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Homemade Air Freshener

Making your own air freshener at home is easy and inexpensive.  This recipe will add a subtle, yet pleasant fragrance to your home:

2 Cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 drops lavender essential oil (or other EO of your choice)

Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well.  Spray through-out your home.
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