The Times of India

Bay leaves, cinnamon, and cloves: DIY organic room freshener you can make with 3 ingredients found in every Indian kitchen

Natural home fragrances offer a pleasant alternative to synthetic sprays. The simmer pot method uses simple kitchen ingredients to create pleasant aromas. Water and spices gently simmer on the stove, releasing natural scents throughout the home. This technique is easy, inexpensive, and avoids artificial chemical fragrances entirely. Safety precautions are essential when using an open pot on the stove.