How to Give Your Home a Natural Smell

Does your home smell musty and stale? When most people encounter this problem, they automatically reach for a bottle of air freshener. This not only introduces pollutants and harmful chemicals into your home but also leaves an artificial odor. Wouldn’t it be better if your home could smell natural instead? Next time your home needs some freshening up in the odor department, consider some of these natural alternatives.

Open the windows.

It may sound obvious but one of the best ways to give your home a natural smell is to open the windows and let the fresh air flow in. Not only will this freshen up your home, it’s uplifting to feel a light, gentle breeze coming through the window. Of course, this may not be a viable alternative if it’s ten degrees outside, but take advantage of nice days and throw open the windows.

Make some all-natural potpourri.

When you’re on your next nature walk, collect pinecones, nuts, and other interesting natural products of nature to create your own potpourri. When you get home, cut apples, oranges, and lemons into slices and dry them in your oven. Add some wood chips and place everything into a bowl. Sprinkle with the essential oil of your choice and display your handmade potpourri in natural wooden bowls throughout your house.

Scent your light bulbs

One way to quickly give your home a fresh, natural smell is to place a few drops of essential oil on the light bulbs in your home. The heat from the bulb will dissipate the fragrance and give your home a fresh, nontoxic scent. By visiting your local health food store, you’ll find an incredible array of scents to choose from. Buy several bottles of your favorites and keep them on hand when you want your home to smell natural.

Prevent kitchen odors

One of the main sources of odor in a home is the kitchen. If you want to preserve the fresh, natural scent, take extra care to keep this area scrupulously clean. Learn to prevent odors before they become a problem. When you cook, turn on the exhaust fan especially if you’re cooking fish. Place boxes of baking soda in the refrigerator and in the cabinets. After cleaning your counters, wipe them down with a dilute white vinegar solution. White vinegar is a natural deodorizer and won’t leave your home with an artificial chemical smell.

Fill your home with plants

Plants help to clean and purify the air by adding oxygen. They also help to absorb volatile toxins that enter the air from new carpeting or use of cleaning products. For a fresh, natural smell, place groups of plants in every room in your house. Plants are a beautiful and effective way to make your home smell natural.

If you want your home to smell natural without the use of harsh chemicals, give these ideas a try. A home with a fresh, natural smell can help you and your family breathe a whole lot easier.