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How To Sweeten Up Your Home's Aroma

Nobody wants a home that smells bad. Unpleasant aromas can ruin your relaxation time, and they can cause you embarrassment when you have visitors around for dinner.

So, if you're ever in need of some quick fixes to mask any bad aromas, or if you simply want to give your home a regular smell that pleases your senses, here are some tips for you.


#1: Find the source of bad smells

Before sweetening your home's aroma, you should always tackle the source of any bad smells. It could be something in the cat's litter tray, old food in your trash can, or a problem with your drains, as examples. Sometimes, a quick fix solution can work wonders. Baking soda can freshen up the litter tray, for example, and a spray of vinegar in the trash can is good for masking any smells. You might need to call out a professional too, such as a drain service if there any blockages beneath your sink. The sooner you eliminate these smells, the better, as your house won't have a lingering pong.


#2: Add some houseplants



Indoor plants can add extra color to your home, and can even match your home's decor if you choose wisely. They can also fill your home with beautiful smells, so your nose, as well as your eyes, can enjoy the sensory overload they provide. Geraniums, Jasmine, Lavender, and Gardenias are just a few of the beautiful-smelling houseplants you might want to consider when sweetening up your home's aroma. 


#3: Grow an indoor garden

You already know how wonderful your garden can smell when you have fruits, herbs, and berries growing outside. You can bring those smells into your home if you have an indoor garden, so follow our advice on how to get started. Focus on the smells you enjoy when choosing what to grow, such as when you're considering what indoor fruit trees to include, or when you're picking out your favorite herbs.


#4: Make your own Potpourri

Mix and match to find the perfect scents, using dried flowers, cloves, oils, and fruit peels in your aromatherapy concoction. Check out this step-by-step guide for some advice, and look online for Potpourri ideas that other people have come up with. Then place bowls of Potpourri around your home, especially in those rooms that need a little extra freshening up.


#5: Get busy in the kitchen



There are some foods you might want to avoid when trying to cook up something fresh-smelling in the kitchen. Broccoli, asparagus, and cabbage are three of the biggest offenders when it comes to bad smells. Instead, bake a batch of cookies, banana bread, and similar. Or prepare those home-cooked meals that smell amazing with the help of your slow cooker. You then have the added bonus of eating what you have prepared, so your nose and taste buds will appreciate what you have done in your kitchen.

These are just a few ideas, so we hope they were useful to you. If you have any further suggestions, sweeten up our blog by adding your own comments in the section below.

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