By now, you’ve probably realized two things: Every home has its own unique scent, and you rarely notice the scent of your home. We call that ‘nose blindness.’ It’s nothing to worry about, but it’s something to look out for. Unpleasant smells might fill your home, and you might never notice them despite your best home cleaning attempts.
However, fear not. We have a solution for you that will help you freshen your home with natural, long-lasting scents.
The Causes Of Unpleasant Smells In Your Home
When you notice your home has an unpleasant smell, you might be tempted to use an air freshener or scented candle to eliminate the odor. Unfortunately, this is only a temporary solution. Before you start eliminating or reducing the unpleasant smells in your home, you need to understand their origins.
Moisture: The main culprit for unpleasant smells in your home is moisture. Moisture creates an imbalance in your home’s ecosystem. When moisture lingers in the air, it creates an environment conducive to nurturing odors. Some odors will be strong while others like moss and mildew odors will be subtle. It’s likely you might not notice these subtle odors, but a visitor in your home certainly will.
Stagnant air: If your home has poor ventilation, there will be poor airflow. Then the air in your home will hold moisture, dust, smoke, mold spores, and other types of pollutants. And as a result, your home will have a musty smell.
Leftover food: Old food, beverage containers, drink spills, or old stains can cause unpleasant smells as they decompose. And we don’t have to tell you how unpleasant that can be.
Dirty Laundry: Did you know that sweat is odorless? In 2016, the Journal of Chromatography A published a research article that found that sweat is odorless, but it starts to smell when it comes into contact with bacteria. So, you can understand why the longer you keep your laundry in your laundry hamper (a good breeding ground for bacteria), the worse the unpleasant smells become.
The Best Way To Eliminate Or Reduce The Unpleasant Smells In Your Home
The best way to eliminate or reduce the unpleasant smells in your home is by cleaning your home regularly. If you don’t have the time to do it yourself, you can always hire a professional cleaning service company to do it for you. When home cleaning, make sure you check every room and ensure that there are no water leaks that might increase humidity levels in your home. Also, make sure to dust every inch of your home and clean all the dirty laundry and linen.
After cleaning, ensure your dishwasher, laundry machine, and kitchen sinks are also well cleaned. These three areas can easily be overlooked. Since a lot of the dirt in your home ends up in these three areas, the combination of the dirt and the moisture might result in unpleasant smells. And the odors can be difficult to identify since these are the last places you’d expect to be the source of the problem.
The Best Way To Introduce Naturally Occurring Scents Into Your Home That Last
Let’s be honest with ourselves; it’s impossible to have an odorless home. The only option left is to ensure your home has a fresh and pleasant scent. And what better way to make sure your home is always fresh than introducing naturally occurring scents? We prefer natural scents over artificial air fresheners because you won’t have to deal with toxic chemicals.
1. Open Your Doors And Windows
Opening your doors and windows will air your home and eliminate stagnant air. And while you’re at it, you will allow clean, fresh air from the outside inside your home. Doing this will eliminate any odor that might have been present, and your home will have a fresh and pleasant smell. However, if you live in an area where the outside air might not be pleasant, we suggest you only air your home for a few minutes. And use the options discussed below to freshen the air in your home.
2. Stovetop Potpourri
Despite its unique name, stovetop potpourri can freshen the air in your home at any time. However, it’s most commonly used during the winter season. Stovetop potpourri only requires you to simmer your favorite herbs, spices, fruits such as lemons and oranges, and water on the stove. Alternatively, you can use a slow cooker instead of a stove. This method is ideal for those who want to have more options when customizing the scents in their home.
3. Certified Essential Oils
Many people use essential oils for many purposes, such as reducing stress and anxiety, treating migraines, and fighting bacterial infections. Besides the health benefits, essential oils have a unique and pleasant smell. And the method of application is easy. You can use a diffuser. All you have to do is add water to the diffuser, pour a few drops of your favorite essential oil, and let the diffuser handle the rest. Alternatively, you can put a few drops of essential oil on your HVAC system, and a pleasant smell will fill your home.
4. Microwave A Bowl Of Water And Vanilla Extract
This trick is an excellent way to create a heavenly atmosphere in your home. All you have to do is add water to an oven-safe bowl, pour in a little bit of vanilla extract, and let it heat up in the oven for an hour. This little trick will leave your home smelling like you’re baking cookies, and for a long-lasting smell, set your microwave to low.
If you want to have a pleasant scent in your home, the above options will give you a naturally occurring and fresh scent. However, you will also need to make sure your home is always clean. If you don’t have the time to clean your home, a professional cleaning service will ensure your home remains clean and fresh. If you have any questions about professional home cleaning services, visit our website via this link https://valetmaids.com/, and we’ll be happy to answer all of your questions.
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