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with mold, you might try adding 2 tablespoons of salt to the mixture to inhibit the growth of mold. Another remedy is adding a splash of vodka. And another suggests potassium sorbate, which is used in food preservation. It is an organically safe ingredient for hair and skin care and is a mold and yeast inhibitor, used minimally.
Clean baby food jars, yeast jars, old votive candle holders all make great containers for gel fresheners.

To use, place the jar on the stovetop (not directly on the burner!) while cooking, heat in a potpourri burner, or simply set out on a table and enjoy the aroma.

Should you give these for gifts, it is advisable to put instruction tags on them including a warning about it not being fit for human consumption.

Even you can make your own great smelling gel air fresheners, using liquid potpourri, or from scratch. They make great gifts!
You will need:

2 cups of distilled water
Essential oil (the fragrance of your choice.)
4 packages of Knox gelatin
Food coloring (optional)

Heat 1 cup of water almost to a boil.
Add water, 10-20 drops of oil/fragrance, and food coloring if desired.

You can replace food coloring and oil/fragrance with pre-made liquid potpourri (available at most craft stores, candle shops, etc.). Just make sure it's the concentrated kind or it won't retain its smell.
The procedure would be the same. Heat 1 cup of the liquid potpourri, almost to a boil. Stir in 4 packets of Knox gelatin, until dissolved.
Stir in 1 cup cool liquid potpourri.
Pour the mixture into clean baby food jars and set at room temperature overnight until "set". You can place the jars in the refrigerator if you need them to set more quickly, but be aware that the smell will permeate the fridge.

For gift giving, you can decorate the baby food jars by wrapping with material, or gluing on wallpaper, stickers, wrapping paper, and remember even a nice label or tag should be included.

To use, place the jar on the stovetop (not directly on the burner!) while cooking, heat in a potpourri burner, or simply set out on a table and enjoy the aroma.

One can use anything in ones garden to make an aromatic potpourri mixture. Traditionally, potpourri is a mixture of dried flowers and other ingredients, placed in open containers, like small bowls or cups and placed to allow their aroma to delicately scent the room. Sachets are usually small cloth "pillows" containing potpourri, which can be used almost anywhere. Sachets have the advantage of being portable, you can place them in drawers,

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