3 CHEMICAL-FREE tricks to make your home smell amazing on a budget!
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For many of us, the idea of a “clean home” is synonymous with the idea of a “fresh smelling home.” In fact, we have been taught to believe that the only way to make our home smell fresh is to use a chemical-based air freshener.
The problem with this thinking is that most air fresheners contain toxic chemicals that can be harmful to our health.
Fortunately, there are a number of cheap and easy ways to make your home smell amazing without resorting to toxic chemicals.
So, if you are looking for ways to make your home smell amazing without resorting to harsh chemicals, you'll definitely love these tips from Australia's "Cleaning Queen" Chantel Mila!
Chantel Mila, better known as Mama Mila, has taken to Instagram to share her top three tips for making your home smell wonderful. The best part is that all you need are some common household items to get the job done!
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1. Coffee grounds or beans as deodoriser
Mama Mila suggests placing coffee grounds or beans in a heatproof bowl with a tea light. The warmth of the candle will heat up the coffee and your whole house will smell incredible. Just be sure to never leave the candle unattended.
2. Cleaning the sink with lemon and baking soda
The mum-of-two recommends cleaning your sink with a lemon slice that is sprinkled with baking soda. The enzymes produced by the chemical reaction between the lemon and the baking soda can get rid of rust spots, cut through dirt, and deodorise the sink.
3. Technique for getting rid of carpet odours
To get rid of carpet odours, Chantel suggests creating a DIY deodorising solution by adding 10 drops of essential oil into 1/2 cup of baking soda.
Sprinkle the solution on carpets, leave for 1 hour, and then vacuum to remove the mixture.
"Just be sure to check your vacuum manual to see if it can be used with fine particles before doing this," Mama Mila advised.
Mama Mila shares her top three tips for making your home smell wonderful. Credit: Instagram/@mama_mila_au.
The hacks have gone viral on Instagram, racking up more than 29,000 likes and hundreds of comments from astounded users.
One person wrote: "What amazing tips! Have an amazing weekend."
"Definitely going to try these!" another exclaimed.
One user claimed that she tried one of the hacks, proving that it actually worked for her.
"Just did the mattress today with baking soda and oils. It made the whole room smell so fresh," she quipped.
The SDC team would also like to give our personal tips to deodorise your home without breaking the bank:
1. Open your windows:
This is the simplest and most effective way to get rid of bad smells in your home. Who would have thought?
2. Bring in some fresh plants:
Plants not only look great, but they can also help to purify the air in your home.
3. Make your own all-natural air freshener:
There are a number of recipes online for all-natural air fresheners that use essential oils and other natural ingredients.
We recommend checking out this video to learn more about how you can make your own DIY home diffuser:
Credit: YouTube/WholeElise
4. Use a diffuser:
Diffusers are a great way to spread the scent of essential oils throughout your home.
5. Clean your carpets and upholstery:
Dirty carpets and upholstery can be a breeding ground for bad smells.
6. Get rid of pet odours:
If you have pets, it is important to regularly clean their bedding and areas where they spend the most time.
7. Don’t forget to clean your garbage cans:
Garbage cans are another common source of bad smells.
8. Use baking soda:
Baking soda is a great way to absorb bad smells.
9. Try activated charcoal:
Activated charcoal is another great way to absorb bad smells.
10. Make your own potpourri:
Potpourri is a great way to make your home smell amazing. There are a number of recipes online for all-natural potpourri.
So there you have it, folks! Will you be trying any of these tips? Let us know in the comments!
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