Even if you’re able to maintain the most immaculate home, a bad smell can completely ruin the ambiance. However, when you’re used to a bad smell, it’s hard to detect it. Yet, when guests enter your home, it’s usually the first thing they notice without realizing it. This can really put a damper on their first impression. Thankfully, there are some great ways you can keep your home smelling great. Utilize these tips to get started.
Candles
You can easily find scented candles at any price point. Just know that with high-end candles, the mini-sized options can make a huge difference in the impact. Be mindful of how long you burn scented candles and how often you burn them. Never burn them for over three hours. Try not to burn them more than once or twice a week in order to protect your health. Candles can make any room smell great, especially if you choose a scent you love.
Indoor Plants
Indoor plants are natural air purifiers. If you don’t have a green thumb, that’s okay. Just simply pick out the indoor plants that require the least amount of maintenance, such as a snake plant or Aloe Vera. Indoor plants provide a certain amount of freshness that’s hard for any other product to reproduce. In order to facilitate an environment of fresh air, make sure to grow two indoor plants for every 100 square feet.
Toilet Drops
Toilet drops are powerful because they can completely overpower any smell from a bowel movement. Simply add one or two drops to the toilet bowl before usage. It’s also a great item to discreetly keep in a purse, briefcase, or gym bag. Leave toilet drops on top of the toilets in the bathrooms of your home. Make sure the drops are visible so guests can use them as well. Toilet drops come in a variety of scents, including mint, lemon, and lavender; it all depends on your personal preference.
Potpourri
During the fall and winter months, many grocery stores sell pinecone potpourris. With scents like cinnamon and pumpkin spice, seasonal potpourri can be an excellent way to subtly infuse sweet smells into the air. Place potpourri in glass bowls, and place them on top of coffee tables, toilets, and bookshelves. These can be decorations as well as items that emit a fresh scent, and there are multiple combinations one can make with potpourris.
Essential Oils
Essential oils contain a lot of healing properties. Certain combinations can also boost your mood, such as bergamot and orange. Use an essential oil diffuser, which uses electronic frequencies and water, to circulate pleasant scents in the air. Great options include eucalyptus oil, grapefruit oil, and peppermint oil.
Open Windows
Granted, this isn’t a practice you’ll want to adopt during allergy seasons. If anyone is allergic to pollen, freshly cut grass, or ragweed, keep the windows closed. Outside of allergy season, opening the windows for fifteen minutes each day encourages the circulation of fresh air. Even if you just crack the windows open for fifteen minutes, this can do wonders for the air inside of your home. Make sure you have a screen on your window so no bugs enter your home unwelcomed.
When you adopt these practices, you’ll be able to figure out the ones that work the best for your home. As you remain consistent in maintaining a clean home, always remember that the cleanliness of the air matters too. Any one of these methods, or a combination thereof, can help maintain air freshness within the home, as well as add to a sense of completeness.
