Here's an easy, healthier way to make the house smell good | Healthy Living with Megan Evans (2024)

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Here's an easy, healthier way to make the house smell good | Healthy Living with Megan Evans? ›

All you need is orange peel and cinnamon for a delicious scent. Some other great add-ins are cranberries, apple peels or rosemary. In a large pot filled ¾ the way with water, add the orange peels, cinnamon sticks and cranberries, and any other add-ins.. Bring to a boil then simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Scented reed diffusers and plug-in air fresheners are another easy way to make your house smell good. Reed diffusers use essential oils that evaporate into the air through a set of reeds, while plug-in air fresheners introduce scented particles into the air with an electric fan.

Solution #1: Use Baking Soda

Strategically place baking soda in the duct to absorb the musty smell.

To make the perfect air freshener that will leave your home feeling refreshed and clean, combine 1 cup of water with 2 tablespoons of either vodka or rubbing alcohol. Then add 5 drops of lemon essential oil, 5 drops of lavender, and 5 drops of rosemary to the mixture.

To get rid of body odour, practice good hygiene by showering daily, using antiperspirant or deodorant, wearing clean clothes, and moisturising your skin. Additionally, watch your diet, stay hydrated, and consider using long-lasting perfumes or colognes.

Natural way to make your home smell amazing. For this recipe you need 3 cups of water, one sliced lemon, one sliced lime, 2 cups of fresh Rosemary, one and 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract. and 2 cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce to simmer and continue to simmer on low.

Some of the best odor eliminators are coffee grounds, tea, vinegar, oats, and baking soda. Leaving a bowl of any of these odor absorbers out in a room that's due for a little freshening up will help clear out the less-than-pleasant smells from the air.

What exactly is new-house smell? Also known as new-construction smell, it's essentially a combination of smells given off by the many materials that go into building a house—things like fresh paint, carpet, wood, and adhesives. If there's any new furniture in the home, that could be contributing to the smell as well.

You can create a baking soda air freshener spray by combining 1 tbsp. baking soda with water in a small spray bottle. The baking soda might not have a perfume-like smell, but it'll absorb the unwanted odors and make them disappear completely.

Can I spray Febreze on my air filter? ›

We strongly recommend that you do NOT do this!

You only need essential oils and a clean air filter to make your own scented filter. Essential oils produce lovely, therapeutic smells that eliminate odors naturally. What's more, they don't affect the service life or quality of your furnace filter.

Changing out air filters regularly does a lot for your home's natural smell but you can also add a few drops of essential oil to them and infuse your favorite scent throughout your home. Again I choose essential oils like lavender, orange, or lemon for this scent boosting idea.

Housekeepers have several methods to make homes smell good, depending on personal preference and the type of cleaning required. These methods range from using natural scents such as essential oils and herbs to more commercial options like air fresheners and cleaning products with added fragrances.