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How do I make my house smell lovely?

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Greeneyedgirl Sun 05-Jan-20 16:31:24

I personally wouldn't want my home to be filled with artificial fragrances, most of which contain a toxic mix of chemicals. Candles, plug ins, air fresheners, diffusers, all are bad for health, especially for young children, asthmatics or those with lung conditions. Look it up!
Just open windows. Artificial chemicals just mask normal smells.

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aggie Sun 05-Jan-20 16:30:13

Change the scent often , you get used to one scent and can’t smell it after a while

Of course you do air the place and make sure cooking odours etc are dispelled ?

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Norah Sun 05-Jan-20 16:29:05

I like this www.amazon.co.uk/Aromatique-SMELL-SPRING-Aerosol-Spray/dp/B00PD1AZOW?tag=gransnetforum-21

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Chestnut Sun 05-Jan-20 16:28:07

I'm just about to try a scented oil diffuser which uses essential oils in water and puffs them into the air. The one I've bought is wood grain and looks attractive. Search 'scented oil diffusers' on Amazon.

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MawB Sun 05-Jan-20 16:26:15

Fresh flowers, (hyacinths at the moment), fresh air, washing dried on the line, Aldi No. 1 Jo Malone lookalike (smells like) scented reeds - Lime, Basil and Mandarine.

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bingo12 Sun 05-Jan-20 16:19:43

Use scented furniture polish - also scented candles.

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grannyrebel7 Sun 05-Jan-20 16:16:02

How do I make my house smell lovely? I've tried everything pot pourri, air fresheners, essential oils. those reed things etc. But after a short while the smell just goes. I'm not saying my house smells horrible but just smells of nothing. I want to be able to open my front door to a really lovely smell every time I come home. I've been in other people's houses and they seem able to achieve this.

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