Among all your five senses, olfaction, or the sense of smell, is surprisingly capable and strong. You can differentiate between various types of smells, including those produced by plants. Wine tasters and perfumers have this nuanced ability to detect scents at lower concentrations and distinguish them, which underlines how powerful a human being's sense of smell is. Now, when it comes to your abode, it should feel and smell like heaven and this is how you can ensure that.
5 Easy Ways To Make Your Home Smell Great
There's a branch of study called aromachology, which states how odour influences your behaviour, and how it is associated with emotions and feelings. So, if your home doesn't smell like heaven, sparking ample fond memories, returning to that personal space will feel icky, right?
But, the funny thing is, a clean home "should smell like nothing," believes Melissa Maker, founder of the Clean My Space cleaning company. This means that your cleaning supplies may have fragrances like citrus, mint, or eucalyptus, but your home should have no leftover odour but rather feel and "smell" fresh. So, how do you do it?
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We suggest 5 easy ways:
1) Ventilate
A non-ventilated room reeks of leftover odours and leaves dirty aftertaste. The most efficient way to take care of this is to open your windows and let the air in. A properly ventilated house removes unpleasant smells and excessive moisture, thus preventing dampness. So, whether you are making food, showering/bathing, or drying clothes, consider keeping your windows or/and doors open to let the stale air escape.
2) Essential Oils
Essential oils are the easiest yet trickiest technique to make your home smell heavenly. Why easy? Because your rooms will instantly feel better once you use the oils. And why tricky? Because if you are someone with respiratory conditions like asthma, essential oils might irritate your system. Also, pet owners must choose the right one, very carefully, as several essential oils, like eucalyptus, tea tree, cinnamon, citrus, and peppermint, among others, are straight up poisonous to pets.
3) Potpourri
Potpourri uses a mixture of fragrant plant materials like flowers, herbs, and spices- all dried- to make your home's atmosphere and ambience smell better. If presented in a decorative ceramic bowl or jar, it adds a nice touch. Adding potpourri to fabric sachets can elevate your drawers, cupboards, and such.
4) Aromatic Candles
If you are planning to bombard your rooms with aroma bombs, you will end up with a headache. So, choose your fragrances carefully, keeping in mind the kind of vibe you want to have in your space. The energy should be such that it relaxes your nerves and soothes your anxiety. Also, consider if you are having guests over. Some might be allergic to smell, even mild or smooth.
5) Garbage Tricks
Pretty basic but useful tip: clean the garbage and the bin. Garbage cans and litter boxes will emanate a funky smell, without fail. The lingering stink lowers your home's aesthetics. So, to avoid that, clean the insides of the garbage bin and the lid as well. You can go the extra mile and run a cut-up lemon through the garbage disposal path. The citrus aftereffect will leave your room with a refreshing aroma.
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