Few things are better than walking into your house and having it smell amazing. The pleasant scents can evoke an emotional reaction and improve our sense of well-being. And because so many of you loved my first post on the topic, I thought I’d find even more.
So here they are, more great ideas to freshen up your home’s smell, collected from all over the Internet. These are all seriously easy too. So check them out and let me know what you think.
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Lilac Scented Room Spray
Found from At The Picket Fence
Make a fragrant lilac spray by filling a spray bottle with 50/50 mix of water and vodka + lilac oil. Give it a shake and in a minute, you’ll have the heavenly scent of lilac in your room.
DIY Freshener
Found from The Krazy Coupon Lady
If you prefer the clean, fresh smell of citrus, then this one is for you! It combines the three citrus powerhouses: orange, lemon, and lime. Fill an empty half fruit with sea salt and you’ll have a citrus air freshener.
Lemon and Rosemary Natural Room Scent
Found from House of Hawthornes
For a fresh and natural home smell, take this lemon and rosemary mix. Combine the ingredients together with water on the stove top, bring to a boil and then down to a simmer for a house bursting with crisp smells of freshness.
Dried Herb Incense
Found from The Kitchen
If you think that dried herbs are just for cooking… think again! These impressive aromatics will have your home smelling great in a jiffy!
Orange Peel Candle
Found from Apartment Therapy
Instead of throwing out those empty orange peels, upcycle them into scented candles so you can have a citrusy smell in your home. Pretty genius and easy, right?
Wax Potpourri Sachets
Found from Shop Terrain
Whether it’s dried petals from peonies, roses, or lavender, these aromatic wax sachets are perfect for your dresser drawers to keep those linens smelling fresh.
Palo Santo Sticks
Found from Cupofjo
I love this idea because it reminds me of nights spent outdoors around a crackling bonfire! These will totally make your home smell natural and woodsy!
Coffee Scented Candles
Found from The Lovely Drawer
If you love having the aroma of coffee throughout your house, this coffee scented candle is probably for you. It’s super simple and you can personalize the smell by using arabica or robusta beans.
Reed Diffuser
Found from Sugar and Cloth
These cute reed diffusers are amazing for giving your home a fresh scent over a long period of time. You’ll be surprised to know how cheap and easy it is to do on your own.
Eucalyptus and Herb Bundle
Found from Apartment Therapy
Create your own personal bathroom spa by hanging an eucalyptus, lavender, and rosemary bouquet from the shower head. Enjoy the scent and soothing it brings every time you take a hot shower!
Who says you need lots of time and money to make your home smell amazing? There’s actually a lot of super easy and inexpensive ways to deodorize your place. Thanks to these awesome bloggers who really know genius ideas that can be totally done in a minute. So try these super easy hacks and enjoy your amazing home smell.
Now if you have any questions, just let me know in the comments. I’d love to hear about them!
Chasing Foxes was started in 2016 as a way for Grace and her husband, Silas, to start traveling. However, they started to realize that they had a passion for improving themselves, and wanted to help others level up their lives as well. So whether it's with cooking, travel, or staying healthy, they want to help you better your life bit by bit, as they do the same.
Great ideas! My wife will love these! Thanks so much for sharing.
I’m really glad you liked them Dave. 🙂