days. Over time, the essential oil will get weaker, so you will need to add a few more drops when that happens.[6]
    • At some point, the baking soda will stop being effective because it will have absorbed all of the bad odors in the room. Plan on replacing it every one to three months.
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Method Two of Four:
Making a Spray Air Freshener
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    Gather your supplies. This air freshener closely resembles those fragrant room sprays you might get in a store, except that it does not contain any harmful ingredients. Here's what you will need to make this freshener:[7]
    • 8 ounce (240 milliliter) glass spray bottle
    • 2 tablespoons vodka, rubbing alcohol, or witch hazel
    • ¾ cup (180 milliliters) distilled water
    • 15 to 20 drops essential oil blend
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    Pour 2 tablespoons of vodka, rubbing alcohol, or witch hazel into an 8 ounce (240 milliliter) spray bottle. If you cannot find a glass bottle, then use a high quality plastic one. Try to use glass however, as essential oils can eat through most types of plastic.
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    Add 15 to 20 drops of essential oil. You can use all one small, or experiment with different combinations. Here are a few ideas to get you started:[8]
    • To make a calming scent, use the following essential oils: 10 drops lavender and 5 to 8 drops chamomile.
    • To make an energizing scent, use the following essential oils: 5 drops wild orange, 5 drops lemon, 5 drops lime, and 5 drops grapefruit.
    • To made a fresh-smelling spray, use the following essential oils: 5 drops lavender, 5 drops lemon, and 5 drops rosemary.
    • To make a refreshing scent, use the following essential oils: 4 drops tea tree oil, 8 drops lemon, and 6 drops eucalyptus.
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    Close the spray bottle and shake it. The vodka, rubbing alcohol, or witch hazel will help dissolve the oil and make it easier to blend with the water. They will also help preserve your spray.
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    Add ¾ cup (180 milliliters) of water to the bottle and shake it again. You might end up using a little bit less water, depending on the shape of your bottle and how much essential oil you used.
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    Use your spray. Whenever you want to freshen up your room, shake the bottle and give the room three to four squirts. The oils will naturally separate over time, so you will need to shake the bottle each time before you use it.
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Method Three of Four:
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    Gather your supplies. This air freshener contains vinegar, so it also doubles up as a disinfectant. Here's a list of what you will need to make one:
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
    • ½ cup (120 milliliters) warm water
    • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
    • 2 – 3 drops essential oil
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    Fill a spray bottle with ½ cup (120 milliliters) of warm water.Try to use a spray bottle made out of glass, as essential oils may eat away at certain types of plastic.
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    Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) and shake the bottle to mix. Be sure to close the bottle first.
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    Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Avoid using red whine or apple cider vinegar, or you may risk staining fabric and furniture.
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    Add 2 to 3 drops of essential oil.You can use more essential oil if you want a stronger scent. Keep in mind that the vinegar smell will go away once the spray dries.
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    Close the bottle and shake it to mix everything together.Vinegar may not smell pretty at first, but it helps deodorize other things. The smell also goes away once it dries.
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    Use the air freshener. You can use it on anything that smells funky in your room. The baking soda will help deodorize it, while the vinegar will help kill and odor-causing bacteria. Once the spray dries, the lovely scent of the essential oil you used will be left behind.
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Method Four of Four:
Making a Mason Jar Air Freshener
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    Choose the ingredients for your fragrance. The best things to use for this sort of air freshener are expired spices, fragrant herbs fresh from the garden, and left-over citrus from your last cooking or baking project. Listed below are some combination ideas to get you started. It is enough to fill one pot or a 2 pint (0.95 liter) mason jar. If you are using a small container, use less of the items listed. Here are some combinations to give you some ideas:[9]
    • To create a scent perfect for winter or fall, combine 1 sliced orange, 1 to 2 cinnamon sticks, ½ tablespoon of whole cloves, ½ tablespoon of whole allspice. For a final touch, consider adding 1 anise star.
    • If you like something that is fresh and sweet at the same time, try 2 sliced lemons, 3 sprigs of rosemary, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
    • Another fresh and sweet combination is three to four sprigs of thyme, ½ teaspoon of mint extract, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 3 sliced limes.
    • To create a forest-y, winter-y scent, combine a handful of pine needles, 4 bay leaves, and 1 whole nutmeg. Be sure to grate the outer layer of the nutmeg; this will help it release its scent.
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    Place your ingredients into a pot and cover them with water.You don't want to fill the pot with water. The water level should not come past the top of your ingredients.
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    Bring the water to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer. This will heat up the ingredients, and give off a pleasant scent. You can continue simmering the ingredients in your pot, or you can transfer the ingredients to another heat source. Here are some ideas to get you started:[10]
    • Transfer the ingredients into a crock pot. Turn the crock pot on, and leave it uncovered so that the ingredients can release their pleasant scent. This will be a little more subtle than simmering on the stove.
    • Transfer the ingredients into a fondue pot. Keep in mind that if your fondue pot uses candles, you will need to keep an eye on the candles. The candles will usually burn for 3 ½ to 4 hours.
    • You can also transfer the ingredients into a jar, mug, or small bowl, and place it on top of a mug warmer, a candle warmer, or a tea pot warmer.
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    Let the water simmer to give the room a nice fragrance. As the water continues to heat, the ingredients you used will give off a pleasant smell. If the smell it strong enough, it may even go into other rooms as well. Do not leave your air freshener unattended however!
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    Add more hot water to the ingredients when the water level gets too low. As the water continues to heat, it will evaporate, and the water level will drop. If it drops too low, your ingredients will scorch. You also want to use hot water when you refill so that you don't lower the temperature.
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    Never leave your air freshener unattended. If you need to leave the house, turn your stove, crock pot, or warmers off, and extinguish any candles that you are using. Transfer the ingredients into a jar, and place the jar into the refrigerator.
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    Use the air freshener within two to three days. Keep it in a jar in the fridge whenever you are not using it. If the water starts to get murky, consider adding a few slices of citrus or a sprig of whatever herb you were using.[11]
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Community Q&A

  • Can I use white vinegar to deodorize?
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    • Yes, of course, because it has the same properties as regular vinegar. It will work the same by deodorizing and disinfecting.
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TipsEdit

  • Baking soda helps absorb odors.
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  • White vinegar helps deodorize and disinfect surfaces.
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  • Essential oils such as eucalyptus, pine, lemon, orange, lavender, geranium, tea tree have disinfectant and antiseptic properties. Eucalyptus oil is also a natural insect repellent. Essential oils also provide you with a natural, chemical free scent and many other benefits such as enhancing your sense of well being!
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  • Try to use glass jars and glass spray bottles instead of plastic ones. Essentials oils will eat through most types of plastic.[12]
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  • Try to use distilled or purified water. This will help preserve your sprays.[13]
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WarningsEdit

  • Never leave your stove, crock pot, mug/candle warmer unattended. Never leave any burning candles unattended.
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Things You'll NeedEdit

Baking Soda Air Freshener[14]

  • Small canning jar
  • Scrapbook paper
  • Baking Soda
  • 10 to 20 drops essential oil
  • Scissors
  • Pen or pencil
  • Needle

Spray Air Freshener[15]

  • 8 ounce (240 milliliter) glass spray bottle
  • 2 tablespoons vodka, rubbing alcohol, or witch hazel
  • ¾ cup (180 milliliters) distilled water
  • 15 to 20 drops essential oil blend

Disinfecting Air Freshener

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
  • ½ cup (120 milliliters) warm water
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 – 3 drops essential oil

Mason Jar Air Freshener

  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Water
  • Citrus, whole spices, fragrant herbs, pine, etc
  • Crock pot, fondue pot, or mug/candle/tea pot warmer (optional)
  • 2 pint (0.95 liter) mason jar (optional)

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