There’s nothing we hate more than a funky smell in our home. It doesn’t necessarily mean that your home isn’t clean, but it can certainly feel that way when it isn’t smelling as fresh as you’d like.
There can be many causes of bad smells, from drainage issues, dampness if the weather is wet or humid, and especially if you have pets. Our furry friends are a huge part of our lives but they don’t always smell great!
Fortunately, we have a list of simple ways you can keep your house smelling fresh without banishing Fido to the doghouse.
Tying up a sprig of fresh eucalyptus in your shower will keep your bathroom smelling lovely as the steam pushes the scent around. It will also clear you sinuses and help you relax!
Dishwashers are an enormous help, but with all that food running through it’s little wonder they start to smell bad quickly. Run an empty cycle with vinegar to get it smelling fresh again.
We vacuum to clean, but often vacuums push out a pretty musty smell as a result of all the dust and dirt inside. A few drops of essential oils on the air filter will ensure the a lovely fragrance is emitted instead.
Place vanilla scented candles in a bowl of coffee beans, and your house will smell like a fresh vanilla latte.
If you have some smelly shoes (don’t we all?) you can place dry tea bags in the toes to absorb the unpleasant odours.
Air fresheners aren’t only for cars. If you have central heating or cooling, clip an air freshener to the vents and your entire house will be smelling beautiful! Clip it to the intake duct on ducted heating to carry the scent throughout the whole house.
Vanilla is so great for masking bad smells or just making a neutral space smell inviting. Bake a couple of teaspoons of vanilla extract in your oven for 15-20 minutes, and your guests won’t want to leave. You can also wipe the inside of your fridge with vanilla extract to have it smelling great and mask any unpleasant food odours.