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How do you Get a Fresh Smelling Home

 
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What do you do to get your home smelling fresh?  Plants, stove top potpourri?

Have you made an air freshener spray?

Water, 2 tablespoon baking soda aka bicarbonate of soda, and 25 drops of essential oils.

My choice for essential oils might be orange or lemon, lavender or peppermint.

What is your favorite smell from essential oils?

 
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I keep windows open as much as possible.
 
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Open windows like John, keep cat boxes scooped, and run the exhaust hood when cooking with oil.
 
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If the weather is 'nice' outside meaning that there isn't snow and ice then I would echo the idea of open windows to let the breeze through.

I also am a fan of wax melts. I will use them to target an area to smell nice and once the melt has served that purpose it is turned into a fire starter puck.

I have a bunch of indoor plants, one of my favorite things in the winter is to rub the leaves of my potted lemon tree so my fingers smell of citrus. It reminds me of sunnier days.
 
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haha. i have a fartbag dog and a coffee table made of acacia wood (which smells of pee).
If I feel the need, i put some essential oil in the warmer, but most of the time I just open up everything and let the breezes blow through the house. today, it's raining and i can't--- in these cases i usually just make a pot of coffee, which seems to work just fine!
 
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Open the windows and regular cleaning/dusting for sure. I am a fan of clean smelling essential oils (eucalyptus, rosemary, mint, and citrus), but my partner doesn't like any scents. A simmer pot in cooler seasons sure is awesome. I do add small amounts of essential oils when cleaning. For instance, when using a vinegar spray.

I often hang laundry outside and put various items outside to air out, like the trash can, slippers, and hampers. Sunlight and fresh air really help.

Biggest problem is cooking smells. One time we left the house for a week and closed the windows. Came back to house smelling like the last meal we ate!
 
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I open lots of windows too. Sometimes if the house seems stinky I will put some drops of essential oils in some rooms, or burn some nag champa incense.
 
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