Homemaking question!

blushinglilly · 2016-09-25T17:32:54+00:00

I read in a homemaking book about choosing a signature scent for your home and then sticking to it. So all your cleaning products and so on will have the same fragrance with maybe one or two accent fragrances.

There are some really naturally ways you can do this, sachets of lavender are natural and a good alternative to candles. You can buy dried lavender flowers and small cotton or muslin bags pretty easily online and have those up around your home.

Dusting makes a huge difference and gets rid of musty smells. If you haven't already consider getting your carpets and curtains cleaned too. If you inherited any furniture when you moved in you might want to think about giving it a good wipe down, don't forget your skirting.

If you can do it safely try having some windows open, letting fresh air in can make a huge difference.

I don't think it will ever smell entirely the same but I think you'll get used to it soon.

Littleknownfacts · 2016-09-25T18:18:29+00:00

Get like, ten cats. XD

StephanieCitrus · 2016-09-25T16:37:22+00:00

Stove top potpourri!

I think this will fit your needs well!

Good luck!

chairman_mau5 · 2016-09-25T18:01:21+00:00

I love making mulled cider and wine on the stove top. The spices make everything smell great!

m0llywobbles · 2016-09-26T21:47:41+00:00

Essential oils. I use rosemary and lemon in my cleaning supplies because it smells earthy and homey and fresh.

StingrayVC · 2016-09-25T17:48:58+00:00

You can get an oil diffuser. They don't smell like chemicals at all but what I've noticed is they don't really settle into your home. They smell good while running but it doesn't last.

You can also make your own sprays with these same oils. I haven't tried that yet, but the glass containers to try it just came in the mail yesterday. :) You can make linen sprays and air sprays. I'm hoping these things will have more staying power. I'll be trying mine today or tomorrow. I'll let you know how it works.

Nomudnolotus111 · 2016-09-25T21:47:58+00:00

I love to burn candles but have recently bought a essential oil diffuser which is great. It's not a particularly expensive one but fills the room with a lovely fresh scent (of your choice). My SO does shift work and I've found putting lavender on for him really helps him get to sleep when his sleep pattern is all over the place.

nouvelle_rouge · 2016-09-25T17:36:49+00:00

I just moved somewhere new and had the same problem! I think part of the problem was that I was trying to save on utilities and not running my air conditioning but I turned it on a couple of days ago because my boyfriend was coming over for the weekend and I know he hates hot places (whereas I don't mind at all because I get cold easily). Having the air conditioner and the fan on really got rid of that paint smell that was here before.

I also have decorated a space in my bathroom with (the new halloween!) lush bath bombs and leaving those out (instead of in the cabinet underneath the sink) has made that room smell amazing.

I'll be curious to see what others have to say though since it's still not 100% in some places. I like yankee candles (although they can be kind of expensive) and these big ones I got from Michael's. I've also been doing an extra spritz of perfume when I put it on so that it settles in my bedroom.

SSapplejack · 2016-09-25T19:13:06+00:00

I found a great candle maker at my local farmers market. Her stuff doesn't smell fake (also a problem I have with candles !)

I'm also a huge fan of fresh flowers. And sticking dryer sheets everywhere ! Closets, under the couch cushions, in the cabinets etc. Makes a difference :)

Title	Homemaking question!
Author	Trauma_Burn_RN
Upvotes	9
Comments	19
Date	September 25, 2016 4:35 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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