12 Ways to Have a Sweet Smelling Home!

© Leslie Sausage

An unpleasant smelling home can really change my mood...

Here are some tips to keep your home smelling sweet:

1. First, avoid bringing stinky things inside your home, like stinky shoes and wet dogs!

2. Open the windows when the weather is nice. This is especially nice if you have sweet-smelling flowers or shrubs near the windows.

3. Bring sweet-smelling cut flowers inside. I love the smell of Magnolias!

4. Bake some treats like cinnamon bread, muffins or cookies! Yum!

5. Use incense or candles for scenting the rooms.

6. Sprinkle baking soda or the scented version on carpets before vacuuming.

7. Use a few drops of essential oil in your mop water. Some favorites are lemon, orange and lavender.

8. Add a drop or two of essential oil to a load of laundry.

9. Slip opened bars of soap between you linens and clothing.

10. Keep the sink drainer clean.

11. Empty the trash can often.

12. Keep the bathroom clean and the door closed.

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Leslie Sausage lives with her husband in rural Texas. She is the mom of four grown children, a freelance writer, and has a degree in business administration. You are invited to visit her online for more creative, practical and fun ideas -- http://heart4home.net.