DIY Febreze Spray: Pet Odor Eliminator
WARNING: Some Essential oils (EO) can be toxic to cats. If you have cats, please don't use this solution. Plus, not all essential oils are safe for dogs. This DIY cleaning spray is for use on surfaces only – not to be applied to dogs.
Homemade Febreze Recipe: Are you looking for some alternatives to Febreze? I've got a few suggestions that might work for you. One option is to make your fabric freshener using essential oils and water. Another option is to try baking soda to absorb odors in your home. You could also use vinegar as a natural deodorizer.
DIY Natural Febreze Alternatives
This is the best spray to eliminate odor and a natural Febreze alternative. Use this natural Febreze alternative as an odor-neutralizer spray. Plus, we've added a simple Homemade All Purpose Cleaner recipe to use throughout your home. When you make your cleaning and deodorizing products or reuse spray bottles, you avoid buying single-use plastic items that typically end up in the ocean or landfills.
I use the natural pet odor remover spray on my upholstery couches, rugs, carpets, dog beds, grandkids shoes, and beds to neutralize the dog smell or stink. Again, always make sure you check which essential oils are toxic to cats and dogs before using them in your home. These recipes are safe to use around your dogs.
Eliminate Odor Naturally With Natural Febreze Alternative
We are pet parents to 4 dogs from 2 to 16 years old; they love to sleep on the couch, beds, blankets, and rugs. Plus, my companions are messy and can get stinky too. How do you get rid of pet stains and odors? I'm glad you asked; below, you will find a must-have DIY pet cleaning product to help get your home back to smelling fresh and clean. Also, they are simple to make; you probably already have all the ingredients on hand, and they are doggy and kid-friendly. I recommend you use a bottle that puts out a light mist.
Pro Tip: Test the homemade natural Febreze alternative on a small area of a piece of furniture (upholstery). I haven't had any issues and use it on various surfaces. Also, I use a handheld vacuum cleaner several times a week to clean any dog hair and the little residue that may be left behind from the air freshener since it has baking soda in it.
Green Cleaning: Homemade Febreze Deodorizer For a Healthier Home
Make your green cleaning starter kit. Swap your traditional cleaning products with all-natural and green products; you'll be happy you did. If you don't want to make your own green products, there are many places online or at your local grocery store where you can find quality natural cleaning products. What is Green Cleaning? Be sure to read the labels before you buy an item, even if it says it's all-natural. You can check the article with the Environmental Working Group (EWG) to see if it meets natural product standards.
Angry Orange – Odor Eliminator
I recently discovered a natural deodorizer that has completely changed my life! It's made from angry oranges and works wonders at neutralizing unwanted odors in my home. I love that it's all natural and safe to use around my family and pets. Plus, the scent is so refreshing and invigorating. If you're looking for a new deodorizer, an alternative to conventional deodorizers, I highly recommend giving this one a shot!
Bathe Your Dog
In addition to spraying your furniture with a homemade Febreze spray odor eliminator, I recommend you bathe your pup – best friend at least once a month; always use a gentle dog shampoo. We have you covered if you need ideas on how to bathe a dog at home.
Below, you will find the following:
- A DIY all-purpose cleaner
- A sofa, bed, fabric surfaces & carpet deodorizer – odor eliminator
I use the couch & carpet deodorizer weekly and the pet stain remover as needed. This excellent natural spray eliminates dog odor from my furniture and rugs. Plus, the all-purpose cleaner every day.
Homemade Febreze with essential oils
In addition, therapeutic-grade (there are several on the market) essential oils are very powerful for cleaning and medicinal purposes. Hence, they are perfect for use in homemade Febreze recipe or for other purposes like a diffuser or hot bath. Also, many EOs have antibacterial and antiviral properties and a pleasant aroma. For this reason, EO are wonderful in DIY cleaning spray or DIY All Purpose Cleaner. But, the quality of the EOs matter always choose high-quality, pure, and organic essential oils. Essential Oils 101, learn what essential oils are and how to use them.
Product #1 – Homemade All Purpose Cleaner With Essential Oils
Ingredients:
- A 16-ounce glass amber spray bottle (essential oils are best kept in glass amber containers)
- Pure-Therapeutic, organic, and high-quality essential oil
- five drops of Lemon Essential Oil
- 15 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
- 1/2 cup organic apple cider vinegar (buy here)
- 1 tsp. Castile soap (buy here)
- 11/2 cups distilled or filtered water

Homemade Febreze
- Combine the water and apple cider vinegar in your glass bottle.
- Add your essential oils and soap.
- Place the spray-bottle lid on, making sure it is tight, and shake well
- Use on your counters, floors, and carpets; always spot-test in a small area before using to a large area – be sure to shake the bottle well before each use
- Since we add water to cleaner, you can keep it in the refrigerator to maintain freshness

Product #2 – Best DIY Febreze Spray
Eliminate Odors From Your Home, Including Dog Smell
Ingredients
- A 16-ounce glass amber spray bottle (essential oils are best kept in glass amber containers)
- Pure-Therapeutic, organic, and high-quality essential oil, such as ( I recommend Doterra)
- 5 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
- 15 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
- 5 drops Grapefruit
- 1 tbsp. baking soda
- 1 tbsp. Thayers, Wichhazel (buy here)
- 11/2 cups distilled or filtered water
- Combine the water and Wichazel or cheap vodka in your glass bottle.
- Add your essential oils and baking soda.
- Place the spray-bottle lid on, making sure it is tight, and shake well
- Spray over couches and rugs; always spot test in a small area before using to a large extent – be sure to shake the bottle well before each use – I vacuum my sofa and loveseat at least once a week, remove the dog hair and any residue from spray
- Since we add water to cleaner, you can keep it in the refrigerator to maintain freshness