7 Spring Simmer Pots and DIY Scents to Make Your Home Smell Fresh & Relaxing

Spring is such a nice time to do a bit of a home refresh.

It’s a time for bringing out the light linen sheets, putting flowers in vases, taking out the spring cookbooks, and choosing the perfect spring scent for your home.

And one of my favorite ways to do that is to make a simmer pot or try a DIY spring scent. They’re simple, chemical-free, and can make your space smell incredible for hours on end. So if you wanna get a bit creative this spring, then try one of these ideas below and see which one freshens up your home the most.

1. Lemon and Rosemarie

Lemon and rosemary are so wonderfully aromatic and such an amazingly simple way to make your home smell light and fresh this spring. Also, this spring simmer pot recipe takes just minutes to pull together which makes it perfect if you don’t feel like dedicating a lot of time to DIYs.

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2. Pinecones and Oranges

The orange reminds me a lot of the wonderful scent of orange blossoms that bloom during the spring. And the pinecones definitely remind me of taking a hike in the forest when the weather gets warmer. So that’s what makes me think this recipe will be perfect for a home spring scent. The other ingredients are optional!

Update: The original stove top potpourri recipe is no longer there, but Oh So Delicioso has another simmer pot recipe you can try.

3. Vanilla, Lemon, and Rosemarie

Similar to the first one, but this recipe has vanilla in it. So if you want that fresh and delicious vanilla bean scent, then definitely try this spring simmer pot.

Update: The original site, One More Moore, no longer exists. But here’s the recipe if you still want to try it:

Grab a small stockpot and fill it about 2/3 full with water. Slice up 1 lemon, add a few sprigs of rosemary, and then add 1-2 tsp. of vanilla. That’s it!

4. Jojoba Oil, Rosemary, and Pine

While the original site no longer opens up, the recipe and idea is simple. Just put some cinnamon sticks (or any dry whole spice you personally like) into a pot with water, throw in some rosemary and pine needles, add a little jojoba oil, and you’re all set to let it simmer and make the home smell amazing!

Side Note: I would experiment with the dry whole spices or omit them completely. The wrong one can make it smell like the holidays, not spring.

5. Lime, Lemon, Bay Leaves, and Cloves

With a lot of fresh and nice ingredients, you’ll definitely have a wonderful spring scent wafting throughout your home!

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6. Lime and Mint

Lime and mint are a great way to freshen things up and make your space feel more awake after a long winter.

The recipe this creator made has just three ingredients, but she also has other ingredient suggestions for this DIY spring scent. I’d say check her tutorial out and start experimenting to see what works for you.

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7. Fruit Rind Air Freshener

The original DIY on Free People is no longer there, but the idea is simple! Grab a citrus fruit of your choice, sea salt (for soaking up bad odors), and fresh herbs or spices. Then remove the inner fruit with a knife or spoon and fill it up with sea salt. Finally, you can put herbs or spices (like basil, mint, or cloves) on top and you’re done! The original author suggests putting basil with the orange, mint with the lime, and cloves with the lemon. But you can always experiment and see what works for you!

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