Every once in a while, your home may need a quick spruce-up in the scent department. One easy way to make your house smell better is to simply open the windows. The fresh air will do wonders to eliminate unwanted odors! But if you’re looking to go the extra mile, try one of these great tips. You’ll have your home smelling great in no time.
Essential Oils
Utilize essential oils. You can either opt for a special device to diffuse the oil into the air, or you can go the homemade route. To do this, simply combine your favorite essential oils with baking soda and water in a pump spray bottle and use it as a fabric spray. The best part is that there aren’t any of the harmful chemicals or synthetic fragrances you would find in a store-bought fabric spray.
Add More House Plants
Nurture your green thumb. Not only are house plants nice to look at and helpful psychologically, but they also act as a natural air purifier. They take in carbon dioxide and convert it into oxygen through photosynthesis. Research also shows that helpful microbes in the soil can have additional purifying effects. So, it’s really a no-brainer. Head to your local gardening store and pick up an attractive and all-natural air cleaner. Bamboo palm, Chinese evergreen, and peace lilies are all great low-maintenance options.
Stove-top Potpourri
It’s a holiday tradition in some households, but you don’t have to wait until winter to enjoy a delightful stove-top potpourri. Instead of utilizing holiday-specific scents like nutmeg, go for something summery like lemon and rosemary to get your home smelling great. Just simmer your ingredients in water in a small pot on the stove, and you’ll be good to go. Don’t forget to keep an eye on things, and make sure the water doesn’t completely steam off.
Clean Garbage Disposal
Garbage disposals are essential tools in any kitchen, but they have a tendency to stink after a while. Luckily, it’s not too difficult to clean them using natural methods. Toss a few orange or lemon rinds into the garbage disposal and turn it on. The acidity of the citrus fruits will clean away any grime, and leave it smelling fresh and clean. If you still notice a lingering smell, follow up with one-third of a cup of baking soda.
Baking
Bake some cookies or a cake! This classic, tried-and-true method of making the house smell nice never fails. Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh-baked cookies or cake when they open the door? It’ll instantly put everyone in a better mood, and best of all, it’s not just something that will smell great. You’ll get to eat them!
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