DIY Pest and Odor Repellent / Homemade Air Freshener and Pest Deterrent
DIY Pest and Odor Repellent / Homemade Air Freshener and Pest Deterrent
Ingredients
For the Repellent Mixture
- 1 bar soap, grated
- 1 tablespoon ground coffee
- 1 tablespoon liquid fabric softener
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
For Assembly
- 4 sheets aluminum foil, approximately 6x6 inches each
- 1 toothpick, for perforating
Instructions
- 1
Grate the bar soap into a small mixing bowl. Aim for fine, shredded pieces to ensure even mixing.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the ground coffee, liquid fabric softener, and baking soda to the bowl with the grated soap.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Thoroughly mix all the ingredients together using a spoon or your hands until they form a coarse, clumpy, paste-like consistency. The mixture should be uniform in color and texture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Take one sheet of aluminum foil and place about 1/4 of the mixed material onto its center. Fold the foil around the mixture to create a small, compact packet, ensuring the mixture is fully enclosed.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Using a toothpick, carefully poke multiple small holes into the aluminum foil packet. These perforations will allow the scent and active ingredients to diffuse into the air.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the remaining mixture and foil sheets to create a total of 4 packets. Place the finished packets in desired locations such as bathrooms, closets, under furniture, or in other areas where odor elimination and pest deterrence are needed.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
DIY Pest and Odor Repellent / Homemade Air Freshener and Pest Deterrent
Ingredients
For the Repellent Mixture
- 1 bar soap, grated
- 1 tablespoon ground coffee
- 1 tablespoon liquid fabric softener
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
For Assembly
- 4 sheets aluminum foil, approximately 6x6 inches each
- 1 toothpick, for perforating
Instructions
- 1
Grate the bar soap into a small mixing bowl. Aim for fine, shredded pieces to ensure even mixing.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the ground coffee, liquid fabric softener, and baking soda to the bowl with the grated soap.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Thoroughly mix all the ingredients together using a spoon or your hands until they form a coarse, clumpy, paste-like consistency. The mixture should be uniform in color and texture.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Take one sheet of aluminum foil and place about 1/4 of the mixed material onto its center. Fold the foil around the mixture to create a small, compact packet, ensuring the mixture is fully enclosed.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Using a toothpick, carefully poke multiple small holes into the aluminum foil packet. These perforations will allow the scent and active ingredients to diffuse into the air.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the remaining mixture and foil sheets to create a total of 4 packets. Place the finished packets in desired locations such as bathrooms, closets, under furniture, or in other areas where odor elimination and pest deterrence are needed.
⏱️ 1 min