How to Make Car Air Fresheners From Scratch

Do you spend a good amount of time in your vehicle commuting to work? You probably understand how important it is to have a comfortable and relaxing interior cabin. The easiest way to feel at home in your new Mercedes-Benz vehicle is to make your car air freshener. Doing a DIY car air freshener is easy, and we have the steps to follow in this easy guide from Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions while doing your DIY air freshener.

Clay Disc & Essential Oil Air Fresheners

Clay discs are available online or at your local craft stores near Southfield and Troy. They hold essential oils well to keep your luxury car smelling fresh for weeks.

Items You Need: 

• Clay disc
• Your favorite essential oils

DIY Air Freshener Directions: 

1. Rub a generous amount of essential oils onto the clay disc.
2. Let the oils soak for a while, then place the disc in your car.

Felt and Herbs Car Fresheners

Instead of purchasing a lemongrass scented car air freshener, why not make one using fresh herbs? Crumple the felt bag in your hands every so often to revitalize the scent.

Items You Need: 

• Felt in any color you like
• Scissors
• Hole punch
• Thread and needle
• String
• Your favorite herbs

DIY Car Air Freshener Directions: 

1. Cut out two pieces of felt. Make sure the sizes and shapes are identical.
2. Sew the felt pieces together, creating a baggie for the herbs.
3. Place the herbs inside and sew the top closed.
4. Punch a hole into the top.
5. Put the string through the hole and tie the two end-pieces.
6. Hang your new air freshener on your rearview mirror or air vent.

Mason Jar Air Fresheners

If you want your car air freshener to be visible, mason jar air fresheners are an excellent choice for odor elimination. You can put the mason jar under the passenger seat or keep it in your rear cup holder.

DIY Car Air Freshener Items You Need: 

• Small mason jar
• Cardboard
• Nail
• Baking soda
• Your favorite essential oils

Directions: 

1. Remove the lid from the mason jar.
2. Use the metal lid to trace a circle on the cardboard, then cut out the circle.
3. Use the nail to poke holes into the cardboard.
4. Fill the jar halfway with baking soda.
5. Add drops of essential oils.
6. Replace the metal ring with the cardboard circle you just cut out. Secure the circle with the metal ring. Save the metal circle for later.

For Additional Car Care Tips, Visit Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills!

At Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills, we’re proud to serve as your go-to destination for all of your automotive needs, including car-care tips like creating your car air freshener and how to clean car floor mats. Need additional assistance with your vehicle? Visit our service center near Birmingham! Our team will always make sure that your vehicle is performing at its best.