Not muffins

These funny little things are deodorizing discs.  I saw them on Pinterest and gave them a try.  They made up quickly and using standard muffin tins, I got 24 discs from this recipe.

They couldn't be easier to make...

2 cups of baking soda
1-2 cups of water
Several drops of essential oil

Heat the water to boiling and add the oil.  Mix the liquid slowly into a bowl containing the baking soda.  Add only enough liquid to make a spreadable paste.  I needed about 1 cup of water.  The more water you mix in...the longer the discs take to dry and harden.

Spoon the paste into small containers.  I used aluminum muffin tins but I think that silicone molds would work great.  Don't do anything to the tins (like greasing them).

Let the soda completely dry.  This may take several days or just half a day depending on the humidity in your air.  Tap the discs out of the tins and store in jars or bags until you need them.

I popped one in the bottom of my garbage can and so far, it is keeping the can smelling pretty fresh.  I read that these work wonders in diaper pails, cars, pantries and refrigerators too.  

Some people who made them put them in their wash after using them elsewhere.  I don't think I would do this.  They are so cheap and I'm not sure if I want them in my wash after using them someplace like a diaper pail.

Try them.  I think they are great little things to have on hand.