How to Make Your Home Smell Great, Naturally
When you walk into your home, the last thing you want is an unpleasant odor greeting you. Whether it’s from cleaning products, old food, or simply the passage of time, smells can build up and linger. Luckily, there are plenty of natural solutions for making your home smell great.
By following these simple steps, you can enjoy a long-lasting, fresh scent throughout your house with products that are safe, non-toxic, and effective. Keep in mind you don’t have to execute all of these steps - but they add up, and the cumulative effect will reward you with a longer-lasting great-smelling home!
Let’s dive into the process, from the deep clean to the finishing touches.
1. Start with a Deep Clean
The first step to a fresh-smelling home is to eliminate any odors trapped in dust, dirt, or grime. Start by cleaning all surfaces, including the often-forgotten baseboards. Use a natural, strong-scented multi-purpose cleaner, like Topanga Scents MPC (Multi Purpose Cleaner), which not only cleans effectively but leaves behind a fresh, long-lasting fragrance. Whether you choose Malibu Pier, Brentwood, or The Grove, you’ll enjoy a scent that lingers and doesn’t overpower.
Tip: Always clean high-touch areas like countertops and doorknobs where oils and residues can accumulate and contribute to odor.
2. Vacuum and Freshen Up Carpets
After cleaning, it's time to refresh your carpets. Vacuuming removes dirt and dust, which can trap odors in your home. Once you've vacuumed, give your carpets a boost with a fabric spray, like Topanga Scents Fabric Spray. A few spritzes will help neutralize any lingering odors and infuse your carpets with a beautiful scent that lasts longer than typical sprays.
Tip: For an extra touch, spritz your couch cushions and curtains to keep your living spaces smelling fresh.
3. Mop Floors with a Strong-Scented Floor Cleaner
Now that your surfaces and carpets are clean, it’s time to tackle your floors. Mop with a floor cleaner concentrate that has a powerful, natural scent like Topanga Scents Floor Cleaner Concentrate. This cleaner will not only get rid of any germs or dirt but will also leave a subtle, long-lasting fragrance in the room, creating a clean environment that smells fresh for hours.
Tip: Make sure to focus on corners or areas that are often missed during regular cleaning, such as under furniture or near pet areas.
4. Boost the Scent with a Room Spray
For an instant refresh, grab your favorite room spray like Topanga Scents’ room sprays, and spritz it upwards into the air. The best room spray will distribute a fine mist throughout the space, boosting the scent and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Topanga Scents offers the longest-lasting room spray options, ensuring your room continues to smell fresh long after the spray settles.
Tip: Choose a scent that matches the mood you want to create. Try Beverly Hills Room Spray, a deeper perfume scented with notes of amber, florals, and wood, perfect for elevating any elegant space.
5. Add a Continuous Fragrance with a Scent Machine
For consistent freshness, consider using a scent machine, such as the Big Sur 2.0 from Topanga Scents. This device plugs into an outlet and disperses your favorite natural fragrance continuously. Whether you opt for the soothing scent of Paradise Cove or the crisp notes of Malibu Pier, the Big Sur 2.0 will ensure that your home smells great all day long without the harsh chemicals found in traditional air fresheners.
Tip: Place the scent machine in high-traffic areas like the living room or hallway for the best effect.
6. Remove Trash and Organic Materials
Before you begin the deep cleaning process, remove any trash or organic materials that could be contributing to unpleasant smells. Empty your garbage cans, compost bins, and recycling, and check for any forgotten food or old items that could be the source of lingering odors.
Tip: Take out trash regularly and clean the bins with a multi-purpose cleaner to avoid build-up.
Bonus Tip: Refresh Fabrics with Fabric Spray
To give your soft surfaces, like couches, curtains, and bedding, an extra boost, use fabric spray. Not only will it freshen up your home, but it will also add a touch of natural fragrance to every fabric you touch. Topanga Scents offers fabric spray in a range of amazing scents, from Paradise Cove to Grove.
Tip: Keep a bottle of fabric spray in your bedroom and living room to quickly refresh the air and fabrics with minimal effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I get my house to smell good?
Start with a deep clean, then refresh carpets, floors, and fabrics with a natural-scented cleaner or spray. You can also add a scent machine for continuous fragrance.
2. What is the best room spray?
The best room spray is one that combines a long-lasting, natural scent with a clean, refreshing effect. Topanga Scents offers a variety of room sprays that are perfect for any space.
3. What is the longest-lasting room spray?
Topanga Scents’ room sprays are designed for long-lasting freshness, giving your home a beautifully subtle fragrance that lasts for hours.
4. What is the best-smelling room spray?
The best-smelling room spray aligns with your personal preference. Whether you prefer floral, citrus, or woodsy notes, Topanga Scents offers a range of room sprays to suit any taste.
5. How do I make my room smell good?
To make your room smell good, clean surfaces with a natural-scented cleaner, vacuum, and spritz carpets with fabric spray, and use a room spray or scent machine for continuous fragrance.