Have you ever wondered what cinnamon rolls, a rose garden, and fresh linen have in common? They all smell so good! Wouldn’t it be awesome if your house could smell just as nice? Well, it can! Here are some fun and easy tips to make your home smell amazing.
The trash can is a big source of bad smells. Just taking out the trash isn’t enough. Clean the can itself! Rinse it with a hose, scrub it with cleaner, and then rinse again. This will help keep those yucky smells away.
Dryer sheets smell like fresh linen and can be used in more places than just the dryer. Put them in shoe closets, gym bags, and even behind air vents. They’ll help soak up bad odors and spread a fresh scent around your home.
If you have carpet, it can get stinky over time, especially if you have pets. Mix one part vinegar with three parts water and rub it on the carpet. Rinse it well with water to get rid of any smells.
If your basement smells moldy, try using onions! Cut an onion in half and leave it in the basement overnight. The next day, the smell should be much better.
Mold can make any damp area smell bad. Mix a cup of bleach with a gallon of water and scrub the moldy areas with a brush. Remember to wear gloves and open the windows for fresh air.
If your sneakers stink, sprinkle some baking soda inside them and leave it overnight. In the morning, remove the powder, and your shoes will smell fresh again.
Your washing machine needs cleaning too! Run a cycle with bleach and warm water to keep it smelling fresh. Leave the lid open when not in use to let air circulate.
Make your bathroom smell like a spa by tying fragrant herbs like rosemary or thyme in the shower. The steam will release their lovely scents.
Pour a cup of vinegar into the toilet and spray the seat with it. After five minutes, scrub and wipe everything clean. This will help keep your toilet smelling fresh.
Add a few drops of essential oil to the cardboard tube inside your toilet paper roll. Every time you use it, the scent will fill the room.
To keep your garbage disposal smelling nice, drop a sliced lemon or orange in it while it’s running. If that doesn’t work, try pouring vinegar and cold water inside.
Baking soda can absorb bad smells in your fridge. Keep an open box in there and change it once a year.
Stuff a nylon stocking with coffee grounds and place it in the fridge. The strong coffee aroma will help get rid of unpleasant smells.
Swipe the inside of your freezer with a cotton ball soaked in vanilla extract to fix any odor problems.
After cooking something smelly, boil a cup of vinegar on the stove. The vapors will help get rid of the cooking odors.
Boil dried orange peels in water to make your house smell like a citrus garden. You can add spices like cinnamon for an even better aroma.
To freshen up your microwave, put a wet sponge inside and turn it on for five minutes. The steam will clean it, and you can wipe it down afterward.
House plants not only look nice but also help purify the air. Try plants like snake plants or jasmine for a fresh-smelling home.
Activated charcoal can help absorb odors from the kitty litter box. Place it near the box to keep the area smelling fresh.
These tips will help make your home smell wonderful! Do you have any other ideas to share? Let us know!
Grab a partner and see who can clean a trash can the fastest! Use a hose, scrub it with cleaner, and rinse it again. Make sure it’s spotless and smells fresh. Share your results with the class!
Hide dryer sheets around your home in places like shoe closets, gym bags, and behind air vents. Then, create a map or list of where you placed them. Challenge a family member to find them all and enjoy the fresh scents!
Conduct an experiment by mixing one part vinegar with three parts water. Apply it to a small section of carpet and rinse well. Observe and note any changes in smell. Share your findings with your classmates.
Try the onion trick in a musty area of your home, like the basement. Leave a cut onion overnight and check the smell the next day. Write a short report on how effective this method was in reducing odors.
Create a decorative toilet paper holder using essential oils. Add a few drops of your favorite scent to the cardboard tube inside the roll. Design a colorful cover for the roll and present your creation to the class.
Home – A place where a person or family lives – Our home is a cozy place where we do many DIY projects together.
Smell – The scent or odor that something gives off – The smell of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen.
Fresh – New or recently made, clean and pure – We opened the windows to let in the fresh air after cleaning the house.
Clean – Free from dirt or impurities – After using vinegar and baking soda, the kitchen counters were sparkling clean.
Vinegar – A sour liquid used in cooking and cleaning – We used vinegar to remove the stains from the glass table.
Baking – The process of cooking food by dry heat, especially in an oven – Baking a cake is a fun DIY activity that we enjoy on weekends.
Soda – A common name for baking soda, a white powder used in baking and cleaning – Mixing baking soda with vinegar creates a fizzy reaction that helps clean drains.
Odors – Unpleasant smells – We used essential oils to get rid of the bad odors in the room.
Plants – Living organisms that grow in the ground, such as flowers or trees – We planted some herbs in the garden as a DIY project to make our meals tastier.
Essential – Absolutely necessary or very important – It’s essential to wear gloves when using strong cleaning products to protect your skin.
