As one of the 5 senses of our body, scent plays an incredibly important part of our daily life. Our sense of smell has the power to create lasting memories, like the smell of freshly baking bread in Grandma’s kitchen. It can also create an atmosphere of calm, triggering your nervous system to relax and unwind. However, it also has the power to create bad memories, like the awful scent of your ex boyfriend’s cologne. You get the point!
Imagine someone walking into your home and smelling rotting garbage! I’ve been there – returning from a 2-week vacation and realizing I forgot to take out the trash. Disgusting! Unfortunately, bad smells can come from many areas in your home – the vents, the drains, your fridge, your shoes, and even an empty toilet. Although these scents may be vicious, they are actually very easy to take care of.
Below are 10 of my favorite smell hacks to make your home smell amazing! Give them a try and let me know how they worked out for you.
1.) Stovetop Room Scent Recipe
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Since I’m not a big fan of candles or air fresheners, this all natural smell hack is my absolute favorite for every holiday season and major event that we host in our home! Easter, 4th of July, Fall, Christmas, New Years, etc. – these recipes will fill your home with the scent of the season. I have found that they last for several days, allowing me to enjoy the scent long after the party is over!
Pro Tip: You can make these recipes ahead of time (see #7).
2.) Natural Garbage Disposal Cleaner
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If your garbage disposal is anything like mine, it starts to smell bad if I don’t clean it every few days! And heaven help us if we leave it untouched for a week! This recipe is my go-to for a fresh smelling garbage disposal – the vinegar disinfects, while the lemon creates a fresh, pleasant scent. Also, as a bonus, the ice cubes help to sharpen the garbage disposal blades.
3.) DIY Reed Diffuser
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Reed diffusers are my all-time favorite way to make my bathrooms smell amazing! All you need to create these DIY reed diffusers is a glass container with a small opening, rattan reeds, alcohol, almond oil, and essential oil. Choose your favorite essential oil to create the scent you want each room to carry. Find the tutorial here.
4.) Tea Lights in Coffee Beans
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You don’t have to brew a pot of coffee to fill your home with this amazing scent! Fill a small bowl with coffee beans and place a vanilla scented candle in the middle. This delightful creation will fill your home with the scent of french vanilla coffee!
5.) Car Air Freshener on Air Vent
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Just like your car, your home can be scented by using the flow of air from your air conditioning vents. This is my favorite hack to use in closets to prevent the smell of sweaty shoes. The best part is you can set it and forget it!
6.) Hang Eucalyptus In Your Shower
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Have you ever noticed a musty, wet-dog scent while taking a shower? Shower drains are always susceptible to mold and contributes to the the musty smell that fills the air at the beginning of your shower. Create a natural and refreshing scent by hanging some eucalyptus sprigs in you shower. The hot water and steam causes the eucalyptus to release essential oils into the air, making your bathroom smell like a 5-star spa!
7.) Mason Jar Simmering Pot Recipes
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Nothing is more beautiful than a kitchen shelf lined with these visually pleasant simmering pot mason jars! If you are hosting an event, having a few friends over, or simply want to enjoy the pleasant smell of mint & grapefruit, you can take one of these recipes off the shelf and simmer it into the air.
8.) Dryer Sheet in Shoes
This was my #1 go-to in college for a fresh smelling closet and shoes. There is nothing like sweaty shoes to create an unpleasant odor in a bedroom. This hack will help your closet smell better, while preventing your shoes from growing more odorous.
9.) Bake Vanilla Extract in the Oven
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There is nothing like the oven to create a delicious scent throughout your home! This hack is the same concept as baking a batch of chocolate chip cookies. Pour a few tablespoons of vanilla extract into a baking dish and put it in the oven at 300 degrees for 20 minutes.
10.) Essential Oils on Air Filter
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This scent hack pleasantly surprised me! Just a few drops of essential oils on the air filter and your home will be filled with a fresh, clean scent. This article will give you some of my favorite essential oils blends to make your home smell amazing.
I use to use air fresheners and candles to make my home smell fresh and presentable. However, one day, one of the air fresheners tipped over and melted the paint right off the window sill and wall. I researched the ingredients and found out that they are actually full of chemicals and toxins that are horrible for your health.
So, I switched over to these natural DIY tips and tricks to make my home smell amazing! You can help create a freshly scented home that is not only healthy, but also affordable! Try a few of these scent hacks and let me know how they worked for you!
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