How to Keep Your House Smelling Good All the Time

A fresh, welcoming atmosphere in our homes is something we moms strive for. It not only elevates our mood, but also creates a comfortable and inviting space for our family and guests.

Imagine walking into a home filled with delightful scents, instantly making you feel relaxed and at ease.

It would be like walking into your favorite spa.

Today, I’m going to show you how to keep your house smelling good with some easy diy methods.

In this blog post, we’ll explore various ways to make your house smell good all the time!

From establishing a fresh baseline to DIY natural air fresheners, tackling specific problem areas, enhancing your home’s fragrance, and adopting daily habits to ensure your home smells amazing all year round.

Let’s embark on this scent-sational(see what I did there) journey together, focusing on how to make your house smell good all the time!

Key Takeaways on How to Make Your house Smell Good

Establish a fresh baseline and use natural odor-neutralizing methods.
Implement regular cleaning routines with proper ventilation for optimal results.
Enhance your home’s fragrance with scented candles, plants, linen refreshers & scent layering for long lasting effects.

Establishing a Fresh Baseline

The foundation of a good-smelling home is a clean and odor-free baseline. Neutralizing any unpleasant household odors, maintaining a consistent cleaning routine, and ensuring proper ventilation are vital steps to addressing house smells.

\By doing so, you’ll create a fresh canvas for introducing delightful scents that will make your house smell good and inviting.

Focusing on these three key areas will dramatically improve your home’s baseline scent, allowing you to add your personal touch with DIY air fresheners and other scent-enhancing techniques.

Let’s examine each aspect to understand how we can make our house smell good all the time!

#1 Get Rid of Bad Smells

Unpleasant smells can put a damper on even the most beautifully designed spaces. To tackle these stinky smells, try using natural odor-neutralizing methods like baking soda, vinegar, and activated charcoal.

These everyday household items are not only cost-effective but also eco-friendly, and can really aid to help make your house smell great.

Baking soda is a well-known odor absorber, making it perfect for tackling bad smells in various areas of your home. Here are some ways you can use baking soda to eliminate odors.

Place an open box of baking soda in the fridge to absorb bad smells.
Sprinkle baking soda on carpets before vacuuming to remove pet odors.
Use baking soda as a scrub to remove stubborn odors from sinks, countertops, and other surfaces.

By using baking soda, you can effectively eliminate bad smells in your home.

Another natural method to freshen up your home is boiling vinegar and vanilla extract to create a pleasant scent that lingers in the air. Activated charcoal is also an excellent choice for absorbing odors and can be placed in odor-prone areas like bathrooms and kitchens.

#2 Regular Cleaning Routine

Preventing the buildup of dirt, grime, and odors in your whole home necessitates a regular cleaning routine. By staying on top of daily tasks like vacuuming, wiping down surfaces, and doing laundry, you’ll maintain a clean and fresh environment that’s inviting and comfortable.

In addition to daily cleaning, be sure to schedule periodic deep cleaning tasks like steam cleaning carpets, washing curtains, and scrubbing tile grout. These tasks will help eliminate bad odors and keep your home smelling fresh and clean. Remember, a clean home has yummy smells – not bad smells!

#3 Proper Ventilation

Maintaining a fresh-smelling home requires proper ventilation. Stale air can trap odors, making your house smell musty and uninviting. Ensuring proper ventilation by opening windows and using exhaust fans will introduce fresh air into your home and help eliminate lingering odors.

Make it a habit to open windows regularly or use an air purifier to keep the air in your home fresh and clean. Fresh air not only helps to eliminate odors, but also provides a healthier living environment for you and your family. Remember, nothing beats the freshness of natural air!

DIY Natural Air Fresheners

Now that you’ve established a fresh baseline, it’s time to add delightful scents to your home using DIY natural air fresheners. These homemade options are not only cost-effective and eco-friendly, but also allow you to customize what smell your want your whole house to smell like.

We will delve into essential oil sprays, stovetop simmer pots, and homemade reed diffusers, exploring creative ways to infuse pleasant aromas into your home.

Each of these DIY air fresheners offers a unique way to get nthat smell fresh back into your home, making it smell inviting and cozy.

I will share my best tips for how to make yoru home smell amazing using natural air fresheners.

#1 Essential Oil Spray

Essential oil sprays are a fantastic way to add a burst of fragrance to any room in your home. They’re simple to make, customizable, and can be used on linens, upholstery, or simply spritzed into the air for an instant aroma boost.

To create your own essential oil spray, mix 1 cup of water, 1/4 cup of witch hazel, and a few drops of your favorite essential oil in a small spray bottle. I absolutely love this set, because you can try different scents to see what you like. Shake well and spritz until your house smells fresh (don’t go overboard, too much fragrance can be off putting too).

Mix 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 20 drops of your favorite oil in a small spray bottle. This will create a fabric refresher spray for use around the house.

The versatility of essential oil sprays allows you to experiment with different scents to create the perfect ambiance for each room in your home. From soothing lavender for the bedroom to invigorating citrus scents for the kitchen, the possibilities are endless!

#2 Stovetop Simmer Pot

Stovetop simmer pots are a natural and aromatic way to make your home smell amazing. By combining water, citrus peels, herbs, and spices in a pot and simmering it on the stovetop, you’ll fill your home with a delightful fragrance that lingers for hours.

To create your own stovetop simmer pot, simply follow these steps:

Fill a pot with water.
Add citrus peels, orange peels, fresh herbs, and spices of your choice.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat and let it simmer for a few hours, adding more water as needed.
The aroma will gently waft through your home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

#3 Homemade Reed Diffusers

Homemade reed diffusers are a beautiful and subtle way to add fragrance to your home. They’re easy to make, require minimal maintenance, and release a continuous scent that lasts for weeks.

To create your own reed diffuser, you’ll need a glass container, carrier oil (such as sweet almond oil or safflower oil), essential oils, and reed sticks. Pour the carrier oil into the glass container, add 20-30 drops of your favorite essential oils, and insert the red sticks. The red sticks will absorb the oil and release the fragrance into the air.

Flip the cinnamon sticks reed sticks every few days to refresh the scent and enjoy a consistently fragrant home.

Enhancing Your Home’s Fragrance

Having established a fresh baseline and addressed specific problem areas, we can now focus on further enhancing your home’s fragrance. In this section, we’ll explore the use of some of my favorite things such as scented candles and wax melts, fresh flowers and plants, and linen and fabric refreshers to create a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere in your home.

By incorporating these scent-enhancing techniques, you’ll elevate your home’s fragrance to new heights, creating an inviting space that you and your guests will love.

#1 Scented Candles and Wax Melts

Scented candles and wax melts are a popular and effective way to make your home smell fresh and inviting. They not only provide a warm ambiance, but also release delightful fragrances that can make your home smell amazing…..all the time.

Choose from a variety of scents and styles to match your personal preferences and home decor. From soothing lavender to invigorating citrus scents, there’s a candle or wax melt for everyone. Be sure to select clean-burning candle brands like Grow Fragrance and Kent & Co. Handmade to ensure a safe and enjoyable scent experience.

#2 Fresh Flowers and Plants

Incorporating fresh flowers and fragrant plants into your home decor is a wonderful way to add natural beauty and pleasant scents. Not only do they brighten up your living space, but they also release a fresh smell that can enhance your home’s overall scent.

Choose from a variety of flowers and plants to suit your personal preferences and the available space in your home. Be sure to select flowers and plants that are appropriate for the amount of light available, and consider the type of scent you wish to have in each room.

With proper care, your fresh flowers and fragrant plants will provide a constant source of beauty and aroma in your home.

#3 Linen and Fabric Refreshers

Linen and fabric refreshers are a great way to keep your linens and fabrics smelling fresh and clean. These products, typically in the form of sprays or powders, and can be applied to the below to get rid of stale odors and get your freshly washed laundry smelling good.

sheets
towels
clothing
other fabric items

To use a linen spray and fabric refreshers, simply spray or sprinkle the product onto the fabric, allow it to sit for a few minutes, and then wipe or shake off any excess. By incorporating these products into your regular cleaning routine, you’ll keep your linens and fabrics smelling fresh and clean, contributing to a pleasant-smelling home environment. There is nothing better than a fresh laundry smell.

#4 Plug in Air Fresheners

I love plu in air fresheners, especially in places where they might require some extra help such as your bathroom or kitchen. They are so simple to use, just pick our your favorite scent, plug it in and let it do its work.

#5 Essential Oil Diffusers

I bought myself two essential oil diffusers a couple of Christmases ago and I absolutely love ithem I put one in my bedroom and one in the living room. I put the living room on in the morning time, and my bedroom one on in the evening time, and the smell is just beautiful, the lemon essential oil is one of my favorites. This is the set I use, because I can change up the smells as I want. It really helps to make my house smell good.

You can also add a few drops of essential oils to your vacuum cleaner bag to create a fresh smell all over your house.

There are many things you can do to make your house smell good such as bake a cake and let the smell waft out to other rooms, this works especially well when you have guests coming by.

Maintaining a Good-Smelling Home

Now that we’ve explored various ways to create and enhance your home’s fragrance, it’s essential to maintain that delightful scent consistently. So, what can you do to make your house smell good?

By adopting daily habits, performing periodic deep cleaning, and layering scents throughout your home, you’ll ensure a consistently good-smelling house that you can be proud of.

We’ll examine each aspect of maintaining a fragrant home, from daily habits to scent layering, providing insights on creating a welcoming and pleasant environment for your family.

Daily Habits

Developing daily habits is crucial for maintaining a fresh and welcoming home. Simple tasks like emptying your trash can on a daily basis, wiping down surfaces, and airing out rooms can help keep your home smelling fresh and clean.

By staying on top of daily tasks and incorporating the tips and techniques shared throughout this blog post, you’ll be well on your way to maintaining a consistently good-smelling home.

Remember, a clean and pleasant-smelling home is a happy home!

Periodic Deep Cleaning

In addition to daily habits, be sure to schedule periodic deep cleaning tasks to eliminate hidden odors and keep your home smelling fresh. Steam cleaning carpets, washing curtains, and scrubbing tile grout are essential tasks that will help maintain a consistently good-smelling home.

By performing these deep cleaning tasks regularly, you’ll not only keep your home smelling fresh, but also maintain a clean and healthy living environment for you and your family.

Scent Layering

Scent layering is an exciting way to create a cohesive and pleasant scent experience in your home. By using complementary fragrances in different forms, such as candles, diffusers, and linen sprays, you’ll create a harmonious and inviting atmosphere that reflects your personal style.

Experiment with different scent combinations and forms to find the perfect fragrance blend for each room in your home. With a little creativity and experimentation, you’ll be able to create a unique and delightful scent experience that you and your guests will love.

Tackling Specific Problem Areas

Besides establishing a fresh baseline and creating DIY air fresheners, it’s important to tackle specific problem areas in your home that could be sources of unpleasant odors. In this section, we’ll focus on tackling problem areas such as garbage disposals, laundry rooms, and pet areas. By addressing these issues, you’ll be one step closer to maintaining a consistently good-smelling home.

We’ll delve into each problem area, providing strategies to effectively eliminate the unpleasant odors they may produce.

Garbage Disposal

Garbage disposals can be a significant source of unpleasant odors in the kitchen. To keep your garbage disposal smelling fresh, it’s essential to clean and deodorize it regularly.

One effective method to clean and deodorize your garbage disposal is using baking soda, vinegar, and citrus peels. Here’s how to do it:

Pour a 1/2 cup of baking soda down the disposal.
Follow it with 1 cup of vinegar.
Let the mixture sit for a few minutes before flushing it with hot water.
Finally, grind a few citrus peels in the disposal to add a fresh citrus scent.

If’s impossible to make your house smell good if you have a stinky garbage disposal. By following these simple steps, you’ll keep your garbage disposal smelling fresh and clean.

Laundry Room

Laundry rooms can sometimes harbor musty odors, especially if damp clothes are left to sit for too long. To keep your laundry room smelling good, it’s important to regularly clean your washing machine, use dryer sheets, and air out damp clothes.

Keep your washing machine clean by running an empty cycle with hot water and vinegar once a month. This will help remove any buildup of detergent, fabric softener, and grime that can cause odors.

Additionally, using dryer sheets in your dryer will add a pleasant scent to your clothes and help to eliminate static.

Finally, always ensure that damp clothes are properly aired out to prevent the growth of mold and mildew.

Pet Areas

Pets can bring so much joy to our lives, but they can also be a source of unpleasant odors. Maintaining a clean and odor-free pet area is essential for keeping your home smelling fresh and clean.

Regularly clean litter boxes, pet beds, and other pet supplies to keep pet-related odors at bay. Also, consider using odor-neutralizing products like essential oils, natural candles, and air purifiers to help combat pet odors in your home. White vinegar and baking soda can quickly get rid of carpet smells.

By staying on top of pet-related cleaning tasks and using odor-neutralizing products, your home will smell good and remain fresh and inviting for both you and your furry friends.

Make Your House Smell Good Conclusion

In conclusion, as you can see it doesn’t take that much to make your house smell good. Get rid of any lingering odors by using a natural deodorizer such as baking soda, or activated charcoal. I also like to use half a lemon, or room sprays in my kids room sometimes (yikes, do teens stink!). These work really well.

Creating and maintaining a good-smelling home is a multi-dimensional process that involves establishing a fresh baseline, addressing specific problem areas, enhancing your home’s fragrance, and adopting daily habits.

By following the tips and techniques shared in this blog post, you’ll transform your home into a welcoming and fragrant haven.

It’s time to open the windows, light a scented candle, and embark on this scent-sational journey to create a home that smells as delightful as it looks. Happy scenting!

Need to make your house smell good, try some of the above options to see what works for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make my house smell good all the time?

Simmer herbs and fruit on the stove, scatter candles throughout your house, freshen up your air vents with dryer sheets, and clean your garbage disposal to make your home smell amazing!

These simple steps can help you create a pleasant atmosphere in your home. Start by simmering herbs and fruit on the stove. This will fill your home with a natural, inviting scent. Then scatter candles throughout your house. This will add a warm, cozy feeling to your home.

What do realtors use to make a house smell good?

Realtors often use citrus scents and bake cookies to make a house more inviting and appealing to prospective buyers, which can help them sell a house quickly.

How do I get rid of smells in my house?

Eliminate odors in your home without buying expensive products by using simple household items like baking soda, white vinegar, coffee grounds, vanilla extract, lemons, and air purifiers.

Sprinkle baking soda on carpets overnight, put saucers of white vinegar around the house, or use an air purifier for quick odor removal.

How can I create a DIY essential oil spray?

Creating a DIY essential oil spray is easy!

Simply mix 1 cup of water, 1/4 cup of witch hazel, and 10-20 drops of your favorite essential oil in a small spray bottle for a refreshing aroma.

Enjoy!

How often should I deep clean my carpets to maintain a fresh-smelling home?

To maintain a fresh-smelling home, schedule professional steam cleaning of your carpets at least once a year.

Regular steam cleaning helps to remove dirt, dust, and allergens that can accumulate in carpets over time. It also helps to extend the life of your carpets and keep them looking like new.

How to Keep Your House Smelling Good All the Time

Key Takeaways on How to Make Your house Smell Good