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To make an amber apple and embalm your house, you will need:
- 1 thick-skinned orange
- 1 cup of cloves
- 1 adhesive tape
- Spices of your choice such as cinnamon powder, ginger or orris root powder.
Outline 4 equal quarters of your orange using two pieces of masking tape. Punch lines of narrow holes in each quarter with the knitting needle. The adhesive tape must not be perforated. Then push the cloves into the peel to cover the entire orange.
Pour the spices of your choice into a hollow container and roll the orange on the plate to coat it in aromatic spices. This step is optional, so you can skip it if you don’t want your amber apple to look dusty.
Let your amber apple dry for 2 to 3 weeks in a warm, dry place. This way, your orange can dehydrate and spread a pleasant perfume.
And lastly, remove the pieces of tape and replace them with decorative tape. This will help you hang your amber apple on the Christmas tree or in any room you want to perfume.
What are the other uses of a cloved orange?
In addition to perfuming and decorating the house, the amber apple is also effective in keeping insects away.
If you want to get rid of the mosquitoes that parasitize your sleep, simply prick an orange with cloves and leave it next to your bed. Mosquitoes hate the smell of orange. If you don’t have an orange, you can use lemons to make your mosquito repellent. Amber apple is also effective in keeping flies and moths away from your home. These insects actually hate the smell of cloves.
What are the other tips to perfume the house?
- Essential oils
Ideal for perfuming the home, essential oils offer a variety of refreshing aromas. Opt for lavender or chamomile essential oil to diffuse a floral scent, or even peppermint or eucalyptus essential oil to freshen the air in your home. To do this, pour a few drops of essential oil into a spray containing water, and spray its solution in the rooms of your home to eliminate bad odors. However, the use of essential oils is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women andDue to humidity, tobacco or pet dander, our interior does not always smell fresh. Various air fresheners are available in supermarkets to perfume your interior. However, you can infuse your home with a pleasant aroma in a more economical and natural way thanks to the ingredients you have at your disposal. Discover how to perfume your home with an orange and clove.
A home that smells good gives a feeling of comfort and well-being. To perfume your interior, you can opt for natural ingredients such as citrus fruits and cloves.
How to perfume the house with an orange and clove?
The trick is simple: simply take a firm orange and prick it with cloves. Thus, you will get what is called an amber apple. Note that you can replace the orange with a citrus fruit of your choice, such as lemon or grapefruit.
To remember a little about the history of the amber apple, the latter was not an orange during the Middle Ages , but a gold or silver container in which a piece of ambergris or aromatic spices such as cinnamon, cloves or the musk. The amber apple served as a room fragrance in castles and bourgeois houses. During the Renaissance, the amber apple became a jewel worn around the neck or on the belt to protect against the evil eye. Currently, amber apples are natural deodorants, used to perfume the house, but also to decorate it as the end of the year celebrations approach, especially Christmas.
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