This DIY Homemade Febreze Recipe is such a cinch to make, and you’ll save SO much $$ money with this simple little trick!

Then… make your home smell even more amazing when you try this genius Homemade DIY Carpet Powder!

Spray bottle of febreze.

DIY Homemade Febreze Recipe

I’m always looking for frugal new DIY Cleaners, and love it when you share your fabulous recipes!

Let’s face it, we all love Febreze… but who wants to pay full price for it??

I have a simple solution for you… simply make your own Homemade Febreze!

Now you can enjoy all the benefits without the cost… now that’s frugal living at its best!!

You’ll just need a few simple things to make yours, and you might already have everything on hand!

Here’s a DIY Homemade Febreze Recipe you’ll love, thanks to frugal friend Sarah!

Here’s what you need to do…

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Homemade Febreze Supplies Needed

Here’s what you’ll need to gather up before making your Febreze…

  • Spray Bottle
  • Fabric Softener
  • Baking Soda
  • Water

How to Make Febreze

So are you ready to make your Febreze Spray?

You won’t believe how EASY this is!

Here’s what you’ll do…

Add 3 tbsp. Fabric Softener (like your favorite scent of Downy) to an empty spray bottle.

Fill your spray bottle with about 2 – 3 cups hot water. (Portions can be adjusted slightly, depending on the size of your spray bottle.)

Add in 1 tablespoon of Baking Soda.

Now add the nozzle back on to the bottle, and give it a little shake to combine all of the ingredients.

That’s it… SO easy!

A BIG thanks to frugal friend Sara for sharing this fabulous ‘recipe’!

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Be sure to get inspired with these totally frugal DIY recipes and tips below…

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Homemade DIY Carpet Powder

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Jar of carpet powder freshener with two flowers.

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Pair of blue Converse shoes.

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Person pulling back the seal from a washing machine.

Homemade Fabric Softener Recipe

Have fun and be frugal when you make this easy Homemade Fabric Softener!  If you’ve been wanting to cut costs on Fabric Softener… you’re going to love this Recipe!

Containers of Downy fabric softener, vinegar, and conditioner.

Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent

Learn How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent and become a fantastic frugalista!

White washer and dryer side by side.

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Do you prefer Powder Laundry Detergent? It’s so easy to make that, too!

Blue scoop in a jar of laundry detergent.

Frugal DIY Foaming Hand Soap Trick

I. Love. Fluffy Soap! It’s true ~ I love the foaming suds… but not the price.

A foaming hand soap dispenser and dial hand soap.

Homemade Glass Cleaner Recipe

I’ve been using this Homemade Glass Cleaner now for years and I love love love it! So simple, so effective, so so frugal, it works like a charm! That’s what I’m talking about!

Dawn dish soap and vinegar on a counter next to a spray bottle.

Homemade 409 Recipe

Just a few simple ingredients, and you’re on your way to an effective and thrifty all-purpose cleaner!

Homemade 409 ingredients arranged in a row.

Dawn Powerwash Recipe Refill Hack

The name brand spray can be a little pricey… but you can mix up your own spray bottle filled with Dawn Powerwash for pennies!

Person spraying Dawn Powerwash on a plate.

How to Make Your House Smell Good (HUGE List of Genius Hacks)

Nobody likes a stinky home. So skip the stink, and transform your home into a paradise of lovely fragrances with my easy hacks!

Blue Dutch front door with the top half opened.

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Collage of different homemade cleaners.

So have you tried this Homemade Febreze recipe yet?

Leave a comment & share!

Spray bottle with text \"DIY Homemade Febreze.\"

About Heidi Miller

Heidi Miller is the creator of The Frugal Girls, where she shares easy recipes with massive flavor! She has been creating and sharing recipes online for over 15 years, and brings warmth, expertise, and a personal touch to every recipe. Her work has been featured on Today.com, NBC, Fox, Parade, People, Country Living, Woman’s World, and more!

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11 Comments

  1. Julie says:

    Can the homemade febreeze be safely used (sprayed) on clothing? I don’t want to ruin any clothes.
    Thanks

  2. Dianne says:

    My mom is in a NH. I’ve been making this for her room. At 93 she is in diapers and the odor was overpowering. We are using bottle after bottle. Now I use 2 old bottles….refill one and bring the other home to refill. Saves me tons of money. I also use the Purex scent booster crystals… 1/4 cup in hot water with 2 caps rubbing alcohol. Wonderful and very inexpensive.

  3. Frances Lucero says:

    Am definitely going to try this. Thanks for sharing.

  4. Julie says:

    Have made this twice now and love it. Just spray sparingly and you won’t get a build up. You don’t need much to eliminate odors.

  5. ANNETTE ARTMAN says:

    Is this an air Febreeze or more FABRIC Febreeze use?

  6. Joann Asaro says:

    Tried it……..it’s terrific!!!

  7. Pakita says:

    Hi! Question, I have been making my own fabric softener. It consists of white vinegar with hair conditioner and hot water. Can this be used/added to the water and baking soda mixture to make homemade freshener?
    Thanks!

  8. karen house says:

    I was going to try using essential oil instead of Downy. A few drops in a Febreeze size bottle should be plenty and won’t leave a residue.

  9. Staci says:

    I make my own fabric softener. I use a tsp of it with half water half alcohol. This works great dries quickly and doesn’t leave that buildup you see with regular fabric softener!

  10. Keisha Gardner says:

    This is a great idea! I am definitely going to try it out. Febreze is expensive and alot of deodorizer sprays make me sick. This sounds like a better option.

    1. Sandra Smith says:

      I have never heard of this before so am going to try it when I get back from my 4th of July vacation and I sure hope it works.