Simple Tips for a Nice Home Smell

Ever heard the phrase “Smelling good is good business”?It does not refer to people alone. Having a nice home smell will not only improve the overall well-being of everybody living in the house but also make them want to come back home always.Usually, most people want to walk into their home and have it be a safe space for them after long hours of the day with varying conditions outside. Especially for many women who have a career and have to work a lot, a home that smells nice is an added advantage to de-stress.And no, it is not about slugging deodorant, or packing the house full of air fresheners everywhere in the house. Here are simple tips that will actually aid in having a nice home smell: 

Check your Trash Can

As much as we are used to taking out the garbage as soon as it is filled up, doing that is never enough when you want a house that smells nice. Your trash can harbours a lot of debris that can cause a foul smell, and this may often be overlooked.Clean your trash can with baking soda at least once a month to get rid of that residue stink in the kitchen. 

Clean your air ventilation

The air duct is one of those places that circulates air around the house. It is also capable of accumulating a lot of dirt. This dirt can cause sneezing and cough, amongst others, to people in the house. That is why it’s important to take special note of this area.  

Use scented candles/diffusers

There are days when you finish cleaning up and just want all the bleaching agent smell gone. A good scented candle or diffuser will not only help refresh the air but also make you feel at ease. 

Wash your sink

The drainage in the sink is capable of harbouring dirt that gets down the drain. Seeing as the sink gets regular usage in the house, clean the sink with warm water to avoid bad odour. Clean it with baking soda once a week to unclog the holes and promote the freshness of these areas. 

Sun-dry your bed

Sometimes we get sweat on the bed. Other times, we eat there on lazy days. While changing the sheets is something we would usually do, sun-drying your bed once in a while will help to get rid of all the unwanted smell that might emanate from that area, thus enhancing the smell of your home. 

Pay attention to your fridge

With your busy schedule, it is easy to forget things in the fridge, which may cause bad odour in the house. That is why taking extra care of items in the fridge is important if you want the home to smell nice. 

Final note

Having a home that smells nice is always a plus, and while some might think it requires packing your home full of air fresheners, simple actions like the tips shared above will help keep bad odour at bay and promote a nice and fresh smell. Rodiat Ajuwon is a human capital development enthusiast.