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Lovely smelling homes

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ToysRus56 · 26/04/2025 23:38

How do some homes smell so nice! Sort of across between clean laundry and freshly baked cakes?! I hate anything scented so don't like buying diffusers etc. We do washing several times a week and our home never smells like this!

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SallyDraperGetInHere · 27/04/2025 02:43

Don’t have teenagers!

1SillySossij · 27/04/2025 02:38

Everyone is noseblind to their own house

Loveautumnhatewinter · 27/04/2025 02:29

Neal’s yard room sprays.
Puressential rooms sprays. Both very natural and not synthetic - anything synthetic gives me migraines.

I also sprinkle citrus essential oils onto my rugs - helps the house smell ‘fresh’. And open the windows!

Iamwearingmyglasses · 27/04/2025 02:00

Hide little essential oil dapped cotton balls in cushion cases was another one I read a while back! Still yet to try it..

coxesorangepippin · 27/04/2025 01:54

Windows open lots

bibliotek · 27/04/2025 01:52

I really wish there was an upmarket plug in diffuser which diffused essential oil aromas. I find the water/steam diffusers draw too much attention and the aroma doesn’t persist.

Iamwearingmyglasses · 27/04/2025 01:46

Open windows makes a big difference in terms of freshness. I’ve recently become a ‘windows open every morning’ person I can I smell and feel the house is just fresher in general.

isitmeamithedrama · 27/04/2025 01:41

Open windows at every opportunity, wash linen like bedding, cushions covers throws etc regularly.
for fresh, not over powering , reed diffusers I use one from dunelm called bergamot.

TheSandgroper · 27/04/2025 01:34

It’s fresh air rather than smellies here. My extractor fan vents to outside which may or may not make a difference.

lunalovegood25 · 27/04/2025 01:27

DumpedByText · 27/04/2025 01:03

Windows open and Valentte diffusers. Reasonably priced and they smell amazing.

Same here. I have a few of those diffusers
If I give people a card or present they always comment how nice it smells
I also burn wax melts which I know some people hate, and I have windows open most of the day

wash coats, throws, cushion covers often to get rid of any cooking smells (open plan)
Hoover and clean regularly
method rhubarb floor cleaner

DumpedByText · 27/04/2025 01:03

Windows open and Valentte diffusers. Reasonably priced and they smell amazing.

CigarettesAndLoveBites · 27/04/2025 00:41

I'd love a nice scented reed diffuser, the ones I buy are usually awful - either too strong or too chemically.

GettingFestiveNow · 27/04/2025 00:13

Breadmaker

fiorentina · 26/04/2025 23:43

I think it’s a combination. Fresh air, windows open every day, washing fabrics regularly eg cushions and throws, no pets. And not using synthetic air fresheners or plug ins. Natural scented cleaning products, not lots of fabric conditioner.

HappiestSleeping · 26/04/2025 23:42

Don't have a labrador. Mine rolled in something earlier and currently stinks. 🫢

NewShoesForSpring · 26/04/2025 23:41

I'm interested in this too!!

I like nice, expensive scented candles & i think airing the house out a lot is probably a good plan!