Popsugar Living Cleaning How to Make Your Home Smell Nice 11 Supersimple Ways to Make Your Home Smell So Fresh and So Clean 9 February 2018 by Kate McKenna Image Source: A Beautiful Mess Have you ever come home from a long day of work, stepped through your door, and noticed that your home smells a little musty? Between lingering food smells from the kitchen, damp towels in the bathroom, and other day-to-day activities, there are lots of things that contribute to your home smelling a little less than fresh. It happens to the best of us, but luckily it's an easy fix! DIY air fresheners, houseplants aplenty, and some essential cleaning tips are some of our favourite ways to get a fresh home that smells amazing. Burn a Candle Image Source: Francois et Moi Scented candles add a whole lot of cosiness to your room and can make your entire home smell fresh or festive, depending on the scent you choose! Try this DIY soy candle to get a fresh scent while skipping the harsh chemicals. 1 / 11 DIY an Essential Oil Diffuser Image Source: A Beautiful Mess Candles should never be left unattended, so if you want something that you don't have to pay much attention to, DIY an essential oil diffuser instead. They can make your home smell great for months and you can choose your own scents. 2 / 11 Deep-Clean Your Bathroom Image Source: Studio McGee How often do you actually deep-clean your bathroom? You should really try to get behind all those nooks and crannies that you don't always pay attention to once a week. Without a good, regular deep clean, your bathroom will eventually start to smell. 3 / 11 Get an Air Purifier Image Source: Love Grows Wild There are lots of things to love about air purifiers, from getting rid of harmful pollutants in your home to making your home less dusty. They also help contribute to a crisp, fresh smell in your home. 4 / 11 Make a DIY Air Freshener Image Source: A Beautiful Mess During the Winter, when it's not really possible to crack a window for fresh air, try a DIY air freshener instead. You can also use them to freshen up fabrics and get rid of musty smells. 5 / 11 Bake Some Bread Image Source: Damn Delicious What can make your home smell better than baking a fresh loaf of bread? There are plenty of simple bread recipes out there, like this no-knead rosemary bread recipe that will instantly make your home smell amazing. 6 / 11 Rid Your Kitchen of Grease Image Source: A Beautiful Mess If you cook often, grease can really start to build up, even in places you never expected. Citrus-based cleaners work wonders for cleaning up grease on your counters, range hood, microwave, and more, leaving your kitchen smelling fresh. 7 / 11 Create Lavender Sachets Image Source: House*Tweaking These DIY lavender sachets are a great option if you have specific rooms or areas in your home that need freshening up. Just hang one wherever you want your home to smell lovely! 8 / 11 Simmer Your Favorite Scents Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts One of the best air fresheners you can make is one on your stove. Combine your favourite scents, like citrus, cinnamon, cloves, or anything else you like, and simmer it on the stove in some water for as long as you like. 9 / 11 Use Houseplants Image Source: Sarah Hearts It's no secret that houseplants are one of the best natural air purifiers on the market! Many houseplants help to produce more oxygen in your home while ridding the air of toxic chemicals and carbon monoxide, giving your home a fresher scent. Related: 10 Brilliant Houseplant Hacks 10 / 11 Make Dryer Balls Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography DIY dryer balls are a great, less toxic alternative to dryer sheets, but you can use them in similar ways. Put them strategically around your home, like in your linen closet or in your drawers, to keep things smelling super fresh! 11 / 11 Cleaning