No one likes coming home to a home that does not smell good. But freshening up your home does not have to be difficult or expensive. Instead, all it takes is a little bit of care. With a gentle touch of creativity, you can make your house free from bad odors.

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With that said, here are some simple tricks and shortcuts for making your home smell great:

Scented Candles

Scented candles are an easy and affordable way to quickly add a pleasant aroma to any room. Choose from a wide variety of scents such as floral, citrus, cinnamon, lavender, or woody aromas. Depending on the atmosphere you want to create in each room.

Ping / Pexels / Frequently use scented candles to keep your house smelling good all the time.

Similarly, you can also experiment with layering different scented candles to create custom fragrances throughout your home.

Essential Oils

Next up: Essential oils can be used to create natural home fragrances with a relaxing effect. Choose from an array of different scents such as peppermint, lemongrass, eucalyptus, and lavender.

Likewise, you can add essential oils to diffusers for long-lasting home fragrances or mix them with water in a spray bottle to use as an air freshener.

Simmer Pots

Another great way to make your home smell good could be creating simmer pots. Fill a pot with water and add cinnamon sticks, citrus slices, vanilla beans, or herbs of your choice and bring it to a slow boil on the stovetop.

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Thus, the scent will fill up the entire home and help create a cozy atmosphere.

Baking Soda

It is no secret that baking soda is a great home deodorizer that can help absorb unpleasant odors from the house. Simply sprinkle some baking soda on carpets, rugs, and furniture to eliminate any bad smells.

Or, add it to the washing machine cycle when you are cleaning laundry.

Ventilation

Proper ventilation is essential for keeping your home smelling fresh and eliminating musty odors from the air.

Make sure all vents are clear of any dust or debris and that windows are cracked open regularly to help circulate the air.

Carpet Cleaning

Carpets can absorb unpleasant odors over time. So, make sure you vacuum carpets and rugs at least once a week.

Plus, have them professionally cleaned every few months to keep your home smelling fresh.

Refresh Fabrics

Refreshing fabrics such as curtains, bedding, sofa covers, and pillows can also be beneficial for making your home smell good. Try using a fabric refresher spray in-between washes.

This will help keep fabrics smelling pleasant. Ideally, add some essential oils into the washing machine cycle when cleaning household items.

Bonus Tip: Use Natural Potpourri

Natural potpourri is another great home deodorizer that can be used to create a pleasant aroma in any room. Look for natural ingredients such as wax flowers, cinnamon sticks, pinecones, or lavender buds, and put them in a decorative bowl or basket for an added touch of home décor.

The fragrance will help make the home smell wonderful without having to use artificial sprays or scented candles.