What do you use to make your house smell nice?

[RunkleC]

I hoover and clean regularly and have the windows open, so my house doesn’t smell bad. But it just doesn’t really smell like anything at all. I would love to add some fragrance but don’t know what’s best… do candles add much scent? Not a fan of plug ins. What do people use to keep your house smelling nice? room sprays? I don’t want to waste my money, I want something that lingers and doesn’t just fade after a few minutes, does anyone have any suggestions?

Why don't you like plug ins? I swear by them

Yes I agree. I bought a set and they have been distinctive in their lack of smell. Anything from Sainsbury Habitat range is good as is White Company peony.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/food/french-lavender-and-peony-fabric-freshener-spray/p/fdp60568230

is it this one?

I’ll take the bait.

Air fresheners release volatile organic compounds, such as formaldehyde, into the air, or in other words tbey produce indoor air pollution. Many other normal everyday household items, such as toiletries, candles and cleaning products or new furnishings also release volatile organic compounds. For this reason, I avoid air fresheners and candles. I can manage without them.

Glad it’s just not me. I’m happy to be the counter to the Valentte BS. I personally love candles. But only natural wax ones. I like NEOM, True Grace and Urban Apothecary. I also have very many NEOM diffusers, rechargeable and water-based. You can buy NEOM oils for about £10 a pop at TK Maxx as opposed to £30. I live in an open-plan mill so I’m always conscious of cooking and living smells. I constantly have candles and diffusers on the go. Oh, and fresh flowers. And I air my house thoroughly, in all weathers.

Small vase / pot, pack of reeds, an essential oil of your choosing, and perfumers alcohol.

Mix 3/4 to 2/3 perfumers alcohol with the essential oil, add to pot, stick about 4 reeds in.

Making your own is much more fun and less pricey than buying ready made diffuser refills. I also get migraines from artificial smells, but these make the house smell Devine, without the chemical artificial scent.

Thanks for this. I’m going to give it a go. Where do I buy the perfumer’s alcohol?

Another vote for fresh air. Absence of smell would be my ideal every time.

No they're definitely not MLM. A British company, products made in Cheshire. The Reed diffusers are fantastic. As is the room spray. I have a candle from a gift set. Haven't tried it yet. Would be disappointed if it wasn't good as their other products are great.

Aran Sense of Scotland do some amazing diffusers. Mine last about 10 months.. They are all natural ingredients. My favourite is After the Rain

Hmmmmm you don't have my 19 year old weed smoking nephew living with you.

You would soon adopt all things scented!

The two I tried as part of an introductory offer were good, though dissolved quickly. However the other diffusers I tried were rubbish with no scent throw.
Valentte marketing granted is good, the products not so much, and anyone searching for them will likely be targeted ad infinitem on social media with their ads.

I have a 2 sense aroma oil diffusers and they makes the house smell amazing! I also use various room and fabric sprays, nice smelling zeflora etc

It’s just that these posts attract a disproportionate number of Valentte fans, when it’s just a remarkably niche brand, and that one or two of us here are reporting that the products are poor quality. I care not but I really would not want anyone else to waste their money. On the basis of my personal experience, and I love essential oils, diffusers and natural wax candles, I absolutely would not recommend Valentte.

True! I wouldn’t like that.

Next sell bath & bodywork’s plug ins . I know you said you don’t like plugs ins can but they’re amazing.
I also like wax melts you Jo Malone ones are amazing

I have a gorgeous Rosemary and Eucalyptus candle from this company https://cantocandle.com/product/amber-jar-candle/

I use electronic diffusers with white company oils. They have a lovely burst of fragrance

Essential oils sprinkled on the vacuum bag.

Agree. Commercial fragrances are unnecessary - and generally smell disgusting.

LÜFTEN

I open the windows for ages in the morning every day, which I think makes a huge difference.

White Company diffusers - last ages, subtle fragrance. I use Nourish (but switch to a Wintery one Nov-Feb)

This looks nice - how long does a Redhill last you?

*refill!

They are incredibly bad for health. They disrupt the body in all sorts of ways and I would never have them near children or animals. Who wants to breathe that in?