York Area Pet Bird Club

All Natural Air Freshener

If you like your house to smell nice, but don't want to use potentially toxic commericial air freshener sprays, here's a natural alternative that smells great and is totally bird safe.

(Remember scented candles, potpourri, incense & essential oils can all be potentially toxic to birds.)

Fill small saucepan 1/2 full of water. Toss in:

• a cinnamon stick
• Tbsp of cloves
• Tsp of rosemary
• slice of orange and or lime (with peel)

Bring to a boil, them simmer uncovered for 1/2 hour or so. You can get creative by adding...

• fresh grated ginger
• fresh spearmint or peppermint leaves
• some nutmeg and allspice

Your house will smell great and your birds will be safe! It's especially nice around the holidays. You can put it in a spray bottle and spritz the air, or leave the pan on the stove and add a little water, then resimmer over the next few days to continue keeping your house sweet!