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  1. nhvats30

    nhvats30 Senior IL'ite

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    Air fresheners are a must for most homes today. Whether you have pets, children or simply love to cook, there are always going to be odors in the home. Most people choose to cover upthose odors or eliminate them with expensive sprays and plug-ins. For YOU DIY’ers however, there are some great ways to make your home smell wonderful without spending a fortune on sprays and potions. Whether you prefer plug-ins. A pot of potpourri simmering, you can easily give your home a wonderful scent without breaking the bank and you can choose the precise scent that you want. We have collected a wonderful list of 15 ways to give your home a better scent and these are all DIY methods. Choose one per room or have a favorite that you use for every day. We bet you are going to love how your home smells and really love the fact that you get that wonderful smell for far less than buying a bunch of air freshening sprays and products.

    Use Vinegar
    Vinegar is a natural odor eater so if you have stale odors in your home, you can simply add a small bowl of vinegar to the room. Just place the bowl anywhere in the room and in just a couple of hours, you will begin to notice a much cleaner and fresher smell. The vinegar will completely eliminate odors including those from pets and smokers.
    Baking Soda for Carpets
    Carpets can cause a room to smell stale, particularly if you have pets. Before you vacuum, simply sprinkle a bit of baking soda on your carpets and allow it to sit for about 15 minutes. Then simply vacuum those stale odors away. Incidentally, baking soda is also great for litter boxes and trashcans to help eliminate odors.

    Eucalyptus
    Eucalyptus is a natural deodorizer as well as an anti-bacterial agent that helps to eliminate bad odors and gives your home a wonderfully clean scent. You can use essential oils or simply place a few eucalyptus branches in closets to help eliminate musty smells. Just check the branches and replace them every couple of weeks for the best results.

    Homemade Potpourri
    Bringing natural scents into your home is as simple as going outside and gathering a few items. You can easily make your own wonderfully smelling potpourri with things that you find outside such as pinecones, acorns and even leaves. Then just add things like cinnamon or orange peelings that are dried out to give it a clean scent and put a little out in every room.

    DIY Sachet
    Cheesecloth, burlap or another fabric that breathes is perfect for making sachets that can help you to eliminate odors in dresser drawers, closets or entire rooms. Just fill the cloth with fresh, whole spices, herbs or homemade potpourri and hang them wherever you need a little room freshening. These are great to hide under pillows to make bedrooms smell wonderful or you could use them in any room you want.

    DIY Reed Diffuser
    Reed diffusers smell great and they look beautiful as well. You can make these yourself and save a fortune with just a vase, baby oil, essential oils of your choosing, bamboo skewers and some ribbon for decoration. The baby oil helps to hold in the scent of the essential oils and the skewers can be decorated any way you want, giving you not only a wonderfully smelling room but a beautiful decoration, too.

    Calming Room Sprays
    Essential oils and water can be combined to create wonderfully smelling sprays that you can use in any room. If you are looking for a calming scent, try combining chamomile with lavender and rosemary. You just mix the appropriate amount of water and oils together in a small spray bottle and then shake before you spray.


    Mason Jar Baking Soda Air Freshener
    A small Mason or Ball jar, some baking soda and a few drops of your favorite essential oils will be all you need to create these little mini room fresheners. These are really fast and easy to make and since you create the smell yourself, you can determine how every room in your home smells. Mix a few essential oils together to create a unique scent or just go with your favorite.

    Posted By Neha V. Sharma
     
    Last edited: May 22, 2014
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  2. Bavishya

    Bavishya Platinum IL'ite

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    :wowthanks for the information.let me try some of them
     
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    nhvats30 Senior IL'ite

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    Hey Pleasure..
    Surely try and letme know if its good...friendssmiley
     
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    nhvats30 Senior IL'ite

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    Hi Does Anyone Tried it yet ???:)
     
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    yellowmango IL Hall of Fame

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    Bake a cake or cookies.The best smell ever!!!!
     
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    nhvats30 Senior IL'ite

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    Dear Yellomango

    :wowYeah You Are Right :) Tempting smell ...
     
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    I loved the idea of Pot Pouri
     
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    g3sudha IL Hall of Fame

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    nice tips
    thanks for sharing.
     
  9. Shanaya909

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    Pot Puris surelky a great option to make your home smell good. You can also try some of the great room fresher sprays. They work the best according to me.
     
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    Thank u so much for the tips Vinegar and Soda BI Carb is definitely a good Cleaner
     

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