How to keep your house smelling fresh

There are several common sources of bad smells in the home. The most common are pets, smoke, cooking, and mold. In addition to these common sources of odor, there are others that are more unusual and, fortunately, less frequent. Among these, we mention old carpets, dampness in the cellar, and also the presence of certain chemicals (for example, from furniture or walls).

Fortunately, there are several surprisingly simple tips to quickly eliminate bad smells in the home.

Regularly deep clean carpets and rugs

Carpets and rugs in the home can often trap odors that prevent your home from having the scent you desire. Dirt, pet hair, food drops, and crumbs on the floor can contribute to that less-than-fresh smell you want to eliminate. Change your bed linens once a week.

Empty trash cans frequently

Dispose of trash frequently in outdoor bins. Not just the organic waste bin, but also those for glass, plastic, milk cartons, and so on. Even if we might not notice it, food containers can still have residues inside that, at room temperature, quickly start to emit a bad smell.

Use baking soda and white vinegar

Another surprisingly simple tip for quickly eliminating bad smells in the home is to use baking soda and white vinegar. Baking soda is an agent that neutralizes odors, while white vinegar is an effective odor remover. Both can be used in combination to eliminate odors from the home.

For example, you can use baking soda and white vinegar to eliminate odors from pet areas, such as beds and litter boxes. Simply sprinkle the area with baking soda, then spray a solution of white vinegar and water. Let the solution sit for a few minutes before wiping it clean with a damp cloth.

Boil citrus peels

A natural solution for eliminating odors in the home is boiling citrus peels. Citrus peels are a natural deodorant and boiling them can help fill the house with a pleasant citrus scent. Simply add some citrus peels to a pot of boiling water and let them boil for a few minutes. The citrus scent will fill the house and help eliminate bad smells.

Use coffee grounds

Another natural solution for eliminating odors in the house is using coffee grounds.

Coffee grounds are a natural deodorant and can help absorb odors in the home. Simply place a bowl of coffee grounds in the room where unpleasant odors are present and let it sit overnight. The coffee grounds will absorb the odors, leaving the room fresh and clean.

Use bamboo or wood charcoal

Wood or bamboo charcoal can be used to eliminate odors from the home. Bamboo charcoal is a natural odor absorber and can be placed in a bowl or container and left in the room with the odors. The bamboo charcoal will absorb the odors, leaving the room fresh and clean.

Add scent diffusers/atomizers in every room

The simplest way to have a fragrant home is to get one or more room scent atomizers. They are programmable, so once installed, you don't have to think about it anymore!

A scenting solution like Essenzapura provides the coverage and power needed to have a pleasant scent throughout the house with minimum fragrance waste. Our home scent diffusers create a constant and long-lasting scent throughout the house without leaving any residue. Choose from a variety of artisanal fragrances studied and produced entirely in Italy by our "noses"!

The right scent can make you fall in love with your home all over again. Browse a selection of our most popular scents for your home or your workplace to completely transform your space into a fragrant oasis.