The Creek Line House

How to Refill a Plug-In Air Freshener

by 28 Comments

Tweet
Pin9K
Share51
9K Shares

Did you know that you can refill a plug-in air freshener so you can keep using the same one over and over again? It’s easy, economical, and you can even make it completely safe and non-toxic as well! Can’t beat that!

Did you know that you can refill a plug-in air freshener so you can keep using the same one over and over again? It's easy, economical, and you can even make it completely safe and non-toxic as well! Can't beat that!

OK, this little trick for how to refill a plug-in air freshener is definitely ground-breaking, revolutionary news in my little world. With three pets in the house, I have definitely come to love all kinds of home scent products. I always say that a home that smells clean, feels clean. 🙂

I’ve become particularly fond of these plug-in air fresheners over the last little while, because unlike candles or essential oil diffusers, they’re working all the time. They’re a totally “set it and forget it” kind of solution. You plug one into the wall and you’re good for up to a month! I like to use one in my kitchen because that’s the room that we enter in to first from the side door we usually use and I love coming home to a fresh smelling home.

Why it Can be Better to Refill a Plug-In Air Freshener

Did you know that you can refill a plug-in air freshener so you can keep using the same one over and over again? Here's how!

There are only a few issues that I’ve come across with these plug-in air fresheners. First of all, I live in a small town and I don’t have a Bath and Body works near by, which is where I buy the refills for this fun lantern air freshener plug that I have. Also, I live in Canada, so the shipping costs can be pretty astronomical if I order them online. The other problem is that I prefer to use products that I know are 100% safe and natural to breath in and I worry sometimes about these heavily scented products. I do love the fun scents from the wallflower plugins, but I’d rather just use the store bought ones every once in awhile, and sub-in homemade refills using just essential oils the rest of the time.

Here’s a quick video showing you how I do it. For step-by-step instructions, just continuing reading the post below the video!

How to Refill a Plug-in Air Freshener at Home!

So here’s how these air fresheners can be refilled!

Did you know that you can refill a plug-in air freshener so you can keep using the same one over and over again? Here's how!

You’ll need your empty plug-in air freshener bulb, a pair of needle-nose pliers, and a some essential oil.

Did you know that you can refill a plug-in air freshener so you can keep using the same one over and over again? Here's how!

First, you’ll need to take the pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the wick and the little plastic wick-holding cap. Take both pieces out together and keep them together. You’ll replace them just like that when you’re done.

Did you know that you can refill a plug-in air freshener so you can keep using the same one over and over again? Here's how!

Once you’ve got the wick out, just add about 10-15 drops of essential oil into the bulb. You can either just do a single oil, or you can mix them. Some of my Spring, Summer, or Christmas diffuser recipes would be perfect for adding into this. Maybe just ad an extra drop of each oil so you have enough in there.

Did you know that you can refill a plug-in air freshener so you can keep using the same one over and over again? Here's how!

Next all you’ll need to do is fill the bulb up to the top with water!

Replace the cap and wick, plug it in, and enjoy! I love this little lantern style plug that I have in the kitchen. 🙂

Did you know that you can refill a plug-in air freshener so you can keep using the same one over and over again? Here's how!

So that’s how you refill a plug-in air freshener!

Did you know that you can refill a plug-in air freshener so you can keep using the same one over and over again? It's easy, economical, and you can even make it completely safe and non-toxic as well! Can't beat that!

Here’s another natural, re-usable, economical home-keeping trick from The Creek Line House: Make Your Own Reusable Swiffer Cloths!

Did you know that you can refill a plug-in air freshener so you can keep using the same one over and over again? Here's how!

Do you use these types of air fresheners at home? Have you ever tried refilling them?

Did you know that you can refill a plug-in air freshener so you can keep using the same one over and over again? It's easy, economical, and you can even make it completely safe and non-toxic as well! Can't beat that!

MORE IDEAS LIKE THIS

This post contains affiliate links.

Tweet
Pin9K
Share51
9K Shares

Comments

  1. Bobbye says

    I have tried this before but the wick swells and comes apart. Is there anything that can be done to prevent this?

    Reply

    • Courtenay says

      I haven’t experienced that issue on any I’ve tried yet. I know they changed a few things about the design in the last year or so, so I wonder if these new wicks hold up better maybe than some you’ve tried in the past? I think I’ve seen people using carrier oils (like fractionated coconut oil) instead of water to do this as well, so maybe that would help the situation? Good luck!

      Reply

      • Bella says

        Actually grapeseed oil or Olive oil is the best. And yes eventually you will have to replace the wick. Thats just normal. However shoe strings work very well.

        Reply

    • Barb says

      I use a knife and wedge it under the plastic wick cover, wiggling it around to loosen it. Then take the needle nose pliers and remove the cap and wick together.

      Reply

    • grannyg says

      Yes I just recently found on youtube how to refill a plugin or air wick brand room freshener. The video I watched refilled with fabuloso. My wick too came apart but was able to use it. I found replacements just now online. I am going to order some.

      Reply

  3. Jill Boleman says

    Please tell m where or who make the adorable lantern air diffuser you show in this post comes from! I love it and would love to have one like it!

    Reply

    • Courtenay says

      Hi Jill! It’s from Bath and Body Works, but I got it in August so I’m not sure if they still have it. They do seem to have different lantern styles pretty often though, so hopefully you can find something you love!

      Reply

    • Courtenay says

      Hi Linda! Did you mean in the area where you try to sign up for the email updates? So sorry about that! There must be a glitch with the system that I use. I’ll look into it. If you like, I can add your email to my list manually so you can start receiving my updates right away! Just let me know!

      Reply

    • MaryJane Burgess says

      Sorry for being “graphic” but the wick does swell like some other products that are made to absorb “moisture”. I cut mine in half. They go back in the bottle and now you have two wicks. I save my coffee grinds for the gardens. I will put a wick in the grinds and let the oven do it’s work. The wicks are biodegradable or you can let it absorb more oils and be reused that way.

      Reply

  8. Heather Anderson says

    I purchase essential oils as well as fragrance oils. For this, I would use fragrance oils. Can I use 100 percent fragrance oils to refill or is it absolutely necessary to add water? Thank you in advance!

    Reply

  9. Kathleen Olsen says

    Some household water may have too much iron,etc in it and may not be good for the plug in- I think I would try using distilled water instead

    Reply

  10. Annabelle says

    I’m one of those girlies who absolutely loooooooooves air fresheners! However, the chemical scent is so strong, my mom says the moment she walks in my apartment, it literally gives her a headache! That being said, I have the Glade (I hope I spelled that right) plug-in air freshener, and some of my favorite scents are lavender and eucalyptus, lavender and vanilla, ocean breeze, clean linen, Christmas pine, cinnamon pine cone, and gingerbread. Since I’m blind, how would I do this without breaking the air freshener holder that I have? And, how would I make those scents as natural as possible without any artificial flavorings and fragrances?

    Reply

  11. Collette says

    This is a fantastic idea…on my way to bath and body works after work today for the ‘original’ items, and in a few weeks I’ll be preparing my own fresheners. Any idea if it’s possible to refresh any of the other brands of plug in freshness? I have just subscribed and looking forward to getting other ideas for the home.
    Thanks again!
    Enjoy Your Blessings!
    Collette

    Reply

  14. Honey Razo says

    Thank you for this tutorial! I also found that replacement wicks can definitely be purchased online. While it does take away from reducing your trash, it might still be better than purchasing a whole new item, cheaper in the long run, and gives you much more flexibility in choosing your scents and formulas.

    Apologies if this was already mentioned, but i didn’t notice anyone mention it.

    Reply

    • Dana S says

      Hi there! would you mind linking me where you got the replacement wicks? I love this reusable trick, but after a while my wicks get pretty nasty. Thank you!

      Reply

  16. Linda H says

    I came up with the idea myself, too, but couldn’t get the cap off. Has anyone tried filling them with eucalyptus oil for mosquito control? I’m being eaten alive by the Zita-Mosquitas!

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

9K Shares
Tweet
Pin9K
Share51