Simmer pot recipes are a great way to freshen up your home.
How are you spring-ifying your home? How about adding some season-appropriate scents? Candles and air fresheners are great but we’ve got four, chemical-free simmer pot ideas you can DIY from the comfort of your own home.
What can I boil to freshen the air?
Simmer pot recipe #1: Lemon and Rosemary
If this is your first try at a simmer pot, this super simple recipe is perfect for you! After all, it’s pretty hard to go wrong with only two ingredients.

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What you’ll need:
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- a few sprigs of rosemary
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Simmer pot recipe #2: Lime, Thyme, Mint, and Vanilla
This simmer pot has a similar olfactory appeal as the lemon and rosemary concoction above, integrating scents that are fresh as well as tangy, this time with a kick of sweet.

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What you’ll need:
- 1 lime, thyme
- mint
- vanilla extract
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Simmer pot recipe #3: Lavender, Lemon, and Vanilla
If you’re looking for something less exuberant and more calming, try this lavender lemon combo. Heat up a pot for those lazy days of spring rain when you just want to curl up with a magazine and relax.

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What you’ll need:
- 1-2 lemons (sliced)
- fresh lavender
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
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Simmer pot recipe #4: Citrus, Mint, and Rose
For something a little more complex, this pot incorporates a myriad of different scents, not to mention colors, making it the perfect recipe to celebrate the welcomed transition from late spring to early summer.

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What you’ll need:
- 1 grapefruit (sliced)
- 2 clementine’s (sliced)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- mint leaves
- rose petals
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Simmer Pot Recipes Questions Answered…
A simmer pot will usually last between 30 to 60 minutes. To increase the time, simply add water as it evaporates to keep the contents of the pot from burning.
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A stovetop potpourri is accomplished by placing a pot filled with water and edible items (fruits, spices etc.) on your stovetop and letting it simmer for hours. As the water evaporates, it will fill your home with a lovely natural scent. Simply add water as needed.
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Deodorize a room naturally by adding 10 drops of essential oil (of your choice) to a 100 ml of water in a spray bottle. You can then spray the diluted essential oil room deodorizer to help eliminate unwanted scents.
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