How do I make my house smell good?

[Anonymous]

Philosophy and Aveda candles are wonderful. Clean, natural smell. Believe they are soy based so there is no black soot or smoke.

[Anonymous]

Forget anything that will just mask existing odors - they will eventually fade. This is what I suggest:

1. Remove all fabrics and carpeting that came with the house.
2. Get a good professional cleaning (make sure they vacuum your vents)
3. Check the HVAC system and have the filters replaced (they get pretty yucky)
4. If the house is damp, get a dehumidifier
5. If you have not already done so, have the house checked for mold
6. On dry days, leave your windows open.

Good luck

[Anonymous]

I have an Archipelago stick diffuser in Arugula. Great clean smell that's not sweet. But I don't think those diffusers give off enough scent. I also bought several plug-in diffusers from Mrs. Meyers Clean Day (sold at Harris Teeter, Container Store, and Target, but full selection available online). I love the Lemon Verbena scent...just smells like clean to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Boil cinnamon sticks and cloves in water.

And orange peel.

Or lemon peels

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Boil cinnamon sticks and cloves in water.

I second that suggestion. (or third, whatever)