There are few better feelings than coming home after a tough day at work to a house that smells great, yet not everyone knows how to make a home smell better.
That fresh scent hitting you as you walk through the door can alleviate stress, calm your senses, and ensure your evening isn't ruined after a bad day at work or getting caught in a torrential downpour. And if your property is for sale it's even more important that your home smells clean and inviting.
So, what can you do to ensure you get this fresh smell every time you walk through the door?
If you're looking for a few simple tips to make your home smell better, here are some quick and easy things you can do.
1. Regularly Open Windows
There's nothing like the great outdoors to make your home smell fresh!
Just five minutes once a day can boost the natural ventilation in your home and help get rid of built-up odours.
For the best results, at Freelancer Lets & Sales, we recommend opening your windows at night or early in the morning, as this is usually when the air is cooler, and unwanted smells can easily escape.
2. Change Your Sheets More Frequently
Laundry day never fails to make a home smell nice!
If you want to make your home smell better, washing your bedsheets once a week with fragrance balls can create a long-lasting, cleaner smell throughout your home and remove unpleasant smells.
3. Clean the Floors
Washing your floors regularly with a mop or steam cleaner can leave a pleasant, long-lasting scent throughout your home.
To make your floors smell even nicer, try adding a fragrance to the cleaning water. Don't forget about nasty carpet smells, too - vacuum regularly, especially if you have pets!
4. Wash Living Room Pillows & Throws
We may not notice it, but odours can linger on our sofas, pillows and throws. If you have pets that sleep on the sofa or you regularly eat food in the living room, your sofa pillows can easily become full of bacteria, too.
Most living room pillows and throws are machine-washable, so giving them a quick wash every now and then can leave your living room smelling fresh and clean.
5. Scatter Dryer Sheets
If air fresheners and candles aren't your style, scattering scented dryer sheets in every room is another easy way to make your home smell better.
If areas of your home are particularly odorous (like near the front door or your rubbish disposal), try slipping dryer sheets into your shoes or jacket pockets. Instead of being greeted by a musty shoe or damp jacket smell, you can enjoy a more pleasant aroma when you walk through the door!
Just make sure you're only placing dryer sheets in safe places and not anywhere that could create a hazard for pets or children.
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If you want more tips on how to style your home or stage it for sale Freelancer Lets & Sales are your local estate agents in Newport. Our friendly team of agents are here to help answer any questions you have about selling your home, and we are experts in the Newport area.
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In the meantime, we've answered some of your common questions about making your home smell good!
Frequently Asked Questions About Making a House Smell Good
Do scented candles and essential oils help?
Scented candles, essential oils, and cinnamon sticks can all help mask bad smells, but they will remain lingering in the background until you deal with the problem.
How can I remove lingering odours?
To remove lingering odours and stinky smells, try some of the tips laid out above. Failing that, try to locate the source of the smell and decide whether it is possible to remove the smell or whether the source in question will need replacing.
Will bad smells stay forever?
The good news is that almost all bad smells can be removed with the right process and consistent monitoring!