A tidy room is undoubtedly nice and what a lot of us strive for. But what about a clean room with a fresh scent? Ahh now you’re talking. This can really brighten up your home. Why not take this extra step and make your house just that bit more cosier now we are spending that bit longer on an evening indoors? There are a number of ways to do so, and most take very little time at all. We have given you a few easy ideas that might come in handy when you’re figuring out how to make a house smell good after your daily/weekly cleaning chores.
Candle Warmers
When it comes to figuring out how to make your home smell good, scented candles are by far one of the easiest methods available.
In addition, scented wax discs may retain their scent longer, as you’re heating the wax rather than burning it. There are thousands of different scents on the market, so choose your favourite and your home could be filled with traces of pumpkin pie or fresh vanilla in a matter of minutes.
Incense sticks
Another one of our favourites are the Bulgarian Rose and Oud incense sticks, Temple of Incense. They are divine! I love that you can burn incense and come back into the room a few days later and still be able to smell it. Temple of Incenses thick sticks help the scent linger in a really lovely way.
Essential Oil Sprays and Diffusers
Diffusers and sprays that contain essential oils are all the rage right now and with good reason: They emit delicious aromas that gently waft through your home. You can easily purchase a diffuser online, supermarket and local store. You can also buy sprays, but if you enjoy a good DIY project, they’re pretty easy to make too.
You’ll need:
- An 8-ounce spray bottle with a fine mister
- 2 tablespoons of high-proof vodka or real vanilla extract
- ¾ cup of water (Distilled or tap will work fine.)
- A combination of essential oils
Tip: The best smelling essential oils for home fragrances will depend on your personal tastes. Try combining complementary scents, like chamomile, lavender and vanilla or a mixture of different citrus oils. A blend of rosemary, lemon and lavender also yields a yummy aroma, as does wild orange with peppermint. Start small with just a few drops at a time and work your way up to more. In a bottle this size, you probably won’t need more than 20 drops total of all your oils, so keep that in mind as you go.
- Pour all of the ingredients into your spray bottle.
- Shake well to combine.
- Spritz whenever your rooms are in need of perking up.
So why not give some of these a go and see how creative you can be around the home. Invite the comfort, security and tranquillity into your home.
