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These DIY Natural Spring Simmer Pots will make your home smell springtime fresh with natural ingredients you probably already have in and around your home!

Looking to freshen your home without the dangerous chemicals found in many popular home fragrance brands like Glade and Febreze?

These Spring-Scented DIY All Natural Simmer Pot Recipes destroy even the toughest odors – for much less money than store bought air fresheners!

In fact, you likely already have most, if not all, of the ingredients for these homemade simmer pot recipes in and around your home!

With readily available all natural ingredients like citrus slices, herbs, essential oils, and fruits, you can make your home smell like spring and summer all year round if you like.

Simmer pots are really popular in the fall and winter months and around the holidays to make your home smell nice for guests, and you might be familiar with simmer pots featuring seasonal favorites like apples, cinnamon, cranberries, and pumpkin.

Just because the weather is warming up with spring around the corner doesn’t mean you can’t freshen your home safely and naturally with a quick and easy homemade simmer pot.

Common spring and summer ingredients include citrus fruits, rosemary, flowers, berries, and mint for a quick and inexpensive way to freshen your home.

Worried you might overheat your kitchen with a simmer pot boiling away on the stove? Keep the heat in check by using a Crockpot or Instant Pot instead.

Stay safe: Always be sure to keep an eye on your simmer pot, and never sleep while simmering.

Don’t want to DIY your simmer pot? Grab this spring scented natural stovetop potpourri on Etsy.

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What are Simmer Pots?

A simmer pot, also known as stovetop potpourri, is a pot filled with water or other liquids that is heated to a low temperature to slowly release aromatic scents and fill a room with a pleasant fragrance.

Simmer pots are typically used for home fragrance purposes and are an inexpensive, natural alternative to scented candles or air fresheners.

To create a simmer pot, simply add a combination of ingredients, such as fresh or dried herbs, fruits, and spices to the pot of water, and allow it to simmer on low heat for several hours.

As the water heats up, the essential oils from the ingredients are released into the air, creating a natural and subtle fragrance.

Common ingredients used in simmer pots include cinnamon sticks, vanilla beans or extract, citrus fruits, rosemary, and lavender.

Simmer pots are typically less expensive than conventional air fresheners and store bought sprays, especially since you probably have many of these ingredients in your home already.

Some ingredients, such as pine needles, apples, herbs, and flowers, can be foraged in the forest or even your own backyard!

Budget-friendly ways to use fruit in your simmer pot include using frozen fruit, fruit peels and seeds, and fruit that’s past its prime. You’re going to toss it anyway, so why not get some use out of it!

Often used during the holidays or for special occasions to create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, simmer pots can be used any time you want to freshen your home naturally.

Makes a Great Gift Idea

Give friends and family a container full of dried fruit and spices, so they can enjoy their own simmer pots for their home.

Makes a great gift that is affordable and unique. Add this free printable gift tag in case they don’t know how to use stovetop potpourris.

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DIY Natural Spring Simmer Pots You Can Enjoy Any Time

1. Lemon and Rosemary

This is one of my favorite spring smells that reminds me of the famous scent at Williams Sonoma stores! All you need are 3 simple ingredients: fresh lemons, rosemary, and vanilla.

Ingredients:

• 2 lemons sliced
• A bunch fresh rosemary or a tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Place ingredients in a medium pot or dutch oven, fill with water, and gently simmer uncovered for hours. Add more water as needed to prevent the pot from drying out.

You can use the same pot and ingredients for a couple of days, if desired. Dispose of the ingredients in your compost pile.

2. Spring Flowers

Gather a handful of fragrant spring flowers for this brightly colored and sweet-smelling simmer pot! This recipe uses rose petals, chamomile flowers, and dried lavender, but you can use just about any fresh or dried flowers you have on hand.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup assorted fresh or dried spring flowers
• 1 tablespoon dried lavender
• 1 lemon sliced
• A sprig of fresh mint
• 10 drops lavender essential oil
• 10 drops rose essential oil

Instructions:

Place ingredients in a medium pot or dutch oven, fill with water, and gently simmer uncovered for hours. Add more water as needed to prevent the pot from drying out.

Be sure to keep the mixture at a gentle simmer. Bringing fresh flowers to a hard boil can ruin their scent.

You can use the same pot and ingredients for a couple of days, if desired. Dispose of the ingredients in your compost pile.

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3. Orange Creamsicle

Orange slices and pure vanilla extract will remind you of that fresh and fruity summertime treat from your childhood!

Ingredients:

• 2 oranges sliced
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Place ingredients in a medium pot or dutch oven, fill with water, and gently simmer uncovered for hours. Add more water as needed to prevent the pot from drying out.

You can use the same pot and ingredients for a couple of days, if desired. Dispose of the ingredients in your compost pile.

4. Mojito

It doesn’t get much simpler than this! Toss some mint and lime slices in the pot for a scent reminiscent of the popular warm weather cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 3 limes sliced
• A bunch fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Place ingredients in a medium pot or dutch oven, fill with water, and gently simmer uncovered for hours. Add more water as needed to prevent the pot from drying out.

You can use the same pot and ingredients for a couple of days, if desired. Dispose of the ingredients in your compost pile.

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5. Lavender Blooms

Nothing says spring like the pungent aroma of lavender wafting through the air! Love the smell of lavender? Plant some near your front door. You can thank me later.

Enjoy the calming scent of lavender all year round with this fragrant spring stovetop potpourri made with lemons, rosemary, lavender, and your favorite spring blooms.

Don’t have fresh lavender on hand? Dried lavender and lavender essential oils work just as well.

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6. Springtime Citrus Blend

Grapefruit just might be my all-time favorite scent! It leaves my home smelling amazing, whether I’m using a natural grapefruit cleaning spray or the real thing to freshen my home.

In this simmer pot, the bright scent of grapefruit and lemon, sweet-smelling pure vanilla extract, and earthy peppercorns combine to make a powerhouse fragrance that will knock out even tough odors around your home!

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7. Strawberry Lemonade

This fresh and fruity simmer pot recipe is a perfect way to use up overripened fruits!

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8. Rose Eucalyptus

This floral simmer pot is perfect for when you have some cut roses that are starting to fade.

Eucalyptus is also what makes Vicks VapoRub so effective against chest congestion and coughs, making this simmer pot a must for cold season!

Find a natural, petroleum-free version of Vicks here.

Just make sure to get your eucalyptus from a florist or grocery store flower section to ensure the leaves aren’t coated in chemicals like those sold at craft stores.

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9. Island Breezes

Lime, coconut, and mint will bring back some island memories in no time. Have some spiced rum lying around? Add a few drops to really take you to the tropics!

Pineapple would also make a sweet-smelling addition to this fruity simmer pot.

Ingredients:

• 2 lemons sliced
• A bunch fresh rosemary or a tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Place ingredients in a medium pot or dutch oven, fill with water, and gently simmer uncovered for hours. Add more water as needed to prevent the pot from drying out.

You can use the same pot and ingredients for a couple of days, if desired. Dispose of the ingredients in your compost pile.

10. Strawberry Basil

This simple 2-ingredient simmer pot recipe is inspired by your favorite springtime flavors.

Ingredients:

• 2 lemons sliced
• A bunch fresh rosemary or a tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Place ingredients in a medium pot or dutch oven, fill with water, and gently simmer uncovered for hours. Add more water as needed to prevent the pot from drying out.

You can use the same pot and ingredients for a couple of days, if desired. Dispose of the ingredients in your compost pile.

11. Cucumber Lime Mint

Add cucumber slices for an odor-neutralizing pop of freshness!

Ingredients:

• 2 lemons sliced
• A bunch fresh rosemary or a tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Place ingredients in a medium pot or dutch oven, fill with water, and gently simmer uncovered for hours. Add more water as needed to prevent the pot from drying out.

You can use the same pot and ingredients for a couple of days, if desired. Dispose of the ingredients in your compost pile.

12. Grapefruit Lavender

Fresh grapefruit slices are one of my favorite stovetop potpourri ingredients! Grapefruit adds a pop of invigorating freshness, while lavender adds a lovely floral accent.

Ingredients:

• 2 lemons sliced
• A bunch fresh rosemary or a tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Place ingredients in a medium pot or dutch oven, fill with water, and gently simmer uncovered for hours. Add more water as needed to prevent the pot from drying out.

You can use the same pot and ingredients for a couple of days, if desired. Dispose of the ingredients in your compost pile.

13. Tropical

Coconut extract gives this simmer pot recipe a tropical twist! You can add any tropical fruits you have on hand like pineapple, banana, mango, and guava.

Save money on fruit for your simmer pot by using frozen fruit, fruit peels and seeds, and fruit that’s past its prime.

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14. Citrus Juniper Pot Simmer

You just can’t beat the scent of conifer trees to clean and freshen your home! Juniper berries give this simmer pot recipe a comforting outdoor scent – without foraging.

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15. Lemongrass

Smashed lemongrass, lime slices, and basil create an aroma that’s bright and herbal.

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Make your home smell fresh, fruity, and floral with these DIY All Natural Simmer Pot Recipes for Spring and Summer!

What do you think of these Easy DIY All Natural Simmer Pot Recipes for Spring and Summer? What are your favorite ways to freshen your home naturally?

Please share your thoughts in the comments below!

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