How to Make Your Room Smell Good
Tips for any room of the house.
Have you started to notice a stench in your home? Unpleasant smells can be frustrating and unpleasant to live with. Thankfully, there are things you can do and use to get rid of unwanted odors – and we’ve outlined all of them for you below! We suggest completing the cleaning steps first, then adding in scented candles, a diffuser, fresh flowers, or any of the other sweet-smelling home decor ideas we’ve listed here. If you’re trying to figure out how to make your room smell good, try a combination of these ideas in any room of the house for a pleasant smelling residence.
1. Take Out the Trash
The most simple solution for how to make your room smell good is to take out obviously smelly things – like the garbage. Smelly discarded foods in rooms like your kitchen can seep into the air for an unpleasant aroma. Remove the stench by taking out the trash, putting in a fresh liner, and for an extra boost in freshness, light a scented candle or spritz your room spray for instant relief.
Is there a heavy musky scent in your bedroom? You might need to wash your bedding. The oils and sweat left behind on your sheets from sleeping can cause a build up in odor that lingers. Toss your sheets and pillowcases in the wash and remake your bed with fresh sheets to eliminate odors.
Similar to your bedding, washing your dirty clothes can be a great help in freshening your room. Oils and sweat stick to clothes as they do your sheets, and if you keep your hamper in your bedroom or bathroom, they might be contributing to the lack of freshness, even with the hamper’s top closed.
Regular vacuuming of your floors and rugs eliminates odors caused by dust or trapped oils and debris. Carpet flooring and rugs are prone to collecting dust particles, pollen, and pet hair that creates a musty scent in your rooms. Give your carpet floors and rugs a refresh with a quick vacuum once or twice a week, and deep-clean them by shampooing them once every year.
Just like your floors, couches and sofas need a deep-clean every now and then to eliminate odors. Use a handheld vacuum to get into the crevices and successfully pick up dirt, dust, and pet hair. Blot out any stains or smelly areas with a sofa cleaner so the fabric is not compromised. To ensure your cleaner won’t damage the surface of your furniture, read the manufacturer’s label to see what ingredients your fabric can handle.
The kitchen can be a smelly place, and a common area in the room that’s known to harbor smells is your sink. Trapped food particles in your garbage disposal can get stuck in your drains and cause a build-up in bacteria that produce unpleasant aromas. To clean your garbage disposal, let 1/2 cup of baking soda sit in your drains for at least 30 minutes before pouring 1 cup of vinegar down the drain as well. Let the vinegar sit for five to ten minutes before rinsing with water to have a fresh-smelling sink.
Tip!
If your sink doesn’t have a garbage disposal, check out this helpful guide to choose one that fits: How to Choose a Garbage Disposal for Your Sink
7. Purify the Air
Place a dehumidifier in your room to balance out your humidity levels and keep your space well-ventilated to reduce the musk of mold and mildew. Not only will this handy item freshen your room, but it will also improve your air quality.
Tip!
Learn more about other benefits of dehumidifiers and how to select the right one for your room size in our guide: What Are The Benefits of Dehumidifiers?
8. Light a Candle
If you’re wondering how to make your room smell good, scented candles are always an answer. There are so many candle scents to choose from, like desserts, florals, fresh, clean scents, and more, and they’ll all mask odors in your room once you light the candle’s wick.
Tip!
Reduce odors and your stress levels with an aromatherapy candle! These candles are made with essential oils that add fragrance to the room and enhance your mood at the same time.
If you’re not a fan of the open flame of a scented candle, a scent diffuser is the perfect alternative. These devices come in several options, from wall plug-ins to reed sticks to table diffusers. All options work by spritzing a scented mist or releasing a fragrance into the room.
Tip!
Don’t forget to pair your diffuser with your favorite essential oil scents.
One of the easiest, most immediate ways to freshen up the scent of a room is to use a room spray. Room sprays are like perfume for your home, and they come in a plethora of scent choices. Anytime you need to get rid of odors, pull the cap off your spray and press down on the dispenser for an instant scent refresh.
Get crafty with your room fragrance ideas by making your own potpourri. Not only does potpourri release a refreshing scent, but it also doubles as decor when you place it in a decorative bowl.
To make DIY potpourri, you will need the following: 1–2 handfuls of fresh petals off of florals, a baking sheet, your choice of essential oil.
Instructions:
- Pick your florals from your garden or local nursery.
- Arrange petals in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for an hour in a 375°F oven to dry out the petals.
- After baking, mix your petals with your selected essential oil scent. You only need 3–4 drops.
- Place in a decorative bowl in your room of choice.
- DIY potpourri typically lasts for several weeks, though to keep the fragrance alive, you will need to re-toss the petals in 3–4 drops of the essential oil every few days.
What better way to make any room of your house smell ultra-fresh than with potted plants? Plants – especially live flowers – produce a natural floral fragrance and add an earthy element to your home that spruces up your decor. Create an indoor greenhouse vibe by housing your favorite plants in decorative indoor planters… just don’t forget regular maintenance and watering to keep them alive!
A yummy way to add a mouthwatering scent to your home is to get crafty in the kitchen. Pull out your favorite mixing bowls or baking sheets and whip up some delicious goodies that satisfy your stomach and your nose. Your home will benefit from the sweet baking aroma that’ll carry from room to room.
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Now that you know how to make your room smell good, it’s time to select your favorite fragrance!
