KEEP YOUR HOUSE SMELLING GREAT (EVERY SINGLE DAY)

Have you ever walked into someone else’s home and were overwhelmed by how incredible it smelled? Or maybe you couldn’t wait to leave because there was a not-so-great scent as soon as you entered? Often, we become so accustomed to the way our own home smells that we don’t notice if the scent is bad or good. It can be frustrating to wonder what others think about the scent of your home. I could not begin to count how many times a buyer remembers a house by the scent in it they didnt care for or was sensitive to. If you feel like your house doesn’t always smell fresh, follow these steps to make sure that it smells amazing all the time. 

ELIMINATE BAD SMELLS

• Empty garbage cans regularly

• Clean out your refrigerator once a week

• Sprinkle baking soda or carpet deodorizer before vacuuming

• Open the windows when the weather is nice

• Invest in an air purifier

• If you have pets, brush and bathe them often

• Get rid of old musty towels

• Use a daily bathroom cleaner spray to prevent mildew smells

• Pour a little drain cleaner in your sinks on a weekly basis to get rid of any unwanted scents

ADD NEW SCENTS

• Add a few drops of essential oils on your air filters 

• Use linen spray daily

• Burn candles

• Use a wax melter

• Arm up homemade potpourri in your crockpot 

• Place car vent clips in your air conditioner vents

• Buy fresh plants for your home

• Invest in good-smelling cleaning products with scents you love

• Use an essential oil diffuser